Volume 1

Only after completing the first arc of the web novel, GC Novels contacted Tsukikage to serialize Strange Grief Wants to Retire. On March 30th 2018, Tsukikage announced Strange Grief Wants to Retire would be published by GC Novels.

Strange Grief Want to Retire Volume 1 was first published August 30th 2018. The name of Volume 1 is Absolute Shadow.

The English translation was released December 28th 2020 by Sol Press as ''Let This Grieving Soul Retire! Woe is the Weakling Who Leads the Strongest Party''.

Synopsis
The golden age has dawned for treasure hunters, who raid treasure vaults all over the world in search of glory, despite the dangers. Immeasurable wealth, fame, and power await those who prevail.

"Let's be treasure hunters!"

This promise between Krai Andrey and his friends came to a sad conclusion when young Krai realized he didn't have a treasure-hunting bone in his body. Yet for some reason, people's expectations of Krai continued to grow—as did the danger to his life. While his friends became greater, greedier beasts, Krai mastered the art of begging and pleading!

Witness the weal and woe of a man who just wants to retire.

(Source: Sol Press)

Chapters

 * Volume 1: Absolute Shadow
 * Prologue: Dreams and its conclusion


 * Chapter 1: Punishment Game and how to deal with it


 * Chapter 2: Broadminded


 * Chapter 3: White Wolves' Den


 * Chapter 4: Infinite Variety


 * Chapter 5: Strange Grief


 * Epilogue: Strange Grief Wants to Retire


 * Interlude
 * The Best


 * Gaiden
 * Tino's daily life


 * Afterword


 * Illustrator Chyko Contribution

Short Story Available with this Volume

 * SS Tino & Ruda’s Training Diary
 * SS Zebrudia Days “Infinite Variety” Exclusive Interview
 * SS “Infinite Variety” stired itself.