WE TRIED TRANSLATIONS

Translator: Abood

Editor: Ryuu

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◈ Saving a Famous Streamer in the Hidden Dungeon

Chapter 11: Shiver and sleep tight, ‘Susukino Kokko Fan Club’!

“It’s Kazuki-kun’s first time at the colosseum, and his first battle!? Good luck!”

The photo Susukino Kokko posted on her social media accounts gained over a hundred thousand likes in no time. The photo included the back view of a beautiful streamer famous for her asymmetrical black and pink hair color, and a boy with short black hair who had the appearance of a very typical highschool student.

Additionally, a transporter with ‘Third Colosseum’ written on it was visible on Kokko’s hand.

On the country’s largest online forum, people quickly appeared to rush to the scene and live-stream their experiences. Not to be outdone, second and third wave imitators followed… Dozens of people dove into the colosseum, heading to the arena of the ‘Third Colosseum’.

It didn’t stop there. Dungeon streamers, colosseum streamers, and even people who clip Susukino Kokko’s content all gathered and sent out camera funnels to capture what was going on.

“Are we about to witness the abilities of the most famous highschool student in the world!?”

“Mr. Hidden Dungeon, Kazuki Yamamoto, storms into the colosseum!”

“Dungeon Junkie VS Undefeated Pro-Battler! Who will win!?”

Countless videos with such captions and headlines were being streamed live. And suddenly, an even greater number of people packed the arena which had been expecting a quiet sunday with no major events. The arena suddenly had to enforce entry restrictions and deploy more security guards, while the staff, overwhelmed and in tears, worked tirelessly to handle the hectic situation.

And thus began the adventurer battle.

The first to appear was the muscular, bald-headed man. To those familiar with adventurer battles, they recognized him as the Crusher Eiji, the undefeated pro battler with a record of 10 fights, 10 wins, and 8 knockouts.

Furthermore, after deeper research, people discovered that he is a member of the ‘Susukino Kokko Fan Club’.

Next to enter was the boy with short black hair, resembling an average highschool student. However, his true identity was Yamamoto Kazuki, the world’s most famous highschool student who was exploring the hidden dungeon despite not having cleared the main dungeon yet.

He was one of the factors that pushed the colosseum to the brink of chaos. And when it came to the cause of this situation, Susukino Kokko was…

“Everyone! Yaho Yaho! Susukino Kokko here! I was playing with Kazuki-kun in the colosseum today… but look! All these people are filling the arena! They’ve all come to watch Kazuki-kun’s battle, seriously!? Isn’t that amazing!? I’ll be cheering for kazuki-kun from the backstage room! Do your best!”

——{Comment}——

[Didn’t you get rejected?] (Miracle Chat: 63$)

[Why the heck are you both at the colosseum together, Kokko!?]

[Don't rush into being a high schooler's live-in wife!]

[Even though you got rejected, ain’t this a date?]

[Are Kokko and Kazuki not going to fight?]

[Who’s the opponent? Is this a new arrangement?]

——

“That’s why, I haven’t been rejected just so y’know!? Come to think of it, I do wonder who the opponent is? Kazuki-kun doesn’t look great, so could it be an acquaintance of his?”

——{Comment}——

[Isn’t the opponent a famous undefeated pro-battler in the community?]

[That’s the Smasher, right? A pro-battler. It’s definitely a planned event.]

[Crusher Eiji? I googled him, he seems really strong. Is Kazuki going to be alright?]

[Isn’t he a member of the fan club? What’s going on? Is Kokko still interacting with the fan club?]

[Huh? Fan club?]

[Whoa, the fan club? Did Kokko seriously not know?]

[She hasn’t forgotten what they did, right? Kokko, whatever you do, never ever reconcile with the fan club for the rest of your life.] (Miracle Chat: 63$)

[A collab with the fan club? Are you kidding me?]

——

“Eh…? No way…?”

As Susukino Kokko read through the comments while waiting for the battle to start, the ominous names and unpleasant memories associated with them flashed back in her mind.

She suddenly turned pale, but looking at the packed colosseum, she realized it was too late to change anything. Determined, Kokko set her mouth in a firm line and showed a resolute expression.

“Do your best—! Kazuki-kun, don’t lose—! Destroy these guys—!”

Susukino Kokko was fighting back. She didn’t offer any excuses or explanations. She instantly realized that any awkward justifications would only backfire. So instead, she decided to wholeheartedly support the man she believed in.

The comments were initially filled with criticism towards Kokko. However, Inspired by her unwavering support, the comments gradually shifted to cheering for Yamamoto Kazuki.

And at the moment when the morale of the listeners of the Susukino Kokko Live Channel reached its peak—!

“Thank you for the wait. Now, let’s begin the Third Colosseum adventurer battle, Ready… FIGHT!”

With the signal from the announcement, the gong echoed through the venue. As the battle finally began, Yamamoto Kazuki swiftly took aim with his bow and started shooting in rapid-fire!

——{Comment}——

[Wow, he’s using a bow. Although he wasn’t hitting anything at first.]

[Is he really aiming and hitting with that speed!? Amazing, right!?]

[Crusher’s not moving. He's doing everything to knock him down, huh?]

[Oh no, Crusher's using [Holy Circle] sanctuary magic to deflect all the arrows! Annoying!]

[Hey, he's not stopping with the arrows, run for it, Kazuki!]

[Crusher's a jerk but he's good at tactics. Blocking escape routes with landmine-type magic.]

[Using a throwing knife with that huge body is too battle-focused. Shouldn't he use a weapon more suited to his physique?]

——

The battle seems to sway momentarily in Kazuki’s favor, but Crusher swiftly used his magic to corner him against the wall by utilizing [Holy Circle] to nullify the arrows, [Claymore] which responds by a fire explosion if messed with to the limit, and deploying [Fireball] to further press Kazuki. He could either shoot it towards him to drive him further or lure him towards the [Claymore] magic so it can detonate.

With things turning out this way, itt seemed like Crusher had secured his victory. Even in close combat, his irregular slashing trajectory with the kukri knife, coupled with three corresponding skills, made his position unshakable.

In the colosseum, there’s no system for using magic or weapons to directly inflict damage on opponents. However, the weapons have a mechanism where hitting effective areas on armor send electric currents inside. This applies similarly when detecting magic. The battle’s winner is determined by either stunning the opponent or reaching a certain number of effective hits.

And due to that, Crusher had taken precautions arranged by the ‘Susukino Kokko Fan Club’ to prevent electric currents from flowing through the armor. As a result, even in a battle focused on hit counts, Crusher Eiji, adept with the nimble kukri knife, was consistently winning without electric shocks affecting him.

The turning point came suddenly when the effect duration of Crusher’s [Holy Circle] magic momentarily expired. Naturally, Crusher immediately tried to deploy the same magic again to minimize any gap in his protection.

Kazuki effortlessly exploited that opening, landing two strikes on Crusher before [Holy Circle] could be redeployed, safely landing outside its range.

——{Comment}——

[Huh?]

[Kazuki disappeared lmao]

[Wait, why is behind Crusher LOL]

[Whoa he escaped from the corner! Go Kazuki! Finish him!!!]

[What kind of magic or skill is that?]

[Wooaaahhhh!!]

[Huh!?!?!?!?]

[What!? Why is Crusher down!? Why!?]

[Kazuki wonnnnn!? I have no idea what just happened!]

[Haaa!?]

[Oh my god!]

[Lol]

[Sorry, I just blinked…]

[I’ve been watching the whole time, but I glanced at the clock and then back at the screen and it was over LOL]

[Incredible!!!]

——

The stadium erupted in deafening cheers, shaking with excitement. The incredible highschooler exploring the hidden dungeons, known only by that title, Yamamoto Kazuki, had just vividly displayed his true abilities for all to see.

Everyone was shocked—

“Kyaa—! Amazing, Kazuki-kun! My god! Ahh honestly, I’m getting emotional! I can’t believe it, he’s too cool!”

Susukino Kokko was also shocked and in tears.

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