WE TRIED TRANSLATIONS

Translator: Abood

Editor: Ryuu

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◈ Saving a Famous Streamer in the Hidden Dungeon

Chapter 12: The other side of the Colosseum, and the hidden dungeon afterwards.

I took a deep, deep breath amidst the roaring cheers while looking down at the fallen bald man.

—That was hella close! What the heck was up with his strength!? I genuinely almost lost though!?

I thought I could overwhelm him with a barrage of arrows, but to think he would completely nullify it with [Holy Circle], that was unexpected. It’d be an impossible phenomenon in the dungeon.

If something like that could block the flying blades of the Tyrant Mantis, exploring would’ve been so much easier…

Even so, I kept shooting arrows at him to keep him in check. I mean, I only bought a bow and arrows as weapons, so that’s all I could do… He even used magic like [Claymore] which you’d never use in a dungeon, and it effectively blocked my way! The number of times you can use magic is limited. Magic for setting traps is risky since it’s wasted if monsters don’t trigger them. You’d hardly ever bring that into a dungeon.

I never imagined there would be such a difference in tactics between dungeon adventurers and battle adventurers. I do wish I had some magic and skills equipped that could at least break through this situation…

I hadn’t prepared for it…

I didn’t have any magic or skills required for it…

But y’know… wouldn’t it be cooler to win that way?

But on the other hand, losing because I underestimated him would’ve been incredibly embarrassing… Especially with this many spectators, and with it being live-streamed too, it would’ve gotten really bad, no?

…and just when I thought that, the bald dude seemed to hesitate in making his next move. Could he be thinking that I have plans to turn this situation around even from here? Is he wary of that possibility? That’s overestimating me y’know? With no proper skills or magic, I’m being cornered here y’know?

“Tch, the next time I cast [Holy Circle], it’ll be the end of you, Kazuki-kun!”

Eh, for real? You’re really giving me time while you set it up again? In that case… I can definitely do it. If there was just a moment when his barrier is down and I could reset it, I’ll be able to reach him…! The same magic cannot be cast again until it’s been fully used up. That’s why the barrier from the bald dude’s ‘Holy Circle’ definitely required a cooldown period.

However, the opponent is still a quite experienced battle adventurer. The cooldown period will likely be very short.

—And that moment is now!

“Activate Dungeon Magic! [Holy ci…] !?

The bald guy started chanting the spell at an insanely fast pace. Since I no longer even pretended to shoot arrows, I just stood there flat-footed, completely exposed and defenseless.

Sorry but… My movement is faster than your rapid chanting!

In one leap with maximum acceleration, and within the shortest distance! The smirking face of the bald guy who’s confident in his victory, loomed before me. Without slowing down, I simultaneously striked his exposed neck from both sides, completely cutting off his blood flow for just a moment.

It was a perfect hit. His brain blacked out in an instant due to being deprived of oxygen. The bald guy, still unaware that he’s already lost consciousness, stood firm and finished chanting the spell, deploying [Holy Circle]. I’ll give him credit for that tenacity.

And so, my first battle somehow ended in a hard-fought victory… This is way too different from the usual dungeon stuff. I’m done with this.

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I went to the dungeon the next day and found Susukino Kokko waiting for me there, while kneeling on the ground. I feel like I've seen this before…

“...Are you awake?”

“I am awake! I am! I’m seriously, really sorry! You got tangled with these people because of me…!”

Ah, it’s about that. In that case, Kokko has nothing to apologize about.

“That’s not it. You don’t need to feel responsible for those crazy guys’ actions. It’s completely off the mark so please stop.”

“Ahh…! But those guys caused trouble for you, Kazuki-kun… I can’t forgive them!”

Is she crying? Yeah, I get it, It’s frustrating. Kokko receives direct complaints to herself all because they dare to name themselves the Kokko Fan Club. They’re more troublesome than the anti’s…

“I know. How you’ve been treated by them, I know all about it. That’s why I’ve been wanting to give them a beating, as a die-hard fan of Susukino Kokko.”

“...Thanks, Kazuki-kun.”

“Come on, stand up stand up. Ahh, those rough dungeon rocks must’ve hurt. Look, your knees are all red. Drink this potion, c’mon.”

“Ehehe… Mhm!”

While watching Kokko wipe away her tears and try to regain her spirits with a smile, I couldn’t help but feel moved as a devoted fan of hers. To hide it, I playfully teased her, knowing there was nothing else I could do.

“However, I thought for sure it was an apology for attracting such a large audience to the colosseum that it went to chaos… Haven’t heard about that yet?”

“...eh?”

Hoh, playing dumb now. I recently started watching your streams again y’know?

“Congrats. I heard my battle surpassed 5 million views, isn’t that right? Since the waiting room is closest to the field, it must have been quite a sight to see, no?”

I won in the end, so that’s good, right? But if I had lost… yeah. I wouldn't have been able to show my face outside anymore. First things first, that photo I posted on social media… It was taken without my knowledge! Even us ordinary people have rights to their own image!!!

I calmly explained that point to Kokko and made her kneel again. I can’t help but think I’m a scumbag claiming to be a fan.

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