I might have survived without being torn apart because I was hiding behind the Hell Gate.
The Hell Gate remained completely intact even after that super-explosion. [Cremation] automatically determines friend or foe before incinerating targets, but it was unclear whether that explosion had been subjected to the same judgment.
That was careless of me. I should never have burned a fart.
However, the live streaming camera that was positioned in front of me…
That certainly wouldn’t have escaped unscathed.
The comment feed that had been floating in the air just moments ago is now—
| > Rakshasa-san got blown to pieces lol > You can’t use 【Cremation】 in a situation like that lol > That was intense > The flash was so strong I couldn’t tell what happened for a second >The sound was insane too > Absolute mega explosion |
It was exactly the same. No damage or whatsoever.
Seriously… this broadcast camera is insane. Its durability is on par with the Hell Gate.
No, but really… that was close. In every sense. I wouldn’t have been surprised if I’d died several times over.
Come to think of it… what happened to my level?
Even though I had defeated Rakshasa, no level-up screen appeared this time. Maybe I didn’t get a level-up because it wasn’t classified as a monster.
Hmm, if I have the chance, I guess I’ll ask that loli about it.
For now, I’ll just be glad I’m alive.
But…. what am I supposed to do next?
I defeated Rakshasa without thinking, but how am I supposed to get back to where Satsuki-chan is from here? I’m not supposed to be stuck here forever… right?
| > Huh? The Hell Gate is… > It just kinda vanished lol > So, in the end, what even was the Hell Gate? lol > I guess that “Corruption Domain” was referring to that stinky fart-filled space lol > Mm. Rakshasa’s body definitely rotted away > I wonder if his soul rotted too? lol > That’s terrifying but funny > The old man was fine though > Mister, did you level up? > Rakshasa’s harem dream was shattered > Who even is that little girl? > But seriously, how doeshe get out of here lol > Oh? The place where the Hell Gate disappeared… it’s distorting… |
While the scrolling comments continued unabated, I blankly watched the Hell Gate quietly fade away—when suddenly, a vortex of space-time began to form in its place.
Thank goodness! Looks like I can finally return to the real world!
Gulp. I can go back there, right? Please, I really don’t want to get warped off to some other incomprehensible place again.
Well, there was no point overthinking it. I had no choice but to go.
『 It’s a slightly different ending from what I had anticipated, but very well. Return now. Ajiri Daishi. 』
Once again, that arrogant loli’s voice echoed in my mind.
Dungeon Master? Or whatever she was, she clearly had no manners when speaking to adults.
She might need a bit of proper education. Besides, I had a mountain of questions for that little girl.
I’m coming now. Just stay there quietly trembling while you wait for me!
◆◆◆
I leapt into the vortex of space-time—and just like that, I successfully returned to the real world. Back to the mountain path where I had been fighting Rakshasa’s massive stone statue.
Now somewhat accustomed to teleportation, I stood there without even losing consciousness.
The stone statue of Rakshasa was gone. Or rather… the area had somehow been restored to the state it was in when Satsuki-chan and I fell from the upper level.
Trees and vegetation that should have been violently torn apart were now completely intact, as if nothing had ever happened.
Was this also the power of that loli?
| > Oh, it connected > The traces of battle are gone > Are you sure this is the same place you fell earlier? > Don’t tell me it’s another different dimension > Glad Daishi-san is okay > Man, that was an insane fight > But ending it with a fart is kinda… lol >【Hell Gate】 is such a tricky skill > You can’t use it when allies are around > Maybe it distinguishes friend or foe? > Try it on Satsuki lol > Try using 【Hell Gate】 on Satsuki-chan? Seriously, are you guys demons? |
Of course I’m not going to do that. Well… depending on how things go from here, there might be a situation where I have no choice. But basically, I only intend to use it in absolute, life-or-death situations.
Now then.
If this really is the original location, then if I walk up this approach toward the main hall, Satsuki-chan should be there…
Ah. There she is.
At the entrance of the main hall. Satsuki-chan was sitting neatly on the small three-step staircase, quietly writing something down.
I wonder what she’s writing.
Ah, right. She was here to investigate this “Western Tokyo Fourth Beginner Dungeon.” Maybe she’s taking the chance to compile her field notes now that things have calmed down.
After everything that happened, it must be a lot to organize.
…Wait. Is she going to record all things about me in detail too?
Well, of course she will. The dungeon itself was strange enough, but I was honestly just as abnormal. And the live viewer count right now is… uh, 650,000. I’m starting to get used to it, but 650,000 people watching in real time is still insanely abnormal.
I’m just a beginner. No matter how much I might be stealing Satsuki-chan’s viewers, this number is simply impossible. There are probably all kinds of people watching. Even people from Guild Headquarters are definitely watching at this point.
Sigh.
What’s going to happen to me after I get out of here?
Maybe I shouldn’t have started streaming after all.
“Heyyy, Satsuki-chaaan!”
“Oh! Daishi-san!”
Despite my growing anxiety, I forced myself to act cheerful and ran toward Satsuki-chan.
Worrying about it now wouldn’t change anything.
Right now, the priority was to get information from the temple loli.
Satsuki-chan stopped writing and welcomed me with a smile.
Let’s move forward—just focus on that for now. If I keep trying, surely a brighter future is waiting ahead!
“I’m so glad you’re safe! Are you hurt anywhere? If something hurts, I can heal—wait… it stiiiiinks!!!”
Gigigigi-giiii…
“Ah….”
Only then did I realize.
Without me noticing, my body had completely soaked up the fragrant, destructive miasma of the Hell Gate. And as a result, I ended up sending Satsuki-chan into convulsions… and she passed out.
At the same time, the heavy main hall doors let out a deep metallic creaking sound as they finally opened—and beyond them, the darkness inside seemed to mock me, beckoning me inward.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeneijiworks.com
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