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Chapter 133

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Our final spurt was splendidly successful in achieving the target.  Everyone except for myself had reached Level 5. I alone was at Level 7, but I intended not to concern myself overly with that fact.

When I went to explore the fourth floor together with Muze yesterday, I happened to pick up something truly astonishing, but I shall speak of that matter on another occasion. At this moment, as my companions conduct their final inspection of their equipment in preparation for the forthcoming filming, I can distinctly feel the weight of their gazes upon me.

It was merely a single day in which I refrained from entering the dungeon together with them, yet upon my waist there now hangs a sword at my back. That alone seems sufficient for their gazes to become piercingly heavy.

“Kouta! We are matching, are we not!!” (Emilia)

It was only Emilia who believed in me.

“Indeed, that is correct. I even matched the grip color.” (Kouta)

Emilia’s sub-weapon was no longer the former “Goblin Knife,” but had been ranked up into a “Goblin Sword”. The knife had been relegated to the role of last-resort weapon and was strapped upon her thigh. I myself had adopted the same arrangement. I had inserted a sword horizontally at my back. The scabbard was the same, the grip was the same, yet even so, my companions were not deceived.

Mira, for example, regards me with an expression that appeared to be on the verge of voicing an “Aahn?”. Even though I had requested Konno-san, the Guild’s practitioner of alchemy-related skills, to craft the exterior so that it would appear exactly identical to a “Goblin Sword”, the suspicion in their eyes has not in the least been dispelled.

Well, I have never made a habit of revealing my equipment, and this in particular is something that I cannot easily disclose.

“Now then! Is everyone prepared!?” (Kouta)

“‘Ou!’” (All)

“In merely a single day in which I took my eyes off him, our leader has once again undertaken something incomprehensible! However, I beg of you all to overlook it!! Should I inquire into it at this very moment, it feels as though stress would bore a hole straight through my stomach!!” (Mira)

“Mira…” (Haruka)

Haruka-kun gazes worriedly at Mira, who has begun delivering a dreadful speech. Mira’s words are flowing with astonishing rapidity.

“If this were a matter such as him having finally consummated his relationship with Emilia, or engaging in some romantic escapade with Adelaide, then I could wholeheartedly offer my congratulations!! However! That man is the kind of lunatic who spends his precious day of rest delving into a dungeon!!” (Mira)

My companions are nodding in agreement… even Muze!?

“From this moment forth, we are participating in a historical undertaking, namely, the live broadcast of a dungeon expedition! For reasons of preparation, we have arranged to commence not at the earliest possible time of seven o’clock in the morning, but at nine o’clock, and the announcement has already been made! This enterprise has become so official that it can even be confirmed upon the government’s homepage!!” (Mira)

Indeed, the nation seems to be investing greater effort into this matter than I had expected, for even familiar streaming services and other outlets are advertising it widely. I do not comprehend what effect they seek to achieve. Apparently, they wish to proclaim to the world that even as a retrospective broadcast, such an undertaking can indeed be accomplished.

“And yet! On his precious day of rest! Our leader, rather than cherishing the holiday, instead plunges once again into a dungeon! He delves into dungeons even on weekdays!! I demand to know whether dungeons are to be considered essential nutrients for you!!” (Mira)

Just as she declared herself, Mira truly must be under considerable stress. Her energy was tremendous.

“Mark my words! None of you must ever attempt to imitate that creature!! That creature is none other than a life-form named Kouta!!” (Mira)

“‘Alright!!’” (All)

“Eeeh!!?” (Kouta)

“Well then, we depart!!” (Mira)

Wait just a moment!! Is that truly the conclusion to such a dreadful speech!? We are in front of the Guild, in the square, with quite a crowd having gathered to observe! You deliver a speech before the multitude, and end it like that!? Is that not unbearably cruel!?

 

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