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Most of the people in the world would agree with the saying that marriage is the grave of life. However, the protagonist of our story today for one would like to think differently. For him, getting employed is the grave of life in many ways possible. Almost half of his life, Black Dog Guild member Tanaka Makoto spent most of his time behind the desk supervising missions of adventurers one after another. He works So hard that even though it's already past midnight, he keeps doing his job as he doesn't really have any other choice but to do so.

Despite him badly wanting to rest, he couldn't complain since this was the only thing he had right now. But his job is no ordinary job. And we're about to find that out later on. But before anything else, let's first have a walkthrough of Tanaka's life. 10 years ago, mysterious structures suddenly appeared all over the world, and people Started calling them dungeons. Along with these dungeons came unknown creatures that no human could even comprehend what kind. Some were big, some were small. But one thing is for sure, these monsters didn't come to Earth to be friendly.

With that said, as soon as the dungeons started popping out here and there, people started to panic and chaos eventually unraveled. As the monsters started to spread around the area, people didn't really know how to Eliminate them. Some tried their best to help, but some just accepted their fate. But thankfully, as the people tried to explore the dungeons, they were able to discover that along with this unknown realm, there were weapons made with unknown technology that came with it. As a result of this discovery, people became explorers who went into the dungeons in search of

more weapons, but mostly treasures. But of course, as anyone would have expected, the dungeons Weren't that safe to explore at all. Everyone knew that if one went into the dungeon without any protection, there's only one thing that will welcome them as soon as they step in. Death. So, exploring the dungeon at first seems like a dream to many, something impossible to achieve. However, little did most people know that with the appearance of the dungeon, people with some talents were endowed with special powers as well. At first, the majority Of the citizens didn't really understand why

these chosen people were special at all. But after witnessing how great and skillful they are, everything changed in an instant. When the citizens finally realize that the gifted ones are dozens of times stronger than any ordinary people, society eventually task them to save and maintain the peace in order of the world by clearing as many dungeons as they can. However, unfortunately or fortunately for Tanaka, he has awakened To that power himself. One day when he was on the train on his way to work, he accidentally heard a man talking to who looked like his girlfriend

expressing how he admired the explorer so much. It seems like for those normal citizens, explorers with gifts are like superheroes that were bestowed by such great power from above to save the world from chaos. Since ordinary citizens can't really witness real fights in real life, some companies decided to build a Streaming site so that everyone will have a chance to see what gifted people's work is like. For the past years, there's been a popular dungeon exploration stream site called Dto where ordinary people who aren't blessed with such power were given a chance to witness the

true strength of the explorers through the screen. And based on how the guy acted on the train while watching the stream, Tanaka immediately concluded that this site must be really Popular now considering almost everyone in the city is watching them. Of course, although Tanaka is one of the gifted ones, as the people of Japan call them, he never really tried it before and doesn't have any plans to since he is always focused on his life on work. But the thought of it really amazes Tanaka in many ways. While he's literally brain rotting inside the train

from all the exhaustion, Tanaka doesn't even realize he finally made it to his destination. When the train finally reaches Shibuya station, Tanaka slips out of the train with drowsy eyes and lazily taps his card on the subway machine. During this time, his curiosity about the streamers is still lingering in his mind. This time around, he actually starts to wonder how much streamers like those on the app actually get paid. Based on the looks of it, Tanaka is already losing hope and energy as he's already getting old yet still stagnant at his old crappy Work. And

maybe, just maybe, working as a streamer is one of his new career options. With his whole face almost looking drowsy, he really pushes himself to get to work no matter what. After a bit of commuting, he finally made it to the Shibuya underground dungeon. After signing in, Tanaka immediately makes his way to the dungeon entrance. Right now, he's currently at Shibuya underground dungeon, Oniwa. Before starting his mission, a small drone suddenly follows Him in the back. This device is the one that takes footage and automatically sends it to the company. And depending on the settings,

it can also be streamed on a video site. But since Tanaka only uses this for reporting quotas to the company, he usually just chooses the company black dog button. However, due to how exhausted he is with his desk work, Tanaka ends up slipping as he's about to enter the dungeon. Considering he only had a 2-hour nap today and Hasn't even been home for 2 weeks, it was only natural for him to feel this exhausted. At this point, he genuinely starts to question himself as to why he is even doing all of this. The company he

worked for is a subcontractor for the government. Because of that, their company is always piled with difficult work. At this rate, Tanaka knows that he'll die from overwork. However, he's too busy to even think about quitting. And today, once again, he will dive into The dungeon with a dead look on his face. As he was about to enter the main entrance to the dungeon, his vision started to blur a little while he was trying to press the start button for his recording. But since he didn't check his phone carefully, instead of pressing the button dedicated

to his company, he ended up pressing the wrong setting and choosing the button for the streaming site instead. This time, he will be diving into the Shibuya underground Dungeon, one of the largest dungeons in Tokyo. Its depths are where Tanaka will be working for the rest of the day. At this time, Tanaka still had no idea that because of today's dungeon dive, his life would change drastically. While he was working, people in the stream literally saw everything that he was doing. Completely unaware of this, Tanaka just kept working like he usually does, while the rest

of the world is literally laughing at him for going to That dungeon alone, thinking he'll definitely end up dead by the end of the stream. Just to give you some context, the dungeon is divided into upper, middle, lower, and lowest levels. And what Tanaka is heading for now is the deepest level. Normally, the theory goes down little by little, but Tanaka doesn't have time for that right now. While still looking like a zombie with his eye bags literally looking like a damn black eye, Tanaka plans on jumping All the way to the bottom at once.

But before jumping, Tanaka starts feeling a bit depressed again. The thought of just sleeping in his bed, not thinking about this hell of a work, is still lingering at the back of his head. Due to so much exhaustion, Tanaka ended up expressing his frustration, stating that all he wanted to do was rest a bit, adding that he'd be the luckiest guy alive if he could get two hours of sleep that day. Thinking that he would be the only one Who would hear these rants, Tanaka didn't really worry about going all out. Little did he know

the whole world was literally looking at him, waiting on his next move. Since the viewers really felt his sentiments, Tanaka's phone suddenly exploded with calls. This actually starts to make Tanaka wonder, considering he only has company contacts and a few old friends saved on his phone. Aside from that, he doesn't really use any social media, so he Didn't really think much about it. At the back of his mind, if he answered it, he'd only get insults, so he decided to just ignore it for now. With that said, Tanaka then went on to continue with his

mission and fearlessly jumped right into the lowest level of the dungeon. The Shibuya underground dungeon in the center of it lies a well. And so, if Tanaka jumps down that well, he can go to the lowest level in one go. Of course, few explorers would do this Because it's a dangerous act. However, deep inside, Tanaka will never do this on his own accord if it's not because of his work since he badly needs to meet his quota. He has no choice but to do this dangerous act against his own will. Meanwhile, while Tanaka is literally

showing no signs of fear or emotions as he jumps right into the pit, everyone who is watching the stream is worried at the fact that they might actually witness Tanaka dying by the end of the Stream. Tanaka's phone then suddenly rings once again. This time around, it's ringing a bit more than usual. However, Tanaka keeps telling himself not to worry much about it as it's probably nothing important. As you once again ignore the calls, Tanaka finally realized that the drone was still following him for some reason. Although he's still not used to being filmed, but

since it's the rule, he doesn't have any choice but to follow it. Just the Thought of being filmed actually makes Tanaka worried despite it being only for the company's records, making him wonder how embarrassing it would be if he actually streamed, as if he's not doing it now. Now that the thought is already in his mind, he actually wonders if he'll get comments in case he decides to do streaming one day. As he takes a look at the camera, the audience can't help but get excited as they've never seen such a streamer before. While everyone

Is literally cheering for him in the comments, Tanaka has no idea what's going on. Then, after a few seconds, it seems like he is almost reaching the bottom. As he prepares to land, he's surprised to see that a monster is literally waiting for him at the bottom. The audience who are now invested in the stream are shocked and worried at the same time for Tonica, as this is the first time they ever saw such a massive monster appear on a stream. Meanwhile, With just one look, it seems like Tanaka already knew this monster was a

red wyvern. Although it may look like it's deadly considering its size, Tanaka is certain that this monster is just a low-level creature. Based on how he landed, Tanaka knew that this monster must have thought of him as food. That's why it flew right over to him as soon as he landed. However, since Tanaka didn't want to get bothered by a low-level monster like this one, he decided to Kill it on the spot. With the use of his sword, looking all bored and sleepy, Tanaka effortlessly sliced through the monster's body like butter while making sure that

he landed beautifully on the ground. Witnessing Tanaka's great aura literally made everyone in the comment section speechless for a good minute or so. Some people started commenting they couldn't believe that the red wyvern just got split in half. They know that such a thing is not humanly possible. Because of the skills Tanaka showed to the world, his fight with the monster spread like wildfire on social media. As his phone started to ring endlessly, Tanaka couldn't take it anymore, wondering how many times the company actually called him today. Then, as he is about to get pissed,

a number of gigantic monsters start showing up, making things more interesting for the viewers, and especially Tanaka. Since there are still a lot of things to do, Tanaka doesn't think much about what's waiting for him below. Considering he is currently in the lowest level of the dungeon, everyone who is watching is so invested in seeing what's next for Tanaka. Will he survive and showcase his true powers, or will this be his end? Everyone in the world, especially those who live in Tokyo, knows how this area is so dangerous to be in. It's common knowledge that

the lowest point of the dungeon is usually overrun by powerful Monsters here and there. With only his sword as his weapon and a gut of steel, Tanaka is hoping he'll be able to get through this no matter what. After fighting against that red wyvern, Tanaka is now about to fight against some trolls, minotaurs, basilisks, and death knights. Compared to the monster he fought with a while ago, these creatures are far more dangerous indeed. And to make it all worse, the tyrant dragon is also here to make Tanaka's life even More difficult. Compared to other creatures

Tanaka has been able to fight before, this dragon is just different. The tyrant is notorious for being so tough that even Tanaka doesn't want to fight it at all. If he was just given a chance, he would definitely want to avoid clashing with this creature as much as possible. But since this is part of his work and he's technically alone right now with no one to lean on, Tanaka doesn't really have any choice but to Face this creature head on. On top of that, he can't really complain that much since if he doesn't want to

fight it, he can't do anything about it since it's part of his quota. And that is why all that he can do now is wish for the best and give it his all. Now then, with the tired look still painted on his face, it's now time for Tanaka to finally start his work. Despite being exhausted, Tanaka really tried his best to stay awake to ensure all of this would end. Now, for his first opponent, he's now about to fight with some trolls. In this world, it is known that trolls with their muscular body and scary

faces are some of the strong creatures hard to defeat in the dungeon, even by a rank explorers. In fact, even Tanaka had a hard time fighting with them the first time he encountered one in an expedition. However, while it's true that these creatures are highly durable monsters, as what most people would call Them after fighting with them countless times, Tanaka is made aware that it is quite relatively easy to take care of them in one go. Based on Tanaka's observation after a dozen of these creatures before, if you cut their necks, these giant muscular monsters

will stop immediately. Although there is no doubt that these creatures are indeed strong in the sense that they have such bulky features like muscular bodies and hard deadly weapons, trolls really don't Have any special abilities to them. Though for Tonica, they are just one of the weaker monsters that appear in the depths that are quite easy to take care of. However, this fact isn't actually that common to most people, especially those who don't have any idea about how the dungeon works or to those citizens who didn't even step inside the dungeon. That is why it

was only natural for the viewers to get shocked after seeing Tanaka killing a couple of trolls with One strike of a sword. To these ordinary people, what just did is unbelievably outstanding and inhumane. Because of this, the comments eventually started flooding in one after another. Some of the viewers state that these trolls are A-rank monsters that are not easy to defeat. So, there is no way a guy so emotionless as Tanaka would be able to defeat it with one strike. Considering this is the first time the viewers have seen such a monstrous act, some of

the Viewers even started speculating that Tanaka must have done something, maybe edited the clip or something to make it look like he did it in real time since there's no way someone has that kind of superhuman power, gifted or not. However, the other viewers are starting to believe that maybe Tanaka is the real deal. The majority of the audience is quite astonished at the fact that even A- rank explorers would have a hard time fighting it alone since they use weapons And their wits. However, seeing Tanaka completely devouring it on the battlefield really is something

amazing and worthwhile to see. Because of this, more viewers start flooding in, excited to see how Tanaka will take care of the rest. Some even started inquiring with the Black Dog Guild if Tanaka is really part of their company since his skills are definitely topnotch. Because of this, the company ended up trying to call Tanaka again and again, seemingly Wanting to inform him about what was happening. Despite everyone having a blast watching Tanaka fight, Tanaka, on the other hand, is starting to get all pissed off at the company for calling him non-stop. Since he's not

really used to receiving this much notifications at all, Tanaka tried to shove it off and just continue with his quest. While everyone outside, including Tanaka's company, is in chaos because of what just Tanaka showed to the world. Tanaka Nonetheless looks bored and tired, still completely unaware of what's going on. It seems like he's so invested and focused on getting this over with that he doesn't really care to check his phone even once. But to even make it more exciting, Tanaka is now about to head face to face with his new opponent, an iguana looking creature.

This new monster that Tanaka is about to face headto-head with is none other than the Basilisk. This monster is so rare that Explorers don't often encounter it, but it seems like Tanaka is an exception. Ogres are known to be seen in the lower levels, but this monster is included in the few ones that live in the lowest levels of the dungeon. On top of that, this monster is also notorious for spewing petrification breaths that if one doesn't avoid, that person will surely die in an instant. That is why the majority of the audience is now

worried for Tanaka's safety. Some even Started to express their opinions regarding whether they should still pursue their dreams of becoming an explorer or just back out because of how scary it is to be one. At this point, the stream has already reached 5 million viewers, something quite astonishing to many as it never really occurred to other streamers. Meanwhile, Tanaka, who is still unaware of the slowly growing fame he has in the outside world, is dead focused, like literally on the Monster he's about to face head on. As someone as veteran as Tanaka, he pretty much

knows everything about deadly monsters like this one. It seems like he already knows that the breath of this thing has the effect of turning one's body to stone. And if that happens, that's game over for everyone. However, in most cases, if an explorer has companions, their companions can use an item to heal. However, that is definitely one of Tanaka's greatest Problems at the moment, considering he's a perpetual soloist who doesn't have any companions. That is why he needs to end the fight before the monster even starts to breathe out his deadly weapon. Such a swift

move. Tanaka tried to move as fast as he could and cut open the monster's abdomen from below. And surprisingly, he actually managed to pull it off with just one move. Well, it seems like he has golden information about this monster that not many people know about. Based on what he knows, the basilisk usually has a weak spot below its abdomen. However, if one misses even slightly, its petrifying breath will spread. Since Tanaka tends to talk to himself loudly, everyone who is watching the stream ends up hearing everything. After hearing Tanaka say all this new information,

everyone was shocked to the core. People started expressing that they didn't really know that. Although Tanaka termed it as not many people Know, the viewers personally think it was more like no one ever knows. Everyone was in literal awe and shock as they never really witnessed how to take down a basilisk that easily. On top of that, people are already starting to wonder just how many bassisks Tanaka even hunts to be able to acquire such a skill. Aside from that, overseas streamer hosts are finally starting to stream Tanaka stream with the title, "A real samurai

has appeared in Japan. And Oh boy, Tanaka stream has now garnered over 10 million views already." At this point, Tanaka is already a celebrity, not just in Japan, but technically in the whole world already. Meanwhile, Tanaka is getting a lot more pissed at the fact that his phone keeps vibrating more than usual. technically still unaware of what he has done. However, instead of answering, Tanaka decided not to since at the back of his mind, he thought that if he answered it now, he Would probably just get insults from the higherups. So, in the end, as

all of us may have already guessed, Tanaka ended up ignoring it. He didn't really have a lot of spare time to rest since his new opponent just showed up. This time around, the monster that Noah is about to fight is none other than the Tyrant Dragon, a proud S-rank monster that many explorers try to avoid as much as possible. The tyrant dragon is dozens of times the toughness and attack power of A troll. It's a powerful enemy that breathes superheated air from its mouth which is able to even melt iron. And this information is not

uncommon to many. That is why seeing Tanaka about to tackle one not just made everyone worried but also scared for Tanaka's life. Some of the comments even begged Tanaka to just run away as there's no way he would be able to win against this fight just like he did earlier. Since this is such a once in a-lifetime Occurrence, not just for viewers but for explorers as well. Tanaka's stream has now garnered over 50 million views. A true milestone no explorer has ever reached before. As the surrounding starts to intensify, Tanaka is trying his best to

ensure he gathers as much power as he can to be able to take down this monstrous being in an instant. After all, he doesn't really have any choice but to try since there's no way he would be able to turn back now, Considering he's at the lowest level of the dungeon already. Before going all in and risking his life, Tanaka tried his best to formulate a well- thoughtout plan as much as possible. Based on the knowledge that he has about this monster, the firepower of this tyrant's breath is tremendous compared to the last monster he

fought a while ago. He knows and is very much aware of the fact that if he gets hit by it, he will definitely end up burned to ashes. Not Even a charcoal left. So, to prevent such a terrifying thing from happening, Tanaka needs to make sure that his moves are as clean as possible. Meanwhile, everyone in the comments is literally nervous for Tanaka. They're begging him to run away while it's still not too late. Some even accepted Tanaka's fate, saying that he is a dead man already for facing such a monstrous being. But to their

surprise, it seems like Tanaka has proved everyone wrong. Although he looks Rather unexited about this fight, deep inside, Tanaka is quite pumped up to head face to face with the tyrant. After all, it's not every day he would be able to have the chance to take down such a majestic being. Although there's no doubt that the whole thing is scary and nerve-wracking to do, Tanaka is trying to calm himself down to make sure he executes his attack effortlessly and seamlessly. But before he can even initiate his attack, the tyrant already Blows his deadly breath. The

scorching heat from the flames this monster is emitting is definitely incredibly deadly. If it were a normal explorer who has no knowledge or experience about such a thing, for sure they would already be dead by now. However, this is literally Tanaka we are talking about. Despite the pain caused by the heat, Tanaka tried to keep his ground for as long as he could to make sure he would be able to knock this monster down in One go. Using his sword or katana with much concentration, Tanaka is able to cut the tyrant in half. His cut

was so smooth and fast that the tyrant didn't have any time to react at all. Within just a second, the tyrant that everyone is scared of is now dead. And it is all done by Tanaka, a mere explorer that no one really knew until today. Of course, this event immediately garnered a lot of attention worldwide. After seeing how powerful Tanaka really is, everyone in The comment section then went on to express their shock and amazement at what just Tanaka did. Just the fact that he managed to actually defeat a tyrant dragon in one attack is

already amazing on its own. And on top of that, the fact that Tanaka just came out of nowhere really made everyone curious just who the hell the salary man really is. Tanaka, on the other hand, looks rather tired and just wants to get this over with. But before he can even have the Chance to just breathe a little, a new set of dungeon monsters appear coming into the scene, not giving Tanaka the chance to just rest up a little. Apparently, the tyrant that Tanaka just brought down a while ago was the boss of all the

monsters in this level. Now that the boss is down, it seems like everyone doesn't have the will to fight anymore. And it seems like Tanaka is also thinking the same as he badly wanted to just rest for now. Aside from that, at The back of his mind, since his exploration was technically purely for work, he thought that maybe by beating all these monsters down, the materials he would be able to gather would go to the company. So, he wouldn't really benefit that much at all, even if he put in a little extra work. Now, aside

from that, he's already met his quota, and he feels like there's no need for him to go the extra mile and waste his energy fighting with these monsters. As a Result, Tanaka ended up lowering his guard and putting away his sword as he didn't really have any more reason to fight at the moment. So, as soon as he informed the monsters that they could go now, the monsters didn't even hesitate and ran away, not even looking back. Now that his work is already done, Tanaka is thankful as he finished earlier than he thought he would.

Now that he has killed a good amount of monsters, he decides to finally gather all the materials he Managed to get for his quota and go home as soon as possible. But before doing so, since he had already finished his work, Tanaka decided to check on his phone. At first, he really thought that he would just read a couple of his company messages. But to his surprise, the notifications were literally flooding non-stop. As he went on to click one of the notifications to check what it was, the once pokerfaced, deadl looking, unenergetic salary man finally

Showed a bit of a reaction for the first time. Tanaka was literally stunned to see 9,999 notifications. At the back of his mind, he knows very well that he has been getting calls, but 9,999 notifications were just too ridiculous for him to believe. So to check just what the hell is happening, Tanaka tried reading one of the notifications and he was surprised to see and is in wonder why he is getting D2 notifications. As he went On to click on it, his soul almost left his body. At this point, he finally realized he was being

watched by millions of people worldwide. Tanaka then starts getting a bit crazy as he doesn't really know why the hell this is all happening to him. He said to himself that he was pretty sure he set the stream settings to company only, but it seems like he finally realized he didn't. Now that he finally found out that he actually missed the setting, Tanaka almost can't help but cry at the thought that a bunch of random people were watching him the whole time. However, he was hopeful that since he's technically a nobody and this is his

first stream, there wouldn't be that many viewers watching him. But to his surprise, his stream has now garnered over 100 million views, something other streamers weren't able to achieve before. The once inexpressive Tanuka now showcases a lot of reactions because of The happening. He honestly thought that since he is using the company's account, there would just be roughly 2,000 subscribers, which for Tanaka is an understandable number of people watching. However, to think that in reality, it was way more than that, even for famous streamers. Tanaka couldn't help but have a brief breakdown on his own.

The thoughts that most streamers don't even get to a million viewers, let alone a 100 million views, is something That both amazes and scares Tanaka so much. Meanwhile, the comment section is now exploding after realizing that Tanaka has finally noticed he was being streamed the whole time. The comments were really funny as some of the viewers tried to say they were present the whole time. Some also expressed how amazed they are at how cool Tanaka is. Since this is the first time the world has come across a guy like Tanaka, emotionless yet powerful, everyone was

Dying to know his name. The # corporate slave swordmaster is now trending not just in Japan but in the whole world. So a lot of guilds are now begging Tanaka to join theirs. Some of the curious viewers also badly wanted to know how the hell Tanaka even got so strong in the first place. After realizing there's no way he would be able to calm the situation in any way possible, Tanaka just let out a loud sigh and bowed with his knees, thinking that he should Definitely be writing a report on this, a very long one.

After cleaning up and gathering all the materials he needed for his quota, Tanaka immediately went straight home to rest. However, instead of sleeping, it seems like he was up all night, worried about what just happened to him. Fast forward the day after the stream incident, Tanaka wrapped his blanket around his couch and checked to see if the internet had calmed down. However, to his surprise, he's now Become a hot topic everywhere. Articles about him started popping out of everywhere. In a popular news site called Yohoo, Tanaka is definitely the headline of all stories. Corporate slave

swordmaster defeats the S-rank monster tyrant dragon solo achieving 100 million viewers in the first episode. Black dog guild violating the explorer's labor standard act. Experts discuss whether the popular video was a fabrication or not are some of the top headlines Written about Tanaka in the said news site. Since the situation has now gone beyond his control, Tanakica tried checking if he is also being talked about on Twitter, also a popular news channel site. To his surprise, he's also trending on this platform as well. One Nison has posted his recorded live stream on the website, and

oh boy, the comments were wild. Comments were saying that Tanuka was super cool and was chill despite him having that dead fisheye Look. On top of that, even his recorded live stream still garners millions of views, making it the first time an explorer even managed to gain so much popularity overnight. At this point, Tanaka just gives up and hopes things will calm down in the following days. Still worried about how this event will affect his life now, Tanaka then wonders if this is what most people call a buzz. He's been working his whole life and

he's not really familiar with that kind Of thing. Since this whole event and his newfound popularity or something Tanaka is not familiar with, he decided to call someone who was good at using the internet to hear their opinion. Although there's no doubt that Tanaka might be the only one crazy enough to dive into the lowest level solo, he never really thought that it was a big of a deal to anyone. Sure, he only dives solo these days. So, he doesn't really know the levels of other explorers, but Tanaka Never really expected his skills to be

far advanced than the others, but to better understand and know Tanaka in a different way, let's first dive into his backstory to know how he got to this point. As it turns out, Tanaka started diving as soon as the dungeons came into this world. His first explorations were far different from what they look like now, compared to his cool and calm demeanor fighting with S-ranked monsters. Now, before Tanaka tended to Wear a lot of safety equipment because of how frightened he was of the monsters. After all those experiences, he honestly thought he was pretty strong,

but not as much as to make an impact like this. So, he starts to wonder what made him attract this many viewers in the first place. And it seems like he only has one thing in mind. And maybe that's because he looks like an unappealing salary man. He's wearing a suit and looks like just about every Other salary man there ever is. Plus, the dark circles under his eyes are just that bad. So, he definitely doesn't look like an explorer at all. After realizing all these minor details, Tanaka finally concluded that it should definitely be

the contrast people saw in him and they don't often see in other explorers. Hence why everyone is making such a fuss about it. Then suddenly while Tanaka was just having some alone time with his thoughts, his phone suddenly started Ringing. This scared the hell out of Tanaka as he didn't want to garner any more attention at this point and even went on to disconnect from his DTube. On top of that, it seems like he's trying to avoid his company for now as much as possible. But as he went on to check who it was, it

was just his old friend Adachi. Adachi is one of Tanaka's few friends and they used to hang out a lot in the past. However, since Tanaka has been busy with his work, he technically Forgot Adachi ever existed as they never hang out that often anymore. On top of that, Tanaka is also sure that the reason Adachi is calling him at this moment is probably related to what happened yesterday. And if he were a little honest, he really doesn't want to talk about it now. However, Adachi is the only one he can talk to, so he

ended up answering the call nonetheless. As soon as he picked up the call, Adachi immediately greeted him with such an Enthusiastic voice. It seems like Tanaka was right. Adachi is just calling him about what happened yesterday. So without any hesitation, Tanaka immediately hung up. But to his surprise, Adachi kept on calling him again and again. Irritated at the moment, Tanaka immediately went straight forward with him, asking him what he wanted. Based on how they exchanged their words, it's obvious that Tanaka and Adachi were really good friends Then. And now that Tanaka thinks about it, he

pretty much needs Adachi's wisdom right now anyway. And if he hangs up again, it will be his loss. Adachi is a good talker and has always had a wide circle of friends and Tanaka is sure he's familiar with social media. So, he's positive that Adachi would be able to come up with a solution to his big problem right now. As their conversation started to take off, Adachi went on to inform him that he was impressed by how Tanaka had grown over the years. However, flattery is the last thing Tanaka wants at that moment. So, he

went on to ask Adachi what he should do as he doesn't want this much attention directed to him. It seems like Tanaka wants to delete all the videos that are circulating for now. However, that is something quite impossible for them to do now. Tanaka's unparalleled skills have been clipped by more than a 100 or 200 people and they also have been Spreading it overseas. So technically, Tanaka is not just the headlines of news channels and platforms in Japan but in the whole world already. Appearance of a real samurai in Japan or so the title says

starts popping out on international streaming websites. On top of that, Adachi also checked the severity of this overnight popularity. And it seems like Tanaka's video has been translated into five languages already. At this point, Tanaka is begging for help, hoping Someone would be able to calm the situation down. However, Adachi was straightforward with him, saying there's no way he would be able to control the situation now. Adachi then tries to slap Tanaka back into reality. It seems like Tanaka has become the ultimate corporate slave that even becoming famous is something he could throw away that

easily. So as a friend, Adachi reminds him that this is a once- ina-lifetime opportunity that not all people have the Chance to experience. So instead of letting it all go to waste, Adachi encourages Tanaka to just quit his job at the company and become a full-time streamer, aka influencer, as it will definitely give him the luxury of time and money. However, just the thought of quitting his corporate job didn't really come to Tanaka's mind until now. Adachi quickly notices the dark circles under Tanaka's eyes getting so bad, indicating that he is probably still overworked by

Suda for a low salary. Although Tanaka is having a hard time accepting his fate in the company, he couldn't openly deny that since he knows everything Adachi is saying is actually true. In case you were wondering, Suda is the president of the company that Tanaka is working for at the moment. Adachi, Suda, and Tanaka were classmates and used to play together when they were in elementary and middle school, so one can technically term the three as good Childhood friends. But Tanaka ended up owing quite a lot to Suda, which changed the course of their friendship.

And because of that, quitting isn't really something Tanaka can do that easily. Now that Tanaka had mentioned it, Adachi finally remembered that Suda had lent Tanaka some money when Tanaka's parents got sick. However, it turns out that Tanaka had already paid Suda back. However, the long years that he has worked in the company made him somehow Attached, causing him to have a hard time quitting. So, Adachi tried to remind Tanaka that he should start living for himself, something Tanaka had never thought of doing for the past years. It seems like he was so busy with

work that he never really thought about it. Just the thought of living his life made him wonder if he's actually allowed to live for himself. Adachi then continued stating that Suda most likely said, "If Tanaka quit here, there are no Job opportunities for him or something along those lines." Immediately, Tanaka confirmed Adachi's conspiracy, which pretty much just shows what a corrupt president Suda really is. Ruthless and selfish in many ways. So, as a good old friend, Adachi tells Tanaka not to take Suda's words seriously. After all, after what happened yesterday, there are plenty of guilds

that want him in their team. On top of that, Tanaka also has the option to go freelance if he doesn't Want to be tied to a company anymore. However, after long years of experience, Tanaka is quite aware of the fact that freelancing doesn't bring that much money in, and he personally thinks he doesn't have the qualifications to convert it into cash. Any items that are obtained within the dungeon cannot be exchanged directly for yen. One has to change them into special currency called G, short for gold. And after that, only then can one exchange G

for yen. However, they would need a qualification to exchange it. Usually, only companies have these qualifications and not individuals. Yes, it is a tedious system, but if they don't do it this way, they could easily completely tank the economy. This just goes to show how valuable and expensive the items one can get in the dungeon are. And it's not just Japan either. Most other countries must have a similar system. After hearing Tanaka's opinion about the Matter, Adachi went straight forward with him, saying that he is not technically saying he should go freelancing, but instead he

is saying that he should be a dungeon streamer. As the name suggests, a dungeon streamer is someone who streams themselves diving into a dungeon. Sure, they don't have to have qualifications to make money with that, and there are famous streamers that seem to be making money. However, Tanaka wonders if he is up to the task In the first place. Knowing that this is such a big leap of change that Tanaka is taking, Adachi tried to be as gentle with him as possible. He went on to state that he is not really saying that Tanaka should

become one of those instantly. However, if he decides to, Adachi assures him that he will be there to support him to the best of his ability. For a little context, Adachi works for a company that supports explorers, so he should know a lot about Dungeon streamers. He is a good guy, not just based on looks, but also on personality. On top of that, Tanaka can also affirm that Adachi has been a reliable friend when he needs him the most. So, with Adachi stating all those things, Tanaka is sure that he'll be able to help if

he asks him. Tanaka then extends his gratitude towards Adachi for being such a good friend. However, he also expresses his sadness and surprised at himself for actually leaving the Company as it is something he can't really imagine happening. When he thinks about it, he becomes a bit hesitant. Unemployed is too heavy a word for someone his age. So, to cheer up Tanaka's mood even for just a little, Adachi went on to state that even though he doesn't really want to say it, but he really used to admire Tanaka for a long time now. In fact,

Adachi admired explorers in general. For him, those people who are actually sacrificing Themselves to go into the dungeons and do their best to ensure everyone's safety are definitely admirable in many ways. But when Adachi saw Tanaka fight, he thought to himself, "If there are amazing people like him, he doesn't have to go diving into dungeons anymore." That is why Adachi got into supporting explorers to support a certain someone someday. And that is none other than Tanaka. Although Tanaka can sometimes be a bit of a slowgo, he ended up getting What Adachi meant by his words

after a while. With that said, for the last time, Adachi encourages Tanaka to leave his current job and just quit if he is actually having a hard time, even jokingly stating that he will hire him as a waiter in his company to ease his overthinking regarding not getting any work after. On top of that, Adachi also went on to remind him that he just defeated a tyrant dragon, so surely he won't lose to someone like Suda. Now That Tanaka has already received all the encouragement he needed, he finally leaves his apartment and faces head-to-head with

his boss headon. Tanaka arrived at work early and as he was expecting his boss, Suda wasn't happy about what happened at all. With such loud stomping of his feet, Suda warns Tanaka to be ready for what's coming for him. It seems like Suda really didn't like what Tanaka just did the other day. As Suda starts to scold Tanaka for his reckless behavior. Deep inside, Tanaka just hearing Suda talk is making his stomach churn. At this point, he finally realized that he is more prone to stress than he thought. But thanks to talking with Adachi, he's

now managed to look at things objectively. Otherwise, he might have surrendered at this point. As Suda keeps on blabbering about how Tanaka's stream completely ruined the reputation of his company, Suda tries to scare Tanaka by stating That the other employees are now on their way. And when they are here, he hopes Tanaka is prepared as something gruesome and painful will definitely happen to him. However, instead of getting nervous of any sort, Tanaka was rather calm and unbothered about it since for him, as per usual, Suda's management skills are nothing special. Unfortunately, it is only when

managing a black company that things get really tough. Because of that, both Tanaka's Mind and body have become completely worn out. Although there's no doubt that he owes Suda a debt of gratitude, however, he now wants to love himself and for him to be able to achieve that, he must need to fight for his rights. Despite Suda explaining that he is doing all of this for the company and the employees good, however, Tanaka knows that it is all a lie and that he is doing this because he enjoys lecturing others. So, to be more blunt,

Suda is Just scum of the earth that likes to torture people who can't fight back. That is why Tanaka is glad he was able to see through that. But his stomach still turns when he's in front of him. However, despite his dedication to fight back, now the doubt in Tanaka's mind is still apparent. But thanks to Adachi's good timing and words of encouragement, Tanaka finally had the courage to stand his ground. While Tanaka is waiting for the right time to tell Suda about his Plans to quit, Suda, on the other hand, kept on blabbering, stating

that no matter how much Tanaka tries to ask for his forgiveness, he will not give it to him, even if he cries for blood. It is known that Suda is a former explorer and is stronger than the average person. However, he hasn't been in a dungeon for a long time. No. So Tanaka is sure that he is far stronger than this guy in many ways. And looking at his movements, he's full of openings as well, giving Tanaka The edge on winning his fight to about 90%. Tanaka was so into his thoughts that he even started

to imagine how to kill Suda within 1 second. When he finally snapped back to reality, the doubt and fear he felt earlier started to disappear. At this point, he finally realized that maybe he's not as scared when he thinks about it. After all, the tyrant dragon is much scarier in many ways than this man. Maybe Tanaka was just scared before because he'd be Forced to quit the company. However, now he doesn't have a thing to be scared of anymore, and he doesn't mind quitting. Now, just about when Tanaka was to make his first move, the

other employees that Suda was talking about finally arrived. At this point, Suda is confident that he will be able to give Tanaka a lesson he will never forget. However, will that actually be the case? So, to give some context on how Suda acts, here's a brief description made by Tanaka himself. Based on what Tanaka has observed, Suda first makes the employee explain themselves to make them feel guilty, and he then interrupts them, shuts them down completely, and takes control of the conversation. Once that happens, the employee becomes too intimidated to say anything else. So, to

be simpler, Suda is just one real scumbag. If it had been any other time, Tanaka would have made the same face as everyone else. So, to just make things a lot easier for Tanaka, he ended up deciding to go with the flow. Since Pseudo wants him to explain everything that has happened to everyone, Tanaka also did so. He went on to state that he had made a mistake in the streaming settings and leak the details of their work to the outside world. He is aware of this as his fault and he's now in the wrong.

Hearing Tanaka admit to his mistakes really fed Suda's ego. And Tanaka is aware that in Suda's head, he can find a path to Breaking his heart. Well, at least that is what he thought. Little did he know that Tanaka was far stronger than he imagined, both physically and emotionally. Until now, things might have gone his way, but today is different for Tanaka. So even if Suda wanted him to beg for forgiveness, Tanaka did the right thing and stood his ground. When he was asked by Suda how he would compensate for the damages he had done,

Tanaka answered firmly that it was All that was that he knows that the internet is giving the Black Dog Guild a bad rep. But it is their fault because of how bad their system is. So Tanaka will not take the blame for the downfall of the guild. Since this is the first time Suda, including everyone, heard Tanaka actually go against the boss, Suda immediately acted angry. It seems like Suda ended up exploding after hearing one of his pawns go against him. His veins started popping and everyone Listening actually got scared for Tanaka. As Suda started

to act recklessly, kicking everything he saw. Tanaka couldn't care less. With an unbothered look on his face, Tanaka went ahead and explained to Suda that he knows he is aware that his guild is a black company. But now it seems like the darkness it conceals has come to light. However, if what comes to light is something that they were not doing, then it is his responsibility. Unfortunately, It is something that the whole company was doing that has become known and Suda was the one who put himself in this situation. However, Suda was quick to deny

all of this acquisition and even started gaslighting Tanaka, stating that the company had properly paid him all the minimum salary and they even gave Tanaka one day off a month. On top of this, he also added that they were the only guild that actually bothered to hire Tanaka at first. So, he should be Really thankful to the guild for all that it had done for him. But to be exact, Suda emphasizes the word me, seemingly trying to say that if it were not for him, Tanaka would be nothing. Hearing him say all these words just

made Tanaka even more tired. In fact, at the back of his mind, he'd like to take a survey to see how many people think, "What a well-run guild." after hearing these quote sounding words from a black company. But to ensure that Suda Actually gets his point, Tanaka gathers all his courage to say his deepest sentiments once and for all. With such a serious face painted on his face, Tonica went straight forward with his words, stating that Suda is the one embezzling the salary and the number of days off is less than the Explorer Labor Standard

Act states. So if Suda actually thinks that no one would notice, then he is deeply wrong about it. However, instead of just admitting his wrongdoings and Apologizing, Suda ended up making excuses, saying that he works for the government and such so therefore he is the government as well. At this point, hearing Suda's irrational excuses and just egoistic behavior, Mitanakica realized that he had already lost a cause. And it is quite saddening since it is affecting the guild to its core. If Suda's behavior doesn't change, everyone, including the guild and the employees in it, will suffer

in the long Run. After all, the other employees are pulling out already, and Tanaka personally thinks they'll probably leave soon, too. Now that Suda has admitted to a lot of things, it's time to reveal the truth to everyone. Then, a plot twist suddenly happened. It turns out that Tanaka had actually streamed the whole conversation in Dto using a camouflage mode to make sure Suda doesn't notice it. This literally shocked Suda to the core as for the longest time now he Thought he would be able to get away with his behavior again. Meanwhile, after hearing all

of his excuses, everyone on the internet is literally commenting bad things about Suda in many ways possible. Some of the quotes state that black quotes are coming out one after another. I think this is already a police matter. Been a while since we had such a hype. Bankruptcy confirmed. At this point, Tanaka made such a well- thoughtout plan that even the president Couldn't get away with it anymore. Thanks to the stream, the Black Dog Guild's channel subscribers number has skyrocketed and they will soon gather more viewers. Seeing how many people started hating Suda and the

guild, it seems like Tanaka's plan has worked out pretty well. At this point, there is no coming back for Suda as this will ultimately cause his downfall. Upon realizing what Tanaka just did, his co-mployees were stunned by his Unexpected stunt. Meanwhile, it seems like Suda has already reached his limits and is now ready to take down Tanaka no matter what. Since there's no way he'll be able to regain his status and respect, Suda ended up showing his blade weapon. Upon seeing it, Tanaka was certain that the knife was one of those used in the dungeons

with high lethality. If one takes that thing out of the dungeon, they'll be breaching the dungeon management act. And it seems Like Suda just did that. As he was about to charge in, Tanaka was a bit shocked that Suda was actually quite slow. Based on Tanaka's observations, Suda moved slower than the monsters that appear in the lowest levels. He should have been stronger in the past, but he is now completely corrupted. Maybe because of his way of living. As Suda was about to hit him already, Tanaka was able to stop him from pushing through and

even managed to injure Suda's hand in one go. As Suda went on to scream in pain, Tanaka then told him that he is already done now and that he should know a little bit about human pain. But to make it equal and to finally end it for once, Tanaka went on to slightly punch Suda on the stomach. Enough to blow him away in an instant. As Suda went flying for a few meters or so, everyone was shocked to witness how strong Tanaka really is. Although it may seem like Tanaka did give his all, he actually

went easy on Him so he won't die. Tanaka is hoping that this is enough to make Suda learn his lesson. However, to his surprise, as he was about to leave, Suda stood up and called for him. Indeed, Suda is one tough former explorer, even though he is so corrupt. Just by the spirit he is showing, Suda hasn't been broken yet. It seems like his mountainous pride won't allow him to stay down. However, if he attacked him anymore, his life might be at stake. But it seems like Suda is Really dedicated to killing Tanaka no matter

what. He even orders his men to just follow Tanaka no matter what or else he will cut them off their pay. At this point, Tanaka is left amused since the man that Suda is asking to take him down is literally the same man who joined the company last year and was a promising young employee. Although they've never gone into a dungeon together, he doesn't really know how good he is. However, since this man has No choice but to follow his boss's orders while trembling in fear, the young man slowly approaches Tanaka. As soon as he

gets closer, the young man apologizes to Tanaka while stating that he will just try to hold him down and won't hurt him in the process. Since Tanaka sees himself in this man completely having no power to go against his boss's orders, Tanaka gives his blessing and assures the man that he can go on. However, it is obvious in the Man's voice that he really doesn't want to do this at all. So, with much courage, he will try his best and do as Suda asks him to. But instead of facing Tanaka headon, the young man decided

to go for Tanaka's legs. Maybe with the thought of taking him over and getting the upper hand. Although this is a good tactic to do if one wanted to disubdue someone. However, this young man's intentions are clearly shown in his movements and he is pretty slow. So Within just a second, Tanaka ended up knocking the young man down without a sweat. Although he didn't want to do it, Tanaka had no choice but to do so. Meanwhile, seeing his men get beaten up by Tanaka, that easily enraged Suda. At this point, it seems like Suda will

explode once again any minute now. However, Tanaka already had enough. So instead of fighting with him once again, Tanaka tries to talk him out, stating that he should already give it up. All Of this is being streamed, and if Suda doesn't stop, it will only tarnish his image even further. However, it seems like Suda has already lost his mind and is now so desperate to defeat Tanaka no matter what. He's so full of himself, stating that if it wasn't for him, this company wouldn't grow this big. So no matter what, he will make sure to

destroy Tanaka, as he is the one who ultimately caused this company its downfall. Considering Suda can't move an Inch anymore, he went on to order Guda, one of his men, to get Tanaka no matter what. Guda, unlike the previous guy, is a strong explorer who has an A- rank explorer license, making Suda rely on him so much. Guda is Tanaka's junior, but they have been into dungeons together a few times, so Tanaka pretty much knows the extent of his abilities. Tanaka is well aware that Guda won't be easily defeated like the previous guy, so Tanaka

wonders how he would be able To defeat this man no matter what. But to his surprise, as Guda went to get closer to him, Tanaka was surprised when Guda whispered to him, "Congratulations for finally quitting." It seems like Guda has always thought Tanaka doesn't belong in a company as ugly as this one. Guda is one of Tanaka's good co-workers who actually sees that he deserves to be fighting on a grander stage. Hearing such a comment from Guda was such a surprise to Tanaka, as Guda barely Talked when they dived into dungeons before. So this whole

time Tanaka assumed Guda hated him or what. But now that Guda has already said these words, it made Tanaka appreciate him more. However, it is definitely not the case for Suda. After witnessing how one of his so-called loyal employees turned its back on him as well, Suda even got more enraged and started to badmouth Guda, calling him a lowly scum. However, as soon as Guda looked at him with a deadly Glare, Suda couldn't even move. Guda then expresses his sentiments to his boss, saying that Tanaka is a senior who taught him the basics of being

an explorer. So no matter how much Suda is willing to give him, he won't listen to his orders anymore. Besides, Guda knows that if he seriously attacked Tanaka now, he would be the one on a deathbed. However, deep inside Tanaka's mind, that would not really be the case since he knows very well Guda could put up a good Fight against him. So to make it a lot easier for Tanaka, Guda offered to help him a bit. He offered to stay behind and stop the president to the best of his ability while Tanaka leaves. At first,

Tanaka was shocked when he heard Guda say those words. But with the smile he gave Guda after a minute, it's apparent that Tanaka is thankful he was able to meet such a great guy at work. Meanwhile, it seems like Suda couldn't stop himself from gritting in anger After seeing how everything is going against his favor. As Tanaka is about to turn the knob and open the door, finally bidding this company goodbye for good. Something unexpected happens. The door suddenly slammed open and a long-haired beautiful woman ordered everyone to stop moving. She then introduces herself as

one of the audit sections of the association's management bureau. And it seems like they're here to investigate the whole incident. Her beautiful face And snug fit body froze everyone including Tanaka after hearing that Suda immediately laughed so hard thinking that things were actually going in his favor. He then starts to warn Tanaka to get ready as the tables have now turned against him. Now that officials are here, Suda is certain that they are after Tanaka, whom he finds is the true criminal who caused this whole mess. At this point, Suda is no longer thinking straight,

seemingly losing his mind and Already falling apart. Meanwhile, Tanaka is just standing there observing everything. the association's management bureau, an internal department of the Ministry of Monster Control. In other words, a government organization. So, Tanaka is certain they must have received a report from a viewer watching the stream. Of course, the one getting reported is not Tanaka, but Suda. It was only natural for him to get reported after what he was doing right under the Sun. Although everyone knows this fact, it seems like Suda still couldn't grasp the situation. When he was finally handcuffed by

the officials, Suda was confused, stating that the officials may have confused him with Tanaka. He then starts shouting that Tanaka is the real culprit in all of this. Since Suda can't seemingly understand the situation, the beautiful girl officer straightforwardly shuts him down, stating that he, Suda Akihito, is being arrested for violating The Explorer Labor Standards Act and the Awakened Special Act. At this point, Suda has no excuses anymore. His actions and words were streamed live, so there's no way he would be able to make up any reasons now. Rather, why did he think doing all

of those things was okay? Tanaka guesses that it's possible Suda misunderstood because of his tyrannical behavior towards his employees. But now that it has been well taken care of, it seems like this is the end of Suda's Evil reign over the company. However, instead of just accepting his fate and paying for his bad deeds, Suda kept insisting that the official should have arrested Tanaka instead. He reasoned that Tanaka used violence against him, the civilian he's supposed to protect. Since what Tanaka did is also not favorable by law, the official just sides at the thought that

Suda somehow has a point. Certainly, the awakened special act prohibits awakened from Using their power outside the dungeon without permission, especially against ordinary people. Just as we have stated earlier, awakened is someone who has been awakened to special powers with the appearance of the dungeons. Apparently, awakening occurs when something called magic essence in the dungeon enters the body. While the strength of the awakening depends on the individual and whether or not it awakens depends on the person's innate characteristics. Once Awakened, the power can be wielded outside the dungeon. Hence, the use of power is restricted

by the awakened special act. However, although this may be true for Tanaka, the officer thinks that Tanaka made no mistake at all. Hearing this made Suda's evil hopefulness fade. According to the officer, Tanaka's actions fall within the category of self-defense. If Suda weren't awakened, it might have been excessive self-defense. However, in this Case, both of them are awakened. So, Suda is overwhelmingly to blame, as he made the first move and even used a weapon. So, even if Suda is still not participating in exploring dungeons now, but since he was once an explorer, he's technically still

considered as an awakened. And since the awakened special act only applies to civilians technically, Tanaka will not be punished at all. However, just to clear things out, the beautiful officer will still Ask Tanaka to come to the public office as well. While the officer is looking at him, Tanaka can't help but wonder who she is, as he feels like he has seen her face before. Then, after much talking, he finally realizes it is Amatski Kade, the chief of the subjugation unit. This ultimately shocked the hell out of Suda, as he never expected he would even

have the chance to see her in real life. Amadsky then explains that if the offender is awakened, a member from the Subjugation unit must be present during the arresting process since in the likelihood the offender escapes, normal officers wouldn't be able to chase or catch them. Although Suda is well aware of that, what he couldn't really comprehend is why a top official like her is the one coming out here. Meanwhile, for Tanakica, Amadsky coming here is certainly strange just to deal with something as small as Suda. After all, Subjugation Unit One is an internal Department

of the Ministry of Monster Control. So it makes it an elite division of the monster subjugation bureau, a group not that ordinary at all. Amazky subjugation unit is composed of awakened members who are very skilled. And in most cases when monsters appear in the city out of nowhere, Amatsky subjugation unit is usually the one dealing with them. On top of that, the unit is also renowned for being active in arresting awakened criminals Like Suda. The unit is headed by Amatski Kanade. Being known as the chief of the subjugation unit one, just means Amatsky is the

strongest and top one official in the city. Compared to how society sees women, Amadsky definitely sets the bar high up for everyone, including men. She's strong, smart, and to top it all off, a beauty as well. Amatsky is the rising star of the Ministry of Monster Control. She's younger than Tanaka, but is the chief of the subjugation unit 1. Just goes to show how talented she really is. But as a little plot twist, it turned out that Tanaka and Amazki actually used to dive dungeons together before. And it seems like they got closer with each

other. On one hand, she's an elite who not all ordinary people can just mingle with easily. And on the other hand, Tanaka is just a corporate slave rotting at his office table. Although they were literally so close before, the gap between them just Became larger through the years. So after seeing her here after years, Tanaka was somewhat hoping that maybe it was because of him that Amadsky decided to take care of this matter herself. However, to Tanaka's dismay, Amazky set things straight, stating that there's no deep meaning as to why she's here. In her defense,

she was just the one available at the time, so she had no choice but to come. However, Tanaka knows that Amadski is supposed to be Quite busy. So, he actually wonders if whatever she is saying is actually true. As their eyes ultimately meet, Amadsky immediately removed her gaze from Tanaka, making Tanaka wonder if by any chance she actually hates him. So, to ease up the awkwardness somehow, Ammansky went on to get her attention back to Suda. Now that the cops have already handcuffed him, she orders them to take him away as soon as possible. On

their way out of the room, Suda starts Screaming, saying that he is the president and there's no way he will let Tanaka get away with this. as his voice starts to fade when the cops get him out of the room. Suda promises to avenge himself one day. Despite him literally getting dragged out of the room, Suda is still full of energy until the end. But with this, the fuss all about Tanaka's resignation is now finally ended. However, it seems like Amazki still has some business to talk about with him. It Seems like she wanted to

hear Tanaka's side of the story as well. So, for now, she orders him to voluntarily accompany her to the headquarters. However, instead of agreeing immediately, Tonica asks if they could just do that later. It seems like Tanaka just wanted to have a proper rest for now as he hasn't really slept properly for these past few weeks. Although at first was not okay with it, but since Tanaka had already decided, she just let him be. To make Tanaka even cooler than he already is right now, instead of leaving by the front door, he decided to exit

through the office window, acting like a superhero who just saved the day. Meanwhile, at the back of Tanaka's mind, if it had been an unknown official, he would have accompanied them. However, he assured that Amadsky can handle a bit of pampering for now. But before leaving, Tanaka left his business card so that Amatski could contact him anytime. As Tanaka finally makes his jump out of the window, Amadsky tries one last thing to make him stay, confessing that she has come all this way to see him. However, Tanaka already jumped so fast that he wasn't really

able to clearly hear what Amadsky stated. Thinking that it was just probably his imagination, Tanaka just kept moving forward. Meanwhile, Amadsky looks rather sad not being able to really talk with Tanaka as she had hoped so. It seems like for Tanaka, Amatski is just a distant memory, and she doubts that they'll ever go into dungeons together again like they used to. Maybe because of the large gap with their ranks and position in society today. The next day, Tanaka met up with Adachi. As his old friend started screaming his name, Tanaka tried to shut him down

as people may know who he is in the area. Tanaka then starts moving, stating that he's just going to go back home. Adachi didn't allow him to do so That easily. Since it had been a long time since they last saw each other, Adachi decided to take his friend out and eat while they talked. So to make it up to his friend as an apology, Adachi offered to treat Tanaka to whatever he wanted to eat, calling it a retirement gift from him. As they were about to make their order, Tanaka shocked not just Adachi, but

also the waiter by ordering literally everything on the menu. Adachi had no choice but to keep His word, as he had already promised he'd pay everything Tanaka ordered. Adachi also feels nice seeing that his friend is getting healthier now, and the dark circles under his eyes have gotten a lot better. Now that Adachi has already mentioned it, Tanaka suddenly remembers that he was a dead man walking when he was a corporate slave. However, when he saw himself in the mirror this morning, it looked like he was just near death. Adachi literally wrote a whole Book

guide on how to become a successful streamer for Tanaka to use. Knowing that Tanaka probably doesn't know much about streaming, considering his life was just his work back then. However, Adachi assures Tanaka not to worry anymore since he will make him into a worldclass streamer in no time. This almost made Tanaka cry. To make it even better, Adachi also went as far as giving Tanaka a drone he can use. Aside from giving Tanaka all the types of equipment he Needed, he also created him an account since Tanaka can't technically stream without it as they were

having a blast eating. Adachi also went on to tell Tanaka that on top of him being a streamer, Adachi was wondering if he was interested in joining another guild. After all, almost every guild in Japan has tried to recruit him during his stream. With this, Tanaka immediately excuses himself, telling Adachi that he needs to go to the Association Management Bureau and explain everything to them. But before leaving, Tanaka made sure to thank Adachi for everything. Then here comes Adachi inquiring if Kane would be at the association management bureau as well. Tanaka has known the two

for a long time, so he's not surprised that Adachi and Amadsky actually know each other along with Suda. However, Amatski seemed to restrain Suda mercilessly as the two kept talking about their friend. Adachi eventually Mentioned the time he saw her on a stream for the first time in a while, and he couldn't deny the fact that she had become such a beauty. For a cute-faced girl like her to grow up into such a beautiful young lady is indeed astonishing for Adachi. In fact, as he read some of the comments on her last stream, he saw

that even other people were calling her the icy Bayonetta. Even Tanaka himself couldn't deny this fact since Samsky indeed grew up really Beautiful even to him. Which is why Tanaka feels like she must be so disappointed in him considering how their lives turned out differently, extra badly for him. So even though he wanted to see her at the upcoming interrogation, he fears that she won't be there, speculating that Amatsky doesn't want to see him in his current state. Although the thought hurts him, Tanaka tries his best to brush it off and just accept it since

he completely Understands Amatsky's feelings. Seeing how sad Tanaka became all of a sudden, Arachi assured him that he thinks that's not the case at all. He explained that if Amadsky were indeed disappointed, she wouldn't have gone out of her way to come all the way here. Besides, considering their close relationship before, Adachi is certain that Matsky wouldn't turn her back on Tanaka just because his life didn't turn out the way he wanted it to. But before Adachi could Even finish his motivational speech, Tanaka went on to pump himself up, suddenly acting all strong. Even though

he was on the verge of crying just a few seconds ago, he reminded himself that despite being a failure, he would still do his best so that Amatski could at least see him in a new light. Hearing Tanaka say all this somehow made Adachi feel a little uncomfortable and awkward. But as a friend, he just supported Tanaka with his plans. But he does feel Sorry for Matsky as he's certain that she has a difficult future ahead with Tanaka in it. Feeling quite insulted, Tanaka was on the verge of starting yet another argument with his friend.

But thankfully, Arachi didn't feel the conflict anymore. With this, Tanaka finally went on to say goodbye to Arachi, telling him that he would just read all the notes he gave him and start streaming tomorrow. Arachi, being the supportive friend that he is, also Assured Tanaka that he'll be watching him while he works, reminding him to do his best no matter what. After a spontaneous meal out with Arachi, Tanaka finally makes his way to do his plans. Then fast forward to the next day. As he finally got out of the subway, the scorching summer weather was

finally getting to him. Despite how he's sweating excessively, Tanaka's actually quite happy at the fact that he can now get up anytime he wants and even choose Empty trains. Now that his official first day as a streamer has finally started, Tanaka immediately went on to enter one of the notorious cliff dungeons in the city. After a few minutes of climbing down the long stairwell into the dungeon, Tanaka finally made it to the official entrance. He had been here before, but despite the number of times he saw this place, he couldn't deny the fact that the

dungeon still looked amazing. Mishi Shinjuku Cliff Dungeon is a dungeon that was born from a giant crack running through the earth. Currently, up to the middle level has been explored, which is why Tanaka thought that people might get bored by it quickly if he suddenly started streaming the deeper levels. This is why he plans to stick to the middle level for now. Besides, as noted in Adachi's materials, the power of trending is amazing, but Tanaka worries that if it grows too fast, people can Get bored with it quickly. So, for him to be able to

start his live stream, he went on to prepare all of his gadgets first. Then, finally, when he got them all prepared, he just needed to synchronize the drone to his smartphone, link it to his D account, and finally put up a post on his social media. Although there's no doubt that Tanaka expected to receive a few viewers or two for his first ever solo live stream, he definitely didn't expect more than a Thousand viewers to flood a stream within seconds. As the view count keeps increasing, together with the supportive comments literally flooding his stream, Tonica

looks overwhelmed by the attention for a good minute or two. Just the thought that there were so many people watching him behind the camera somehow made him really nervous. But as he remembers that these were also the same viewers who indirectly helped him leave his crappy company. Tanaka's Nervousness immediately vanishes. He reminded himself that this is now his new job and that he's got to be serious about repaying that favor. So even though this is his first time doing this, Tanaka kept his composure and greeted everyone with that nonchalant look and tone of his. Before

starting the expedition, he went on to introduce himself to everyone as Tanaka Makoto, an explorer who formerly belonged to the Black Dog Guild. On top of that, Tanaka Also grabbed this opportunity to thank everyone for watching his first ever stream, which definitely hypes the viewers more. Tanaka's mysterious strong aura is something that the viewers really like about him, but the fact that he's still in his business suit really gives him that extra finesse that everyone likes. In fact, some of the viewers actually nicknamed him the Corpo Slave Swordmaster. While the viewers are literally having a

blast in the comment Section, Tanaka tries to remember everything he knows about the streaming app. Basically, he just heard from others that Dtubers actually have a brighter and livelier vibe. However, for him, it's easier if he just does it in this polite working-class way, which is something entertainingly unusual for the viewers. Because of this uniqueness, Tanaka ended up acquiring a large number of viewers in such a short span of time, which is something that other Dtubers Weren't able to do. Despite this being his first ever time to do such a thing, Tanaka tried his best

to incorporate and use every information Adachi gave him the other day. In the midst of all this, Tanaka suddenly remembered that Adachi told him about projecting the comments to make it easier for him to interact with the viewers. After a few seconds of struggle trying to navigate the app, Tanaka finally managed to find it. As soon as he did, he was quite impressed To see the number of comments flashing before his eyes. Just like Arachi said, this will really make Tanaka's life easier since he doesn't need to look at his smartphone to interact with the

viewers and read their comments. After that, since he took longer than expected to set up everything, Tanaka apologizes to everyone and immediately starts the official exploration. Before diving into the dungeon, he first awkwardly explained to everyone that he plans on Diving into the Nishi Shinjjuku cliff dungeon for the whole day. But instead of diving deeper into the dungeon, he informs everyone that he'll only explore it up to the middle floor. But before everyone starts feeling disappointed and uninterested, he also makes it clear to them that he will still explore the deeper floors, but it will

be for another time. While he's literally explaining his agenda for the day, Tanaka also tries his best to multitask And respond to a bunch of comments. When he finishes all of the introductions and such, he finally goes to inform everyone that he will now dive right into the dungeon since he's already close to it. But before he forgets, since he's now officially unemployed and needs that extra buck, he also shily asked everyone a favor to promote his live stream across every social media site, hoping to get that extra engagement. And just like that, Tanaka finally

makes his First move. The Nishi Shinjuku Cliff Dungeon, as the name suggests, is actually a dungeon in the middle of a huge cliff. The underground dungeon is spread out at the end of the deep cliff, so it would probably take explorers a lot of work just to get there. So that's why the dungeon administration bureau recently built a control elevator that can go down to the bottom of the cliff. But to his surprise, the line to the said elevator was hella lengthy. This Immediately confused Tanaka a bit since he had been in this dungeon a

few times, but had never encountered a situation like this. In wonder at what on earth is actually happening here, Tanaka starts to question if someone found a rare item or a monster in the said dungeon. But as he remembers he's literally doing his first ever solo explorer live stream right now, he tries his best not to worry about other things for now and just thinks of a way to continue his Stream without boring the audience. Eager not to fail right off the bat, Tanaka tries his best to think of a way to keep the viewers

entertained. Considering some are starting to get angry while others literally go unsubscribed just because of these minor inconveniences. Seeing the reaction of the viewers, Tanaka immediately started to get nervous and tried his best to think of something to keep the viewers in. Since he knows that if it stays like This, his first stream will definitely be a disaster. Although he did study the materials he got from Arachi, Tanaka is still struggling since this type of occurrence is definitely not part of the material, which is why he doesn't have any choice but to think outside the

box to try fixing this somehow. Since it looks like something happened, Tanaka tries to ask someone about it. But considering he hasn't talked to strangers in a while, Tanako was Literally sweating buckets as he went on to try asking the person in front of him. He struggled for a moment, but eventually he managed to do it. But before he could even ask the question, the person he was about to ask immediately recognized him as the viral corpo slave swordmaster everyone's talking about. But besides that guy, literally everyone lining up in the queue recognizes who Tanaka

is. Tanaka then starts to feel a little nervous as Everyone starts staring at him. Then out of nowhere, the other explorers start to introduce themselves to Tanaka, quite delighted to actually meet him in real life. Seeing this also shocked the viewers since they weren't expecting Tanaka to be that famous among the explorers. Considering the amount of attention he got from the explorers, Tanaka grabs this opportunity to actually ask them what's happening and why the entrance is so crowded today. The guy Tanaka asked was so preoccupied and excited that he ended up not answering Tanaka's question

at first, but after a while, he told Tanuka the reason for the long queue. It turns out that the elevator to the entrance actually broke. However, a few groups had been able to go in the morning, but it broke down halfway through, which is why a number of people are trying to rescue those guys since if it stays like this, they won't be able to pick up the People who got off. With this information, Tanaka finally understood what was happening. Considering the fact that they were trying to fix this thing since morning, Tanaka knows that

he can't wait any longer. But going to a different dungeon would be a real let down. While Tanaka is literally trying his best to figure things out, it seems like the viewer somehow had the same thought as him. As he read the comments, most of the viewers expressed that they Don't think they could wait any longer for Tanaka's exploration. Considering the issues the dungeon has with the elevator, realizing that the viewers are in this for the adventure and adrenaline of watching him conquer the dungeon, Tanaka knows that if this continues, his subscribers will inevitably decrease.

Panicking a bit, Tanaka suddenly remembered something from the document Adachi gave him. Based on what was written on it, Adachi included a Solution for when a problem like this arises. Thankfully, Tanaka managed to save it as an image on his phone. So, as he read the passage, he immediately did as stated in it, and that's to solve the problem by force, just like how he did it when he was still a corporate slave. Although Tanaka doesn't really know if this plan could even work, but since he doesn't even have a choice anymore, he eventually just

did as Adachi stated in the document. While the receptionist was Talking to some guys on the phone regarding the delays, Tanaka went straight up to them and asked them to check him in. Just like the others, the two immediately recognized him as if he were now some kind of celebrity. As they realized that Tanaka wanted to jump right in, one of the girls disappointedly informs him that it would be impossible at all since the elevator is out of order right now. But instead of backing down, Tanaka forced the Receptionist to check him in regardless of

what was happening. Since Tonica's really persistent about it, the receptionist had no choice but to do as he said. So, usually in this world, when an explorer enters a dungeon, one always needs to submit an application to the dungeon administration bureau staff who managed that dungeon. If one is affiliated with a guild, they'll usually take care of that sort of thing for them. However, since Tanaka is a Freelancer, he doesn't get any special treatment at all. But thankfully, he managed to actually check himself in. And once everything had already been processed, Tanaka immediately went in

and just followed Aishi's advice and entered the dungeon the usual way by jumping right into the abyss. As Tonica braced himself for the jump, the atmosphere around him was filled with confusion, especially among the other explorers. The explorers standing nearby Had no idea what he was planning, and for a moment, their expressions were painted with disbelief that Tanaka was actually willing to do such a stunt for his viewers. Most of the other explorers thought Tanaka had already left the area. So, the idea that he would even consider such a reckless move was the last thing

on their minds. At first, they whispered among themselves, uncertain if he was truly about to go through with it, considering how deadly Dangerous it is. Some even thought he was just putting on an act to stir up attention among the viewers. But the hesitation did not last long since moments later, Tanaka eventually propelled himself forward and fearlessly hurled himself into the massive sinkhole, making everyone speechless. Their doubts instantly turned into shock and silence echoed in the place as they watched him dive head first toward the deeper parts of the dungeon without even Bothering to use

the elevator like any other normal explorer would have. Meanwhile, on the streaming app, his audience was having the same reaction, only magnified. The chat erupted in disbelief as everyone expressed their shock. No one had expected Tanaka to actually go through with it, and some even thought he was bluffing when he stood near the edge. The suddenness of it all made the comment section explode with a mixture of panic, amazement, and Excitement. Some of his viewers, although used to Tanaka's wild antics, admitted that this was on an entirely new level of insanity for a new freelance

explorer like Tanaka, the pit itself was notorious for its long and dangerous drop, which only heightened the viewers concern for Tanaka's safety. To make matters worse, Tanaka hadn't given his viewers any sort of warning at first and just jumped in like it was nothing. The lack of announcement had Definitely thrown the viewers into chaos, filling the live chat with strings of panicked messages, as if they themselves were the ones falling alongside him. Yet, for Tonica, this decision was not just about recklessness, but was actually a calculated move. a tip he remembered from Adachi's list of

tips. In the document, Adachi emphasized the value of having some sort of element of surprise, calling it an essential strategy to keep The audience on edge with excitement. Realizing this, instead of doubting himself, he believed more strongly that his daring stunt was the right decision to make. As the rushing winds intensified and held in his ears, the deeper he plunged, Danica could feel the excitement build, not only in his chest, but also in the streaming chat. His viewers had mixed reactions since some cheered wildly impressed with his courage while others felt dizzy and Nauseous just

watching the endless descent from their screens. The storm of opinions only strengthened Hanukkah's conviction and as he read the reactions midfall somehow gave him a sense of pride almost as if he was performing not just an exploration stunt but an unforgettable show. Eventually though, as he was already near the bottom about to finally land, Tanaka decided to finally slow down by adjusting his speed. Reckless or not, he just needed To land in one piece. With precision and composure, he unshathed his infamous sword and used it to stabilize his speed. By dragging his blade against the

rocky walls, he created enough resistance to slow his descent. At first, the maneuver was far from smooth, considering how his body jolted violently, scraping through rough patches of stone. The ride was messy and dangerous. Yet, Tanaka managed to adapt quickly, controlling his momentum until He was able to glide with a surprising degree of finesse. Finally, he touched down, not with a clumsy thud, but with a landing so dramatic and deliberate, it looked rehearsed. His final stance radiated confidence, as though he had been preparing for this moment his entire life. Witnessing all of this didn't just

shock the viewers, but almost made them faint. The experience Tanaka gave them was definitely out of this world. So much so that some had Even wanted to become awakened, too, just to be able to move around like Tanaka did. Tanaka definitely aura farmed so hard that even the viewers knew that no other explorers could do it this way other than him. Despite the hype, Tanaka remained composed and even politely told the viewers that he was hoping they enjoy the stream so far. Although the stream just barely started and Tanaka's adventure is just about to unfold,

the viewers can't seem to get Enough of Tanaka now and are really eager to see more of him. Going back to Tanuka, now that he has already managed to land on both his feet, he makes his way to the official entrance of the dungeon. There are exceptions, but dungeons like this typically extend underground with some resembling ancient ruins inside, but the most distinctive feature is that there are monsters inside, lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect time to attack. Generally, monsters only live inside dungeons. However, sometimes a few manage to escape. In such cases,

the monster subjugation bureau, to which Amaz also belongs, is first contacted, and the staff there go to defeat the monsters. However, in this case, it seems like the monsters manage to get here fast. Goblins, like the ones in front of Tanaka right now, use weapons such as knives. Their intelligence and physical abilities are not high at all, And their danger level is set to D by the Explorers Association. All in all, as of the moment, there are only five of them, which Tanaka thinks is not enough for good footage. So, instead of wasting a lot

of time and energy on them, Tanaka decided to slit their throat with just one swift move, ultimately executing them within seconds. Although what Tanaka did was nothing to him, the viewers were definitely speechless considering Tanaka didn't even look like He was struggling to deal with those goblins at all. Now that he has finally managed to wipe out the goblins, Tanaka plans on heading to the middle floor and finding something interesting. But as he went on to read the comments, he was quite surprised to see that the viewers were actually interested in watching him defeat those

goblins a while ago. Despite his thinking that it was nothing anyone would struggle against. So Tonica eventually thought that maybe Non-explorer viewers are watching since if they're explorers, they'd realize it wasn't really that amazing. But to acknowledge his viewers, he made sure to talk to them and express to them that he's glad they're actually pleased with his performance. But he also mentioned that there's nothing special about it since they were only goblins, telling the viewers that they could also defeat them with enough time and practice if they would like to. Although Tonica is Saying this

with genuiness, the viewers were quick to express that there's no way they would be able to do that at all. Even the explorers among the viewers were also quick to comment that even though they could defeat goblins just fine, they definitely were not to that extent. And that is why to see someone like Tanaka do that stunt in all seriousness is definitely rare even among the explorers. While the comments were exploding with different opinions Regarding what Tanaka just did, all viewers suddenly got scared away as they saw two different monsters coming right at Tanaka's back.

Fortunately, Tanaka managed to sense that something was coming right at him. So, he managed to dodge the attack within seconds. Upon seeing what kind of monster it is, Tanaka immediately knew he would not fight with the nasty ones. Dungeon rats are monsters that are known to be as strong as goblins. But the difference is That they are extremely faster than others and most importantly stinks so badly. When one gets covered in their blood, the rotten smell won't go away for a while. Even Tanaka used to have a hard time dealing with them because of their

unbearable smell. And to be fair, it seems like everyone in the comments also has the same thoughts as Tanaka. So to somehow make this encounter entertaining and educational, Tanaka decided to show the viewers a good way To defeat Dungeon Rats, which is not difficult to do and won't make them smell bad in the end. Even though the viewers already knew there was no way they would be able to do it like Tanaka does, they were still excited to watch him on the move. Using a sharp sword with much concentration, Tanaka precisely sliced both the dungeon

rats with just one move. Because of the power he put on the said move, the monsters flew meters away from Tanaka before they Eventually exploded. Tanaka calls this technique flying blade. It's a shock wave that occurs when one exceeds the speed of sound or what is usually known as the sonic boom. Since not many people know about this technique, Tanaka is hoping that the viewers will blow up with shocked reactions. However, it seems like the comments were different from what he expected. Instead of looking confused and such, the viewers actually knew about the technique and

Started expressing their shock considering they knew humans can't normally shoot sonic blasts like that. With this reaction, Tanaka starts to wonder and feel a little disappointed in himself. Since no matter what he does, he feels like things aren't going well at all. Already on the verge of thinking about changing the way he does things, his phone suddenly beeps. And as soon as he checks who messaged him, it's none other than Adachi telling him he's doing Quite a good job. Reading this gave Tanaka that sense of relief. Despite him still feeling a little worried, if Adachi

says so, he'll keep going like this a little bit longer. So, even though Tanaka doesn't know how things will end up going, he still went on to inform everyone that he will continue to go into the middle floors as planned. On top of that, it seems like he has also prepared a question box in SNS. So, he tells everyone that if anyone has any Questions, they can freely ask him there, keeping that audience streamer interaction strong as much as possible. Eventually, over the next few minutes, as Tanaka went deeper and deeper into the dungeon, he

managed to come across a bunch of stronger monsters that were definitely harder to defeat. But using his power and undeniably amazing skills, Tanaka managed to remain uninjured despite the number of strong monsters he had already fought. Then, finally, he Made it to the entrance of the middle floor. The darkness leading to the said floor was indeed unsettling. So before he hops into this hell hole, Tanaka makes sure to inform everyone about what they are about to witness. He tells them that some monsters lurking here are stronger than before, which is why they need to exercise

caution. He also added that one will find little difference between the upper and middle floors. While Tanaka does think the color of the Walls in the ground is a little darker, it's not noticeable unless he looks very closely. So for people to actually distinguish them, they must refer to the density of the mana essence. Mana essence is an unknown energy that awakens people. The deeper one goes in the dungeon, the denser the mana essence becomes. People often get carried away and del further than they can handle, resulting in mana essence poisoning and death. Just like

mountain climbing or Diving, it's important to slowly acclimate one's body to the environment. With that being said, seeing as some people get mana poisoning in the middle floors, Tanaka reminds everyone to always be careful when they dive and firmly tells them to avoid diving straight to the middle or even lower floors to avoid mana poisoning without him even considering the fact that he just did all that on his own a while ago. As soon as Tanaka realized that, he Then gave the viewers that awkward smile and continued to explain, stating that he only did that

a while ago because he was more resistant to man essence than other people, which is why he was able to jump deep in one go without problems. However, if an average person did that, Tanaka is certain that their body would probably explode. That's why he always reminds everyone not to do it at all. After saying all of this, the comment section is now flooded with curious Questions, making Tanaka realize that people might be wondering more about it now. Tanaka then checks his surroundings to see if monsters are lurking around. But when he realizes that monsters

will probably not appear anytime soon, he decides to answer some of the audience's questions. He first started by telling everyone that when an explorer stays longer inside the dungeon, their bodies will usually get used to the mana essence. Since Donica has been doing This almost every day, even with a lengthy overtime on top of his usual shift, it explains why his body built quite a tolerance to this place. So, he tells everyone that if they want to get to his level, they need to be exposed to this place for 350 hours a month and for

at least 5 years. With that much time spent here in the dungeon, Tanaka is certain that everyone would have naturally developed Mana essence resistance. Although Tanaka said it with Such genuiness and honesty, the viewers know that it would be impossible for them to reach Tanaka's level, despite his making it look like an easy thing to do. As Tanaka read the comments, the people's reaction was definitely something he was expecting. Besides, for these people to end up at his level, they must become a corporate slave like he did in the past, which is something that's definitely

not for the faint-hearted. But to keep this Educational theme going, Tanaka went on to also share another way for the viewers to acquire mana essence resistance, and that is by eating things in the dungeon. He went on to immediately pick up a sample from the floor called the Luminous Caps. This pale glowing mushroom is a special mushroom that can only be found in dungeons. According to him, these mushrooms are filled with mana essence. So, if a person eats it, they can Naturally ingest the mana essence as well. So, to fully show the viewers how it

works, Tanaka went on to demonstrate how he does it by eating the mushroom he just literally picked from the floor in front of the camera. Now, seeing him do this really made everyone feel sick. Though some were quite amazed by how his mouth suddenly started glowing after he ate it. Realizing that the viewers didn't quite like what he did, Tanaka starts to feel a little worried that his Viewers might have been turned off by that. So to make sure he makes it up with them, he went on to clear it to everyone that if ever

they decide to eat the mushrooms, they must eat them little by little. If they take too much mana essence all at once, they could get mana essence poisoning from that as well. Then awkwardly, he went on to explain that in his case, he had such a strict quota before back in his company that he didn't have time to eat real food. This Is why he ended up eating whatever he could find in the dungeon and ate it raw. But that doesn't mean it was also easy on his part since he still clearly remembers that he

ended up collapsing from the stomach pains. And there were even times when he nearly died. He even got to a point where he could eat them raw and be fine. But he has already been working here for 3 years, which is maybe why he acquired a tolerance to this place as well. But one thing is for Sure, Tanaka can affirm that human adaptability can't be underestimated at any cost. Now hearing his backstory made the viewer shift from completely feeling disgusted about what he did to completely feeling sorry for the harsh things he had gone through

in his life just to survive. Just because of that one story, the viewers now understand why Tanaka is so strong and independent. If he didn't do all of that, he'd already be dead a long time ago due to Starvation. Because of the sadness they felt hearing Tanaka's story, some of the viewers even ended up giving him some money on the app itself. In the streaming world, these money tokens are usually called donations. But then he remembered that Adachi did write something about this in the material he gave him the other day. Based on what Tanaka

remembers, apparently this is a feature in the app that allows viewers to send money directly to the streamer. At first, Tanaka didn't really think that anyone would use such a feature. But after his viewers used it to give money to him, Tanaka couldn't help but feel touched about it. Immediately, he tried to think of a way to properly thank everyone for their help. Although he stuttered for a bit, Tanaka made sure to express his heartfelt gratitude towards the viewers. Since this was the first time someone actually gave him some sort of financial aid, unsure of

What other things to say, Tonica really wanted to make sure the viewers knew their money was being used for a good thing. So, without hesitation, he assured the viewers that he would get some food for himself with his money as soon as he finished his exploration. But on top of that, he also expressed his deepest thanks to everyone for all of their support. Even more so now that that the super chat feature has been unlocked. Even though the donated money Is not that big, Tanaka still showcased his kindness and appreciation by bowing before the audience.

Because of this, more viewers started donating more money to his stream. Something that completely made Tanaka speechless for a second. Then all of a sudden, without him even realizing, tears started flowing out of his eyes. The kindness that his viewers showed him is definitely something that Tanaka wasn't expecting. The warmth and comfort these people gave him really Gave Tanaka the strength to do this thing for a long time. After all the years of sacrificing, Tanaka can't help but get a little emotional as he feels like all his hard work has finally paid off. This is

also the first time he had so many people treat him so well. Because of that, he's so glad that he actually quit his job and became a streamer. With the strength that the viewers gave him, Tanaka now wants to ensure that from here on forward, he'll Do everything to pay back the viewers by giving them the most entertaining stream ever. After he wiped away his tears with such a serious tone, Tanaka once again thanked everyone for their support and also informed them that for him to be able to live up to everyone's expectations, he promised

to continue streaming with all his heart and soul. Because of Tanaka's politeness and undeniable respect towards his viewers, the viewers also can't help but show Their respect to him by commenting on some kind words to even lift Tanaka's spirit. Now that the mellow moment is finally done, Tanaka then went straight to continue his stream. For their next agenda, Tanaka plans on moving forward into the dungeon. But before that, he went on to assure the viewers that if they still have more questions, they can always ask him along the way. As he went on to continue

his journey into the deepest parts of the dungeon, Tanaka Started to feel like something was quite off considering the dungeon was actually quite calm today. For the longest time, Tanaka had been exploring the depths of this particular dungeon, moving steadily through its massive and winding tunnels. This is the first time that he didn't encounter any monsters, even though he already expected them to appear by now. In fact, part of him was even disappointed that none had shown up yet, since he really wanted to show the Viewer some of his other techniques when fighting. Besides, he's

certain that defeating a monster in style will give the viewer something thrilling to watch. For someone like Tonica, who had built a reputation as a daring and fearless explorer, silence in the dungeon almost felt like an insult. Just as the thought crossed his mind, a sharp piercing sound tore through the still air. A woman scream echoed along the tunnel walls, bouncing from one stone surface to Another until it seemed to come from every direction. Tanaka immediately froze for half a second, sharpening his senses to keep himself alert. The viewers, who had been idly chatting while

waiting for some action, were also shaken up by what happened. Their excitement ultimately spiked and the chat box exploded with messages as adrenaline among the viewers began to flow. Without hesitation, Tanaka bolted toward the source of the scream. He Moved so quickly that the camera drone following him had trouble keeping up. Viewers couldn't believe their eyes at how fast Tanaka is to the point that even some were comparing his dash to the speed of light, while others insisted he was moving faster than a bullet train. The camera feed shook violently as the drone accelerated after

him. Even through the screen, some viewers claimed their stomachs twisted and lurched just watching him run. Knowing this, Tanaka Gave a casual but amusing warning mid-spring. He told his viewers that anyone prone to motion sickness might want to close their eyes or even take medication because he was about to go even faster from here on forward. The very fact that he had to say stunned the audience since who else in the world would warn their viewers to prepare medicine just to watch them explore a dungeon. It was really absurd at first yet impressive at the

same time. The Comment section instantly lit up with laughter, amazement, and disbelief. But Tonica ignored the chat and still focused on his goal to reach the location where the scream was coming from. The terrain grew rougher as he closed in on the sound. With practiced agility, Tanaka leapt from one cliff to another, barely slowing down. As he ran, he thought quietly to himself that although he wasn't really the type of person who pretended to be a hero, if There was someone in trouble, and he knew that there was something he could do to help, he

wouldn't hesitate and immediately jump in to rescue that person, no matter who it was. Despite that, a nagging feeling grew stronger the closer he got to his destination. There was something strange about the situation that Tonica felt so strange about. For some reason, the air was heavy, making the atmosphere unsettling. He noticed how the monsters lurking in The dungeon seemed restless, as if something had disturbed their natural behavior. They were on edge, almost too quiet, and Tanaka couldn't quite put his finger on why. Instinct told him this wasn't an ordinary rescue mission. But instead, he

knew there was something dangerous waiting for him. And in dungeons like these, the unexpected could happen at any time. He forced himself to stay alert. Every sense stretched thin as he prepared for what Might come next. Finally, he burst into a clearing at the end of the passageway where the screams had come from. What he saw froze him in place for a moment since this was completely something he wasn't expecting at all. Alone in the vast dungeon was a female explorer standing trembling with fear, cornered against the cold stone wall. Her hands shook violently as

she tried to hold herself together, pointing her sword towards the monsters. And in front of Her were three massive monsters. Their hulking forms blocking her only path to escape. On top of that, their sharp teeth gleamed in the dim light, and their gut roll growls filled the cavern to the point that even Tanaka himself was frightened for a minute. Upon sighting the young women alone, Tanaka is beyond shocked at the thought that this girl is literally diving solo, trying her very best to stay alive. In the world of dungeon explorers, it is Well known that

solo explorers are more prone to danger than those who stick with groups. Although Tonica is literally a solo explorer himself, in his case, he didn't really have a choice, considering he was forced to go alone, and it's not like he wanted to do this alone anyway. One would be fine diving in the upper floors, but one usually shouldn't dive to the middle or even lower floors alone since there are many dangerous things in the dungeon, Such as monsters and traps. In most cases, parties typically consist of two or more members, allowing them to easily assist

their fellow members in a grave situation when one member needs help. However, if they're diving alone, one miss would spell death. Although a dungeon might look like a place straight out of a video game with one defining factor, there is no continue. So, Tanaka kept his focus on the girl, observing her every movement. He then managed to Notice that the girl's movements were not as bad as he had thought they would be. However, since her opponent is quite strong, her movements are now constricted, making it hard for her to defeat the beasts with one blow.

These types of monsters are called ogres. They're huge demon type monsters that are over 2 m tall. They're highly intelligent and boast considerable strength, making them quite the troublesome monsters to fight with. To Make it worse for the girl, there are currently 10 of these monsters, and they're slowly weakening her in their team play and surrounding her with that immense power. With their number, there's no way this girl will be able to escape them. Even the viewers watching Tanaka's stream are also in doubt that this girl would be able to get out of the dungeon

alive. However, what really confuses them is the fact that these ogres are monsters that live in the Lower floors. So, to think that they are now seen in the middle floors made the viewers wonder if there's some irregularity happening with the dungeon right now. Reading his viewers comments also made Tanaka think of this possibility. An irregularity, as the name suggests, is a situation that does not usually occur in the dungeon. This includes a large number of monsters appearing on floors where they don't normally appear. For instance, in this Case, ogres are supposed to live in

the lower floors. But the fact that they're here definitely suggests something wrong is happening. Speaking of the beasts, while Tanako was busy thinking about what was happening, the ogres were now on the verge of completely ending the woman's life. But before they could even lay a finger on her, Tanaka managed to swiftly step in, taking the girl as far away from the monsters as possible. Even the monster itself was too stunned by Tanaka's speed. And before it can even react, Tanaka has already managed to chop its body to pieces. Upon looking at the dead ogre's

horn, Tanaka immediately noticed its massive horns. Usually, monsters that have been defeated leave materials behind, and the rest turns into mana and essence and is absorbed back into the dungeon. The speed at which they turn into mana essence varies for each monster. And if Tanaka recalls it correctly, the selling price of the Horn is quite high. In the midst of all this, since Tanaka was so invested in the ogres and such, he didn't quite realize he was holding the girl in an awkward position. Feeling a little flustered, Tanaka immediately asks her if she can stand.

And when she finally gives him the go signal, he slowly puts her down. Both still sweating and awkwardness. With just one glance, Tanaka immediately knew this girl's stamina seemed to be depleted. But there Were no signs of serious damage, which is the most important thing now. To lessen the awkward tension, Tanaka initiated to introduce himself. As soon as he said his name, the girl's expression immediately changed from being flustered to actually being shocked. She can't seem to believe that she's now talking to Tanaka, the corpo slave swordmaster everyone's talking about. stuttering. The girl then finally

introduced herself as Hosno Yui, also a Streamer who happened to be exploring the dungeon herself. As Yui checks on her battered drone, Tanaka was left quite in disbelief at the fact that even the girl that he just met by chance actually knows his name. At that moment, Tanaka finally realized how famous he had become in the world of streaming, which was something that he had never really imagined happening before. Meanwhile, it seems like the audience has also become more invested in the Whole situation. Considering everything they have witnessed, some of the viewers immediately take it

upon themselves to report the irregularity to the Dungeon Administration Bureau. Seeing this made Tanaka feel a little relieved, but as one of the commenters said, he doubts that the bureau would come and help them, considering that anything that happens inside the dungeon is the explorer's own responsibility. Even during the time Tanaka was still working In their company, his former guild wouldn't come help any of their explorers either. But before they end up worrying about such things, Tanaka went on to ask the girl how she even ended up in such a situation as this one. Though

the girl really tried her best to connect the dots, it seems like even she doesn't know how she ended up in such a situation. Based on what she remembers happening, she was just screaming at the shallow end of middle floors when Suddenly Ogre started to chase her. Just remembering it somehow makes her cry. As she sobbs heavily, she added that she has never been to the lower end of the floors. So, she ran away desperately. Yet, she was driven deeper and deeper until she was eventually helpless. Seeing how much UI is shaking just talking about

her experience made Tanaka immediately understand how scared she is for her life. He deliberately then remembered when it was his first time in The dungeon. He also felt scared, which is why he truly understands where she's coming from. Considering the traumatizing experience she had been through, Tanaka made sure to commend her for her strength since she really did well despite the danger. But then he also assured her that from here on forward, she can already be at ease since he will now take it upon himself to take care of the remaining ogres on his own.

As Tanaka makes his way towards The remaining ogres, Yui is left speechless at his back, surprised at the bravery Tanaka is showing. Meanwhile, as Tanaka takes a closer step, he tries to formulate a plan in his head to finish off this fighting session right away. Currently, there are nine ogres, which Tanaka finds boring compared to the battle on the lower floors. Usually, when he deals with upper floor monsters, it gets boring. So, he happens to just ignore them in most cases. But this time Around, it's different. Tanaka's immense aura somehow radiates so strongly that even

the ogres themselves start to feel scared all of a sudden. But before they could even run away, Tanaka provoked them, causing the ogres to charge right towards him, something that Tanaka is planning to do. As these big masculine creatures run towards him with an intent to end his life with one smash, Tanaka remains calm while his viewers are kept on the edge of their seats, scared for Tanaka's life. As the monster finally got closer, Tanaka made sure to finish it off in seconds. With just one move, he did just that. He managed to cut off

the monster's body in half without a sweat. And even though the other monsters tried their best to work hand in hand to take Tanaka down, they were just too slow, giving Tanaka the advantage. Because of this, at the end, Tanaka managed to take down quite a few monsters in just one fight, something That not many other explorers can do. As soon as Tanaka took down every ogre in sight, the chat immediately exploded with compliments with everyone shocked at what they were witnessing. But beside from the viewers, it seems like UI has gotten mesmerized by Tanaka's

amazing strength. While the viewers enjoy themselves talking about how they suddenly became all maidens after witnessing Tanaka's fight a while back, Tanaka on the other hand continues to Face another monster. Although it is already obvious that this monster already knows the difference in its strength, but rather than running away and still plans on fighting Tanaka till the end. This made Tanaka realize that this ogre has the pride of a warrior. And because of that, he completely understands where this monster is coming from. So till this whole fight is over, Tanaka decides to also fight with

everything he's got. With that being Said, as the fight starts over again, though, Tanakica may look vulnerable from the ogre's point of view because of his sword sheath. However, the moment he takes a stance, it's like he's pressing a gun against its forehead, and all that Tanaka needs to do is pull the trigger, and it'll be all over. Using his very own style called blink, Tanaka went on to initiate his first attack. However, he can't deny the fact that this ogre is indeed quite the strong one. But despite How strong the monster is, Tanaka's blink

attack was so fast that the ogre didn't even notice he had already been cut. With that said, no matter how much the monster tries to, he already got the short end of the stick, especially considering he's fighting against the fastest eiu in the world right now. Tanaka's swift attack immediately broke the net once again. His comments were flooded with shocked and admiring comments. Some of the viewers even Speculated that Tanaka has not yet shown his true potential, and they're very excited to see more of him soon. Meanwhile, Tanaka immediately went on to check on Yui,

asking her if she was all right, considering she looked scared and stunned at the same time. With her face turning all red, Tanaka is worried that UI is not feeling well. Realizing that Tanaka is talking to her, UI immediately started panicking. Now, she went on to answer Tanaka's question, she Accidentally bit her tongue due to nervousness. After noticing that UI looks just fine, Tanaka immediately told her that he doesn't think it's a good idea for her to stay here any longer since the likelihood of them getting attacked by another monster is probably high. So, with

much gentleness, Tanaka suggested that they gather their bearings for the meantime. Despite Tanaka not having any malicious plans for Yui, his comments are flooding with Viewers concluding that UI might be the first in Tanaka's herum. Tanaka just read all the comments with a blank expression, wondering just what these people are even saying. No matter what they conclude, Tanaka knows that he would never lay a finger on her ever. Besides, based on his observation, he's about 5 years older than Yui, which is why he's pretty sure that from her point of view, he's just another old

man. Now that the viewers have already brought up The topic, Tanaka can't deny the fact that Yui seems like a nice girl. So, there might be a chance that she will be grateful to him one way or another. However, romantic feelings are a different matter for Tanaka. He doesn't think they'd ever meet each other again after they leave this dungeon. So, as much as possible, Tanaka tries his best to keep everything professional. But in the meantime, considering the stressful encounter they had a while ago, Tanaka Planned on taking a break for a few minutes or

so. Since it's a little awkward for them if the viewers watch them rest, Tanaka decided to cut off the stream for a few hours, explaining that he's just going to treat Yui's injury. However, since the viewers had a different idea of what the two were going to do, they were begging Tanaka to let them stay. But since Tanaka had already decided, he immediately turned off the stream, completely ignoring the Comments. Now that the viewers are already out of the picture, Tanaka finally went on to talk to Yui, trying to make her as comfortable as possible.

He let her sit down in a corner before asking her permission to treat her injury. It's quite obvious that Yui feels a little awkward and nervous around Tanaka. She can't even look him in the eyes as she speaks with him. Nonetheless, she still went on to thank him for everything considering Tanaka Had been nothing but a great help to her, especially during the times when she needed him the most. UI just knows that if Tanaka had not come, she would have definitely died already, which is why she'll never forget this kindness and will definitely repay

him one day for all his help. Since Tanaka is not used to this kind of situation, he immediately assured Yui that there's nothing to worry about since for him, it's only natural to help a colleague Who is in need. However, UI looks like the type of person who takes this kind of situation seriously. So, no matter what Tanaka says, she has already decided to repay his kindness twice as much. At that moment, Tanaka realizes that Yui is more of a young, dazzling girl, while he is more of a yin. Now that Tanaka has thought about

it, he remembers he had that exact kind of spark in the past. However, his long career as a corporate slave completely Turned his heart black. Arsh work really does change people, and Tanaka could only pray that UI never has to work in a black company like his ever again, or else that spark of hers will eventually fade away sooner or later. Noticing that Tanaka is quite preoccupied with his thoughts, UI finally initiated a conversation, stating that she is much younger than he is and evidently has much less experience than he does, which is why she

wonders if he can stop Speaking to her in such a formal way since it makes her feel a little awkward. Realizing that they still have a long way to go to get out of this dungeon, Tanaka eventually thought that it would be best for them to familiarize themselves with each other and tone back the formality for now. After taking care of that, Tanaka then went on to ask UI to show him where she was injured. As soon as she showed him her legs, Tanaka was a little stunned to see how swollen The wound was. Knowing

how much it may hurt, Tanaka immediately went on to prepare the medicine he needed to patch the wound up. He went on to take out a small vial of healing potion from his pocket. And upon seeing this, Yui was so stunned since not all explorers have such valuable items on hand. Healing potions are made from things that anyone can gather inside the dungeon. One is a liquid that has a restorative effect. One can also purchase it with money, but It's quite expensive, and some guilds provide healing potions for their members. Of course, the Guiltica belongs

to didn't give him one, so he ended up making his very own. Since he often dived to the deepest floors, he was able to collect a lot of valuable materials, which was never a problem for him. Officially, it's forbidden to take dungeon materials out without permission or to process dungeon items for sale. However, there's no legal problem with Processing them for personal use. With that being said, with the use of Tanaka's very own healing potion, he managed to heal UI's injured leg in no time. Quite surprised at this miracle work, UI immediately hopes to check

how well her legs are now. As she jumped around, her jiggling melons immediately caught Tanaka's attention. And at that moment, he felt quite relieved that he ended the live, or else this would have caused so much chaos among his viewers In the comment section. After that, Tanaka then went on to ask UI some questions, asking why she's here all alone, considering how dangerous it is to come to the middle floors alone. UI is a little hesitant to tell Tanaka the truth, but then Tanaka goes on to tell her that the danger level is completely different

between the upper and middle floors. So, with her skills, after standing her ground against ogres, she'd be found going solo on the upper floors. However, it's completely different when it comes to the middle floors. Suppose that she can win against a middle floor monster in front of her. She'd still be jumped by monsters from behind, long-range attacks, poisons, traps, and whatnot. Once she is on the middle floors, the monsters have more options. That's why no matter what angle they look at it, for better or for worse, it'd be difficult for her to deal with such

things. Hearing all of this somehow Made UI a little nervous to tell Tanaka the truth. But eventually, knowing that Tanaka had helped her tremendously during her encounter with the ogres, UI decides to tell him the truth. According to her, she's actually aware of how dangerous it is coming to the middle floors. However, her viewership wouldn't increase if she were to stay on the upper floors, which is why she decided to go to the middle floors as a desperate measure. But during that time, She was eventually attacked by ogres. Although Tanaka completely understood where Yui is

coming from, he still reminded her that the most important thing is her life. If she were to die inside the dungeon alone, there's no going back anymore. Besides, as Tanaka looks at her more, he slowly realizes that UI still looks like a student. So, with someone older than her, Tanica made sure to make her understand that she doesn't need to go hard on herself to Chase popularity since she still has a long way to go. Embarrassed, UI explains that she's from a single mother family and they're struggling financially these days. But aside from that, she

also has to earn money for her younger brother's tuition. That's why, despite how dangerous it is, Yui would do everything to earn money for her family, even if it may cost her her life. After hearing that UI has a deeper reason than he thought, Tanaka tried to be more careful With his words now. So to kind of help a little, Tanica suggested that she should just join some guilds. Although she might not earn as much as famous streamers, it will surely give her a stable income. However, the problem now is UI can't technically apply to

any major guilds because she doesn't have a university degree yet. Although there are places that hire high school degree holders, the pay there is not enough for UI's family, which is why she decided to Stream in hopes that some large company might reach out to her after seeing her potential. Besides, UI also thought that she could earn more than working by streaming part-time. After hearing everything, Tanaka immediately apologized to Yui for saying a lot of things unknowingly without asking about her circumstances first. But what really moved Tanaka is the fact that he and Yui actually

share the same experience. Back when he was still young, his parents had Mana essence poisoning and were hospitalized. So without any choice, even though he was still in high school, Tanaka went on to work so that he could earn money to pay for his parents' hospital bills. Which is why to think that UI is in the same hell hole as he was, he felt like it was his responsibility to help her as much as he could. This literally caused Yui to blush so hard. But to make this whole thing more awkward as Tonica went on

to Check his phone about to start the stream again, he was stunned to see the comments where his viewers were literally in chaos after hearing what he said. As it turned out, Tanaka accidentally clicked the stop video button instead of the stop stream. So this whole time, the viewers are literally listening to their conversation. Tanaka immediately apologizes to Yui considering her secret has now been heard by everyone. So Yui Immediately assured Tanaka that she didn't mind at all. In fact, what really makes her go crazy right now is Tanaka's gentlemanly behavior, causing her to blush

so much. As naive as Tanaka could get, he didn't really understand why UI kept showing the same expression. But then he remembered that Amatski also showed the same expression in the past. Which is why on his next meet up with her, Tanaka decides to ask her why they keep doing the same expression again and Again. As the unexpected duo continued their journey deeper into the dungeon, the atmosphere around them shifted between eerie silence and sudden danger. Every few minutes, a new creature would crawl out from the shadows. And each time, Tanaka stepped forward without hesitation,

shielding UI from harm. Every time Tanaka managed to save Yui from danger, Yui kept on expressing how thankful she was for Tanaka. With a nonchalant look, Tanaka raises his hand, Assuring Yui that there's nothing to worry about since it's not really a big deal to him. Considering it's already been quite some time since they ended the live show, Tanaka decided to resume the stream once again. With the tap on his device, the stream went live again. The chat immediately flooded with comments, surprised to see them back. Tanaka bowed his head slightly and apologized for cutting

the stream so abruptly earlier. On top of that, he Also went on to inform everyone in the live show that both he and Yui are trying to find a way to escape the Nishi Shinyuka cliff dungeon, considering the backto-back irregularities happening inside the dungeon since they came. While Tanaka talks to everyone with seriousness, the viewers can't help but wonder what happened during the 10 minutes, Tanaka closed the stream. As obvious as it may seem, the viewers started to come up with assumptions, Feeling both invested and interested in knowing what really happened. Reading all of their

malicious comments really made Tanaka feel awkward. But instead of feeding their curiosity, Tanaka focused on his and UI's goal of getting out of this place as soon as possible. As he checks the surroundings, he eventually realizes that the fastest way to go back up would be to smash through the ceiling. But looking at UI, there's no way she would be able to keep up with That considering her injury from a while ago. Before making any rash decisions, Tanaka asked her how her leg had healed. Without hesitation, Yui immediately stated that her legs had completely healed,

which gave Tanaka the confidence to push through with the plan. But he also didn't want to forget the fact that Yui is a power fighter. So there's no way she would move that fast. Which is why Tanaka should really be careful with the speed if he doesn't want to leave Her behind unintentionally. As they finally went on to start their move, Tanaka didn't forget to always ask Hui from time to time if she could keep up with the speed. Then in the midst of all of this, out of curiosity, Tanaka had the time to ask

her about whether she had ever formed a party with anyone before. Although UI is still not allowed to join a guild just yet, Tanaka still thought she should team up with someone since it's a lot safer that way, Especially if she is exploring the middle floors. Now that Tanaka has already asked about it, Yui doesn't deny that she does get frequent invites for collabs. However, most of the time it's men with scary eyes. The moment she said that, Tanaka immediately understood exactly what she meant. She didn't literally mean their eyes were scary, but instead it

was her way of describing how these men have bad intentions towards her. These were the type of men Who pretended to want to collaborate, but were only using it as an excuse to get close to her. These are men who were hoping to take advantage of a young, cute streamer who often explores dungeons alone. UI looked innocent and easy to fool. So, naturally, there were people who tried to take advantage of that. But despite being approached by these so-called collab requests, she always rejected them. These men acting like hungry wolves tried to lure her in

With fake politeness. Yet, UI stood her ground every time. She wasn't naive, at least not in the way they expected. Despite her innocent looks, she had her own principles and refused to fall into their traps. Knowing all of these, Tanaka then jokingly stated his apologies, assuming that she must have felt it was such a bummer that she ended up collaborating with an old man like him. UI was quick to correct him, stating that it's not true at all. She Then explains that she actually felt so happy that Tanaka was her first collaboration. Considering how loud

Yui's voice was when she told Tanaka this, everyone in the stream went wild, feeling so happy for the two, assuming that something was going on between them. As soon as she realized that thousands of people heard her say that out loud, UI's face immediately went red. While Yui is literally crying in embarrassment right now, Tanaka tries His best to keep it cool and just ignore everyone's comments. Besides, he doesn't really expect a cute girl like UI to fall for someone like him. So, instead of giving meaning to everything that people say, Tanaka just ignores the

comments as much as possible. In fact, as funny as it may sound, he even wishes for his viewers to face reality, considering their dulu is getting quite out of hand. But since this whole thing is making everyone interested, Tanaka Tells Yui to keep it going since the viewers are having fun seeing them like this. Then all of a sudden, while everyone was flustering and having the best time of their lives teasing Yui, Tanaka instantly became alerted as soon as he heard someone coming, considering the darkness enveloping every nook and corner of the dungeon, both UI

and Tanaka remained still, making sure they were focused and present in case someone suddenly attacked them out of nowhere. However, for some reason, UI couldn't hear anything, making her wonder if Tanaka just mish mish mish mish mish mish mish mish mish misheard something. But Tanaka remained focused as he listened to every sound heard inside the dungeon. As soon as he heard a slight rustling sound, he immediately knew he was right. When he was finally sure about it, he then told Yui to follow him as they went to the location where the sound was coming from.

This stunned UI Since no matter how much she focuses, she can't seem to hear a thing at all. Even the viewers watching the stream are also confused about what Tanaka is saying. Since according to some, even if they turned up the volume, they still couldn't hear a thing. the fact that the drones used for live streams are supposed to have pretty high performance mics. The viewers were expecting to at least hear a bit of the sound that Tanaka is talking about. While everyone Is literally confused by the comments, Tanaka suddenly assures Huie that he is

certain he heard human voices. In fact, he also added that after much concentration, he even heard faint sounds of a battle. Now that Tanaka has mentioned it, the viewer suddenly remembered that there were reports earlier that a few group of explorers had gone down. Considering the irregularities happening across the dungeon right now, the viewer wonders if Those explorers are all right or not. Meanwhile, that thought also lingers inside Tonica's mind. He's quite worried about the explorer safety. Besides, if the explorers were indeed being attacked by monsters right now, it only means that this is one

bad situation and that they should go and help them immediately. However, Tanaka can't seem to come up with a plan just yet, considering UI is with him right now. Although he badly wanted to help the Explorers, his moves seemed to be a little restricted considering he couldn't simply leave UI alone. At this point, Tanaka starts to wonder what he should do. But before he can stress more about it, Yui grabs the sleeves, making him turn to her. Without any hesitation, UI bravely told Tanaka that they should go and help those people in need. Besides, Yui

is certain that he can't simply go home knowing she left those people behind. Tanaka was so stunned by Hearing her say this. He even almost told her not to push through with it. But Yui was quick to assure him that there was nothing to worry about, and she even promised that she wouldn't get in his way no matter what. The bravery UI showed really made Tanaka admire her more. Now that she's begging for them to help those people, Tanaka felt that if he refused after being asked like that, he'd end up becoming a bad person.

With that being said, Tanaka agreed to bring Her along. But before anything else, he reminded her that in case things got out of control, he'd want her to run away as fast as possible. After stating all of his reminders, the duo immediately went to find the set explorers. Tonica is hearing fighting. The two move like lightning, fast and efficient, and after a few seconds, they finally arrived at the location. There, some odd-looking monsters and robes are seen. They are now about to cast black magic on the Scared explorers. We're praying they will still be able

to live another day. Thankfully, before things could take a turn for the worse, Tanaka stepped in without a moment's hesitation. With a swift and practice motion, he drew his sword. The blade gleaming under the flickering dungeon lights. He reminded himself that he needed to stay focused, considering one mistake had definitely cost their lives. In the blink of an eye, Tanaka moved with the sword, Slicing cleanly through the monster's body, cutting it down in a single strike and ending the battle in mere seconds, just as flawlessly as he had planned. The viewers watching the live stream

were left speechless, overwhelmed by the sheer speed and precision of his attack. The other explorers, who had already given up hope of surviving, stared at Tanuka as if he were a miracle. Even the remaining monsters hesitated, their bodies trembling with fear. For the First time, they realized they were up against someone far beyond their level. These monsters are called dungeon sorcerers. They are monsters that resemble a black mist that is robed with magic. They wield staves and unleash a variety of magical attacks and they are also supposed to be on the lower floors. But the

fact that they are seen in the higher ones definitely proves Tanaka's theory that the dungeon is indeed undergoing an irregularity. Now the Problem here is that for swordsmen such as Tanaka himself, mages are their mortal enemies. So with monsters of these numbers, Tanaka and his fellow explorers are certain that the enemy side has the upper hand. Not only is there no way to counter their long-range attacks, but these monsters movements are also unpredictable. Since swordsmen fight by reading their opponent's subtle movements, they can sense their opponent's advances. So, the slackness Of their knees and read

their aim by the movements of their eyes. So, even if the opponent is a monster, they can predict their next move from the subtleties of their movements. However, reading Mage's movements is not so easy at all. In most cases, they can use a wide variety of spells with just a flick of their staves. So, if we were to think of it, it's like a kick or an elbow coming from a punch move, which is why it's impossible to predict their movements. Luckily, Tanaka has a skill that he acquired from defeating 10,000 mage type monsters. And

it's the skill to read the opponent's natural sway to some extent and understand their movements. But even without that, Tanaka is confident with his skill since he's already established an effective method for dealing with these kinds of monsters. Which is why as soon as a new group of monsters arrived, all that Tanaka had to do was execute his deadly move. And just like that, Kaboom. Everyone immediately got to feed it in no time. The trick that Tanaka does is that he slashes them before they can even notice him. Doing this, Tanaka ensured that these monsters

would not be able to use their magic on him. But the problem is he needs to make sure he's faster than lightning since if he isn't, he'd end up just like the other explorers out here. But besides that information, the number one thing that everyone should remember about dungeon Sorcerers is that their main body is not the mist, but it's actually the rope. Which is why people tend to call them someone who is quite the pain to fight with. Yet, there is also no denying that there's no easier opponent if they can't use their magic.

If these monsters have taken enough damage, they can usually be easily defeated. So, while Tanaka is in focus mode, just as usual, his viewers in the comments just find everything entertaining. But this time around, he Didn't just wow them. He literally made them all fall for him. But kidding aside, going back to Tanaka, as he went on to check the remaining monsters, he was certain that they now all looked wary after seeing their friends get sliced off like that, which is why Tanaka decided to take care of them later after he checks up on the

explorers who look traumatized right now. With that nonchalant look painted on his face, Tanaka went on to check his Fellow explorers. Immediately, everyone started to thank him for his kindness and bravery. But on top of that, they also managed to recognize him. Considering how famous Tanaka has become overnight, it was natural for everyone to showcase their admiration for him in real life. Seeing their reaction, Tanaka just laughs at the thought that his face has now been memorized by almost everyone. But besides that, he then went on to ask the group how they even ended Up

in such a grave situation. According to them, they were actually a different team of five explorers. As they went deeper and deeper into the dungeon, trying to explore every corner of it, they suddenly felt something was wrong. Realizing that something bad was about to happen, the group joined forces and tried to escape. Yet, they were surrounded by a horde of dungeon sorcerers. So, as they tried to escape the situation, they just find themselves Trapped in the middle of chaos. Looking at the frustrated expressions at how they all feel bad for not climbing back up to

the upper floors faster, Tanaka assured them that he completely understood the whole situation. and without hesitation, he went on to tell the group to escape as he distracted the monsters himself. Hearing this shocked everyone as they never thought someone would actually be willing to sacrifice themselves to save others. One member of The group tried to stop Tanaka from doing it. But before he could even speak, Tanaka assured him that he had defeated enough dungeon sorcerers to be thoroughly sick of them. And Tanaka didn't even say this in a cocky tone, but instead he said it

with confidence and humbleness, seemingly telling the group that he'll be all right. To make this whole situation even more chaotic and unexpected than it already is, Tanaka casually pulls out a massive Office briefcase out of a suit, shocking the group. Even Yui, who was dead silent on the side, no one in the world would expect a case that big would possibly fit in a suit pocket. While everyone makes that shocked face, Tanaka then explains to them that his suit is special. I mean, obviously, duh. Adding that it was designed to hold a lot of items

in the pockets with him casually explaining it as if it were a normal thing for everyone. The group and the Audience even got more stunned by his explanation. The fact that Tonica is wearing a dimension expansion item, which is, by the way, considered rare in this world, and for him to wear it as if it's just a normal daily clothes, both amazed and shocked everyone to the core. Within the dungeon, it's possible for items with mysterious and powerful effects to drop from defeated monsters or simply be discovered lying around in hidden corners. Because of that,

Tanaka Has always carried with him a sturdy suitcase where he can safely store every peculiar tool, relic, or magical stone he finds. After all, considering the countless years Tanaka has spent exploring this dungeon labyrinth, he's managed to accumulate several unique items, each with its own special ability. Some of them are defensive, some offensive, while others are completely unexplainable. Today, he plans on using them if necessary. As he Grips the handle of his suitcase, he suddenly remembers something amusing yet troubling. Back when he was still working for his company, he never really reported any of these

findings to his former superior, Suda. Considering their long history, Tanaka knows for a fact that if Suda ever learned about the existence of these treasures, that greedy man would do everything in his power to take them away from him. That thought alone makes Tanaka sigh Slightly, but he quickly brushes it off, trying to make himself focus on the current events. Besides, now is not the time to think about that since the monsters in front of him are finally beginning their assault. Without warning, the monstrous creatures launch one of their blazing magical attacks directly at him.

The ground trembles from the pressure and sparks of fire scatter into the air. The other explorers nearby instantly freeze. Their Faces pale with terror. They're convinced that no one could survive such an attack head-on. However, Tanaka remains completely calm. He plants his feet firmly on the ground with his stance unwavering. His expression stays relaxed, almost bored, as if this were nothing more than a routine task. With that same nonchilant look, Tanaka tightens his grip and swings his suitcase with unbelievable force. The moment the fiery attack draws close Enough to scorch his suit, he moves. A

loud, sharp crack echoes through the dungeon as the suitcase collides with the blazing magic. The wind roars around him, lifting the corner of his coat. As raw power surges through the air. Against all expectations, Tanaka manages not only to block the attack, but to send it flying back toward the monsters with twice the intensity. The blazing energy slams into them, causing an explosion that lights up the entire Cavern. The Watchers gasp in disbelief. No one had expected a man to repel such a powerful attack with nothing but a single swing of a suitcase. Their eyes

widen, jaws drop, and silence fills the dungeon. Meanwhile, Tanaka simply lowers his arm as if nothing extraordinary had happened. There's no trace of exhaustion on his face. Instead, he looks even cooler than before, his suit fluttering gently from the aftermath of the impact. To everyone else, it was a miracle. But To Tonica, it was just another normal day in the dungeon. Just like that, a death notice stating that the dungeon sorcerers have now lost against a business bag was finally announced. The live stream comments started exploding with viewers all hyped up by the amazing fight

they just witnessed. The fact that the flame those sorcerers cast must have been thousands of degrees. Yet, Tanaka looks unscathed makes this whole thing far more entertaining and shocking than It already is. With viewers feeling happy and proud of what just Tanakica did, the dungeon sorceress, on the other hand, feels otherwise. Since there are still a few more left for Tanaka to take care of as soon as he finally regained his energy, he immediately went on to take care of the rest as well. Despite them being one of the most powerful and feared monsters of

the dungeon, this is the very first time these dungeon sorcerers are seen screaming for their Lives. But Tanaka couldn't care less about what they feel and went on to continue smashing his briefcase at them, making sure they don't live for another day anymore. The sorcerers huddled in one corner, staying as far away from Tanaka as possible. However, this move is such a wrong one since they ended up blocking the only path to the upper floors. Since Tanaka aims to save everyone, the only option he has now is to end the lives of every sorceress who

Blocks their way to safety. Although the difference in power is so apparent, the dungeon sorcerers didn't want to back down just yet. From a distance, they still went on to cast their spells, trying their best to at least make Tanaka stumble a little. While they're busy at it, completely locked in on the fight, the rest of the explorers watching them were left in awe and shock. They can't seem to understand how Tanaka manages to make such strong Attacks with only his briefcase as his weapon. Well, as it turned out, his briefcase is no ordinary briefcase

at all. This ultra hard business pack is actually known as the eegis. It's an excellent item that is able to withstand even the flames of a tyrant dragon. So in short, it won't be damaged by the dungeon sorcerer's magic. With that being said, Tanaka then informs the others that he'll take care of the rest of the sorcerers himself and tells them To escape to the upper floors while he does so. Although at first they were a bit hesitant to leave Tanaka alone, worried that he might get killed if he fought these monsters by himself. But

after witnessing how strong Tanaka is, the other explorers didn't worry anymore. And as soon as Tanaka told them to escape, they all immediately bowed down to him, thanking him for his kindness. As they rashly left, Tanaka still had the nonchalant look on his Face. But in contrast with his expression, he's actually happy and relieved that these guys will be safe now, considering the upper floors have significantly lower concentrations of magic essence compared to the other floors, which strong monsters tend to stay away from, making it a safe space for the time being. Now that the

explorers are on their way to safety, Tanaka plans on continuing his fight with the monsters to quickly take care Of the rest of them. But to his surprise, a black sorcerer suddenly appeared out of nowhere, blocking the way of the explorers, who are now on their way to the upper floors. The audience watching the live show suddenly got shocked by what they saw. Even Tonica himself was nervous as soon as he saw the creature. This type of monster usually only exists on the lower floors, which means for the group to encounter it on the middle

floors, definitely Shows what a hell of a major irregularity the dungeon is going through right now. Considering there are no signs of the dungeon administration bureau doing anything, the viewers are now in loss of hopelessness. Considering they just doubt Tanaka would stand a chance against the creature. As the black sorcerer makes this move, Tanaka tries his best to think of a way he could be able to save the explorers from danger. However, he does not deny the Fact that this creature's magic is definitely incomparable to the one the dungeon sorcerers use, which is why the

only thing Tanaka needs to do right now is to move fast. While he's at it, Yui also makes her move, trying to help Tanaka and the other explorers the best way she can. Seeing her attacking the black sorcerer even made Tanaka more nervous. Seeing this, he sprinted as fast as he could to get to where Yui was. However, no matter how fast he Went, he failed to get to Yui on time. Although UI did all of this to help, she still ended up getting herself in trouble. By the time Tanaka finally got closer to her,

the black sorcerer had already cast a black sorcerer specialized magic called the dimensional magic spell on her. It's a troublesome magic used by black sorcerers that could send itself to another dimension to evade attacks. But besides that, it could also send its enemies to the Depths of the dungeon as an offense, which means there could be a chance for UI to get sent to the depths of the dungeon. And if that were to happen, there's no way she'd be able to return alive. Feeling frustrated, Tanaka is now in full-on beast mode, ready to tackle anything

just to ensure UI gets back to safety. But before he could even blast open the monster's body and showcases his full potential, the black sorcerer vanished out of thin air. It must have Sensed danger, so it ended up flying to the other dimension. Considering normal attacks don't reach it there, so all that's left was for the monster to watch from a safe distance. However, knowing Tanaka making such a move is not enough to get away from him. But this new knowledge of him also made him wonder, what if a simple sonic boom happens at that

speed? Then what would occur if someone swung their sword even faster? To answer this question himself, Tanaka Took his sword and began swinging it with everything he had. For an entire minute, he continued without pause. His movements became so fast that the blade completely disappeared, no longer visible to the naked eye. Then suddenly, the sound of his sword cutting through the air vanished, too. There was no wind pressure, no sonic boom, but only silence. In that exact moment, he finally understood the real art behind the technique. His sword had gone past The sound barrier and

had actually sliced through something called the dimensional barrier itself. Remembering this discovery, Tanaka decided to use the same technique to defeat the black sorcerer once and for all. Summoning that incredible power, he unleashed his ultimate move called the dimensional slash. The attack tore through the dimensional boundary, reaching the black sorcerer, even though he was hiding in a completely different dimension. At this Point, there was no escape for the enemy. Tanaka's blade eventually crossed space, sound, and reality itself, proving once more why his strength is feared and admired by everyone. As Tanaka's deadly slash attack finally

landed on the black sorcerer's body, Tanaka watched silently as the monster screamed in pain. Then, when finally the surroundings started to get all quiet, that's the time Tanaka knew his plan actually worked. Meanwhile, the viewers Who were so locked in watching the whole fight were once again amazed by Tanaka's skills. The fact that a corporate guy like him managed to defeat such a monster is astounding. But despite that, it seems like the sorcerer's magic that he cast on UI still hasn't been cancelled yet. This gave the viewers the idea that defeating the enemy doesn't necessarily

mean that the magic will be dispelled. Besides, some of the viewers also stated that Black Sorcerer's magic Can't be stopped once cast, so people really need to avoid it at all costs. With that being said, the viewers are now getting a bit too emotional, worried that UI might get sucked into another dimension. While the fans are literally crying right now, some of Tanaka's haters started to laugh, feeling quite happy that Tanaka wouldn't be able to do anything to help UI at this point. While the viewers are having a mini quarrel in the comment section right

now, Tanaka on The other hand tries to think of a way he would be able to help UI. Considering there's no more time left, Tanaka is certain that UI will be teleported to the depths of the dungeon any time now. So instead of panicking, he tries his best to think of the best course of action to take now. After thinking things through, Tanaka realized he no longer had the luxury to hesitate on doing anything, especially since Yui's life is now at risk. With no other Options left, he decided to take a risk and do something

completely unexpected, even if it meant putting himself in danger. He quickly gathered the few items he still had with him and came up with a plan. But his plan was to something no one really expected. He created the plan not just to fix the situation, but to end everything all at once. Before going through with it, he turned to the other explorers and firmly told them to head to the upper floors as Soon as possible, stating that they would all be much safer there than staying in this chaotic place. However, the explorers grew anxious the

moment they saw the determination in his eyes. Worried about his safety, they immediately asked him what exactly he was planning to do. Without any hesitation, Tanaka explained that since he couldn't pull Yui out of the teleportation sphere, he decided that he would just go with her instead to keep Her safe at all costs. His words shocked everyone, especially Yui. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she desperately tried to stop him, pleading for him to escape with the others as she cried her eyes out. But Tanaka had already made up his mind, considering he already promised

her a while ago when they first met, that he wouldn't leave her alone no matter what happened, and that he would stay by her side until they both made it out safely. His unwavering resolve moved Not only Yui, but also the other explorers and even the viewers watching the scene unfold. Before leaving, the explorers thanked Tanaka sincerely for his kindness and bravery, promising that they would never forget this favor for the rest of their lives. And just like that, the teleportation activated, sending both Tanaka and Yui into the unknown depths of the dungeon. When the

light faded, the two found themselves in a dark, eerie part of the dungeon, far Deeper than they expected. But what made things even more awkward was the position they landed in. Tanaka, caught off guard by the sudden teleportation, accidentally rested his hand on Yui's soft, squishy chest. Silence filled the air as their faces turned bright red, marking the beginning of a new awkward adventure together. But now, their journey has gotten more dangerous than before. The question now is, will they both make it out alive and unscathed? Or Will this be the end of them? We'll

soon find out. The awkward silence eventually gave way to chaos as soon as the two realized what had just happened. Tonica immediately explained to himself, stating that he didn't do such a thing on purpose. Since UI also found their current positions a little too pressing, she herself starts to feel a little embarrassed. With her cheeks blushing like crazy, Yui went on to ask Tanaka to put her down since they still have a Long way to go before they could even reach the top of this dungeon. But first and foremost, Tanaka went on to set up

the new drone that Adachi packed for him in case the main one broke down. This way, they would be able to get back to the regular programming. As soon as the equipment was finally back on, its flashing bright light enabled Tanaka and Yui to finally see the graveness of the situation they're currently in.