After that, Asakawa-san continued fighting for quite some time while I answered questions and engaged in trivial chit-chat, and eventually, the stream came to an end. In hindsight, considering the number of viewers that tuned in, I''d say it was a sessful first stream.
"Thanks for today."
"…Why so suddenly?"
"Oh, it''s nothing, just the usual."
By "the usual," she probably means me tagging along for her training. If that''s the case, then it''s no problem at all. After all, in exchange, Asakawa-san has been teaching me how to stream, including what to avoid doing during a stream. Personally, I think this specialized knowledge is as valuable as the information I have about the deeperyers of the dungeon.
"So, what are you nning to do after graduation, Tsukasa-kun?"
"I''ve already decided."
"What!? That''s fast!"
After today''s stream, I felt like I had a clear vision of my future. To be honest, before this, I thought I''d just spend my days diving into dungeons, but I''ve found something I truly want to do.
"Maybe something like continuing to explore dungeons as an EX-rank explorer?"
"I''m going to start my own streamingpany and be the CEO!"
"…What?"
"If you''re still frencing by then, I''ll definitely invite you to join!"
There don''t seem to be manyrgepanies that employ streamers, especially those specializing in dungeon streaming. Most dungeon streamers are independent, and it seems like virtual streamers ying games are moremon. In other words, starting apany focused on dungeon streaming might be a great opportunity.
"Haha… You''re such an interesting person, Tsukasa-kun!"
"Hey, that''s a bit… hurtful…"
"No, I think it''s great! If you''ve found a dream, you should definitely chase it!"
Laughing, Asakawa-san started running off. I was staring at her retreating back when she suddenly turned around.
"Make sure youe and get me when you do!"
"…Sure."
Don''t say things like that… like a princess. But if starting apany to bring her on board is part of that, then maybe that''s not so bad.
Kisaragi Tsukasa Ch:
: So yeah, I''m nning to start apany specializing in dungeon streaming in the future.
Kisaragi Tsukasa Ch:
: Wait, what?
: What do you mean by that?
: Does this guy even listen to himself?
: This is new…
The next day, while streaming solo in the lower floors, I mentioned my newly formed dream as more people tuned in than I expected, and I got a somewhat surprised reaction.
"I''ve got plenty of money, so starting thepany itself isn''t an issue, but I want to run it in the ck, you know?"
Kisaragi Tsukasa Ch:
: Did he just casually drop that he''s rich?
: Well, he is EX-rank…
: He must be making bank.
: I wonder how much those deepyer magic stones go for.
: Even the strong ones in the loweryers are worth as much as a month''s sry for a regr worker, I heard.
: Whoa.
The chat seems to be going off on a tangent about money, but I''d rather not discuss finances. Although, I guess I did bring it up first with thepany talk…
Kisaragi Tsukasa Ch:
: CEO and streamer at the same time, huh?
: Sounds good.
: That actually sounds fun.
: Will Asagao-chan join?
: Based on what he said, probably.
: CEO dating one of thepany''s streamers… can I make a fanfic out of this?
: Please don''t.
"Well, let''s save that topic for January… We''re about to hit the deeperyers."
We''re currently on the 60th floor of Shibuya Dungeon. ording to my viewers, the only other person who''s streamed past this point is that troublemaker, Rion Kamishiro. Since it''s the golden hour on a weekday evening, the viewer count is pretty high.
Kisaragi Tsukasa Ch:
: Finally…
: This is going to be legendary.
: Every stream he does is legendary.
: The lower floors are already legendary.
: What kind of hellhole is the deepyer?
: He called the one in Australia a "fun hell," right?
: What about Shibuya?
"It''s just a in old hell."
Kisaragi Tsukasa Ch:
: It''s hell.
Of course, it is. What were they expecting in the deepyers of a dungeon? Even so, I think this ce is still way better than the Nagoya Dungeon.
"Alright, here we go. The 61st floor is basically a giantke."
Kisaragi Tsukasa Ch:
: Huh?
: What does that even mean?
: Why''d he say something so weird?
: That makes no sense.
It''s exactly what it sounds like. The 61st floor is a vast, shallowke that reflects the light from the crystals on the ceiling, making it sparkle like the famous Uyuni Salt t. There''s no other way to describe it.
As I descend the stairs and step onto the 61st floor, I''m greeted by ake that stretches out, reflecting the crystal''s light in a dazzling disy. Honestly, it''s a breathtakingly beautiful ce.
Kisaragi Tsukasa Ch:
: Seriously?
: This should be a World Heritage site.
: Except it''s not.
: I''m going to be a dungeon explorer now.
: Remember, this is the deepyer.
: You need to be at least A-rank to enter, so good luck with that.
: Still, I''d love to see it.
: "Hell"? Nah, this is paradise.
: They must''ve been lying about it being hell.
"…There''s something here."
Some viewers are calling this ce paradise, but that''s because they''re not actually here. Honestly, I have the strength to handle the enemies on this floor without any real trouble, but that doesn''t mean it''s not a hassle.
From the moment I set foot in the water, I could feel the hostility emanating from somewhere below. The chat continues to marvel at the beauty, but I know something is getting closer.
"Oh, here we go!"
Kisaragi Tsukasa Ch:
: !?
: What is that?
: I''ve changed my mind; I''m not bing an explorer.
: I''m going back to the upper floors.
: Yikes…
: My brain just shut down.
As the water ripples, a massive, worm-like creature with a mouth but no eyes bursts out from below. If it were just the size of a regr worm, it wouldn''t be so bad, but this thing is enormous. Eyeballing it, I''d say it''s around 20 meters long. And that''s just one there are probably a few more lurking below.
Kisaragi Tsukasa Ch:
: Gross.
: Nope, nope, nope.
: I can''t with this.
: That''s disgusting.
: Too much.
: This is nasty.
: Gross!
The creature tries to chomp down on me, but I sidestep it just in time. It lets out a bizarre, unearthly screech as it turns and charges at me again, moving at an unnervingly fast pace for something with no limbs.
"''Kama-itachi.''"
Like I said before, I''m more than capable of handling this level of enemy. The worm speeds towards me, but a quick sh from Kama-itachi cuts it cleanly in half, and its bisected body sails past me.
Kisaragi Tsukasa Ch:
: Strong.
: He just one-shotted a deepyer monster, seriously?
: I''m starting to grasp just how powerful EX-rank really is.
: We''re getting this content for free?
: We should be paying for this.
: LOL
: Is it really okay to show this deepyer content for free?
The chat''s going off about something, but I haven''t figured out the mization and donation features yet, so that''ll have to wait. I''ll ask Asakawa-san to teach me after school sometime soon.
For now, I''ve got to deal with the other worms hiding below.
"Huh?"
Kisaragi Tsukasa Ch:
: Wait, what?
: Something''s not right.
: There''s a shark fin cutting through the water.
: This dungeon just has everything, doesn''t it?
: How are worms and sharks swimming in ankle-deep water?
That''s what I''ve been wondering. How are these massive creatures swimming around in water that barely covers my ankles? You''d think that with these giant beasts moving around, I''d be sinking into a bottomless pit, but here I am, still standing.
Lost in thought, I almost get hit by another wormunching itself at me, but I slice off its head with Kama-itachi. Just then, a shark-like creature bites the worm in half.
Kisaragi Tsukasa Ch:
: Did that monster just eat another monster?
: Can that even happen?
: It''s the circle of life, I guess.
: They''re monsters, though.
: I guess that''s just how it works in the deepyers (LOL).
Actually, that''s correct. For some reason, in the deepyers, monsters do sometimes eat each other. This phenomenon isn''t unique to Shibuya Dungeon; it''s observed worldwide. Some say that this predatory behavior might be why these monsters are so strong.
Anyway, the problem now is that the shark about as big as a megalodon but with frog-like legs jutting out from its body is ring at me.
Kisaragi Tsukasa Ch:
: Kinda cute.
: It''s got little legs.
: Like a giant tadpole, but not cute.
: That size isn''t cute at all.
: How big is it?
: How long was that worm, anyway?
"The worm was about 20 meters long."
Kisaragi Tsukasa Ch:
: So this thing''s like 30 meters, then.
: Whoa…
: That''s massive.
Just walking around, this thing makes the ground shake.
"I really don''t like this shark."
Kisaragi Tsukasa Ch:
: Is it strong?
: Is this the part where the EX finally struggles?
: The deepyers are no joke, huh?
: Yeah, this ce is seriously dangerous.
I just really hate this shark. It''s not about whether it''s strong or weak, big or small none of that matters.
"I tried making shark fin soup out of one of these before, but it tasted awful."
Kisaragi Tsukasa Ch:
: Who cares?
: Be serious.
: What?
: You''ve got to be kidding.
: Why did you even think that was a good idea?
: This guy''s nuts.
That''s harsh. It seems like the viewers aren''t exactly on my side.
Since it''s inedible, there''s no point in preserving its form. I''m going to take it down without holding back.