After Accidentally Helping a Famous Streamer Who Forgot to Turn Off Her Dungeon Stream, I Began to Go Viral as a Legendary Explorer ～ The Introverted Me Accidentally Dominating with My Mysterious Skill 'Ignore Rules' - Chapter 07: Team-Up with the Famous Streamer

Chapter 07: Team-Up with the Famous Streamer

“Huh…?”

What on Earth had just happened?

Stunned, I inadvertently let out a baffled voice as the Red Dragon was effortlessly blown away.

This was a formidable opponent, wasn’t it? An enemy that had even defeated Kawazaki’s group. A monster that had made even Miru stumble.

Yet, it was blasted away with such force… this was clearly not normal.

The ability I had activated just a moment ago— “Ignore Opponent’s Attack Power.” I had no doubt this was the reason the Red Dragon had been blown away. However, if this ability worked as its name suggested, it was far from being a mere outlier skill.

“GRAAAAAAAAAAAAA!”

“…!”

The roar of the Red Dragon echoed once more, causing me to instinctively tense up.

Blowing it away was good and all, but it didn’t look like I had inflicted any damage. I was merely nullifying its physical attacks, which meant my own attacks probably wouldn’t land either.

“GRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAA!!”

The Red Dragon opened its maw wide, beginning to gather energy for a breath attack.

Is that— a magical attack?

There were two types of attacks in dungeons.

Physical attacks… where damage is calculated based on physical attack power.

Magical attacks… where damage is calculated based on magical attack power.

My “Ignore Opponent’s Attack Power” skill seemed to have worked because it was a physical attack earlier, but I doubted it would work against a breath attack. As the Red Dragon was charging up, now was my best chance to escape.

“Miru-san, a breath attack is coming! Get up quickly!”

Fortunately or unfortunately, I had spent quite some time watching numerous dungeon streams.

Without thinking deeply, I instinctively felt it. The danger of staying as we were. That we needed to escape.

“Y… Yes!”

Miru quickly nodded and hastily took my hand.

The national heartthrob—Miru Ayatsuki. I had no time to be sentimental about holding hands with someone like her as we rushed towards the wall.

VROOOOOOOOOOOOM!

A breath attack passed by us at an uncatchable speed, just missing us.

Just to be safe, I had activated “Ignore Opponent’s Attack Power,” but unfortunately, I still ended up with a minor scratch on my cheek. It seemed this ability was ineffective against magical attacks.

And then…

“Ah…”

Miru, still holding my hand, stared at a single point with a look of despair on her face.

—That’s right.

The only path to escape from here was now completely blocked due to that breath attack. Rocks that had fallen from the ceiling stood in our way, barring us from advancing.

“…”

So that leaves only one way for us to survive.

We have no choice but to defeat that Red Dragon.

Luckily, this battle should be witnessed by a large audience through Miru’s dungeon stream. Given enough time, rescuers should eventually arrive.

“Ah… um, I’m sorry.”

I wonder what Miru Ayatsuki thought of my silence. 

With moist eyes, she lowered her head slightly towards me.

“I… was foolish. You warned me earlier, and if I had listened, we wouldn’t be in this situation…”

“…”

Ah, yes. Though she’s known as a cheerful streamer, this must be her true self.

She must have understood the risks of this battle.

And yet, she probably had a reason she couldn’t back down from challenging the Red Dragon. There must be some compelling reason why she so desperately wanted to increase her viewer count.

“It’s okay. So, please don’t cry.”

It would be easy to blame her now, anyone could do that.

But—I didn’t want to become that kind of person. The kind who would unilaterally hurt someone, like Goyama and his people. I didn’t want to be like them.

“Besides, it’s not like we have absolutely no chance of winning. We might be able to win this fight, you know.”

“Eh…?”

Miru widened her eyes in surprise.

“R-Right! Come to think of it, you blew away the dragon earlier… How did you do that…?”

“I’m surprised myself. But if it’s just their physical attacks, I can nullify them.”

“Huh…⁉”

Miru’s eyes grew even wider, clearly shocked.

“Is that true!? That’s incredibly powerful!”

“Yes, it surprises me too.”

With a wry smile, I turn my eyes toward the Red Dragon.

Seemingly convinced of its victory after blocking our escape route, the dragon is slowly walking towards us. It looks like it’s contemplating whether to roast us before eating or simply consume us as we are.

—That’s fine. It helps if it’s letting its guard down.

“So I’d like to ask you, Miru-san, to take on the role of the attacker. I’ll handle all of its attacks.”

“All… all of them?”

I know.

This creature can perform not just physical attacks, but magical ones like we just witnessed.

Even with my ability to “Ignore Opponent’s Attack Power,” it’s not an opponent to be underestimated. No, it could be said that attempting to combat it is reckless, especially for someone as inexperienced as myself.

But still, running away is not an option. I can’t afford to show weakness now.

“…Understood.”

She must have accepted my resolve. Miru nods slowly, glancing at a sword in the distance as she speaks.

“Then, I’d like to pick up that sword over there and move on to the attack. Let’s… let’s both make it back alive.”

Taking a step forward, she whispers in my ear.

“Once again, I apologize for my earlier rudeness. Tsukushi Kirishima-san. You are… braver than anyone else.”

“Eh…?”

Wait, how did she know my name?

I don’t recall introducing myself. 

Whether she sensed my confusion or not, Miru dashed toward the direction where her sword lay.