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 09: The Introvert Defends the Streamer in Front of a Large Audience

Chapter 09: The Introvert Defends the Streamer in Front of a Large Audience

A special technique that only those possessing the Swordmaster skill could handle—commonly known as Big Bang Slash.

It boasted enough power to slay even highly durable monsters in one hit, and ordinary monsters couldn’t even begin to withstand it. On forums, it was referred to as “a brainless strategy focused only on firepower,” and it truly flaunted an absurd amount of power.

“Haaaaaaaaaaa…”

And now, Miru seemed to be preparing for that very powerful move.

She pressed the guard of her sword to her forehead, continuing to accumulate boundless power. Perhaps affected by her overwhelming firepower, a small wind had started to circulate around her alone.

—Yes.

While Big Bang Slash had an incredible amount of power, it also required a considerable amount of time to charge. If one lost focus during that time, they would have to start charging all over again, making it a technique that required substantial skill to use in actual combat.

So, in essence, Big Bang Slash shouldn’t have been a skill suitable for real battles—however.

In the current situation, there was no other effective move.

Right now, Miru was focusing her energy on her sword with a do-or-die expression expression.

“…I understand, Miru-san.”

Therefore, what I should do is buy time until the technique activates.

Fortunately, with the “Ignore Rules” skill, I could manage to fend off everything except magical attacks.

The sword techniques I learned from my dad, and the “how to fight against monsters” tactics I’ve seen multiple times on video streaming sites— I must do everything in my power to buy as much time as possible.

Fortunately, the Red Dragon seemed to have fallen into complete panic for now.

If this balance isn’t broken, we will surely succeed—!

From the moment I made that resolution, I was literally desperate.

I strained every nerve, focusing on every move and gesture the Red Dragon made. I committed myself to defense, making sure the Red Dragon’s attention never shifted to Miru.

And then…

“Tsukushi-kun! I’m ready!”

“Ah, y-yes!”

Suddenly being called by my first name by Miru threw me off, but this was no time to be socially awkward. I mustered every ounce of energy to execute a backdash, putting a significant distance between myself and the Red Dragon.

BOOOOM!

The Red Dragon’s tail swung down where I had just been, and a tremendous roar reverberated throughout the surroundings. Just that single attack left a considerable dent in the area. Truly an attack of destructive force worthy of an emergency-level monster.

“GUO…?”

Missing its attack, the Red Dragon looked around as if puzzled. It quickly located my new position, but—it was already too late.

“Haaaaaaaaaaaaa!!”

Still targeting me, the Red Dragon found itself on the receiving end of a full-power blow from Miru, delivered from behind.

—One of the ultimate techniques, Big Bang Slash.

A horizontal slash that seemed to rip the very air itself assaulted the Red Dragon’s torso. The trail of the enormous sword strike remained suspended in the air, emitting a divine glow.

“W-wow…”

I was involuntarily captivated by the sheer beauty of the attack.

No matter how strong the Red Dragon might be, there was no way it could withstand this. Although Miru’s “Explorer Rank” was lower compared to the Kawazaki’s party, the immense power of Big Bang Slash more than made up for it.

Actually, right now, the Red Dragon was sprawled lifelessly on the ground. Attacks from behind result in critical hits, doubling the damage. It should have been too much for it to withstand.

—But.

“ROOOOOOOOAAAAAARRRRRR!!”

This thing was still an emergency monster, after all. Unlike the normal Red Dragon Gilgarias, its durability must be top-notch.

Even though it had taken her most powerful sword technique, the Red Dragon rose with an awe-inspiring roar. From its overwhelming presence, one could literally feel it was enraged.

“T-This can’t be happening…”

Even Miru seemed taken aback by this. She slumped down on the spot, her face showing utter despair. Her body was already battered and bruised; she must have been nearing her physical limits.

“ROOOAAARRR!”

Yet the Red Dragon showed no mercy. It lifted its massive foot, aiming it at Miru, who sat dumbfounded. She didn’t even seem to have the will to move, not twitching in the slightest.

“N-no… no…”

In a matter of seconds, she would be crushed. Killed without a trace left behind.

“I don’t want to die… I don’t want to die…”

The moment I heard her scream, something within me snapped.

“Araaaaahhhh!”

Pushing beyond the very limits of my endurance, I rushed toward the Red Dragon.

—Skill activated, “Ignore Rules.” 

—The ability I chose was, of course, “Ignore Opponent’s Attack Power.”

Clang!

My sword effortlessly caught the Red Dragon’s descending foot.

Even if my stamina had reached its peak, as long as this skill was activated, intercepting the attack was easy.

And then, in a frenzy, I swung my sword to shake off the Red Dragon’s foot.

No matter how low-level of an explorer I was, while this skill was activated, the opponent’s attack power was zero.

“GOAAAAAHHHH!”

Therefore, with just this move, the Red Dragon was sent flying a great distance.

“GROaa…”

It seemed that impact was the final straw. The Red Dragon, which had violently collided with the wall, let out a lifeless growl and stopped moving.

“Did we win…?”

As I muttered that, it seemed I too was nearing my limit. My vision abruptly went dark, and my consciousness was blown away.