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 48: The Tables Turn - Yayoi Goyama

Chapter 48: The Tables Turn – Yayoi Goyama

The mysterious monster summoned by Yayoi—

It was indeed the worst kind of monster.

According to Yayoi, a barrier that nullifies all magic had been deployed.

Because of this, my magic couldn’t deal any damage, and even if we tried to counter with physical attacks, Miyu’s strength had been preemptively calculated. Her attacks were adjusted to be ineffective, rendering all of Miyu’s efforts completely futile.

Unless we had an overwhelming attack power to break that barrier, there was nothing either Miyu or I could prepare immediately.

—-

Meanwhile, at that time.

Kento Goyama was still wrapped up in a blanket on his bed, unchanged.

His smartphone continuously received DMs slandering Goyama. Even a glance at the social media trends occasionally showed Goyama’s name cropping up.

But… Goyama had begun to think that this was inevitable.

Back then, he simply followed Yayoi’s lead, believing that bullying Tsukushi Kirishima was justified. Everyone around praised him, and he thought he was the one on the right.

However.

Seeing the DMs that still arrived, and the opinions on social media.

Goyama was gradually beginning to understand his own foolishness.

Even I am suffering so much now.

Given that, it stands to reason that the pain I inflicted upon Kirishima was even greater—especially since, unlike me, Kirishima did nothing to deserve this—their outrage was justified.

It’s ridiculous that it took being bashed by the public for me to realize this.

Still, it’s true that this incident has begun to gradually change something within Goyama.

During that time, Goyama came across a video.

It was a live stream by the admired “Miru Ayatsuki.” Though Goyama had likely become disliked by her, the spirit of a fan doesn’t extinguish that easily.

“What… is this…!”

During the live stream, Goyama witnessed something unbelievable.

Yayoi Goyama—his own mother had barged into the live stream.

Not only did she reveal her full name, but she also aired her past for the whole country to see. To top it off, she was demanding the cancellation of Tsukushi Kirishima’s online appearance.

“Mama, are you really…”

During the meeting with the principal, his mother certainly did say that she intended to set up Tsukushi Kirishima. And for that, she would even bring down Miru Ayatsuki if necessary.

…But.

He thought that this was wrong.

Even if this somehow quelled the backlash against him—which seemed unlikely—it didn’t feel right. His mother was clearly going too far.

That was undoubtedly the first time Goyama ever harbored doubts about his mother.

Moreover, an audio-only live stream continued to be published on the video-sharing site. There, his mother was fighting with Kirishima and Miru—putting them in peril.

“Why… is she doing this…”

His mother is strong.

Not only as an S-rank explorer but also as someone who wouldn’t hesitate to use any means to achieve her goals.

That’s why Goyama had always been terrified to defy his mother.

“Sorry, but I reject your suggestion. Whether I’m in the midst of controversy or not, I will walk the path I believe in with confidence… I choose to live my days with her!!”

But in such times, Kirishima’s words echoed back to him.

He must be scared of becoming the subject of controversy as well. Yet, he chose to fight alongside Miru, still engaging in life-threatening battles.

Should I… just stay as I am?

When that thought crossed his mind, Goyama found the determination to leave his home for the first time since the outbreak of controversy.

Having watched Miru’s broadcast, he knew the stage was set at “Tsukigaoka Dungeon.” He should be able to make it in time from his home—!

★

Meanwhile, at that moment.

“Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh!”

While fighting Shivana, I heard a familiar shout.

A voice that I had heard every day at Tsukishima High School, to the point of detestation.

A voice that brought forth a feeling of terror just by hearing it.

The moment I recognized the owner of that voice, I thought another foe had interrupted us—but I was mistaken.

“Daaaaaaaaaaaah!”

The owner of the voice that appeared from behind—Kento Goyama—was swinging his great sword at Shivana with a tremendous force.

“Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!”

And it so happens that his skill, “Attack Power Up (High),” was among the top class in terms of physical firepower—at this moment, Shivana let out a clear scream of agony for the first time.

“Huh…? What, why…?”

I was taken aback in confusion, but even more astonished was Yayoi.

“You! What do you think you’re doing! You’re attacking the wrong person!”

“You’re supposed to just listen to me! Now, hurry up and attack Tsukushi Kirishima! If you team up with Shivana, you should be able to beat those two!”

“You can’t do anything on your own, so just listen to what I say!!”

“―Shut up!!”

However, Goyama roared back at his mother’s words.

“I won’t follow you anymore… I’m not your puppet!”

“…⁉”

Yayoi’s eyes widened in shock.

“Mom, you should stop this nonsense! If you try to harm them any further… I’ll resist you with all my strength!”

“What…? K-Kento…⁉”

It must have been a shocking moment for Yayoi to be defied by her son.

For the first time, Yayoi showed a clear sign of disarray.