An Old Man Restaurant Owner Is Unparalleled by Relying on His Old Tricks. It Turns Out, He’s the Legendary Dungeon Conqueror. - 62

Chapter 62: I Want to Get Home Quickly

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And lastly, I took the Elixir out. 

“Is that an Ex-Potion?! The rarest potion! The highest grade of potion, only obtainable in the deep level…. Gulp. This potion can easily fetch over a billion yen in the market, but since the price can vary greatly depending on demand… Is it alright if we put it in the Dungeon Auction instead?”

The Dungeon Auction was an auction hosted by the Dungeon Management Agency, where they would sell items and materials found in the dungeons. The auction was specifically catered for wealthy buyers worldwide. Items listed on the Dungeon Auction could get a far higher price than the normal market rate. 

“No. Look closely. This isn’t an Ex-Potion.”

“Huh?”

“I can’t say it out loud, but… I think this is an Elixir.”

“WHAAAAAAAAAAAT?! Eli-Mmph!”

I quickly covered the mouth of the young male staff who was about to shout ‘Elixir’ out loud. 

“Well, I’m going to put it in the auction anyway, but it’s probably best if not too many people know I got this.”

Just then, a more experienced staff member, who seemed to be his senior, came to interrupt us. 

“Our apologies, Nishida-sama. Indeed. It is what you say it is. If you’re willing, we would greatly appreciate it if you could allow us to put it in the auction.”

And so, I started doing the paperwork for submitting the Elixir in the auction, but for some reason, the senior staff member seemed a bit fidgety. He then timidly asked. 

“Actually… There’s something we need to ask of you, Nishida-sama.”

“What is it?”

“Yes. Regarding this item… It’d be difficult for us to keep it safe with us. Would it be possible for you to take it back home with you instead?”

“Is it that difficult for the management to keep it?”

“Yes… To be honest, it’d be too dangerous for us to keep it for you!”

“Wha-?!”

I was taken aback by the sudden outburst. 

“Of course, all the items listed for auction are kept under strict security. We are employing skilled explorers to guard them, but… I’m afraid I can’t say the same during the transportation process. At best, we can only employ B to A-rank explorers. In my humble opinion, it would be much safer if this item is being guarded by a S-rank explorer such as yourself, Nishida-sama.”

“I see…”

“Not to mention, although it was brief, but a glimpse of this thing appeared in your livestream, right? You are a popular livestreamer with millions of viewers. I’m pretty sure the people with sharp eyes have realized what it truly was.”

“Ugh…”

I really couldn’t say anything back because that was really my fault. 

“I doubt any dangerous international organizations will make a move right away, but domestic groups are probably on the move. In the worst case scenario, they might already be nearby. Ah… I really want to get home quickly.”

“My-My apologies about that…”

In the end, we both decided it would be best if I kept the item with me until the day of the action. The Dungeon Management Agency wouldn’t make any announcement. They planned on keeping the item a secret and just let me bring it to the venue on the day of the auction. 

“We will contact you again as soon as the exact date for the auction has been decided.”

“Understood. If possible, I’d appreciate it if the auction could be scheduled on the day when my restaurant is closed.”

“We-We will do our best.”

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At a certain place in Tachikawa City.

In a quiet residential area, away from the bustling city center, several suspicious individuals were lurking. They had concealed their presence to the barest minimum. Only a few people in this world could notice their presence. 

“The target and the other individual have entered the restaurant.”

One of the hiding figures reported in a hushed voice. Their eyes were fixed on a certain restaurant. Not long ago, this restaurant was practically deserted, but now the restaurant had become incredibly popular. Customers came flocking nonstop until closing time.

There were only two people inside the restaurant, but still, they never let their guard down. They continued observing the situation carefully. After all, their target was an S-rank adventurer. The highest rank an adventurer could achieve. They were fully aware engaging him head-on would be disadvantageous for them, even though their group was a specialized criminal group that had done their operation in this nation for years. Their forte was conducting violent operations in secret. They had received a request from a certain secret channel and they planned on ambushing the owner of that restaurant.

Eventually, the owner had finished tidying up. He began to step outside. 

“We will start the operation now.”

Their leader said and the other figures gave a small nod in unison. They moved silently toward the entrance of the restaurant. However… 

“Fufufu… Do you guys think you can attack my beloved God Old Man….? You’re asking for a thousand deaths…”

“””-?!?!?!”””

A voice seemed to echo from the depths of the darkness. They glanced around, trying to find the source of that voice, but there was no one. 

“Wha-What?! My body…?!”

In the next instant, they suddenly became unable to move. The surrounding shadows clung to their bodies like a thick, viscous substance. 

“Ju-Just who…?!”

“Fufufufu~ Consider this as a final gift before your journey to the netherworld. I’m the one destined to be with God Old Man. My name is…”

The moment that name reached their ears, their consciousness began to fade all at once. All of them had died in an instant. 

“Ahh… My beloved God Old Man… I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you…. AHHHHHHHHHH!!!”

She repeated the confession of love over and over again, almost like a curse before she suddenly buried her face into something while screaming. Upon closer inspection… It looked like a chef’s uniform. 

“Sniff… Sniff… God Old Man’s scent… Ah… Just inhaling God Old Man’s scent is enough to ascend me… Fufufu… Fufufufufufu~”

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“Hm? The unpleasant presence disappeared?”

I tilted my head to the side as I stepped out of my restaurant. I had been sensing multiple presence outside the restaurant all day long. The presence was filled with bloodlust. I knew they were trying to hide their presence, but their presence was still too glaringly obvious to me. 

“I’m certain I was still feeling their presence just a moment ago…”

I had been keeping my guard up, thinking they might be here for the Elixir. I was prepared for the worst case scenario when they made their move, but… 

“Well, it’s better for me if they decided to leave on their own. It’s time for me to head home now.”

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T/N: I guess it’s time to add the yandere tag?