The Bottom-tier Dungeon Streamer Meets a Famous Streamer by Misunderstanding His Strength and Using the Skill "Intimidation," and Becomes a Legend Without Realizing It?! - Chap 11: Malicious Accident

“I’m sorry, Shinya-san.”

Sakurako said, bowing her head in pain. Several hours after Shinya had arrived at the 4th layer, he found himself in a hospital room.

The message Shinya received from the Association stated that Sakurako had suffered serious injuries that prevented her from continuing the RTA.

In the dungeon, to descend to lower layers, one must go through randomly generated doors. The same is required to find an exit. However, using a special item owned by the Dungeon Association, one can move freely up to the 10th layer.

This item is only used to dispatch a medical team when a C-rank or higher streamer sustains significant injuries. Sakurako was urgently transported to the hospital by this medical team. She had recovered enough to speak, but her condition had been critical at one point. If medical technology had not rapidly advanced since the discovery of dungeons, she might not have survived.

“There’s no need to apologize. More importantly, are you okay?”

“Yes, but because of me, you worked so hard, and yet, I caused us to be disqualified from the competition… I’m really sorry!”

Sakurako began to cry… or rather, Mikako could not find the words to respond.

Due to Sakurako’s severe injuries, Shinya and his team withdrew from the competition. No matter how well they performed up to that point, withdrawing meant it was all for nothing. Eventually, a different team won the RTA competition.

“The competition doesn’t matter. What’s important is—”

“It does matter! I was the one who invited Shinya-san, and I ended up holding us back… I’m truly sorry!”

Mikako covered her face as she lay on the colorless hospital bed, a sight unimaginable from her usual cheerfulness. Shinya wanted to cheer her up, but he couldn’t find the right words.

“I’ll come back again.”

With that, Shinya left the hospital room. Outside, Ninko and Shouta awaited him with suppressed anger on their faces.

“Sakurako… no, Nee-san did nothing wrong! Those jerks from Sherlock Channel, they sent monsters after us!”

“That’s right! To protect us, Sak-chan took the hit…”

Before the RTA began, a man with a rough demeanor approached Shinya. Shinya later realized that this man was a nuisance streamer, known for harassing popular streamers with mean pranks to increase his channel’s subscribers.

During the competition, these individuals used expensive items to command monsters to attack Sakurako and her team.

“Those guys, knowing that private fights between streamers are banned inside the dungeon, used monsters to attack Nee-san…!”

“And even though it’s clear they were responsible, they deny any involvement! They claim we were just randomly attacked by monsters…”

After separating from Shinya for a while, the men involved approached them. Although Sakurako and her team did not interact with these men, they smirked and laughingly said to be careful of monsters, then left. Right after that, Sakurako and her team were attacked by a swarm of monsters.

During the investigation by the Association, the men insisted they were not involved, and without evidence, they were quickly released. This situation left Shouta and Ninko boiling with anger.

“Shinya-sama, I’m going to get revenge on those guys. They laughed it off after what they did to nee-san. I can’t forgive them.”

“…What do you plan to do by ‘revenge’? Private fighting within the dungeon is prohibited, and even more so outside. If you do such a thing, you will—”

“Still, I can’t just stay silent!”

Shouta’s face turned red as he showed his smartphone to Shinya. The screen displayed individuals from the Sherlock Channel who had incited monsters against Sakurako and others, laughing and discussing today’s events.

“Man, today’s RTA was really tough.”

“Oh, what was her name? That girl dressed like a busty magical girl.”

“Sakurako.”

“Yeah, that’s her. She got attacked by some monsters, and just because we were nearby, they treated us like criminals.”

“The guy dressed as a rider was totally pissed off, it was hilarious.”

“It seems we were just out of sight from the infamous Shinya-sama too. Would’ve loved to see him fight.”

“All just rumors. Anyway, let’s go visit Sakurako-chan soon to cheer her up. I like seeing cute girls cry and hurt.”

“HAHAHA! Maybe if we’re nice now, when she’s better, she’ll thank us with that big chest of hers!”

As the video played up to that point, Shouta cut off the stream.

“I can’t forgive these guys. Because of them, my sister got hurt. Even if it means my demise, I’ll drag them down to hell.”

“I’ll help too. I can’t just ignore people who hurt Saku-chan and laugh about it.”

…

Shinya remained silent, troubled. He understood their feelings and felt remorse for not being there to use his “Intimidation” skill to protect them. However, they were likely anticipating an angry response.

“They’ll claim they’re unrelated and play the victims to incite a scandal if we act. I’ve seen this trick a few times,” Shinya thought.

“Aren’t you frustrated, Shinya-sama! We may have caused trouble and messed up the record, but nee-san has always thought so highly of you… And yet, to see her hurt and you say—”

“It’s unrelated.”

The concise response escalated Shouta’s anger.

“It’s unrelated, but can’t you at least consider nee-san’s feelings? She’s always cared so much about you…!”

“Yes! We may have caused trouble, and we are sorry for that. But still, to say it’s unrelated… that’s too cold!”

“What’s unrelated is unrelated. Instead of making a scene here, stay by her side now. I have… I’ve done a little. Just don’t act rashly.”

Shinya’s sharp glare silenced Shouta and Ninko. Turning his back to them, he walked out of the hospital.

“They think I’m going to fix everything for them?”

If he used “Intimidation” on those who hurt Sakurako, he could make them bow down, but they would likely return to their antics the next day. People like them don’t understand remorse.

“Intimidation” is just a skill that scares; it can’t change a person’s heart. Powerless, there was nothing Shinya could do.

“Unrelated, huh.”

Exhaling softly, Shinya took out his smartphone.

“Are these guys still streaming in the dungeon? They’re probably waiting.”

Expecting Shouta and Ninko to confront them as a joke for their viewers. Although they wouldn’t get ad revenue if too many dislikes accumulated, they could still earn from their followers.

“Don’t make me laugh.”

Despite his words, Shinya didn’t smile as he quietly started walking.