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 16: S Rank

The fact that Shinya-sama had become an S-Rank streamer spread across the internet in an instant.

“Did you see the announcement from the Dungeon Association? Shinya-sama has finally reached S-Rank!”

“He leaped straight from F-Rank to S-Rank! Seems like he even skipped the tests.”

“I heard he’s going to collaborate with Rinon.”

“With Rinon’s selfishness and Shinya-sama, there will be a quarrel.”

“Strongest vs. Strongest.”

“It’s like the ultimate showdown.”

“I can’t wait to see the collaboration!”

A lot of things happened at once, and Shinya-sama, who had become a sort of trend, was at the center of it. The internet was already in festival mode, with rumors leading to more rumors, and the idol was growing bigger day by day.

Shinya had already given up on the situation calming down and was quietly hunting for mushrooms today.

“This is the biggest advantage of becoming S-Rank…”

When he was an F-Rank streamer, Shinya had to stream to enter the dungeon. But now that he’s reached S-Rank, he’s earned the privilege to delve into the dungeon without streaming. Of course, there’s no limit on what items he can bring back.

Though it’s been nothing but unpleasant circumstances, becoming S-Rank has allowed him to go mushroom hunting freely… or so it seems.

“It’s hot…”

Shinya removed his face-covering mask and wiped his sweat. With his face having been exposed repeatedly through his streams, he had become a celebrity. Even if he doesn’t stream, if other streamers find him, it naturally becomes a commotion.

That’s why Shinya, wearing a mask and sunglasses as a disguise, donned a hat to hide his flamboyant hair and dressed in plain clothes while mushroom hunting.

“That woman… While Rinon is away, I’ll earn as much as I can and quit being a dungeon streamer.”

Rinon, who said she would collaborate, was now leaving Kyoto and heading to Tokyo. The reason being, an announcement had arrived that a very mysterious relic had been found in the second dungeon in Tokyo. Though the details weren’t clear, Rinon was summoned to Tokyo along with other S-Rank streamers to investigate this.

Shinya, who had just become S-Rank, was lucky enough to avoid being summoned… However, such good fortune wouldn’t last long. If things continue as they are, sooner or later, he will be dragged back into the spotlight. Being embarrassed would be the least of his worries – if he gets involved in deep-level exploration, he could easily end up dead.

“That’s why I’ll earn as much as I can while I can, and quit being a dungeon streamer. I’ll definitely quit,” he muttered, fully aware that it wouldn’t be that easy.

Rinon said that the Dungeon Association only promotes those who’ve awakened a special skill to S-Rank. While this may mean they are favoring exceptional individuals, it probably has a stronger implication of placing a collar on them.

A power or skill that wouldn’t leave any trace if used criminally. The S-Rank probably exists to monitor those humans with such abnormal abilities. Once you’re on the Association’s radar, it’s unlikely they’d let you quit just because you’re fed up.

Given the current situation, there’s no way the Association would believe him if he said he was actually weak.

“Whatever I decide to do, I’ll need money.”

While he would like to move from his easily identifiable house, he didn’t have that luxury. Of course, if Shinya were to stream now, he’d probably get close to 100,000 concurrent viewers, and he could earn an eye-popping amount of money from ad revenue and super chats.

“But I don’t want to endure any more stomachaches from this.” 

However, with no other options, Shinya had no choice but to continue gathering mushrooms. Worst-case scenario, if things became unbearable, he’d need a substantial amount of savings to make a run for it.

“Oh, Shinya-sama. What are you doing in a place like this?” Suddenly, a voice echoed.

“You are…”

“Yes! Ninja streamer, Ninko is here! Running into Shinya-sama on my way back from a stream, I’m on a roll, nin-nin!”

Ninko, who easily saw through Shinya’s disguise, quickly approached him like a dog running to its master.

“… You recognized me even though I’m dressed like this?”

“Well, I am a ninja, so I’m good at seeing through disguises!”

“… I see.” Shinya somehow swallowed his words, thinking that her being a ninja was probably just a persona.

“Anyway, Shinya-sama! I saw your last stream! You were so angry for the sake of Sakurako… I was so happy! I was so moved, I rewatched that stream like 100 times!”

“… I see. By the way, I haven’t had the chance to visit yet, but how is Sakurako doing?”

“Yes! Thanks to you, she’s fully recovered now! It seems like she’ll be able to leave the hospital tomorrow!”

“That’s good news.”

“Since watching your stream, Sakurako has been incredibly excited, it was quite something. Out of the 100 times I rewatched your stream, I was forced to do it 90 times with Sakurako. I now realize that people’s eyes can literally turn into hearts.”

“… Haha.”

Shinya could easily imagine that scene and couldn’t help but give a bitter smile. If she was getting discharged tomorrow, that means the high-spirited Sakurako would be coming to his house. Shinya sighed inwardly.

“But it’s good that she’s back to her usual self. I still have things to do, so take care on your way back.”

Shinya waved his hand nonchalantly, preparing to leave. However, Ninko raised her voice to stop him.

“W-Wait! I… I actually have a favor to ask you, Shinya-sama!”

Her voice was different from earlier, more serious. Ignoring the foreboding feeling welling up in his heart, Shinya turned to look at Ninko, who stared back at him with a grave expression, before speaking her mind.

“Shinya-sama! Please… make me your disciple!”

“Eh…”

Feeling that he had been once again dragged into something strange, Shinya let out a small sigh.