The Boy Who Fell to the Lowest Level of the Dungeon, Becoming the Strongest and Returns to the Surface After 10 Years~He Just Wants to Live a Quiet Life, but His Childhood Friends Who Have Risen to Prominence Won’t Leave Him Alone~ - Chapter 32: The Boy Who Returned From the Lowest Level (Final Chapter)

“Mother, we successfully defended the royal capital.”

In front of their Mother’s grave, Elta clasped his hands together.

About a week has passed since Scar’s surprise attack.

The restoration of the royal capital is still ongoing, but it seems it will finish sooner than expected.

This is also the result of those who love the royal capital, including Elta and the others, putting their bodies on the line.

Following Elta’s words, the four who had come along continued.

“Including the knights, everyone is safe.”

“The academy also suffered no damage.”

“The Explorer’s Guild is also fine.”

“My friends were also able to evacuate.”

The capital was ambushed, but fortunately, there were no casualties.

That being said, they still report with bright expressions.

However, there was one difference from the last visit to the grave.

“There are flowers, right?”

“Yeah.”

Before the five people arrived, flowers had already been placed.

This meaning is understood by everyone.

Callum accepted their mother’s death and moved on.

In other words, he has finally taken a step forward.

“Then, Callum-san should just come and see us.”

However, as Tina said, Callum has yet to show up.

To that, Jura replied with gentle eyes.

“That’s not how it works, Tina.”

“Huh?”

“Those two over there have their own positions to consider.”

The ones she glanced at were Celia and Leone, next to them.

“That’s right.”

“Yeah, a little bit.”

On one hand, the Vice Captain of the “Royal Capital Knights Order,” and on the other, the student council president of the “Royal Capital Etoile Academy.”

If those two were meeting with Callum, who can be considered the root cause, it raises the question of why he hasn’t been caught.

Although there were no casualties, there were places in the royal capital that were destroyed, making it difficult to confront the enemy.

“Well, yeah.”

Elta looks up at the sky with a face that seems to say, “There’s nothing we can do about it.”

At the same time, he recalls the events after the final battle.

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“Hey.”

Elta unleashed a punch filled with the feelings of all his childhood friends── the [Fist of Bonds, Everyone’s Punch].

Thus, he descended deep underground and called out.

“You’re alive, right?”

“…Somehow.”

The one who answered with a pained expression was Callum, who was lying down.

Grabbing the hand extended to Elta, he slowly got up and muttered a word of complaint.

“Geez, you have no mercy at all.”

“I can’t do it. You’re too strong.”

“Hmph, is that so?”

However, perhaps because he acknowledged his complete defeat, his expression looks somewhat refreshed.

It didn’t reach Elta, but that’s precisely because he gave it his all.

To such Callum, Elta asked once more.

“You remember what I said earlier, right?”

“Huh?”

“…Here I go!”

Elta stared intently at Callum and punched him in the cheek.

“Ouch, what the hell are you doing?!”

“I told you I’d punch.”

“Seriously, now?”

Of course, he’s holding back.

It’s just a minor scratch.

Then, Elta continued to gaze straight ahead.

“If you’re feeling regret, come back and hit me.”

“…!”

As boys, they often fought during their time at the orphanage.

It’s said that the more they fight, the closer they are.

It sounds as if they are recalling that time.

“Of course, after settling the sin.”

“…Hmph.”

As evidence of that, Elta’s face is also bright and cheerful.

“Then, let’s share a lot of memories!”

“Geez.”

In contrast, the words Callum responds with are what everyone is saying to Elta.

“You are too sweet.”

“Ahaha, I get told that a lot.”

Sweet, dull, and somehow a bit absent-minded.

But in the end, he is reliable.

It seems that Callum has also come to realize once again that Elta hasn’t changed since those days long ago.

“Go ahead.”

“…Ah.”

And in the end, Elta sees Callum off without lending a hand.

Both of them understand.

Those in positions like Celia and Leone cannot face Callum now.

However, Elta promised to meet again.

“See you later.”

“Heh, see you later.”

By exchanging such words.

Elta and Callum.

Former close friends have gone their separate ways.

However, the expressions they faced each other with at the end remain unchanged, just like the two of them from the past.

And so, while staggering, Callum disappeared──.

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After a brief reminiscence, Elta spoke with his usual smile.

“Well, he’ll probably show up someday, right?”

Everyone around also relaxed their expressions and nodded in agreement.

“””Yeah, that’s right.”””

Childhood friends, they are certain.

Someday again, they hope everyone can meet again comfortably.

Then, they too will just forge their own path.

“Then, shall we head home?”

With the same feelings in their hearts, Elta and the others leave the grave behind.

Surely, the next time they come, there will be one more person.

“By the way…”

“Huh?”

In the midst of all that, Celia suddenly speaks up.

“El-kun, when are you coming to the knight’s order?”

“Huh?”

Perhaps because he was helping with the reconstruction, Elta hadn’t been able to visit the knight’s order.

However, it seems to be the same at the academy as well.

“Elta, you leave too quickly after class. Come by the student council once in a while!”

“Eh?”

Tina follows Leone as she is also a member of the student council.

“That’s right, big brother!”

“Eeeh?”

Furthermore, Jura seduces with sweet words.

“When will you go to the dungeon alone with this big sister?”

“I-I never promised that──”

However, the three of them reacted to Jura’s words.

“El-kun, when did you make such a promise!?”

“No, no…”

“Elta, what does that mean!?”

“That’s why, you know…”

“Big brother, what happened to your promise to do anything for me?!”

“Ah, aah…”

The story keeps getting bigger and bigger.

It seems that Elta made them wait too long.

“El-kun~?”

“Elta~?”

“El~?”

“Big brother~?”

“No, um…”

Having reached an impasse, Elta abruptly turned his back.

“Run!”

“””Ah!”””

Even the fearless Elta cannot match those heroines.

The usual tug-of-war was observed.

However, Elta’s popularity doesn’t stop there.

While running away, he ends up meeting familiar people.

“Oh, Elta-sensei! I have a question about muscle training!”

“C-Captain!?”

“Elta-san! How is the Vice Captain?”

“Azil-san, that’s not it!”

“Elta-san! Please punish me!”

“Vice Principal Virgo, your outfit is just outrageous!”

Also, a certain boy was watching that scene from atop a tree.

“Still as popular as ever, Elta.”

However, it seems that Elta didn’t notice.

In addition to acquaintances, there are more and more people chasing after him.

“””Elta-sa~n!”””

“Uwaaaahhh!”

Chased by people throughout the royal capital, Elta runs desperately.

While getting involved in various matters, Elta had a significant impact on the royal capital.

Now, he is the most popular person in the royal capital.

“Wh-why is this happening!?”

He is the boy who fell to the lowest level of the dungeon──Elta.

Miraculously returning to the surface, he possessed the strongest power within him.

Through interactions with the Strongest Race Series that he encountered at the lowest level.

As a result, his childhood friends who have become successful won’t leave him alone.

“I just want to live a quiet life~!”

Thus, today too, Elta would cause a commotion on the surface──.

[The End]

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