The World’s Only Max-Level Lazy Introvert Accidentally Goes Viral After Helping a Famous Streamer Who Forgot to Turn off Her Dungeon Stream - 28

Chapter 28: The Lazy Introvert Receives an Unbelievable Treatment

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“Wha-What did you say..?!”

The Deputy Minister of the Dungeon Management Bureau was, just like what Jinba said, one of the top figures within the Dungeon Bureou. This big shot wanted to meet me in person?

“Yo-You’ve got to be kidding me. This is beyond annoying. This is way too much trouble for me.”

“Yes. I did tell the Deputy Minister that you’d probably be reluctant to meet the deputy minister in person, Ren-sama…”

Jinba scratched his cheek while mumbling apologetically. 

“However, after seeing the video of you defeating a Death Devil Ogre in an instant, the deputy minister insisted on meeting you. Well, this connection could be useful for you too, so I strongly encourage you to consider it…”

“Tch..”

If Jinba even insisted on making me reconsider, then this person must be very important for the Kamisuyama group. Well, the Kamisuyama group was on good terms with the Dungeon Management Bureau, so it would be difficult for them to refuse a direct request from the deputy minister.

“Jinba, you understand, right? If you want me to go, then…”

“Ye-Yes! The Deputy Minister is a reasonable person and I’m sure Ren-sama will be compensated generously…!!”

“Humph.”

I snorted and waved my right hand back and forth, giving a signal that it was okay to let the deputy minister come in to meet me. Jinba nodded and made another phone call. 

“The Deputy Minister will be arriving soon. There’s no need to be too formal since the Deputy Minister wishes to keep the meeting casual.”

“…Alright.”

Just in what world a mere high school student would suddenly get asked to meet a high-ranking government official? It was incredibly annoying, but since the other party was a high-ranking government official in the Dungeon Bureau, this meeting could be a chance for me to form a useful connection, just like what Jinba said. So, in that sense, meeting the Deputy Minister might not be that bad. 

And so, a few minutes later… The door to the room was slowly opened and three men entered. I stood up before the door was fully opened, as it would be rude to greet the Deputy Minister while seated. Two of them were the Deputy Minister’s bodyguards, while an elderly man was standing in the center. I had seen his face several times in the news. This man was Shinji Iijima, the Deputy Minister of the Dungeon Management Bureau. With his graying hair and piercing eyes that showed no sign of weakness, he was the epitome of someone who had climbed through ranks because he was truly capable. 

“I see. So you’re Rei Oomomo-kun. You have strong eyes, not what I expected from a high school student.”

So he said as he extended his right hand to me. I accepted his handshake politely. 

“Thank you. It’s truly an honor to meet you.”

“Hahaha, there’s no need to be so stiff. I can imagine meeting someone like me must be quite a hassle for someone as young as you. Now, please give the boy the usual thing.”

At Iijima’s command, one of the bodyguard gave me a card. It looked like… A business card. There was only Shinji Iijima’s name written on it and a phone number. 

“My apologies, but is this a business card? I’m sorry, but I don’t have any business card to give in return…”

“Fufufu~ No, no. This is my other phone number to avoid the police’s sharp eyes.”

“Wha-?!”

Oioioi? Did he just casually drop a bombshell on me?!

“Given your popularity, it’s safe to say you’re more like an influencer to the general public’s eyes, but you’re actually the next in line of the Kamisuyama group. Given your position, it won’t be strange if you get caught in another… Unsavory situation, like the recent assault on you.”

“…”

“I’m sure you can fend off any threats coming your way, but well… You see, Japan is quite sensitive to violence and stuff like that. That’s why, you can call me on that phone number to avoid getting interrogated by the police. Oh, but keep in mind that I can’t completely shield you from everything. Please be mindful.”

No,no,no. This must be a joke. What kind of a person would give an ordinary high school student something like this on their very first meeting?

“Please don’t worry, Ren-sama. Iijima-dono is known for having keen eyes for judging people’s character. It’s said that he can understand a person’s true nature just by looking at them.”

Jinba whispered into my ear to reassure me, but this situation was far from normal. No matter how good this elderly man was at reading people, offering a treatment this favorable to someone he had just met was beyond any common sense. 

“Since you’re generous enough to offer me something like this on our very first meeting, I’m sure you must have something very important to discuss with me?”

“..Oh?”

Iijima’s eyes gleamed sharply. 

“I do have to say, I’m quite surprised. You are pretty sharp for a high school student. Perhaps, it is I who should be more on guard. Ufufu~”

The elderly man said while smiling gently at me, before his expression suddenly shifted. The air in the room seemed to turn cold as Iijima bore his serious eyes my way. 

“First, there’s something I want to know. Ren-kun, what is your current level?”

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