The World’s Only Max-Level Lazy Introvert Accidentally Goes Viral After Helping a Famous Streamer Who Forgot to Turn off Her Dungeon Stream - 30

Chapter 30: The Lazy Introvert Getting Praised Excessively

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“Deputy Minister… May I have a word?”

Just before we could breach the main topic, one of Iijima’s bodyguards called out to him.

“We have another appointment coming up soon. If possible, could you wrap this meeting within five minutes?”

“I see… It’s already this late, huh?”

Iijima said while glancing at his watch. He frowned before he turned his serious expression to my side again. 

“I apologize. I would love to have more time to talk with you, but unfortunately, I will need to keep our conversation brief.”

“…It’s okay. I understand.”

I was curious about the gang. Sure, the one attacking me was not the gang under the main clan, but still. It was a big blunder for someone affiliated with the group to not know about the son of the boss. Especially with a family name as unique as mine. Someone in the yakuza with a working brain would’ve made the connection immediately.

“Allow me to get straight to the point. That incident was a surprise, even for me. Because… It turns out the Dungeon Investigation Agency, a government agency under the direct jurisdiction of the Dungeon Management Bureau, actually had a play in that incident.”

“The Dungeon Investigation Agency…”

I had heard about it before. That agency was responsible for gathering as much information as possible regarding monsters and mapping out the dungeon structures across Japan. Basically that agency was responsible for investigating anything related to dungeons. I had also heard that the Dungeon Investigation Agency was the one taking the initiative to make communication signals work inside the dungeon.

Communication signals couldn’t work inside the dungeon initially. Only through collaboration between skilled explorers and the Dungeon Investigation Agency could they install relay points at key locations in the dungeon. Nowadays, about 60% of dungeons had internet access. The main focus of this collaboration was to ensure the safety of the dungeon explorers, but this also caused the emergence of dungeon streamers like Yuria. This also significantly lowered the difficulty of dungeon exploring in general due to the spread of information. 

“So… You’re saying that the Dungeon Investigation Agency caused that incident behind your back, Iijima-san?”

“That’s right. This incident only happened recently, so I still didn’t have the full details either.”

“I see… Understood.”

I nodded before turning my attention to Jinba. 

“Jinba, you said the gang that attacked me back then belonged to a sister group of our clan? Is Onizuka’s big brother the one in charge of that group?”

“No, his big brother was just a low-ranking member. That’s why I also found it strange why the government would protect Onizuka to that extent… However, from what I heard after further digging… It seemed the Dungeon Investigation Agency was the true culprit. They were the one who approached Onizuka’s big brother first.”

“Yes, that is the most likely scenario.”

Iijima said as he adjusted the center of his glasses. The glint in his eyes became more intense.

“Actually, the gang members that Ren-kun beated have just finished getting their treatment from the injury. However, it turns out they tested positive for drugs.”

“Drugs…?!”

I couldn’t stop myself from widening my eyes in shock. 

“Drugs…? What do you mean? Are we talking about stimulant drugs to enhance their performance or something?”

“We’re not sure yet. Given who we’re dealing with, that seems to be the most likely scenario too. Furthermore, after tracing the source of the drugs, we found that the Dungeon Investigation Agency was the one manufacturing it.”

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa… The truth was beyond my expectation. It turned out Onizuka’s big brother wasn’t colluding with the government. He was being used by the government?

As if reading my thoughts, Iijima nodded.

“Exactly as you’re thinking, Ren-kun. We don’t have all the information yet, but one thing for sure. The Dungeon Investigation Agency is plotting something. They’re using the yakuza as test subjects. They’re definitely up to no good.”

“….”

“That being said, we still don’t have any concrete evidence. Everything is still just our assumptions. Even though we know this is the Dungeon Investigation Agency doing, but they’re showing their true color way too fast.”

After he said so, Iijima softened the expression on his face before continuing.

“The situation is getting out of control, but… Ren-kun, I believe you’re going to be the key to solving this case.”

“….”

His words made my back itch with discomfort again. Sure, I might have had a high level in the dungeon, but I was still just an ordinary high school student. This man was overestimating me way too much.

“Iijima-san, I―”

“I know. Like what I’ve said before, I’m not going to ask a high school student like you to do anything, not for the government. I just want you to keep my words in mind. That’s all.”

“…I see. If anything comes up, I will be sure to contact you then.”

“Fufu~ Thank you. I’m happy to be of your service.”

Iijima said before he stood up from his seat. He then extended his hand to me one last time.

“Putting this whole incident aside, I’m genuinely very interested in you, Ren-kun. I hope we can set aside our positions and have a meal together one day.”

“Thank you, but I think you’re overestimating me too much, Iijima-san.”

I said as I shook his hand.

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