The World’s Only Max-Level Lazy Introvert Accidentally Goes Viral After Helping a Famous Streamer Who Forgot to Turn off Her Dungeon Stream - 31

Chapter 31: World’s End Magic Sword

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“Iijima-san, may I ask you something? Just one question.”

“Hm?”

I called out to him when he was about to leave. He paused on his track and turned his body slightly to me. 

“What is it? If it’s something that I can answer, I’ll be happy to help you.”

“Actually… I’m in the middle of creating a weapon. It’s called the World’s End Magic Sword, but I’m still missing one material.”

“The World’s End Magic Sword…?”

Judging from the puzzled expression on his face, it seemed Iijima-san didn’t know about the sword.

“I already have the other materials. Bloody Dragon’s Magic Eye, Death Mage’s Staff, Divine Dragon’s Reverse Scale, and Orichalcum Slime Treasure Orb. I’ve managed to get all those four materials, but the last material is labeled as ‘???’, so I still don’t know what to get.”

“Haha, the first four materials are already incredibly rare, but you’ve gathered them as if it were no extraordinary feat.”

Iijima chuckled bitterly at that before he turned his bodyguard.

“Ren-kun has an important question to ask, give me two more minutes.”

“…Understood, but we can’t afford to have any more delays than this.”

“I understand.”

And with that, he turned his body to me. As he walked over to me, his expression softened. He was more like a kind elderly man, like a close friend of mine rather than a bureaucrat.

“I will tell you this. I don’t know what is this ‘???’ thing. We haven’t heard anything of that nature.”

“Hmm…”

Even the deputy minister of the Dungeon Management Bureau didn’t know? This last material must be a tough nut to crack. 

“However, I’ve received an interesting report from one of my staff.”

Iijima smiled before continuing.

“It seems that in dungeons… Something beyond the realm or ordinary items can come into existence. People’s thoughts, their resolve, these things can crystallize into gems and become items.”

“…Huh?”

That sounded like something out of an anime or manga. 

“So does that mean there’s a high chance I won’t be able to find the last material? No matter how hard I look for it, I won’t be able to find it?”

“Of course, I don’t know for sure if the ‘???’ is one of those crystallized feelings. But according to my information, you’ve been diving into dungeons for quite a bit, right? And you’ve reached the deepest floor too. You must’ve maxed out quite a number of materials by now, right?”

“…”

“Haha~ Of course, you don’t need to answer that. Anyway, I don’t think there’s anyone that knows more about dungeons than you. If someone such as yourself still hasn’t found it yet… Maybe, just maybe… Maybe the last item you’re searching for is one of those special items? Wouldn’t you agree?”

He had a point. I had spent countless hours exploring dungeons just to find this mysterious item. I had hunted the same monsters repeatedly just in case I needed a rare material drop. I had spent hours upon hours hunting rare items and yet… Even after all that effort, I still couldn’t find this ‘???’. It seemed the dungeon still had a lot of mystery to me, even though I had already maxed my level.

“I understand. Thank you, Iijima-san.”

I said while bowing slightly at him. Although I hadn’t gotten a clear answer, but just knowing that even someone as influential in a dungeon like Iijima didn’t know about this was valuable information in itself. Unlike a game with available walkthroughs, dungeon exploring still had many mysteries. This was something I had to find out on my own. 

“Oh. That’s right. I have one more proposal for you.”

IIjima said. He checked the time on his watch before switching to another topic.

“You’re still going to Gotsukiin High School, right? Would you like to transfer to a nearby school? Of course, school and education is outside the jurisdiction of the Dungeon Management Bureau, but I could help you transfer with my connections. What do you think?”

“…”

I had considered transferring school too. While the bullying I faced before had stopped, but that didn’t mean the school was comfortable for me. I could sense the entire student body was walking on eggshells around me and the teachers as well. Some students still tried to approach me, but given the fact that they had turned a blind eye to Onizuka’s bullying before, it was difficult for me to trust them. I couldn’t form a real connection with the other student. After all, I couldn’t stop thinking how shallow they were to suddenly change their attitude the moment the tide was turning to my favor. 

“Fufu, well this is a decision that will affect your life for the next few years. I’m not going to ask you to make your decision right away. Just give me a call at the number I gave you earlier if you ever want to transfer school. I will be sure to help you.”

“…I understand. I will call you once I’ve made my decision.”

“Alright. I’ll be waiting for you. Whenever you’re ready, Ren-kun.”

Iijima smiled warmly as he said so. Maybe this friendly smile was the key to winning the people’s heart? Something he had honed over the years as a government official? Or perhaps maybe he wanted me to have an easier time talking to him since I was just an ordinary high school student? I couldn’t know for sure, but I had a feeling I would have more things to do with Iijima in the future. 

“Deputy Minister, the time…”

“Yes. I know. I’ll be leaving soon.”

Prompted by his guards, Iijima turned on his heel to leave the room.

“Well then, please send my regards to the Boss,  Jinba-san. Tell him that I think his son has a very promising future, so much so that I’d love to have him as one of my associates.”

“Haha, I understand. Have a safe trip, Deputy Minister. Please contact me and Ren-sama if there’s anything new regarding the drug case.”

“Of course. Now, until we meet again.”

And so, this strange meeting finally came to an end.

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T/N: True asian culture. About to leave -> proceed to have another conversation at the foyer