The World’s Only Max-Level Lazy Introvert Accidentally Goes Viral After Helping a Famous Streamer Who Forgot to Turn off Her Dungeon Stream - 45

Chapter 45: The Bonds We’ve Accumulated

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The Evil God Rendias Zoroaga. I originally knew him as Ren-kun. He was someone incredibly powerful. Even though the three of us were fighting him together, but he didn’t leave any openings for us to take. He was able to sense even the slightest hint of movement with extreme precision, taking the perfect counteraction just before we could strike him. 

“UWOOOOOHH!!”

And right now, Jinba, who had been rushing to attack Rendias, quickly turned to his side to avoid the incoming attack from Rendias. This was because of the jet-black lightning surging forth from Rendias’ World’s End Magic Sword.

“Ha… Hahahaha… As expected from Ren-sama. We really don’t stand a chance.”

Jinba said while sweating profusely. He looked deeply frustrated, even though he was usually very composed and calm. Ren-kun himself was already strong before the change, but World’s End Magic Sword turned out to be a very major problem to handle. That weapon not only could gouge the ground from wind pressure alone, but was able to unleash lightning surge upon its target with every swing. True to its ominous name, that sword was undeniably a very powerful weapon. 

“Ooooohhhh!!”

However, we also had capable fighters on our side. Taking advantage of the split second gap in between Rendias’ attack, Iijima fired his magic gun. Magic bullets charged with his power were flying at Rendias right after he tried to attack us, but…

“What…?”

But the bullet Iijima had fired with all his strength merely bounced off Rendias’s body without leaving any scratch. Indeed. The bullet literally didn’t leave so much as a scratch on Rendias. 

“Impossible… I’ve boosted the power of my gun with an item from the black market…”

“Ahahaha!~ What are you so surprised for?~ I mean, the outcome of this fight should be obvious enough, no?~”

The one laughing was Evil God Fegnia, who was standing on the sidelines with arms folded. He simply watched the battle unfolding with apparent amusement on his face. 

“Ren Oomomo has reached the max level, but you see~ Rendias’ power cannot even be compared to that… In fact, the whole concept of status was actually restraining Rendias from unleashing his full power. There’s no way you can win—”

“GRAAAAAAHHH!”

Before Evil God Fegnia could finish speaking, Rendias let out a thunderous roar that seemed to echo within this secret dungeon. 

“UWAHHHHHH!!”

“OOOOOHHHH!!’

And we were blown away just from the sheer shockwave from the sound of Rendias’ scream. He wasn’t even attacking us. He didn’t even try to attack anything in the first place. We were blown away by his roar. He was just yelling and yet, the impact of his roar felt this overwhelmingly powerful. Indeed. Rendias was beyond ‘strong’. I could feel it in my bones. There was no way we could win against this creature. 

“Ugh…”

Even so, I refused to give up. I didn’t want to give up. The mere thought of leaving the kind Ren-kun infested by an evil god like this… It was unbearable. I couldn’t stand it!

“YAAAAAAAHHH!!”

So I charged straight at Rendias, ignoring all common sense that screamed at me. We didn’t have any chance of winning. We didn’t have any plan or strategy. I knew full well fighting without any thought like this wouldn’t bring us victory. And yet… 

――”I think you already know, but well… I’m not the good guy you think I am. I was lucky nothing bad happened today, but who knows what next incident I’m going to get caught up in again in the future.”――

――”That’s why, you should cut your ties with me too. There’s nothing good that can come from being with someone like me.”――

“No… I can’t let Ren-kun carry everything himself like that…”

Grab.

However, my desperate charge was in vain as I was caught in Rendias’ massive hand. 

“I told you, didn’t I? Don’t try to carry everything alone. Let me… Stay by your side.”

“Ahahaha!~ It’s pointless. Absolutely pointless~”

I called out to Ren-kun while Evil God Fegnia mocked me with evident amusement on his face. 

“I already explained it to you, didn’t I? That sword… The World’s End Magic Sword was completed by using our hatred as the trigger. We resent you humans.”

“Ugh..!”

Rendias tossed me aside, slamming me hard into the wall. A searing pain shot through my entire body. Every part of me was screaming in agony, as if my body was begging me to stop moving.

“Shiori-san!”

“Sakura-dono!”

Both Iijima and Jinba scrambled to their feet, clearly panicking for me, but they had exhausted all their energy from the fierce battle. Unable to come to my aid, they stood there in pain. Frustration clearly etched on their faces.

“Ga-ga-ga-ga… Kill. All humans… must kill…”

And then, Rendias made his way slowly to me while I lay collapsed on the ground. He raised the World’s End Magic Sword and aimed the tip at me. 

“Re-Ren-kun…”

“Kill… Humans… Must kill…”

There was no trace of reason or intelligence in Rendias’ eyes now. At this point, I couldn’t feign ignorance. The evil god within Ren-kun had taken him over and soon… He would end my life with that sword. 

Even so, I didn’t care. If my death could make him regain his consciousness… Even if I had to die after that…

“Don’t worry… It’s okay, Ren-kun.”

I said so as I secretly slipped my smartphone out of my pocket. I didn’t even know if this would work, but…!

“Everyone…! Please lend me your strength…!”

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Rukinao: First comment.

Death: First comment.

Area Zero: I’m here from that video at Gotsukiin High School!

Bubble: Oomomo-kun was really incredible at school!

Rukinao: Hm? What’s this?

Yukki: Huh!? What is that monster!?

Vett: Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Bajaja: And the dungeon looks a bit weird too.

Death: No, wait?! Are they in real danger right now?!

Hughes: What about Oomomo-kun?! Where’s Oomomo-kun?!

Rukinao: Everyone, hold your horses. Yuria-chan is trying to tell us something.

Caria: Eh?

Mike: Huh!?

Sato: Because of some strange power, Oomomo-kun turned into that monster…!?

Leon: What do you mean?! I mean, there’s no way… That can’t be true!

Rukinai: I see. The World’s End Magic Sword was completed by the thoughts and feelings of living things… And Omomo-kun became a monster because he was consumed by that hatred… So you’re saying we need to send you our gratitude as listeners to help?

Muraen: What’s that? I don’t get it.

Hughes: This is like something out of a manga…

Rukinao: What are you talking about? Yuria-chan and Oomomo-kun are in trouble. That’s a good enough reason for us to act. If we can’t send our genuine feelings to them in their time of need, how can we even claim to be their fans?!

Baa Desu: But still..

Mikan: Huh?! OUR Oomomo-kun is in trouble, you know?! How could you NOT help?! Are you being real right now?!

Area Zero: That’s right. Go back and rewatch the video of Oomomo-kun fighting at Gotsukiin High School.

Bistoria: Indeed. We’ve only been watching him from the sidelines even though he had pushed himself that far. This is our chance to help him. Our turn has come!

Rukinao: I don’t know how powerful the so-called “hatred” really is, but we have 200.000 live viewers. Sending feelings of gratitude strong enough to overcome the hatred nestled within Oomomo-kun shouldn’t be that difficult. 

Rukinao: 《50.000 yen》Hang in there, Oomomo-kun! I believe in you. You saved Yuria-chan when she was about to get killed by the Death Evil Ogre and now you’re standing up for the future of Japan. There’s no way we wouldn’t cheer you on!

Bistoria: 《50.000 yen》 I will send my feelings of gratitude to you as well. Thank you so much for always protecting Yuria-chan.

Muraen: 《50.000 yen》I don’t really understand what’s going on now, but if I can help Oomomo-kun then count me in!

Karia: 《50.000 yen》Hang in there, Oomomo-kun. This is the only thing we can do for you, but we’re praying for your victory here.

Mikan:《50.000 yen》 COME BACK, OOMOMO-KUN! COME BACK! COME BACK! COME BACK!

Hughes:《50.000 yen》Arghh! It can’t be helped! This is all I have, but who cares! I’m here to support you, Oomomo-kun! You better come back alive!

Rukinao:《50.000 yen》Hahaha~ What, so Muraen-san and Hughes-san are supporting him too.

Muraen: 《50.000 yen》No, no, I don’t want to hear that from someone like you who already sent a super ticket twice!

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