When I Returned to the Modern World, Even the Calamity-Level Familiars Followed Me~Thanks to the Overwhelming Display of My Yandere Familiars Who Adore Me, I Was Mistaken for a Demon King and Went Viral~ - Chapter 1: The Modern Era of Return

Volume I: When I Returned, I Was Mistaken as the Demon King

“This is the last one!”

With my sword in hand, I slash through the immense darkness.

In such a situation, I jolted upright.

“Huh! …A dream?”

Looking around, it’s a modern room.

Sunlight streams through the window of the shabby room, and my body is wrapped in a futon.

Well, it might be more accurate to say it’s a memory rather than a dream.

Because it actually happened.

The fact that I returned a few days ago after saving another world.

After all──

“Good morning, Master!”

“…Ha, haha.”

The familiar followed me all the way to this world.

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“I really like it, the rice ball.”

“Convenience store rice balls are the best! Nom!”

A little after waking up, on the way back from the convenience store.

When I suddenly smiled, the girl next to me stuffed her cheeks with rice balls.

Skin as white as snow. Clear blue eyes.

The shimmering light blue hair slightly covers the left eye.

Overall, she is a girl with an “icy” aura.

If she weren’t wearing a hood, she’d be the center of attention.

This child is “Kokone.”

In a word, she’s my “familiar.”

“Even the hospitality of another world is no match for the rice ball!”

“It’s good that it ended up being cheap.”

While talking with Kokone, I suddenly looked up at the sky.

Naturally, what comes to mind are the events from just a few days ago.

Right after graduating from middle school, I──Kuon Kanata──was transported to another world.

It’s called summoning a hero.

At first, I was shaken, but my parents disappeared, and it might have been just what I needed since I was lost in reality.

After enduring days that felt like hell, I fulfilled my destiny of defeating the Demon King.

I thought there would surely be a grand reward.

But this time, my excessive use of power was deemed dangerous, and I was executed.

And so, I returned to the present.

“What’s wrong, Master?”

“…No.”

Honestly, it was tough.

But waking up to find Kokone next to me became a source of comfort.

She didn’t tell me how we came together.

And then, upon returning, there were some strange occurrences.

First of all, only one day has passed here.

The appearance of having grown up in another world has returned, which means I look like someone who just graduated from middle school.

Maybe that’s why Kokone became even sweeter.

“Understood. You desire a hug, Master!”

“Yes?”

“Please be honest with me. Come on.”

“Hey, this is the side of the road!”

Kokone is now about the same height as me (still a little taller).

No, should I say that I shrank?

I usually was the one petting her, but somehow the roles have reversed.

“Wait, that’s.”

There are still shocking facts.

We shifted our gaze towards the direction of the sound.

It’s a large monitor in the middle of the city.

“Today, we are here to investigate a newly appeared dungeon!”

The existence of dungeons, or Labyrinth, in the modern world.

Moreover, it has become part of everyday life.

It seems that the dungeons first appeared twenty years ago.

“Master doesn’t know, does he?”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

I couldn’t believe it, but after a few days, I had no choice but to accept it.

The fact that the cultural level isn’t much different from before the summoning is a blessing in disguise.

That said, there were indeed differences.

Among them, the most notable difference is the dungeon streaming.

“It’s Otowa Rira! They’re going to explore today too!’

It seems like an entertainment stream where they broadcast live from the dungeon.

Even before the summoning, thrilling videos were trending.

If they can have a simulated experience of a dungeon and also engage in their favorite activities, it’s no wonder it becomes popular.

Moreover, the excavation of dungeon artifacts is a valuable resource that supports modern civilization.

The presence or absence of strong explorers can influence a nation’s power, so having as many records as possible is never a problem.

Therefore, it seems that the country is fully promoting the dungeon-streaming content that emerged a few years ago.

“Aren’t people amazing?”

“Indeed.”

But I had been turning a blind eye to dungeon streaming.

I thought I was done with combat for a while.

──That’s why I was even more surprised.

“Master, look at that!”

“Huh… Eh?”

Kokone stops me again as I avert my gaze.

When I turned back to the monitor again, I saw something I had seen before.

And a lot of them.

“””Gugyaa!”””

What caught my eye was not the dungeon streamer.

It’s the one who is going to attack it.

“Is that a ‘demon’!?”

“Yes. There’s no doubt about it…”

Demons.

They are the enemy race I was fighting in the other world.

In the end, I was supposed to have saved the world by defeating that king──the Demon King.

“Why is this world…”

Apparently, in this world, they are called “monsters” and seem to appear in dungeons.

Not being able to come to the surface is, at least, a small consolation.

But there’s no way I wouldn’t be concerned.

“Should I investigate…?”

“However, Master, you are already…”

“…Ah.”

In the other world, after blood, sweat, and tears, I finally acquired seven skills.

It’s a splendid thing, befitting a hero.

One could say that I was able to defeat the Demon King thanks to that.

But when I returned, I had lost all my abilities…

Is it because of the return of the figure, or what?

The answer won’t come right away.

“You don’t have to push yourself anymore…”

“Kokone…”

Kokone tightly grips my hand.

After going through something tough, she is worried about me.

I still haven’t fully overcome it either… but I replied with a faint smile.

“Thank you. This world seems peaceful, and I hope to find a job here──”

While we were having that conversation, I suddenly heard a passerby’s voice.

“Isn’t it amazing, dungeon streamers?”

“Ah, strong people are so enviable, aren’t they?”

“I wonder how much they’re making!”

Huh?

“I heard the top guy is making an outrageous amount of money.”

“It’s the dominant content, after all.”

“Being a celebrity is just not a thing anymore.”

Watching those who have passed by, I take a deep breath.

Then, I turned back to Kokone.

“──Kokone. I have something to discuss.”

“Wh-what is it?”

“I’m going to become a dungeon streamer.”

“Master!?”

Kokone speaks up unusually.

She was so bewildered that her eyes went blank for the first time in a while.

I never thought Dungeon streamers could make that much money.

But if I think about it carefully, it makes sense if it’s a national project.

Moreover, I’m not a hero anymore.

In this world, I only graduated from middle school, my parents are gone, and I haven’t found a job yet.

Honestly, I’m pretty much stuck.

“I’m sorry, but my resolve is firm.”

“My eyes are turning into ‘dollars’…”

Then, isn’t it okay to use a bit of knowledge?

My hero’s abilities have been lost.

Even so, there are things that can be done against someone who has fought thousands and thousands of battles.

“Um, those feelings of pain and sadness…”

“It’s okay. I’ve already overcome everything.”

“The story we were just talking about was all a setup!”

Thus, shaking off the worried Kokone, I headed straight to the dungeon.

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