The Homeless Camper Wants to Live Leisurely in a Dungeon ~Even Dangerous Deep-Layer Monsters Are Just Ingredients to Me~
“…Camper, sorry, but could you gather information about the Roppongi Mall? If there’s a floor map of the store, that would be really helpful.”
“Got it. Give me a sec. I’ll send the info to Hige Daruma’s contact as usual. @†Passing Camper†”
“I really appreciate it, as always. If I could, I’d like to repay all my debts, including this one…”
Even during the last press conference, Camper and the listeners have always helped me. Ever since I started streaming, their advice has saved my life multiple times.
“W-Wait, Hige! Are you planning to go to Roppongi Mall!?”
“That’s reckless! We might have superhuman abilities inside the dungeon, but outside, we’re just regular people!”
“Even if you’re invincible in the dungeon, you’re just a regular Hige Daruma outside! Just leave it to the police or the JSDF! @Root Beer”
“Yeah, this is one of those times where it’s best to leave things to the experts… @Moonlight Knight”
“………………”
Luna, Kana, and the listeners are right. Just as they said, the superhuman strength I’ve gained from defeating countless monsters inside the dungeon completely vanishes once I step outside.
But… Tanuki asked me for help.
Tanuki and the listeners have saved my life time and time again. My life is precious to me, but it’s a life that was saved by my listeners.
That’s exactly why—no matter how dangerous it is—I’m going to risk my life to repay that debt!
“I’m going to save Tanuki. Sorry, but today’s stream ends here.”
I need to hurry out of the dungeon gate and head to Roppongi Mall.
“…I understand. Hige Daruma, there’s something you just can’t back down from, huh?”
“Alright, Hige. But we’re coming with you!”
“Hige Daruma, we’re coming too. Our listeners have helped us so much as well!”
Kana and Luna exchanged glances as they spoke. But—
“No, you two stay here. Honestly, I can move more easily on my own.”
“Hige…”
“Hige Daruma…”
I have no intention of bringing them along. This is a matter between me and my listeners. I can’t drag them into it.
“Hate to break it to you, but do you really think you can even get to Roppongi Mall alone, Hige Daruma? @†Passing Camper†”
“Ugh…”
A comment from Camper popped up on the device sitting on the table.
“No way, no way, no way! It’s Roppongi! The same Hige Daruma who couldn’t even make it to the last press conference isn’t getting there alone! @Root Beer”
“That area is a total maze. You’ll 100% get lost! @Moonlight Knight”
“You’re way better off taking them with you! You’ll need to switch trains too! @WAKABA”
“Being late isn’t an option this time! At the very least, take them to Roppongi Mall. No, actually, let them take you! @†Passing Camper†”
“………………”
I just got completely shut down by all my listeners…
I wanted to argue, Am I a child!?—but I have a track record. And even though I’ve never been to Roppongi, it seems like it’s even more complicated than I imagined.
This time, unlike the press conference, being late isn’t an option. I don’t have time to get lost either…
“…Kana, Luna, sorry, but can you come with me?”
“Yes, of course!”
“Yeah, of course!”
“Please take care of Hige Daruma, you two! @WAKABA”
“Man, you wouldn’t risk your life for two cute girls like Kana and Luna, but you’ll throw yourself into danger for some random old dude who’s a listener… @Root Beer”
“Well, that’s just typical Hige Daruma. @†Passing Camper†”
We hurried out of the dungeon and headed toward the gate.
Since the listeners warned me that my current appearance would make me instantly recognizable as Hige Daruma, I hastily shaved my beard, tied back my overgrown hair, and put on the suit I had used at the last press conference.
That suit was something Yozakura had prepared—apparently, it’s a cutting-edge, stretchable suit designed for ease of movement.
Kana and Luna, being pretty famous themselves, put on masks and hats as disguises.
By the time we reached the gate, the listeners had already mapped out the shortest route to Roppongi Mall, and Camper had gathered detailed information about the store.
Meanwhile, there was still no word from Tanuki. Something must have happened to him—there was no doubt about it.