I, Who Was Criticized as the World's Weakest S-Rank Explorer, Am Actually the World's Strongest Explorer - Episode 105

Episode 105

(Note: Special for this chapter, dialogues through the telephone are in ‘….’)

“Feels like we’re flying through the air, right?”

‘We’re just falling!’

Yuna’s sharp retort came back. …Even though this is the only time I, who can’t fly, get to experience flying. My sister is cold.

The rocky surfaces and fog visible around us keep flowing by one after another. The speed gradually increases. And the wind pressure I feel on my body is no joke.

“This sensation is the fun part, you know…?”

‘Do S-rank explorers only consist of weird people, maybe?’

‘…I think I’m the most normal one’

‘…Everyone’s weird, huh’

‘What do you mean?’

I could hear Yuna and Rin having that kind of conversation.

But, enjoying even that is also part of the charm.

“Oops, it’s about time.”

The entrance to the 301st floor came into view. I adjusted my posture and focused magic power at my feet.

――*Boom!*

With the landing sound, the ground shook slightly. A faint ripple of magic spread around me. The fog disappeared for just a moment.

“…Alright, success.”

The rock surface under my feet didn’t have a single scratch. And my body was uninjured. As expected, this method is the quickest.

‘You concentrated magic at your feet to absorb the impact, right? As expected of Amakusa-kun.’

“Thank you very much. Now then, this makes it the 301st floor.”

Since the entrance was quite close, I pointed the camera at it as proof.

—

‘Is there another shortcut next time too?’

“Well, there are a few here and there. But, not many let me cut this much distance.”

‘…Don’t push yourself too hard, alright?’

“Don’t worry. What I just did doesn’t even count as reckless.”

‘……’

When I looked at the camera, everyone had somewhat stiff expressions. Only Saotome-san was laughing cheerfully.

I floated my smartphone again with telekinesis and set it to auto-record mode.

From the 301st floor onward, a wasteland-like area continues.

The wind sweeping across the wasteland passed by my ears with a dry sound.

The reddish-brown earth spreads endlessly. It was scattered with unnaturally sharp highlands and crumbling boulders. Countless withered giant trees stood tall. And between their branches, a desolate world stretched out.

Visibility wasn’t very good.

The shadows of rocks and giant trees provided more than enough cover for enemies lurking who knows where.

‘Ugh… This place is super ruined.’

‘Visibility is poor too… At this rate, we wouldn’t even notice if we got ambushed.’

‘Amakusa-kun, proceed with caution, alright? If you let your guard down too much, you might get caught off guard.’

“I’ve been here a few times already, so it’s fine.”

That wasn’t me being overconfident.

While replying to them through the call, I carefully moved forward.

Passing through the withered giant trees, avoiding the boulders, I walked on—and suddenly, the air changed.

With body enhancement, my ears and skin… sharply sensed that monsters were approaching.

As I swept my gaze around, I saw multiple red eyes glaring at me from the shadows of the rocks.

“…Here they come.”

What appeared from the shadows was a pack of wolves with sharp fangs. Their fur was dyed deep crimson. It was gleaming as if soaked in bl00d.

“Bl00d Wolves, huh…”

As I identified the species aloud, Saotome-san’s excited voice rang out.

‘Seven magic stones!? What is that!? I’ve never seen one!’

When I adjusted the camera so it was visible, Saotome-san appeared in an extreme close-up. She had shoved everyone aside. Kirishima-san was trying to pull her away.

“They’re Bl00d Wolves. The ones with seven magic stones are of the Bl00d-type.”

‘The Bl00d-type…! Please, bring back that magic stone if you can!? I think it would be really useful for research!’

Saotome-san spoke excitedly. But I shrugged lightly.

“I’ll bring one back if I have room on the way back. …It’d just be extra baggage during the expedition.”

‘Ughhh! I’ll settle for that…! Ahh, magic stones, magic stones…!’

‘Senpai! Please calm down!’

‘G-good luck… Haruto’

Once Saotome-san was pulled away, Rin finally came into view.

At her voice, I nodded. I then turned my eyes toward the Bl00d Wolves.