I, Who Was Criticized as the World's Weakest S-Rank Explorer, Am Actually the World's Strongest Explorer - Episode 41

Episode 41

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Kiryu was on his way to the Kamino Town Dungeon. 

Up until now, he had entrusted this dungeon to Haruto. However, since Haruto was no longer an S-Rank Explorer, there was no longer an issue with other S-Rank Explorers visiting the site. 

Kiryu decided to take the opportunity to tackle the dungeon himself. He believed it was best to deal with regional dungeons as soon as possible due to their potential dangers if left unattended. 

Another reason for this expedition was simply the fact that the Kamino Town Dungeon was currently a hot topic of interest. 

As the car neared the dungeon, Kiryu began a livestream from inside the vehicle. He calmly explained the situation. 

“Today, I’m heading to the Kamino Town Dungeon to clear it.” 

The comment section quickly filled with reactions from numerous viewers. 

<Kamino Town Dungeon!?> 

<Oh, the dungeon that useless guy left unchecked, huh…> 

<Why bother with a dungeon full of crazies in that region? Just leave it alone…> 

<Kiryu-sama, you’re too kind…!> 

Kiryu glanced at his smartphone and responded in a composed tone. 

“True, there aren’t many good rumors about Kamino Town right now. Even so, I don’t want anyone to die. As an explorer, it’s my duty to save lives.” 

The car arrived at the Kamino Town Dungeon gate. A few members of the media were present. But Kiryu responded with nothing more than a gentle smile before heading inside. 

Once inside, Kiryu used telekinesis to float his smartphone. He continued the livestream. However, as soon as he entered, the comment section began flooding with confused messages. 

<The video’s not showing!> 

“…..…What about the audio?” 

<The audio’s fine!> 

<Is it a problem with the stream or the dungeon?> 

<Sometimes dungeons cause issues like this.> 

“…Hmm. Well, it can’t be helped. I’ll resume the stream after I finish clearing the dungeon.” 

As Kiryu walked through the first floor, he noticed two women nearby and turned his gaze toward them. 

“What are you doing here?” 

“Hm? Oh…” 

The two women looked up, wearing somewhat awkward expressions. 

One of them was a researcher. She was holding a magical device that Kiryu recognized. 

“…That’s a magical tool related to dungeon electronics, isn’t it?” 

“…Yes, that’s correct.” 

The woman in a lab coat nodded reluctantly. 

Kiryu observed them closely, quickly analyzing the situation. 

“I see. Are you researchers studying this dungeon? Judging by what I see, you’re working on enabling electronic devices here, aren’t you?” 

“…Well, something like that.” 

“If that’s the case, could you lend me that device?” 

“I don’t see why I should. This is purely a personal investigation of mine.” 

“…..…I assume you know who I am—S-Rank Explorer Daiki Kiryu. As an S-Rank Explorer, I have the authority to request necessary cooperation within a dungeon, don’t I?” 

“Streaming doesn’t qualify as necessary cooperation.” 

“In that case, I could report that you’re obstructing the streaming operations I perform as an example of an explorer’s work. You wouldn’t want to be handed over to the police, would you?” 

Irritated by her refusal, Kiryu’s words carried a slightly threatening tone. 

After exchanging glances, the two women reluctantly handed over the magical tool. 

When Kiryu took it and infused it with his magic power, the video stream returned to normal. 

<Kiryu-san! The video’s back!> 

<Who were those strange people earlier?> 

<Expose them!> 

“No, that would be rude. This time, as you can see, they cooperated. Let’s let it slide.” 

Of course, Kiryu had no intention of harassing ordinary citizens in the first place. That was part of his philosophy as an explorer. 

<Kiryu-sama… You’re too kind!> 

<As expected of Kiryu-sama.> 

“Alright, let’s move on.” 

Kiryu floated his smartphone with his telekinetic ability. He positioned it slightly behind him to capture the scene, as he usually did during his streams. 

He progressed steadily through the dungeon, defeating monsters one after another in a calm and methodical manner. The comment section buzzed with activity in response to his performance. 

<So this is what a real S-Rank Explorer looks like.> 

<Has Amakusa ever made it this far?> 

<No way, not a chance lol.> 

<Speaking of which, Kiryu-sama. You haven’t commented on Amakusa yet, have you?> 

<Good riddance to that guy being demoted!> 

After a brief pause, Kiryu finally addressed the topic of Amakusa. 

“Amakusa, huh? I had high hopes for him. Truly, I thought his talent was exceptional. That’s why… it saddens me that he didn’t put in the effort.” 

His words carried genuine emotion. Kiryu was deeply committed to the world and the future of explorers. He understood that the balance of society was precarious. If the number of explorers dwindled in the future, dungeons would remain uncleared. It would lead to widespread issues. 

For this reason, Kiryu sought to make the explorer profession appealing to inspire more people to pursue it. 

Although he worked himself to the bone behind the scenes, he avoided showcasing the grueling aspects of his efforts during his streams. That was his guiding principle. 

For a moment, the comment section fell silent. 

“And don’t misunderstand me…… it’s not that I dislike him. What I despise are explorers who neglect to put in the effort.” 

Kiryu bit his lip. 

Through relentless, almost blood-spitting training, he had built his strength and earned his current position. He hoped other S-Rank Explorers would do the same. He believed such dedication was crucial to protecting Japan and improving the quality of its explorers. 

“Amakusa was blessed with talent, a gift from the heavens. But to nurture that gift, he needed to work harder. That’s something I feel about all explorers, not just him. That’s why I dislike anyone who refuses to make the effort.” 

The comment section reignited with fervor. 

<Kiryu-sama even had expectations for Amakusa…> 

<Disliking those who don’t try… He’s really serious about this.> 

<Does this mean Amakusa still has a chance if he turns things around?> 

Looking at the screen, Kiryu continued. 

“That’s right. As some of you said, there’s no need to sulk just because you’ve been demoted. If he can rise again, I’ll always be here waiting for him. And that goes for other explorers, too. If they put in the effort, I believe the day will come when Japan’s explorers will stand as the best in the world.” 

The comment section overflowed with admiration for Kiryu. 

<Kiryu-sama, your magnanimity is incredible…> 

<To speak so earnestly like this, Kiryu-sama really is the best!> 

<Disliking those who don’t try… He’s absolutely right.> 

<I wonder if Amakusa is also watching this. He should take this as a wake-up call!> 

Kiryu continued to move forward through the dungeon, effortlessly defeating monsters as he pressed on deeper.