When I was working as a civil servant, I was found out to be a muscle-brained knight by the princess knight and got sent to the front lines - Episode 107

Episode 107

A massive horde of monsters surged forward. It was an abnormal number, especially for the upper levels of the dungeon. Even the quality of these monsters was strange. Normally, these kinds of creatures would only appear in the lower or even deeper levels, But here they were, crashing through everything like a tsunami.

Watching this nightmarish scene, Rio Himuro roared. The emergency situation was being broadcast to the entire world through her live stream, which she had left running.

<Run away, quickly!!>  

<This is bad…>  

<Just joined.>  

<Wait, is this really the Shinjuku Dungeon?>  

<For real. And it’s happening on the upper levels.>

Viewers poured into Rio’s live stream at a rapid pace. On social media, hashtags like #ShinjukuDungeon, #Stampede, and #Rio were trending. It drew even more attention to her channel.

Just recently, a dragon species had been sighted outside the Okutama Dungeon. Rio’s live stream link spread like wildfire, fueled by the public’s fascination.

The moment of crisis was at hand. Despite the praise Rio received for helping the injured trainee who had twisted her ankle, she now faced an insurmountable danger.

“If you’re coming, then bring it on!!!!”

<Aaaaah!!!!>  

<RIP…>  

<RIP is too real…>  

<I can’t watch this anymore.>  

<I’m logging off…>

People around the world watching the stream screamed and gave up. Some even took a twisted pleasure in the impending doom. Just as all hope seems lost, a voice rang out.

“I don’t dislike that kind of resolve.”

<Huh?>  

<Wait, what?>  

<Huh??>  

<Wut??>  

<The Alchemist in a cocoon: Le man has logged in.>

A mysterious man in a sharp navy suit appeared, standing tall in front of Rio to shield her from the horde of monsters. He turned toward Rio, holding a massive spear in one hand. With his free hand, he raked his fingers through his hair with a confident grin.

This scene, where a handsome blond man in a suit spoke fluent Japanese and protected a woman in peril while striking a cool pose saying, “I don’t dislike that kind of resolve”, would later become an iconic moment that’s used widely across the internet.

Returning to the action, the blond man swung his massive spear. With one blow, the horde of monsters was blasted away.

<Whoa.>  

<Wait, what?>  

<Is this for real?>  

<Why the suit though?>

With spear in hand, the blond man continued his assault on the horde and was effortlessly slaughtering monsters while occasionally glancing over to check on Rio and the others. In no time, he decimated the surrounding monsters. His movements were fluid, like a dance, gracefully dodging attacks and elegantly flipping his suit tails as he skewered a large monster with his spear.

This man was clearly an overwhelmingly powerful explorer. Yet, he wore a suit.

<He’s insane lol.>  

<The monsters are like trash to him.>  

<He’s way too strong.>  

<Who even is this guy?>  

<Is he from the deep levels?>

The sheer destruction was unbelievable. The oppressive atmosphere from earlier felt like a distant memory. With this man around, everything seemed safe. His power and presence were overwhelming.

Rio stared at his back, dazed.

<Rio-san, that expression is dangerous lol.>  

<Classic case of the suspension bridge effect.>  

<Can’t blame her, lol.>  

<No, this is actually serious.>  

<Guilty.>

The foreign businessman in the suit had wiped out the monsters around Rio in an instant. After scanning the surroundings to ensure they were safe, he approached Rio and the injured woman. 

“You’re safe now. I’ll protect you both.”

The man said with a warm smile as he offered his hand to help them to their feet.

<Such a gentleman!>  

<Why the suit in a dungeon, though? Lol.>  

<You’d fall for him after that.>  

<But seriously, who is this guy?>

Standing guard over Rio and the others, the foreign man confirmed that the rest of the trainees were also evacuating. He then shouted.

“Princess René! This side is clear!!!”

In response to his call, a stunning blonde woman appeared on Rio’s live stream.

“Got it!!! Let’s do this! It’s been a while!!!”

<Princess!>  

<Princess!!!>  

<Even the princess has arrived, lol!>

<Wait, not a salaryman but a knight??>  

<Alchemist in a cocoon: Nope, not a knight, but a civil servant.>

The woman referred to as “princess” stood tall in her sharp pantsuit, her ponytail fluttering in the battlefield wind as she gripped her flaming sword. When she swung the fiery blade, the world erupted in a thunderous explosion and engulfed the advancing horde of monsters in flames. The monsters wailed in agony as they were consumed by the inferno—a hellish scene of destruction. At the heart of this blazing red world, the princess stood still. A calm presence stood amidst the chaos. It was a sight so surreal that it felt almost dreamlike.

<Whoa…>  

<Why is this so incredibly surreal?>  

<Wait, this is a real live stream, right? Lol.>  

<Feels like a movie trailer.>  

<Is this the beginning of a modern-day knight and princess story?>

With overwhelming power, the princess had wiped out the monster horde in one strike. As the world watched, wondering if the stampede was finally over:

“GRAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!”

From beyond the sea of flames emerged…

<A red dragon!?>  

<You’ve gotta be kidding.>  

<Whoa, whoa, whoa.>  

<This is the upper levels of the Shinjuku Dungeon, right!?>  

<Another dragon after Okutama!?>

The red dragon, with its flame-based attributes, was one of the most powerful monster species found in dungeons. Normally, they only appeared in the deep or ultra-deep layers, making its appearance on the upper levels of the dungeon an extraordinary event. The number of viewers surpassed 200,000 and was still climbing—seeing a stampede and a dragon live in real-time was a rare spectacle. It drew worldwide attention to Rio’s stream.

Unaware of all this, René and Jez continued to act naturally.  

As the red dragon emerged from the flames, René brandished her Flame Sovereign Sword once more. However…

“Oh?”

The red dragon, being a flame attribute creature, naturally had strong resistance to fire attacks.

<Fire attacks won’t work on a red dragon.>  

<Princess!!>  

<Is there any other way to attack!?>  

<Hurry, use a different attack!!>  

<If it’s hopeless, just run away!!>

Rio observed the scene and called out to Jez.

“Um, fire attacks on a red dragon are…” 

Jez responded with a casual “Hmm?” acknowledging Rio’s words. He then added with a confident smile to reassure her.

“Oh, that’s no big deal. Just watch.”

Though this conversation was being broadcast live to the world, Jez still remained oblivious.  

As they exchanged words, the dungeon echoed with explosions and laughter.

“Hahahahaha!!!! So, fire attacks don’t work on you, huh!?”

The world which was once dyed red had gradually turned blue. The dragon began to show signs of suffering despite its fire immunity.

“Then let’s see how much you can endure! Don’t give up too soon!!!”

The princess’ wild laughter reverberated throughout the dungeon. Her blonde hair slowly turned blue, and shimmering blue wings unfurled from her back. She now resembled an angel descended from the heavens, though her expression was fierce, almost predatory. 

Wielding her fire-clad sword, she laughed wickedly just like a raptor sizing up its prey.

<Princess, lol.>  

<If it doesn’t burn, keep burning it until it does, lol.>  

<Her image completely changed in an instant, lol.>  

<She’s so strong, lol.>  

<A laughing princess is wonderful, lol.>

“Now, I’ll burn you to ashes!!!! Hahahahahahahaha!!!!”