For decades, mysterious dungeons have been popping up all over the world. The resources found within these dungeons have completely reshaped human society, turning life upside down. In this world, Tsukasa Kisaragi, a high school student and active dungeon explorer, harbors a lingering regret. Back when he first got his explorer license, his social anxiety held him back from forming any party or making friends. But whether it was a blessing or a curse, Tsukasa was born with an extraordinary talent for dungeon exploration. He was so good at it that even solo, he could conquer any dungeon without breaking a sweat. He got used to going it alone, and before he realized it, he had become one of the few EX-rank explorers in all of Japan—so rare they could be counted on one hand. Despite his incredible skills, Tsukasa kept his true identity hidden, living a low-key life. But one day, he stumbled upon something that would change everything: dungeon streaming. And from that moment, his world would never be the same.
We moved cautiously down the twisting corridor, the glow of the altar's lingering energy fading behind us. My heart still pounded from the last encounter, the weight of those final whispered words—"This is only the beginning…"—echoing in my mind. It was like something was waiting for us, anticipating our next move.
"Thanks for sticking with me, chat," I said, glancing at the screen as the messages scrolled by. "This floor… it's different. More intense than any dungeon I've seen. Whatever's down here, we're going to figure it out together."
The chat was alive with a mix of support and nervous excitement.
: Tsukasa, we're with you all the way! Let's see what else this place has hidden.
: Whatever you do, don't let your guard down. This isn't like the other floors.
: I'm seriously on edge right now. The Forbidden Floors are a whole other level.