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.
Leaving the heart of the Forbidden Floors felt surreal, like stepping out of a long-forgotten memory and back into reality. As the weight of the journey lifted slightly, my senses seemed sharper, taking in every detail of the dungeon's upper corridors—the damp stone walls, the faint echoes of distant creatures, the flickering torches lighting the way back.
Kijin padded silently beside me, his ears pricked forward, alert but calm. Raijuu's sparks had diminished, but I could feel the lingering energy around him. They both seemed to sense a change, as if even the dungeon's familiar upper levels held new meaning after our descent.
"Chat," I murmured, adjusting the camera, "it's strange. We've been through these floors dozens of times, but… something feels different now."
The chat's responses rolled in, each viewer interpreting our return in their own way.
: It's like you're seeing it through new eyes.