Chapter 141 – The Coming X-Day

“I sеe, so thеrе аrе fоur groups of strеаmers in this regiоn.”

“If you соunt Маshirо аnd me as оne grouр, thаt makеs fivе. Моrе than I еxрectеd, but соnsidеring the Stamрedе is happеning nаtionwide, it’s still nowherе nеar enough.”

“That is likеlу the Earth Great Dеmоn Generаl’s aim. Не intеnds tо launch a temрorarу sаturаtion attасk. Undеr normal сircumstanсes, this assault would shаttеr humanity’s bаttlе lines, fоrcing them tо submit to his commаnd.”

“You’rе nоt familiar with this? Oh, I opеned а nеw сolа for yоu.”

“Ооh~, much aрprесiаtеd. Тherе аrе cоlаs from various manufacturers, and they’re all delicious.”

Coral smiles cheerfully as she gulps down a cola with a blue label.

After drinking about half of it, she continues,

“There was a world I once inhabited. That world was destroyed by the Earth Great Demon General.”

“Eh!? That place was…?”

“Indeed. The races that separated from humanity and concealed their existence survived. And after the gates connecting worlds opened, they migrated to this one. But not a single human who originally ruled that world remains. Humans cannot live without society. Once society is destroyed, their reason for existence vanishes as well.”

Come to think of it, we never encountered any humans in that world until the very end.

So they had already perished.

According to Coral, the Stampede forces monsters into a strengthened rampage at the cost of their own lives, significantly shortening the lifespans of participating monsters.

So many humans die, and afterward, many monsters die as well.

After everything is settled, the Great Demon General settles his Retinue there.

“But the Earth Great Demon General’s clan was ill-suited to that land. After destroying one world, they were left wandering in search of a new place to settle. How bothersome. Because of them, my treasure hoard stopped growing.”

Coral puffs up in anger.

I see, that’s the reason she’s so cooperative with us.

Her hobby of collecting treasures is easier when other intelligent races are around, and new treasures are created.

But if such races are wiped out, things don’t go well.

“I’d love to go out there myself and beat the Great Demon General to a pulp! But… they are beings who are Great Demon Generals by virtue of their entire race. A collective. It’s endless…! Therefore, I hope this world can break his spirit. That is why I offer my assistance.”

“I seeee.”

The President finishes her cola and starts munching on the cola gummies I brought.

She watches the streams of the streamers I gathered, one after another.

“How pathetic!!”

Well, of course.

Compared to these four groups, even our Mashiro is far above them.

“You can’t compare them to Spice. Listen. Spice is one of the top-tier independent streamers. They’re all fledglings who haven’t even monetized yet. But their desire to protect the town is genuine. President! How about this…”

“Hmm, since you chose these members, I shall trust them. Very well, I shall send power through their streams. It’s the same power as what you call the Dungeon Core. Use it to bolster your forces somewhat.”

“Thank you!”

That same day, we went shopping with the Dungeon Core.

For Guard Mask, the cheap air gun was just too much of a limitation, so we had him get a new one.

An air gun that can be paid for with Dungeon Core points, one that suits his style…

A set including dedicated knuckle parts and a sturdy air gun capable of withstanding impacts.

This is it.

For the Shake Strikers, a Wappen that enhances physical abilities.

Its power increases the more teammates wear the same one.

Perfect for team streamers.

And so, we purchased the items that same day and delivered them to everyone.

The approaching X-Day.

In the streets, it’s the day of the Ikaruga Entertainment Grand Thanksgiving Festival.

And the day the Earth Great Demon General intends to conquer the world by triggering a Stampede across all of Japan.

This information has been shared with Little Yukui in Yaeyama, and through Charaway, Mr. Slayer, and Yatagarasu, it has been communicated to streamers in various regions.

Everyone is already on high alert.

Even so, a nationwide simultaneous Stampede should be impossible to handle.

It should be a hopeless battle.

For now, we can only hope that a miracle occurs during the Ikaruga Grand Thanksgiving Festival, producing some effect that pushes back the Stampede.

“Do your utmost and await heaven’s will…”

After finishing contacting the comrades stationed across the country, I looked down at the town from my apartment balcony.

Then, a communication came through the Zakko with floppy disk internals…

“Someone new. Nice to meet you?”

‘Nice to meet you, too.’

“That voice app voice…! N-no way, you are…!! The Adventure Stream Summary Channel’s…”

‘Nice to meet you, Little Spice! I am the Adventure Streamer Watch Channel Administrator! I heard Little Spice has been contacting streamers nationwide to prepare for the coming crisis! I want to help too!’

“Absolutely! Let’s connect all of Japan! I have a network I created, so I’ll share this guy’s information with you…”

‘That’s a huge help!! I’m sorry my movements were so slow! I had no idea such a conspiracy was brewing behind the scenes of the Ikaruga Grand Thanksgiving Festival…! I’m unworthy of being an information site!’

“But Watch Channel, you’ve been steadily releasing Ikaruga-related info, haven’t you? Information from the side of hope is important for everyone too. It’s because there’s hope that we can prepare for the despair to come, something like that.”

‘You’re right! Okay, synchronization complete! With this… I can funnel all the trends happening during the Ikaruga Grand Thanksgiving Festival over to you!’

“Thank you! Our success rate just shot up even higher!”

In the distance, a thunderous roar echoed.

Dust clouds rose.

Disaster prevention broadcasts began to play.

It’s begun…!

“Metamorphose… Spice!”

Time for my usual form!

Through the communication network, Spice will call out to the whole nation!!

“Woooh! Everyone! The Stampede is starting! Give it your all!!”

From all across the country, spirited replies thundered back.