Chapter 35 – Blast Away to the Far Reaches of Space!

When thе Witсh of Flamе preраrеs tо саst her magiс, there’s а mоmentаrу раusе.

Just a singlе breаth’s worth, but in fighting gamе tеrms, thаt’s аbout 30 framеs—half а second.

Моre than enough оf аn opening.

I’d alreаdу typed the incаntаtion into thе streаm sсrееn.

“Accel Sрiral Floаt!!”

А flаme-retаrdаnt рlastic bоard begаn spinning at high speеd, аscending with trеmеndous fоrce.

It slаmmed into the stоmaсh оf the witch who was abоut to unlеаsh hеr flamе magic.

“Ughwаааh!?”

Carrуing the witсh, thе рlаstiс boаrd асcеlеrated and rose higher and higher.

The Dust Chute was a long, narrow structure.

It was meant for dropping things down… but this was the very bottom of the Dust Chute.

From here, I was launching the Witch of Flame upward!

Even Freya would understand the situation if she was sent flying skyward on a plastic board.

Her flame power concentrated on the plastic board.

“Th-this thing can’t possibly…!”

“Repeat after me! Chant the spell, Peppers! Meat Brigade!!”

‘Everyone, let’s chant the spell with gusto! Copy-paste is fine! I’ll put the text in the comment section! Accel Spiral Float!’

Nice follow-up, Flota!

※ ‘Got it!’ ‘Accel Spiral Float!’ ‘Accel Spiral Float!’ ‘Accel Spiral Float!’ ‘Accel Spiral Float!’ ‘Accel Spiral Float!’ ‘Accel Spiral Float!’ ‘Accel Spiral Float!’ …!

The power of gathered concurrent viewers!

My magic grew even stronger, deflecting the witch’s magic.

The super-spinning plastic board sent the witch rocketing upward with incredible force!

Ascending the Dust Chute, it pierced through to the top floor.

In facilities with high-ceilinged structures like this, when they undergo Dungeonization, the ceiling often opens up, following some rule that connects to the Otherworld.

This time was completely that pattern.

“Ughwaaah!! I-I can’t be… defeated by something like this… by something like this…!!”

The Witch of Flame tried to melt the edges of the Dust Chute with her flames, reshaping them into supports for herself.

But then, our apocalypse-type streamer arrived on the scene!

Charaway, who’d reached the top floor of the building on his bike, aimed his crossbow.

Being able to watch this simultaneously on a smartphone—what a great era we live in.

Oh!? The arrow tip has an ice-cold cold pack attached!?

※ ‘Wooooo go cold pack!’ ‘Cool down those flames!’ ‘The power of civilization—!!’

“Hyahhaa!! Filthy flames, be extinguished—!!”

The crossbow bolt with a suction cup arrow was fired with great force.

The cold pack clipped to its tip began neutralizing the flames the witch was emitting!

The heat-warped edges rapidly cooled and deteriorated.

Finally, they shattered!

“Impossible!! Such… such foolishness—!!”

Screaming, the witch was sent spinning round and round, flying higher and higher into the sky.

For a while, we could see flames roaring out, but she got too far away to see anything.

“Let’s wait and see for a bit~”

※ ‘Okay~’ ‘Little Spice used all the cards in his hand—it was a battle of wits’ ‘Charaway did a great job’ ‘Science combined with magic looks unbeatable’ ‘Feels like Charaway’s success was half willpower’

“That’s right~. Little Chara’s amazing as always~. Oh, he’s coming down the Dust Chute on his bike!”

“Wee-wee! I did it!! …Did I!?”

“That’s a flag, Little Chara—!!”

The comment section erupted.

And even after waiting this calmly, there was no sign of the Witch of Flame returning.

It seems… this is how it is.

“Yesss—! We launched her into space!! Major victory, booyah!”

As proof, a bright red grimoire came fluttering down from the sky.

The Grimoire of Flame.

‘Ahyahyahya~! That one’s totally dejected after her master got blown away! When a contracted grimoire leaves its witch, it’s proof the witch has been defeated~. Master’s major victory~!

Wow, that was a giant-killing~’

“To think we could actually win~. Well, I was fully intending to win anyway. So, um, we’ve taken down one of Spice’s archenemies! It’s all thanks to everyone~! Thank you~!”

Reaching toward the screen, I opened my palm and waved it back and forth.

Receive Spice’s gratitude—!

※ ‘You’re welcome~!’ ‘Cute’ ‘We protected something cute’ ‘It was a good Christmas’ ‘Thought I’d be spending Christmas alone again this year, but got an unexpected harvest’

Meanwhile, behind Spice, Charaway swiftly took care of the Dungeon Boss demon.

The demon, who’d been left behind and utterly bewildered by the situation, vanished while saying things like, ‘No way—’.

The Dungeon disappeared… turning back into just a garbage dump!

The link to the Otherworld was severed.

It suddenly feels cramped.

“Hyahhaa! Can the bike even get outta here?”

“H-hang in there, Little Chara!!”

So, the two of us grunted and groaned as we got the bike outside.

Taking the door off, carrying out a metal cage that had been left near the entrance…

It was as exhausting as the witch fight.

“Um, so I’m all sweaty now~”

※ pant pant ‘Probably smells nice’ ‘Take a bath when you get home’

“Okaaay! Meat Brigade sniffing the scent are gonna get beaten up sooner or later~! Anyway, that’s all for today’s stream! See you later, everyone~! I’ll be streaming here and there until the year’s end~! Thank you~! Merry Christmas!”

Waving to the wildly cheering comment section, today’s stream came to an end.

Whew, I’m tired…!!

Putting your life on the line really takes it out of you.

Charaway also let out a “Fuh-heee” sigh before bringing beers from the portable fridge installed in the HiAce.

“Wee!”

“Ah, thanks!”

We both pulled the tabs on our cans with a pshh and took deep gulps.

Uhee!

Even though I don’t usually drink beer, it’s delicious!

As we were going “Aah—” and soothing our work fatigue…

A solemn group arrived.

Led by black bikes, several armored vehicle-like things.

A helicopter too!?

A large person was riding on one of the bikes.

“Were you two the ones who defeated that witch? You have my thanks.”

“Ah, no, no, thank you—”

I gave a slight bow.

Better to play along even if I don’t fully understand.

Charaway seemed to know who they were.

“Ah, from the Labyrinth Ministry? The situation’s resolved. That grimoire thing she had? It’s in Spice’s hands now.”

“Hoh.”

The man on the bike removed his helmet.

A rather sharp-featured man.

I think I’ve seen him on TV?

“We will likely have a request for cooperation soon. We’d like your assistance. Of course, there will be a reward. We always want to maintain connections with excellent streamers. This is my business card. Contact me if anything comes up. Now then.”

The man on the bike left.

Hmm, hmm.

Labyrinth Ministry Director-General, Daikyo Tsuguya…?

Isn’t he an incredibly big shot!?

A sitting member of parliament rode a bike and came chasing after a witch!?

After that, people in black suits who got out of the armored vehicles questioned us about various things.

Even if they ask… all I can really say is that a witch who was my grandmother’s enemy attacked, and we turned the tables on her.

We accepted their business cards, and that was the end of it.

As they were leaving, they said something like, “Underage drinking is a bit… You know, it could affect your future growth and such? That’s why we mention it.” So, they’re probably good people…!

By the way, I’m an old man, you know.