As Kiraboshi held her breath, Kageichi adjusted his tie, sizing up his prey.
The Monster that appeared was a “Killer Bee.”
A low-ranking D-class Monster, it had low durability, but possessed an evasion rate befitting its appearance, as well as poison in its tail stinger.
Even a rookie Hunter wouldn’t be killed in one hit, but there were stories of people getting poisoned while being harassed, and then, before they knew it…
“So, the Dungeon Boss is a ‘Queen Bee,’ huh? Now then…”
About ten enemies in sight.
However, since the buzzing sound was coming from deeper in the passage, there were probably twice that many in reality.
Countless compound eyes captured Kageichi and Kiraboshi.
As their hostility was clearly conveyed, Kiraboshi, who was standing behind him, timidly asked,
“U-um… Can you win? Do you have any weapons, Kageichi-san…?”
“Well, yes. To be honest, my basic style involves Traps and Bows, so I’m not very compatible with small, flying Monsters. …However, what’s even more troubling is,”
Hmm, Kageichi cracked his neck and thought for a moment.
“It’s not making Kiraboshi-san uncomfortable, I suppose.”
“Huh?”
“Since I promised to protect you, I don’t want to scare you and cause you psychological Stress.”
Even if it was just a verbal promise, if he guaranteed her safety, he shouldn’t let her get hurt at all.
A promise once made should be kept properly.
Then, what Kageichi should do is…
One of the Killer Bees approached with a buzzing sound.
It approached with the force of a bicycle rushing at full speed, and then turned around just before impact.
As the enemy tried to stab him with its prized poisonous stinger from the air after feinting, Kageichi quickly deployed his Inventory and—
Pshhh!
Sprayed it with silver Insecticide Spray.
The Killer Bee that took a direct hit couldn’t help but flee into the sky, but it immediately flipped over and fell to the ground, turning into a puff of smoke.
“…Huh?” Kiraboshi said, dumbfounded.
“…E-excuse me, Kageichi-san? …What is that?”
“It’s Dungeon-Specific Insecticide Spray. It’s super effective against insect-type Monsters.”
“E-eh…?”
Kageichi’s specialty was indeed Traps and Bows.
However, even a martial arts master would use spray against cockroaches, and detergent for stubborn stains.
In the same way, there was a right tool for each Monster.
“Exploiting the opponent’s weaknesses is the basis of Monster攻略. And since my job is Cleaner, there’s no need to fight fair and square. …In the first place, it would be inconvenient to keep fighting against numerous Monsters with the same weapons and Skills.”
Among Streamers and Hunters, there are many who fix their style and fight.
That in itself isn’t necessarily bad, but Kageichi doesn’t take that approach.
Or rather, he honestly thinks it’s more convenient to use different weapons depending on the situation.
…However, well, this spray also has its weaknesses.
“However, this method also has its drawbacks. This anti-insect spray is also somewhat poisonous to humans. I have resistance, but it may affect Kiraboshi-san.”
“Eh?”
“So, I’ll take measures.”
Kageichi summoned his Inventory again and prepared something for her.
It was a fluffy, pure white… costume, or rather.
A full-body protective suit that looked like something he’d seen at a space station experience corner. Kiraboshi’s eyes widened and she said, “…Huh?” Kageichi smiled.
“This is a protective suit. It looks like a clunky Spacesuit, but I guarantee its defensive power and resistance to status ailments. …Would you mind equipping this? Ah, as you may know, you don’t need to change clothes if you mentally ‘wear’ the equipment inside the Dungeon.”
“Y-yes… I know, but…?”
“I’ll show you an example.”
Kageichi’s body was enveloped in light.
Immediately after.
The man who was in a suit quickly transformed into a clunky white suit—the style of humans who landed on the moon.
A fluffy human suddenly appeared in the lush jungle.
The smooth, translucent head dully reflected the Dungeon’s artificial sunlight, and the man, who had transformed into heavy equipment that sounded like he was stomping with every step, walked towards the swarm of bees.
Pshhh.
Pshhh.
The bee army was shot down with a silly sound.
Even when the Monsters attacked in anger, Kageichi’s Spacesuit (provisional name) seemed to be sturdy enough to not even get a scratch.
While watching the scene, Kiraboshi couldn’t help but think.
(Somehow, he looks like a firefighter spraying water at a fire… Or someone disinfecting a chicken farm where bird flu has broken out…)
Is this what Monster subjugation is like?
I thought Hunters were supposed to challenge bipedal cows and dragons with spears and swords in a cool way…?
While harboring doubts, Kiraboshi also took the Spacesuit (provisional name) as instructed and put it on by thinking about it.
Her vision blurred like a magic mirror, and as she felt a heavy weight all over her body and looked up, Kageichi nodded with a smile.
“Thank you for your cooperation. Now, please leave the rest to me.”
“Thank you… But this isn’t the Monster extermination I know…”
“My theory is that those who are particular about appearance are second-rate Cleaners. Besides,”
Kageichi then raised his lips behind the transparent cover so much that Kiraboshi could see it.
“It’s fun once you get used to it. You can beat the other party unilaterally without getting hurt at all. It’s the combat style I’ve always wanted.”
“Eh…?”
“Any gamer would want to completely shut out the enemy without taking any damage, right?”
Without noticing Kiraboshi’s horrified expression, Kageichi walked through the labyrinth as if he were cleaning his house.
Pshhh, pshhh, he sprayed as he went.
…What is this?