"If we take them all down here, the number of candidates will drop significantly."

Right at the start of the exam.

Before Kanata, a group of colluding explorers stands in the way.

However, Kanata faced it as an opportunity.

With enthusiastic familiars.

"Then, shall we?"

"Yes!"

"Yeah!"

"Ah-ha!"

However, the opponent is also a seasoned warrior who has come to take the advanced exam.

In addition to having solid skills, Kanata was well-known.

"That guy is a one-hit wonder."

"Ah, there's no speed."

"Just be careful of the long-range attacks from the familiar."

Kanata has become too famous as he is now recognized for his weaknesses.

The power of [Spatial Disruption] is immense, but it lacks mobility.

In response, Kanata let out a small laugh.

"That was before. The me now is different!"

With a kyaan, a sound like an engine boost rings out.

Just when he thought that, Kanata's figure disappeared...

"""...!?"""

The next moment, a technique is unleashed from the ceiling.

"[Spatial Disruption] (Mini)!"

"""Gwaaaah!?"""

Kanata took the upper hand instantly.

Half of those who couldn't keep up with their eyes were hit directly by the attack.

Their equipment wear rate exceeded 70%, and they were easily disqualified.

"Alright. Feeling good!"

"""...!"""

Then, something shiny can be seen on Kanata's equipment.

In the exploration community, in a way... It's a famous "command."

The name that shines in gold is the "Romen Series."

[Is that part of the Romen Series!?]

[I thought he was just gathering materials on his recent stream!]

[They said they would make the equipment for him, right?!]

[Did that Romen make it for him?]

[Hot!]

[I can't believe it's being revealed in the exam!]

─Romen Series.

It's about the equipment made by the equipment craftsman, "Romen."

To this day, Kanata has been streaming every day.

He has recently been gathering materials.

The reason was that he received a DM from Romen.

"Demon King-sama, I look forward to your streams every day. Please let me make some equipment for you. By the way, I'm not into lolis, but my favorite is Kokone."

And so, Kanata had his equipment made.

However, the reason the Romen Series is famous is not because of its performance...

Good or bad, the performance is "tricky."

Most people call it trash, but a small number of others praise it highly.

Due to their excessively unique abilities, Romens are generally shunned as craftsmen.

Even so, Kanata was happy to have it made for him.

"Because I was confident you could master it."

"Since you won't come, I'll go over there."

Boosting his movement, Kanata now runs along the wall.

"Haha, as expected, it's amazing equipment!"

"""...!?"""

Due to the experience gained in another world, Kanata's combat sense is exceptional.

And what's really helpful is the [Super Sensory.

With this skill, fully understand the equipment and draw out its performance with sharpened senses.

The often avoided Romen Series.

However, there was something that was commonly said.

If he maximizes its performance, it is undoubtedly the strongest equipment in the modern era.

"[Spatial Disruption] (with restraint)!"

"""Gwaaaaaahhhhhh!"""

Cheat Skill x Romen Series.

The mobility, which was a weakness, has been completely compensated.

With explosive acceleration, they run along the walls and traverse the ceiling.

No one can stop Kanata now.

"Alright, who's next?"

[Uooooooh!]

[That's so cool!]

[Isn't this the Romen Series!?]

[Being able to master it is insane!]

[Boosting can end up being self-destructive if you're not careful.]

[Just running into a wall and getting hurt.]

[What a bundle of sense!]

[I can't get enough of this!]

[This is truly the Demon King!]

This performance is achieved with materials up to C-class dungeons.

Once he obtains the advanced qualification and delves into higher-level dungeons, he can expect even trickier and exceptional performance.

Then, the familiar also joins the attack without holding back.

"Master, Kokone will go too!"

"Hey, show it to them!"

The familiar also requested equipment from Romen.

However, since it cannot be fully utilized, it does not come with tricky features.

The benefits are just a slight boost, fully geared towards personal preference...

"I'm going! Transformation!"

When Kokone raises her "Ice Stick" (homemade), her body begins to shine dazzlingly.

With a somewhat déjà vu-like performance, Kokone's outfit began to change.

Eventually, when the light fades away, what appeared was─

"Cure Kokone has arrived!"

Fancy in a light blue outfit, Kokone.

It's a bit daring, but the cuteness is fully on display.

This is a "magical girl."

"In place of my master, it's punishment time! ─[Fancy Star]!"

"""Ahhhhhhh!"""

Kokone swings her staff, summoning star-shaped ice hail.

Thanks to the equipment, the power (and cuteness) of the technique has increased even more.

Despite its appearance, it destroyed part of the group.

"Master, is Kokone cute?"

"Yeah. It looks good on you."

"Hehe."

Recently, after becoming a magical girl from an anime, Kokone was praised by Kanata and broke into a beaming smile.

[Kokone-chan!?!?]

[You're a magical girl!?]

[Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! (Joy)]

[The design is just too amazing!]

[What she's doing is extreme, but lol.]

[The power is increasing with the equipment!]

[Maybe she saw it on TV.]

[So cuteーーー!]

Continuing, Luzeria smiled with a mature grin.

"Hehe. Maybe this big sister shows you, too."

Luzeria is engulfed in flames.

When she appeared again, her equipment had changed dramatically.

It's a bright red dress that means "love."

The feet have slits, and both shoulders are exposed.

It's a sexy outfit that suits an older sister vibe.

"Kanata-kun, receive this older sister's love! ─[Rouge Passion]."

"""Aaaahhh!!"""

Unable to suppress her love, Luzeria unleashes a heart-shaped flame.

With the equipment, she can control flames with greater precision.

The fierce flames blaze in the center of the group.

Then, she made a red carpet with flames and started walking confidently.

[Big sister, you're so beautiful!!]

[Se, sexy...]

[Hmm. This is honestly quite lewd.]

[It looks like a wedding dress!]

[Do you feel like you're already married? Haha]

[Then why are you burning it, lol?]

[Explorer gets caught up in a proposal, crying]

[The heart-shaped flames are beautiful!]

[Don't make a red carpet, lol.]

Finally, Elvi raises her voice.

"I'll go too, Kanata-sama!"

What she took out was a purple "whip."

Was that the trigger? When she hit the ground with a bang, her appearance changed.

The outfit was cut out in heart shapes in various places and dyed a deep pink.

Dressed entirely in deep pink, with a whip.

Vampire wings and even sickly eyes were added.

It's an outfit that evokes a sadistic vibe.

"Ahahaha, this is so much fun! ─[Night Parade]."

"""Gaaaaaahhhhhh!"""

"Thank you very much!"

The explorers are manipulated by Elvi's thorns.

As if dancing while being hurt.

Thanks to the whip, the accuracy of the thorns has improved.

[Wow!!]

[This is insane, like seriously!]

[That's just too lewd!]

[What kind of outfit is that for an official association? LOL]

[Please train me too!]

[Ah, I like it...]

[You're commanding with a whip and thorns.]

[Isn't there anyone happy about this? lol]

[There's someone awake, lol.]

And before he knew it─.

"Is this about it?"

"""...!"""

The strong warriors, numbering around one hundred and fifty, were lying on the ground.

This is Demon King Kanata and his familiars.

[These guys are too strong, lol.]

[Isn't this just an exam troll now? LOL]

[The Romen Series was also cool!]

[The demon servants are almost like a cosplay convention, though lol.]

[Well, their skills have gotten stronger too!]

[What are they going to do by making it even stronger? LOL]

[Romen's hobby is pretty good, isn't it!]

[It's more of a kink than a hobby, right? LOL]

[When I think about it calmly, what are these guys doing? LOL]

Then, Kanata's eyes opened as if he suddenly thought of something.

He sent a good pose to the drone as it is.

"Romen Series, now on sale!"

[Is this an advertisement or what? lol]

[Officially promoting it, lol.]

[These guys are seriously going to get banned, lol.]

[Isn't it just doing whatever they want? LOL]

[Of course, I'm going to buy the Romen Series.]

[I'm buying it too.]

[It's unbelievably effective, lol.]

The promotion was not just out of goodwill.

Romen not only provided equipment but also became Kanata's "personal sponsor."

Even the famous craftsmen have completely become Kanata's subordinates.

"Alright, let's move forward!"

"Yes!"

"Yeah!"

"Ah-ha!"

Thus, Kanata defeated the colluding explorers.

They were able to overcome the tumultuous beginning.

As a result, it will be an unprecedented start with one-third of the candidates immediately after the beginning.

However, the difficulties (?) continue.

"Did you come?"

"""...!"""

A little further along, there was a lone explorer.

It's an old man with a white beard that hangs straight down.

Kanata spoke up, drawn in by the aura it emitted.

"You are the examiner, right?"

"Indeed."

In this advanced exam, examiners are stationed at key points.

The one serving as the examiner is a "Special Class Explorer."

Above the advanced explorers...

(Is this the highest qualification holder...)

Special class is the highest among the advanced levels.

In Japan, there are fewer than thirty top-tier experts.

Then, the battle-crazy Elvi spoke up.

"It's getting interesting, isn't it?"

In response, the old man smiled.

"Hmph. I don't need even a second from you."

"...Oh?"

The next trial befalls Kanata and the others─.

Chapter 19: New Equipment