Awakening to a Special-Grade Explorer
Vol. 4 - Ch. 216.1 - Epilogue (1)

The curtains fall on Mallorca's short history.

The gate was completely shut off, barring any single person from ever entering into the dungeon, or the another world as some call it, that lies beyond.

Mallorca Republic was a small independent nation, a special nation as well in a sense its economy was dependent on the dungeon. However the same pillar was now destroyed, then what would happen to the Mallorca now? The media all over was currently speculating this news.

Mallorca was originally a island nearby Spain, so speculation around were maybe they would relocate to the Spain. A few also wonder if they would continue as a nation. But according to the news, the top echelons were still in the middle of the meeting.

The residents were quietly watching over the fate of their motherland from the island.

Meanwhile, a portion of the explorers that had been staying at Mallorca subsequently left it and moved to another countries, to carry out their works.

Explorers place was where there were dungeons. Needless to say, their next candidate nation to work around was Japan, the nation with the best dungeons in the world.

The 225 fledgeling explorers that had come to Mallorca Escuella for foreign study also returned to their respective motherland. Apparently there had been return orders from America, Sengal, France and S.Korea etc.

It was just a matter of time before Fuyuki Kuro and Asuka Damon from Japan also left according to the notification sent to them. They're just waiting for the JSA to complete its preparation.

At the end of the day, the students were still the fledgling chick who had yet to learn much and there was no meaning staying in a nation without a dungeon. In the future, they would surely become the pillars of explorer society. Time was of essence and no nation wanted to let their talents sleep for so long.

On the other hand, Tenji Amagi had already left for Japan along with Leon and others.

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The following day Tenji was back to Japan, he came to the Ochanomizu Dungeon Forefront General Hospital for the deep checkup following Kaido's instruction. The doctor in charge of his examination was an acquaintance he knew---Doctor Nanahoshi, so he didn't have to worry about anything and the checkup was done in no time.

After confirming there was no abnormality in his body, Tenji took his step straight toward the Leon's office where Kaido, the permanent residence of office, welcomed him.

The two munch on cookies with the serving of black tea, made from quality tea leaves.

"I'm sorry, you must have an appointment with Leon, right?"

"Yes, this was what we had decided on, but..."

"It's still inexcusable. I can't believe it really slipped out of my mind. Maybe my sense of time had come off after staying for so long abroad recently. You know right, time's hardly been taken seriously in foreign, no?"

"Haha, It does seem so. I have seen many of the people in Mallorca with such traits."

The conversation kicks off with some tidbit, with them eventually moving to talk about the incident of Mallorca, or Kaido telling his experience of chicken dishes back at Egypt et cetera.

As Kaido took the last sip of his black tea, a melancholic expression covered his eyes.

"Haa. I had wanted to visit Mallorca at least once. But who could have thought the dungeon breakdown or whatever phenomenon would suddenly drop out of nowhere. Now it is a unfulfilled dream of my life."

"True, no one had expected for the situation to take such a crazy turn. Ah, speaking of, Lemonade Mister will be coming to Japan this time. It is for something like inspecting some ingredients etc, and would be visiting tokyo during that. How about you come join me, Kaido-san? I would definitely recommend you to do so. I swear there has never been lemonade as tasty as the one Mister makes!"

"Oh, sounds nice! I had been long since curious after hearing your rave praises. Alright, once you have the confirmed timing, inform me on chat. Don't forget it, alright?"

"Yes, of course!"

Kaido was a huge gourmet and feasting on tasty and novel dishes was almost his philosophy of life so Tenji had long wanted to introduce Lemonade Mister to him. Seeing Kaido didn't just agree, but even looked as excited as children finding a new toy delighted Tenji.

Once Kaido gets the taste of lemonade, the Mister would surely find himself a mega client. Tenji himself would be able to have the taste of lemonade every time he visits here…which was his little bit of ploy.

As the two engrossed in their conversation,

"I'm bash~."

Making a lame pun, Leon entered his office.

Having witnessed Chisato's lame pun as well on 'I'm back~' greeting that she liked to make, Tenji was now sure those two were really a cut from the same cloth.

Leon passed through the entrance and had entered when his gaze suddenly locked onto Tenji.

"Crap, I totally forgot it. I'm sorry."

"Please, you don't have to, really. If anything, It's me who arrived at a strange time."

Tenji responded politely, though Leon sjowed no heed to his words, slumped down on the sofa and started playing a game on his smartphone. Then he unreservedly picked his nose and seemingly catching a big lump of dirt, he picked it out and tossed it in the direction of the dustbin.

"Amane, do we have coffee?"

"Would you like the usual beans coffee, or the can one?"

"Hmm~......I feel like a bean today."

He answered causally and turned his gaze to Tenji.

"Alright, say what you want to. Ah, but I will launch you like soccer if it's boring yapping."

"Do I look like someone who's good at humour?"

"Hmm~, too bad I didn't prepare a joke in return. Anyway, let's wait for the coffee. I will listen once I moisten my throat."

He's truly a casual person to core in private huh, Tenji thought as he sat down on the opposite sofa.

Leon just gave a fleeting glance before re-focusing his gaze on the game. Intermittently, his 'Crap!?' 'What, that was the way!? 'Yo, headshot baby!' etc monologue could be heard.

Soon, Kaido was back from the kitchen with coffee in his hand. He placed it on the table and sat down on the single-seater sofa, laid between on the side.

Leon gulped down half of the coffee in one gulp and let out a mannerless burp.

"Phew, now begin with the story."

Leon exuded an explicable pressure and said to Tenji. But, having gone through various ordeals in the last few months and gaining newfound growth, Tenji took the pressure unfazed.

Leon's expression fell in disappointment seeing no reaction, unlike what he had expected.

"I need to become stronger."

"And?"

Perhaps drawn by his words, Leon closed the game app, crossed his legs and peered into Tenji's eyes.

"I believe you must have searched about the ninth king, right, Leon-san?"

“I do.”

"I might be that Ninth King, I realised this in my battle with that monster. You can say it might as well be a bold assumption of me, but if it's really true, then I really do not have much time."

Leon slightly relaxed himself, chewing on the meaning behind Tenji's words. He picked the cup and drank the remaining half of coffee, before putting it back on the table.

He shifted his gaze back to Tenji, but more sharper than before.

"What led you to that conclusion? What was the start?"

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