Chapter 5

●Today's Fairy Tube Summary

- Promising Old Rookie Appears

- Mysterious Big Sword Uncle Slashes the World Tree

- [Perhaps] Seeking the Origin of Big Sword Uncle [Legendary Sword Saint?]

- Is He Really Just a Country Farmer? Unveiling the True Face of Big Sword Uncle!

- Buzzing Over the Unintentional Flame Dragon Slaying ~Did I Mess Up or Something?~

- When Will It Happen Again? Big Sword Uncle's Monster Slaying!

- Margood's Lord Recruits Big Sword Uncle for the Knights

- Today's Big Sword Uncle 01

"No, this is embarrassing..."

Upon returning home and opening the summary article on Fairy Tube, Goushi covered his face with his hands like a maiden.

Until the day before yesterday, the number of viewers for his live streams was in the single digits, and on good days, it reached double digits. However, today's live stream had a peak concurrent viewership of over twenty thousand, a number he had never seen even during his days with the *Flame Heaven Serpent*.

Moreover, several articles about Goushi had been created and published.

"But, I see. It all started because I forgot to end the stream yesterday. I thought that monster was just a regular red lizard..."

Goushi muttered casually and sighed.

It turned out that the monster he thought was a new type of red lizard was actually a Flame Dragon, a monster that had recently become a topic of conversation. To add to that, this monster had recently been designated as an A-rank danger by the Adventurer's Guild, with a warning that it should never be engaged alone.

In any case, it was more than enough to be a hot topic in a world hungry for entertainment. After all, a middle-aged man from a dull rural farm had single-handedly slain a monster that would normally be handled by a specialized extermination team.

It seemed that even the residents of Mosrif Village had heard about it, and a few friends visited Goushi after he returned home, praising and teasing him.

"The comments are too numerous to check them all..."

Goushi initially tried to read all the comments on his stream, but the sheer volume made it impossible.

So, Goushi lay down on his bed, and the night grew deeper.

***

The next day.

"Thank you all for coming back again. This is Goushi. I'm just an old man, but I hope you find something useful or enjoyable. It looks like we might get some rain later, so the stream might be shorter than usual."

[We've been waiting!]

[What are you going to show us this time?]

[Your voice is great! So cool!]

[I tried chopping wood like you did yesterday. It's impossible. Really, thank you.]

[That's not something a normal person can do, right?]

[Wow, there are so many people today.]

[Concurrent Viewers: 10,536]

"Wow..."

It seemed that many people had come to watch Goushi's live stream today. When Goushi greeted them with a blush, the concurrent viewership had already exceeded ten thousand.

"By the way, thank you for all the comments. I'm sorry, but there are so many that I can only check them briefly... I'm sorry I can't respond to everyone."

[That's understandable.]

[You're so considerate.]

[No one can keep up with all of them.]

[This guy seems like a good person.]

[Get on with the stream!]

"Alright, today I'm going to slay a monster that appeared in the fields. It seems many people requested this. I read a bit of the summary article."

[We've been waiting!]

[Here it comes!]

[We get to see Big Sword Uncle slay a monster!]

[You read the summary?]

[I don't have a field, lol.]

As Goushi announced the content of today's stream, the comment section flooded with messages.

It was heartwarming to see such anticipation, but Goushi was a bit anxious about today's content. He thought it was something he did regularly and didn't have much demand.

"Ah, there's a monster right there. It's a bit small, but I'll take care of it first."

Goushi spotted a monster in the distance. It was a Wyvern with silver wings.

[Small...?]

[No, it's plenty big.]

[Is that a Dread Wyvern?]

[Didn't the capital's Adventurer's Guild designate the Dread Wyvern as a dangerous species recently?]

[Are you okay?]

[Run, Goushi!]

[The countryside is scary...]

It seemed that Goushi was the only one who thought it was small. Since he encountered and slew this monster almost daily, he was prepared for criticism like, "Anyone can slay such a weak monster, lol."

"Hehe, it seems some of you are worried, but I'm fine. I encounter this monster almost every day."

[Every day?]

[You mean you slay Dread Wyverns regularly?]

[The mystery of Big Sword Uncle deepens.]

[If you can slay that, you're the real deal.]

[I work for the Adventurer's Guild. That's a truly dangerous monster! You can't possibly defeat it, so run!]

Goushi chuckled at the comments and approached the Dread Wyvern.

--- GAAAAAAH!!!

When the Dread Wyvern noticed Goushi approaching, it opened its large mouth and let out a roar. It was a roar that could make anyone tremble, but Goushi, without a hint of concern, readied his greatsword.

"Alright, everyone. Let me explain how to hunt a Wyvern. I'm not sure if my tactics will be helpful, though."

As he spoke, Goushi easily dodged the Dread Wyvern's attacks. His agility, despite wielding a greatsword, caused a stir in the comment section.

"First, Wyverns have sharp claws, but they're not much of a threat if you don't get hit. They don't have any ranged attacks, and their attacks are slow and predictable, making them easy to dodge. I use a sword, but using a bow or spear might be better."

[Is it really easy to dodge a Dread Wyvern's attacks?]

[What am I watching right now...?]

[The wind from its attacks is almost knocking down the trees.]

[Is he sane, explaining while fighting a dangerous monster?]

[Whoa! That was close, but he really is dodging.]

[No, he's so cool...]

[I work for the Adventurer's Guild. Even if you can dodge the attacks, you can't possibly defeat it! Run now!]

"Also, Wyverns are covered in hard shells, but they have a weakness. You can destroy the head, but I prefer to leave it intact because Wyvern head roasts are delicious."

Goushi dodged the attacks and looked for an opening. When the Dread Wyvern opened its mouth to bite, Goushi leaped high into the air.

"Jump—!"

Using the momentum of his fall, he thrust the tip of his greatsword into the Dread Wyvern's back, precisely at the neck.

--- GAAAAAAH!?

It was a single strike.

Goushi's greatsword was deeply embedded in the Dread Wyvern's neck, and the Wyvern collapsed, shaking the ground. The thud echoed through the stream, and Goushi, having finished his work, was shown standing on the Wyvern's back.

[Oh my god!]

[One hit!]

[This is a legendary episode! A legendary episode!!!]

[Please take me as your disciple, Goushi!]

[Today's summary is going to be a hit, lol.]

[This is a festival!]

[Why is such an old man farming in the countryside, lol?]

[Exactly.]

[Really.]

[You should aim higher.]

[We are witnessing a god right now.]

[I work for the Adventurer's Guild. Why don't you start a wonderful adventurer's life with us?]

[↑ Stop recruiting, lol.]

[↑ You're turning the tables, lol.]

[Adventurer's Guild, lol. You were telling him to run just now, lol.]

[Concurrent Viewers: 32,500]

"Hahaha... You guys are exaggerating. But I'm glad you enjoyed it. That's all for today, a bit earlier than usual."

By the time Goushi bowed deeply and ended the stream, the comment section was in a festive state.

"Phew. Was this okay...? Hmm—?"

As Goushi took a deep breath, he noticed a carriage parked nearby. It seemed to have just arrived in Mosrif.

Since it was parked, someone must be getting off. As Goushi pondered this, a person burst out of the carriage.

"Goushi-san!"

"Eh...?"

It was a girl with a delicate face and golden hair that reached her shoulders, running straight toward Goushi.

"Goushi-san! I finally get to meet you!"

"Um... Excuse me, who are you?"

"Oh, right. Sorry for the sudden appearance."

The girl bowed and smiled softly at Goushi.

"My name is Mizuri Aronia. You might know me as 'Nyaotin.'"

"Eh? 'Nyaotin'... You're the one who always watches my streams?"

It was unexpected. Goushi was surprised that such a young and beautiful girl was watching his streams.

However, Goushi was even more bewildered by what the girl, who introduced herself as Mizuri, said next.

"Goushi-san! Will you join me in starting a streaming guild in the capital...?"