CH 181

Episode 181: Emergency Dispatch (Third Party Perspective)

"Department Head!! I got a tip from an explorer acquaintance that the dungeons of Shinomiya Academy triggered a Stampede!!

Aki opens the door of the Emergency Response Department, rushes over to the Department Head's desk and shouts.(TN:Yanagi Aki, not Takaaki, Fuhito's friend.)

"What did you say!?"

All at once the whole room becomes noisy with those words, Shindou shouts and leaves his seat.

"It's also all three at the same time!!"

"Is it so ridiculous!?"

Furthermore, Shindou's face turns into a surprised face as if about to cry. Until now, Stampedes have occurred simultaneously all over Japan, but there has never been multiple Stampedes near the same dungeon.

However, since three dungeons that are fairly close to each other triggered a Stampede at the same time, it is no wonder it is hard to believe.

A severe earthquake hit the Toshima Branch of the Explorers' Union Emergency Response Department.

"Yanagi, do you have any proof that it's true?"

Shindou asks with a serious expression since the information is too unbelievable.

"I can't say who, but they're a high-ranked explorer and good at detection. Besides, they're not the type to lie, and it seems they're already on their way to the location. It's almost certain that a Stampede occurred. The dungeons are controlled by the Academy, so they will ask for help so that there will be no damage to the neighborhood."

"I see, if you say so, it must be true. It's hard to believe ..."

Shindou is perplexed by Aki's words as he looks straight at her confident face, but is convinced. He quickly puts his hand to his chin and pauses for a moment to think.

"Okay!! Everyone stop and listen!! It seems that a Stampede has occurred at Shinomiya Academy. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H teams are urgently dispatched. Team I is on standby just in case something happens. Everyone should gear up and gather outside!!"

"Roger!!"

Shindou is silent for a while, but when he suddenly raises his head and gives instructions to everyone, everyone replies with a serious expression and starts to move in a hurry.

The two of them watch everyone leave the room.

[ Emergency contact!! Emergency contact!! A Stampede has occurred at Shinomiya Academy. Please send urgent aid. We are also requesting cooperation from nearby branches, so please respond with only the main unit until the support unit arrives. That's all. ]

At that time, an emergency broadcast was broadcast within the building, proving that Aki's information was true.

"Looks like it was true."

"Yes. I will seek the cooperation of the explorers before heading there."

"Okay. Hurry up."

"Yes."

Looking at each other, Aki takes separate actions to do what she should do. Shindou acknowledges that and goes to prepare himself first.

"A Stampede has occurred at Shinomiya Academy. D-rank and higher explorers are also requested to cooperate!! We will issue an emergency request, so please complete the procedures as soon as possible and gather outside!! Repeat ..."

Aki uses the microphone to broadcast to the entire building. All explorers here are obliged to participate in the suppression of the nearby Stampedes by the Explorer Mobilization Law, so all the explorers here must follow the instructions.

Of course, as a reward for fulfilling that obligation, a large amount of money is transferred to the explorers every month in the form of a special payment.

"Alright, it looks like everyone is here except Yanagi."

After a few minutes, everyone geared up and lined up at the Explorers' Union parking lot. Shindou stood in front of everyone, looked at their faces, and confirmed that all members were there.

"First, starting from Shinomiya Academy, draw a crosshair and divide it into four areas. Teams A and B are in the northwest area, Teams C and D are in the northeast, Teams E and F are in the southwest, and Teams G and H are in the southeast. Hunt the monsters that have flooded the city alongside the explorers who are on their way."

""Roger!!""

"I'm late."

"Oh, thanks for your hard work."

Aki arrives late while Shindou is talking. And the explorers are gathering one after another from behind.

"Explorers, make eight lines in the order you came and line up in order!!"

When Shindou calls out to the explorers, the explorers form lines according to his instructions.

"From the right, you are the 1st Group through the 8th Group. The 1st and 2nd Groups follow them, the 3rd and 4th Groups follow them, the 5th and 6th Groups follow them, and the 7th and 8th Groups follow them, listen to their instructions!! If you understand please reply!!"

""Roger!!""

Since 48 people had gathered, they were divided into eight groups, and one group was assigned to each team in the Emergency Response Department. All the explorers nod and give a clear answer.

"There doesn't seem to be a problem. Then, I'll act with you until halfway. Follow me."

""Roger!!""

Shindou looks at the explorers' faces and after confirming that there is no problem, he starts running towards Shinomiya Academy. This time as well, it's an emergency, so he's going to go the shortest distance, but there are some low-rank explorers, so they're going to be treated as emergency vehicles and run on the road.

"I'll let them know by sound, but some people won't notice it!! Follow me carefully!!"

Emergency alarms are set off throughout the town, and the members of the Emergency Response Department announce that they will pass through the road, urging caution to the vehicles.

""I understand!!""

The explorers reply in unison and continue running towards their destination.