Episode 17: The Rookie of Expectation One of the Seekers approached the fallen Salamander, checking its wounds. The ‘Water Vein Dagger’ lent by the company had accurately pierced the monster’s vital point. Even the veteran Seekers were impressed by the skillful technique. The monster’s body began to crumble, eventually turning into sand and disappearing. In … Black Steel King – Chapter 17
Episode 16: The Red Dungeon The next morning, Yuma abruptly sat up in bed, once again reminded that he had used the “Demon Ore.” –So, it wasn’t a dream after all. He thought about trying out his [Hardening Ability] again, but today was Monday. He had to go to school. –It’d be a disaster if … Black Steel King – Chapter 16
Episode 15: Demon Ore Yuma, having returned from the Blue Dungeon, sat at his study desk, arms crossed, and groaned. “Ugh, what to do…” He stared intently at the “Demon Ore” placed on the desk. “I want to try using this, but my Mana Index is zero.” The “Demon Ore” in front of him hadn’t … Black Steel King – Chapter 15
Episode 14: International Dungeon Research Organization It was a cave lit by pale blue light. The rugged rock surface spread out, covering an area about the size of six tennis courts. I’d heard that some Dungeons had their own light sources and were as bright as day, but this place wasn’t quite that bright. Still, … Black Steel King – Chapter 14
Episode 13: Ultra-Precise Mana Measurement Device Inside, two men in white coats, like nurses, were waiting. “This way, please,” they urged, and Yuma sat on a chair placed in the center of the room. There, a large machine, like those used for CT scans, stood vertically. It seemed to be designed with a ring that … Black Steel King – Chapter 13
Episode 12: Blue Dungeon Yuma, returning to his room, tossed the bag containing the measuring device. He sat down on the chair at his study desk, utterly dejected. “What the hell! I paid 19,800 yen, and it was a complete waste of money!!” Yuma was angry, but he couldn’t quite accept it. The clerk at … Black Steel King – Chapter 12
Episode 11: Mana Index Meter Returning home from the electronics store, Yuma opened the box containing the Mana Measurement Device in his room. While reading the included instruction manual, he inserted two AA batteries and turned on the power. First, he would start with this black “Demon Ore.” He pointed the tip of the hairdryer-shaped … Black Steel King – Chapter 11
Episode 10: Mystical Power Around this time, the lower floors of the Dungeon, where safety had been confirmed, were opened to civilians, and some began to profit by selling the “gems” produced by the creatures within. Dungeon-produced gems were easily distinguishable from existing gems because they possessed electromagnetic waves, and they were traded at high … Black Steel King – Chapter 10
Episode 9: The Nightmare Returns The next morning, Mamezou’s loud barking woke Yuma. It was the same as always, but Yuma frowned as he opened his eyes. “…That’s strange. I should have filled the hole.” He sluggishly got out of bed, threw on his down coat, and headed to the backyard. Mamezou was, as expected, … Black Steel King – Chapter 9
Episode 8: It Finally Appeared! Nearly three months had passed since then. The season was the dead of winter, and although it didn’t snow in Yuma’s area, the biting cold was very harsh. To have to wake up early in such weather… Yuma grumbled as he headed to the Hole as usual. The sky was … Black Steel King – Chapter 8