The Villainess VTuber Rips People Apart-Chapter 134: Support Carry

I watched a trailer with Leon since we had some free time.

[We’re the Academy Occult Research Club!]

[A historic club dedicated to uncovering the truth behind so-called occult phenomena in this world!]

[And I’m the club president! That’s the vice president, and the other two are Member A and Member B!]

[President! A new dungeon has been discovered in the Black Great Forest!]

[Why are you only saying that now?! We need to investigate immediately!]

[The student council keeps cutting our budget, saying we’re useless! Those evil student council scoundrels!]

[Alright, we’ve reached the dungeon!]

[Let’s go in, everyone!]

–CRASH!–

At that moment, the vice president’s upper body disappeared from the screen.

A snake-like monster emerged from the ceiling and devoured the vice president’s upper half.

[KYAAAAAH!]

[The vice president! The vice president was killed by a monster we’ve never seen before!]

[President, what should we do?!]

[Hmm~.]

[We’ll just recruit new members!]

『Labyrinthos Side Story: Dungeon Seeker』

The trailer ended like that.

“...What an insane game.”

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Leon muttered incredulously.

“Let’s see... Looks like this is a spinoff of the original Labyrinthos mixed with something like RE:sir Company.”

“RE:sir Company?”

“Yeah. You know, the company behind Phasmophobia and Content Watching.”

“I’ve heard the name.”

I hadn’t played their games myself—they were mostly multiplayer-focused, which wasn’t my preference.

“That’s unexpected. I thought you loved all PC games.”

“If there were ranked matches, I might’ve considered it.”

“There’s no way games like this would have ranked matches... Oh, found it. Here’s an email about it from DeadRows. Read it.”

Leon handed me her phone.

The email summarized the game’s features as follows:

Dungeons have appeared across different regions of the empire. Players take on the role of explorers who investigate these dungeons.Explorers belong to one of four factions and have one of six roles. Each player can only choose one faction and one role.Factions: Academy / Holy Church / Mage Tower / Adventurer’s GuildRoles: Exploration, Search, Survival, Protection, Collection, RecoveryOnce created, explorers cannot change their faction or role.Explorers gather information and items from dungeons.Safely returning and submitting gathered information and items rewards players with money.At the end of the promotional event, the team with the most money wins a prize.

“They’ve already assigned the factions. I think Rui decided for your team.”

“Ah, you mean that drawing lots thing from a while ago?”

“Yep.”

Leon nodded.

A few days ago, team leaders had drawn lots. In our team, Rui took the lead.

Technically, they first asked me to do it since I’m Leviathan’s Tier 1 member. But I politely declined because I don’t enjoy luck-based games.

As a result, Rui handled the draw, and our entire Leviathan team ended up in the Holy Church faction.

“So, it seems the only thing you need to worry about now is your role. As you can see, the roles are Exploration, Search, Survival, Protection, Collection, and Recovery...”

“Recovery it is.”

“Huh? Why?”

Leon looked shocked at my immediate answer.

“Recovery is the healer role, you know? Don’t you usually like breaking things and smashing stuff?”

“What kind of image do you have of me?”

“...Well, it’s true.”

How harsh.

Despite living together for three years, Leon seemed to have a completely wrong impression of me. I’m a peaceful person, through and through.

I’m simply practical.

From experience, I’ve learned that overwhelming force is the most effective way to ensure peace. It’s not that I like violence.

“...You’re lying. Anyway, playing a healer seems completely out of character for you. Are you sure you’re okay with it?”

“This is a team game, isn’t it?”

As I’ve said before, I don’t have a particular desire to carry the team. Especially since this isn’t a ranked match or a league competition.

“Everyone seems to be in a casual mood, so I’ll let others do the hard work while I stay in the back and step in only if absolutely necessary.”

“You’re even slacking in games now... If you lose your assertiveness there too, what’s left of you?”

“My noble lineage as a duchess, radiant beauty, unmatched dignity, a physique as strong as it is stunning... Need I go on? Do you want to hear more?”

“Ugh... You’re so annoying it’s almost impressive.”

Leon sighed deeply.

【Virtual VTuber Gallery】

[Info] Results of the Fantasy League Dungeon Seeker Faction Draw

(Link)

Faction Draw Results

Cerberus: Adventurer’s Guild (Resource Pioneers)Behemoth: Mage Tower (Purgers Party)Griffon: Academy (Occult Research Club)Leviathan: Holy Church (Inquisition Division)

[Comments]

Why is the game called “Dungeon 씨부랄” though lol?

ㄴ (Author’s note) Dungeon Seeker, 씨부랄 = phonetic humor.

ㄴ The tone is weird though.

What even is this game?Is this like Lethal Company but with classes?

The dungeon felt like a blend of advanced magic and technology, indistinguishable from a sci-fi setting.

It reminded me of games like Isolation, Dead Space, or even C-Protocol.

The facility was metallic, dimly lit, and in severe disrepair. Rust and decay were everywhere, and the faint stench of stagnant water filled the air.

In this dilapidated environment, I found something familiar: a corpse.

“Oh my, Mero. You’re here.”

Judging by the condition, she’d been beaten to death. Poor Mero.

After silently closing her eyes, I drew my knife and severed her head.

–Crunch–

Holding Mero’s severed head, I tucked it carefully under my arm.

【Kim Yushin donated 1,000 won.】

【Why are you cutting off heads again? Lol.】

【Acrophobia donated 1,000 won.】

【Mero should sue at this point.】

“Ah, about Mero? Honestly, it didn’t have to be the head.”

In true RE:sir Company style, death in this game was treated lightly.

You could revive dead players by taking any part of their body to the church.

Heads weren’t mandatory—hands or feet would’ve been lighter and more convenient.

“Habit, I suppose.”

【Memento donated 1,000 won.】

【Habit???】

With Mero’s head in tow, I ventured deeper into the dungeon.

【Leviathan Inquisition Division “Black Ravens” Team Roster】

【Search】 Rui: Unknown【Exploration】 Sora: Offline【Survival】 Mero: Confirmed Dead【Protection】 Rian: Unknown【Collection】 Girin: Unknown【Recovery】 Aurora: Online

“Hello, this is Aurora. Can anyone hear me?”

I tried speaking into the radio, but there was no response. Everyone else was either dead or too occupied to reply.

With Mero resurrected by my Resurrection skill, I set my sights on saving the rest of the team. However, the sound of thunderous footsteps interrupted us.

A grotesque monster appeared—three meters tall, with elongated limbs and black, sinewy flesh. I recognized it immediately: the Innocent Maiden.

“This is where support players shine,” I whispered, hurling Mero into the beast’s path to draw its attention.

“Wait—WHAT?! You revived me for THIS?!”

I smirked. Truly, this was Support Carry at its finest.

Mero screamed in terror as the grotesque monster turned its attention to her.

"Come on, Mero, you can do it!" I called out, offering my encouragement from the shadows as I slipped further into the dungeon.

"Hey, stop! Don’t just leave me like this!"

But it was too late. I had already darted past the monstrous figure, leaving Mero to fend for herself—her screams echoing faintly in the background.

Moving deeper into the dungeon, I focused on my surroundings. Blood trails and scratches along the walls suggested that the rest of the team couldn’t be far.

Finally, I found another body—a familiar one.

“Rian...”

Rian lay slumped against the wall, her weapon shattered, and her body bruised and battered. She hadn’t stood a chance against whatever monstrosities lurked here.

Wasting no time, I placed my hand on her forehead.

"<Resurrection>."

A glow enveloped her body as the spell took effect. Slowly, Rian stirred and opened her eyes.

“...Ugh, what happened? Where am I?”

“You were dead. Now you’re not. Welcome back.”

“What? Dead?!”

“Yes, dead. Don’t make me explain the obvious. We’ve got work to do.”

I helped her to her feet, handing her a spare weapon I’d brought along.

“Listen, there’s a massive creature stalking the corridors. Mero’s keeping it busy for now, but we need to rescue the others before it gets back.”

“Mero’s... keeping it busy? You mean you left her as bait?”

“Exactly. Come on, let’s move.”

Rian groaned but followed me as we pressed onward.

Before long, we stumbled across Girin, pinned under rubble. She was alive but barely conscious. Rian and I worked together to free her, but the noise attracted unwanted attention.

The floor trembled, and we heard the telltale thud, thud of heavy footsteps.

“It’s coming back,” I said calmly.

“What now? We’re trapped here!” Rian hissed.

“Don’t panic. I have a plan.”

“Your last plan was throwing Mero at it!”

“Exactly, and it worked perfectly. Now let’s—”

Before I could finish, the massive creature rounded the corner, its glowing white eyes locking onto us.

“Run!”

I grabbed Girin, who was too weak to stand, and hoisted her onto my back. Rian covered our retreat, using her shield to block the creature’s sweeping attacks as we dashed down the corridor.

Somehow, we managed to regroup at the safe zone near the dungeon’s entrance. Mero was already there, panting and covered in dirt, but miraculously alive.

“You... You left me to die!” she wheezed.

“And yet, here you are,” I replied with a smile.

“I hate you so much right now.”

“Noted. Now let’s focus on surviving this dungeon, shall we?”

With most of the team accounted for, we devised a plan to take on the dungeon’s remaining challenges.

"This is the true essence of support carry," I declared confidently as we ventured further into the depths, ready to face whatever horrors awaited us next.

It was going to be a long night.