Crossover Anime: A Dimensional Journey Starting with Frilian

As expected of humanity's most powerful attack method, looking at the charred crater, Shi Chen felt that it must have been about as powerful as a nuclear bomb, since most of the damage was absorbed by Houster.

However, there is one thing that nuclear bombs cannot compare to: explosive magic has no radiation hazard.

"Shichen, where are we going to find that rookie assassin?" Youyou asked curiously.

"Luna told me it lives in the forest, and the commotion this morning should have made it hide. We need to look for it."

"Will it keep hiding?"

"Probably not. We look like newbies. If that guy finds us, he'll definitely attack us."

“Shichen, you’re no newbie. You made the attack of the high-ranking demon ineffective with a simple spell,” Youyou said with a smile.

"That's just the power of fire, and I've only been an adventurer for a short time. Aren't I a newbie?" Shichen asked with a smile.

“What newbie can handle a high-ranking demon?” Youyou retorted.

"Hehe~ That was Huihui's doing, what does it have to do with me?"

"Shichen, you're too good at making excuses."

"Haha~ Enough said, let's find that rookie killer."

"It's okay to go a little slower..."

"what?"

"It's nothing, let's go in!" Youyou took the initiative to pull Shichen into the forest.

Shi Chen smiled, took her hand tightly, and followed her.

Youyou walked slowly, carefully observing her surroundings and remaining alert to any movement. However, perhaps due to the morning, she did not see a single monster.

"Don't go any further ahead."

Just as Youyou was about to step into the depths of the forest, Shichen stopped her.

"Huh? But we haven't found anything."

"The rookie killers there wouldn't dare go. Let's look somewhere else."

"Ok."

This time it was Shichen's turn to lead the way. He changed direction and led Youyou along.

There was no danger just now. Following the time, Youyou relaxed and couldn't help but pay attention to the two holding hands.

She didn't know why Shi Chen was holding her hand and wouldn't let go. It couldn't have been intentional, could it?

She didn't have any friends before, let alone hold hands with someone of the opposite sex. The warm, enveloping feeling made her suddenly realize how big a man's hand could be.

Just having my hand held felt like having my heart held as well.

Nervous, excited, and at ease.

"Time..." Youyou suddenly spoke slowly.

"what happened?"

Do you like Huihui?

"Hmm? Why do you ask that?" Shi Chen stopped and looked at her.

Youyou mustered her courage and looked Shichen in the eye: "Although you seem to be bullying Huihui, I can tell that you actually dote on her."

"is it?"

"And Huihui is so cute and so amazing."

“You’re cute too,” Shichen said.

"Eh? Ah, um..." Youyou suddenly became embarrassed.

"Hehe~ Be more confident, Youyou. You're no worse than Huihui. You're cute, have a better figure than her, and are very powerful. Intermediate magic is much stronger than normal people in your hands."

"Really, really?"

"What? Don't you believe me?" Shi Chen asked back.

No... I believe you.

"That's more like it. Be confident. You're no worse than anyone else, and you should be able to learn advanced magic soon, right?"

"H-how do you know?"

"Because you have the ability."

"Thank you, thank you."

"Why are you thanking me?" Shi Chen feigned anger.

"Yes, no..."

"Stop, I don't need your apology."

“Well…” Youyou didn’t know what to say.

"We're teammates, right?"

"Ok!"

Do you know how to express gratitude or apologize to teammates?

"No, I don't know..."

"It's very simple, just give the other person a hug."

"Is...is that so?" Youyou blinked.

"What? You don't believe me again?"

"No, I believe you."

"Hmph, now you know what you should do, right?"

"Huh? Well... I understand."

Youyou looked at Shichen shyly, lowered her head, then closed her eyes and, as if she had made up her mind, suddenly threw herself into Shichen's arms.

The other person charged at her with the ball, but Shi Chen was very strong and not only withstood the attack, but also grabbed the other person and controlled her.

She was so gentle and delicate, and so petite, that it was very comfortable to hold her. That's why he couldn't help but lie to her against his conscience.

However, she was not deceived; she did it willingly.

After all, no matter how naive someone is, they know that gratitude or apology isn't expressed through hugs, at least not between teammates.

"Shichen...can I ask a question?" Youyou hugged Shichen's lower back, buried her face in his chest, breathed in his scent, and asked with her eyes closed.

"what?"

"Why did you suddenly hug me the night before last?"

"Didn't I tell you? I was just kidding. I wanted to show you how scary it is to go into a room of the opposite sex in the middle of the night."

Is that really... true?

"You don't believe me?"

"A bit..."

“Then… guess for yourself,” Shi Chen replied cheerfully.

"Why is this happening?" Youyou couldn't help but look up at him.

"However, I can give you a hint."

"What hint?"

"You can't use this way of thanking or apologizing on other people, understand?"

"why?"

"Think for yourself. Also, you can come to me this way when you're happy or sad."

"Oh......"

"Good girl, here's a reward for you." Shi Chen couldn't resist and leaned down to kiss her forehead.

"Huh?" Youyou was stunned. She stared wide-eyed at Shichen.

However, at this moment, Shi Chen raised an eyebrow and showed displeasure: "It seems that something has come to disturb us."

"what?"

Shi Chen hugged Youyou tightly, and with a light leap, jumped onto a nearby tree branch.

Swish-!

A black shadow flashed past where the two had just been standing, then stopped under the tree.

"What's that?!" Youyou noticed it too.

“That’s the rookie killer,” Shi Chen replied.

Beneath the tree where the two were, a black monster resembling both a wolf and a lion bared its fangs, gazing at them from afar with eyes full of appetite.

"Is it a killer for newcomers? What should we do?"

"It's very simple, just deal with it like you would with a giant frog."

"Eh? So simple?"

"Although we are newcomers, we are not truly newcomers."

"That's right."

"Okay, hold on tight, I'm going to jump."

"Eh? Why?"

“This guy is bothering us, I want to kick him a couple of times.”

"Well......"

"Get ready, let's put it to sleep first!" Shi Chen said, and jumped down.

"Wait—sleep!" Youyou could only frantically use magic.