In a crossover anime, the only way to become stronger is by marrying a wife.

"It seems... he's not so bad after all." Iino Miko finally started to change her opinion of Tsukikawa Shu.

At least, he doesn't seem like the kind of guy who would use his power to coerce or entice young girls.

Without delay, Fujiwara Chika immediately entered the system interface and opened the experience card.

however……

[This experience card is unusable; you are not a contracted member of Tsukikawa Shuu.]

[This experience card is unusable; you are not a contracted member of Tsukikawa Shuu.]

[This experience card is unusable; you are not a contracted member of Tsukikawa Shuu.]

……

"Ehhhhh?"

After several attempts, all attempts failed. Fujiwara Chika was dumbfounded.

"What's going on? Did something go wrong?" she asked, puzzled.

At that moment, Tsukikawa Shuu also sent a new reply.

Tsukikawa Shuu: "I won't go back on my word about the experience card, you can have it."

Tsukikawa Shuu: "But I should also clarify that my experience card can only be used by my marriage contract members."

"This...this...what's the difference between this and not giving it to us at all?!"

Fujiwara Chika was dumbfounded.

So after all that, all I can do is stare blankly at these experience cards?!

Chapter 27 Hiratsuka Shizuka's Sacrifice

"What's wrong?" Iino Miko also noticed something was amiss.

"It can't be used! You have to sign a contract with him to use it." Fujiwara Chika was almost in tears.

"..."

Iino Miko felt she should retract her earlier statement; this guy named Tsukikawa Shuu was a complete bastard!

“We can survive without relying on guys like that,” Miko Iino said.

"..."

Fujiwara Chika looked at the three large experience cards in her system inventory, but could only look at them without being able to use them, and felt an indescribable longing in her heart.

If I use all three experience cards, I can advance four or five levels, and then I will have some power to deal with the lowest-level monsters.

It's so frustrating, such a pity. Fujiwara Chika is almost in tears again.

But she couldn't possibly entrust her entire life to someone she'd never even met for something like this.

Fujiwara Chika: "How could you do this?!"

Tsukikawa Shuu: "I only said I could give it to you, but I never said you could use it just because I gave it to you."

Fujiwara Chika: “…”

Tsukikawa Hiiragi simply smiled faintly as he read Fujiwara Chika's reply.

Although I certainly don't lack experience cards, I can't just give them to others casually.

Every benefit comes with a price.

As for the wealth and power promised by Fujiwara Chika... sorry, I have absolutely no interest in them.

There was no further news from Fujiwara Chika. Tsukikawa Shu glanced at the people who had requested private messages. He did see some familiar names, but they were all minor characters or simply annoying roles, so he ignored them.

Before they knew it, it was evening. Tsukikawa Shu cooked a few cans of food, and the three of them filled their stomachs first, preparing to help Hiratsuka Shizuka level up all night.

However, at this moment, Hiratsuka Shizuka walked over from her resting place, somewhat hesitant and awkward, but still came to Tsukikawa Shuu.

She was still wearing business attire, but she had changed into another set. The original set was soaked with sweat and had several tears from the battle.

"Is there something you need, Hiratsuka-sensei?" Tsukikawa Shu asked, looking at Hiratsuka Shizuka.

"that……"

Hiratsuka Shizuka's face was slightly flushed as she slowly twirled the hair at her temples with her fingers.

"If you spend all your time running dungeons today, how many levels can you gain?" Hiratsuka Shizuka asked.

"Probably around level five or six," Tsukikawa Shu said.

"Levels 5 or 6..." Hiratsuka Shizuka considered for a moment.

Today, because she had to conserve her experience points and the low-level monsters didn't actually provide much of an improvement, Tsukikawa Shu only leveled up.

However, when it comes to running dungeons, Tsukikawa Shuu can not only level up quickly, but also obtain a large amount of materials.

I really have been holding him back the whole time.

Moreover, despite all the hard work he put into leveling up, the actual benefits he gained were far less than those of Tsukikawa Shuu and Goto Ichiri.

The existence of the Otherworld will eventually disrupt the order and rules of the original world, and one day it will influence and dominate the original world. This is an irreversible trend.

Moreover, the location is random each time you enter the inner world. Only those who have formed a contract can be teleported together. If I am not with Tsukikawa Shuu the next time I enter the inner world, and my level is too low, I may really die from various dangers.

Now look at yourself. What exactly were you being so dramatic about?

There's a powerful figure right in front of you, but you're too embarrassed to reach out and ask for help, yet you're willing to cause trouble for others...

I'm an adult... I've been taking advantage of others without giving anything in return, and the other party is someone I'm proud of—my student.

"Well... it's not good to keep troubling you like this. It will only hold you back, and I can't offer you anything in return..."

Hiratsuka Shizuka stammered, and finally said:

"How about I sign a contract with you too..."

Tsukikawa listened attentively to Hiratsuka Shizuka's words, but did not give a reply.

Instead, they started to think.

Unable to get an immediate reply from Tsukikawa Shu, Hiratsuka Shizuka's face gradually turned bright red with embarrassment.

I'm such an idiot, what am I doing...?

She was screaming inside.

She considered herself a mature adult who could put aside her pride, but when she asked the other party to sign a marriage contract, she found that she couldn't let go of her pride at all and felt very ashamed!

Is this considered a unique way of confessing one's feelings? And it's to a student who is significantly younger than oneself!

"Hiratsuka-sensei, do you really want to do this?" Tsukikawa Shu asked seriously. "You are my teacher, I respect you very much, and I do not want to coerce or entice you in this way."

"..."

Hiratsuka Shizuka stomped her feet in embarrassment.

"In short, I don't like beating around the bush, so just give me an answer: yes or no?"

She turned her face away, not wanting Tsukikawa Shu to stare at her flushed face any longer.

"I've always liked Hiratsuka-sensei." Seeing Hiratsuka Shizuka's expression, Tsukikawa Shu laughed.

"You... don't mind that I'm older than you?" Hiratsuka Shizuka asked.

“Hiratsuka-sensei has always been lovely, and I’ve always liked her,” Tsukikawa Shu said.

"..."

Hiratsuka Shizuka was so ashamed that all she wanted to do was find a hole to crawl into and hide.

Tsukikawa Shuu shifted his position, clearing the other side of the sofa, patted the sofa, and gestured for Hiratsuka Shizuka to come and sit down.

Hiratsuka Shizuka hesitated for a moment, but finally went over and sat down next to Tsukikawa Shu, her legs uneasily pressed together.

Then, Tsukikawa Shu opened the system interface.

"Teacher just needs to click 'agree' on the contract invitation," Tsukikawa Shuu said.

“Yes.” Hiratsuka Shizuka nodded.

[Congratulations, host, you have entered into a marriage contract with another woman.]

Your destinies are now intertwined.

Based on the system's rating of the contract partner "Hiratsuka Shizuka", you receive the following system reward:

[Exclusive Class Card *1, Exclusive Skill Card *1, Dungeon Speedrun Card *10]

[You have gained the talent: Double Drop Rate]

[You have gained the talent: Dungeon Upgrade]

"Double drops? Dungeon upgrade?" Tsukikawa Shuu stroked his chin.

Two more incredible items have dropped!

Double Drop Rate

Double material drops are available upon completion of the dungeon.