A cross-dressing anime, starting with Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.

"Therefore, the guild and the Hephaestus Familia facilitated this cooperation, with novice blacksmiths providing equipment for novice adventurers. It can be said that both sides have achieved mutual success."

"Many adventurers have even found their perfect match here, working with their own forger from LV1 onwards."

Lynn wasn't listening carefully; all he could think about was the money pouch Kaguya had given him.

Thirty million Fali.

He had a vague idea of ​​this number before.

It's all because of Bell's dagger in the anime. One dagger costs 200 million, which makes him feel that he can't even sell half of it for 30 million.

Although I knew a lot, I wasn't aware of this much.

But now, looking at the equipment priced at ten or twenty thousand, he truly realized how enormous that sum of money was.

Let alone a single piece of chainmail, even if you bought all the equipment on this fourth floor, it probably wouldn't cost more than ten million.

This group of people from the Astrea Familia...

How big are their hearts?

How could they so casually hand over such a huge sum of money to a newcomer they had only known for less than two days?

Lynn's mind conjured up the image of Alexandra's hurried, fiery figure.

I recalled Celty's worry, "We already don't have enough manpower."

I also remembered Kaguya's seemingly indifferent yet undeniably caring instructions when she left.

He understood instantly.

This money is not simply "family funds" at all.

This is another form of protection they provide when they cannot leave and cannot be by his and Haruhime's side at all times.

They were to replace the women with top-tier weapons and armor, becoming bodyguards for Lynn and Chunji.

......

The photo shows Lunova.

30. The most dangerous thing is not just the monster.

"no need."

Lynn put the chainmail back in its original place.

"Miss Eina."

"I want to go and see the eighth floor."

"The eighth floor?"

Eina's gentle smile froze for a moment.

She thought she had misheard; her beautiful half-elf ears twitched slightly, and she repeated uncertainly,

"Lynn, you mean... the eighth floor?"

“Yes,” Lynn nodded.

"But……"

Eina instinctively wanted to speak up and remind her.

The eighth floor?

The items sold there are all crafted by the most elite high-ranking forgers within the Hephaestus Familia.

It could even be a divine weapon crafted by the goddess herself.

Each one of these items is enough to bankrupt a Level 4 adventurer.

But seeing Lynn's expectant look, she swallowed back everything she was about to say.

Who wouldn't want to see the top-tier equipment crafted by the Hephaestus Familia?

Especially for new adventurers.

Besides, it doesn't cost any money to take a look. Perhaps going up and taking a look will energize both Lynn and Chunji.

Eina didn't intend to spoil the fun;

"The eighth floor has some requirements; you need to be at least LV3 to get in. But don't worry, I can bring people in."

Threshold?

Lynn understood that a place that sells top-tier items certainly wouldn't allow just anyone to enter.

As for the threshold, it's LV3. Adventurers who reach LV3 may be eligible to purchase equipment from the eighth floor.

"Then I'll trouble you, Miss Eina." Lynn smiled gratefully.

"It's alright, let's go!"

Eina led the way.

Not far away,

The three members of Lunova's group, who were quietly arguing about the price of a leather armor, also overheard Lynn's conversation.

The petite little girl's eyes widened.

"Did I hear that right? Those people are going to the eighth floor?"

The goblin man was also shocked, scratching his head憨厚ly, "Maybe they're just richer!"

Runova couldn't help but turn her gaze to Lynn again.

She re-examined the man she had just met her gaze.

Unexpectedly, this seemingly ordinary guy is actually so wealthy.

Oh.

It seems to be the offspring of some great human noble family, out experiencing life.

The beautiful fox-person next to him was probably his personal servant.

Runova quickly made her own judgment in her mind.

A hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.

People from different worlds have no need to intersect.

Under the watchful eyes of the adventurers around them,

Eina led Lynn and Chunji toward the elevator that led to the upper floor.

As the elevator doors slowly opened on the eighth floor, a completely different smell wafted out.

After Aina communicated with Hephaestus's kin, they were allowed to enter.

In stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the fourth-floor shops, it was incredibly quiet here.

There are no rows of shelves here.

Instead, weapons and armor were displayed individually in crystal showcases.

Each piece of equipment was framed by a soft glow.

The spacious, almost luxurious space contained only a handful of people.

They either stood quietly in front of the display case or talked quietly with the shop assistants.

But they all possessed extraordinary qualities and were clearly powerful adventurers.

Lynn walked up to the nearest display case.

Inside was a sleek black longsword with dark purple patterns flowing along its blade.

His gaze fell downwards, landing on the small price tag.

Thirteen million Fali!

He didn't stop walking and moved on to the next one.

A light and airy breastplate.

Eighteen million Fali!

A battle axe engraved with incomprehensible runes.

Twenty-five million Fali!

A staff inlaid with a huge magic crystal.

Sixty-one million Fali!

Good buddy.

Lynn's breath caught in her throat for a moment.

None of the equipment here costs less than ten million.

Indeed, as Eina said, each one is incredibly expensive.

Chunji was shocked by the price; she dared not wear something so expensive.

She tugged at Lynn's clothes and said, "Lord Lynn, thirty million is enough for you to buy a piece of armor and a weapon."

Thirty million?

Eina, who was closer, was sure she hadn't misheard.

Although I had a premonition, I was still very surprised.

How could a man who just joined the Astrea Familia have 30 million?

As it turns out, Alexandra's words confirm that the money was provided by the Astrea Familia.

She couldn't help but steal a glance at Lynn.

What kind of person is he?

Joining the all-female Astrea Familia is already quite impressive.

They actually provided such a large amount of support?

Lynn felt Eina's gaze and asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Is my face dirty?"

Eina snapped back to reality and realized that staring at him like that was indeed impolite.

Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly waved her hand.

"Mr. Lynn, please forgive my bluntness."

"Although the equipment on the eighth floor is undoubtedly the best in Yulari."

"But personally, I don't recommend that you buy it now."

Eina's tone was sincere.

"At your current level, it's actually very difficult to unleash the full potential of those top-tier equipment, which is a waste in itself."

Her expression turned serious. "More importantly, possessing a treasure is a crime."

"A novice adventurer possessing equipment that many advanced adventurers dream of will attract unnecessary covetousness and trouble."

“Even among the Asteria Familia, there may be those who take risks.”

"In dungeons, the most dangerous things are sometimes not just monsters."

...

The photo shows Eina.

31. Transfer of Religion

Lynn nodded; Eina's words made sense.

Actually, Lynn never intended to spend all the money.

Although he knew that, given Alexandra and the others' personalities, even if he really spent all the money, they would just pat him on the shoulder and laugh, saying that the money was well spent.

But he couldn't convince himself.

Just because it's not your own money doesn't mean you can spend it recklessly without any scruples.