Crossover Anime: How a Shameless Person Lives

Golden light slowly rose from the sea surface, dyeing it a fiery amber color.

Each wave crest is edged with a dazzling gold, and as the waves rise and fall, they reflect against the azure sea, creating a multi-layered sunrise scene.

"Beautiful, isn't it?"

Coco, wearing slippers, came up to the lookout post and handed him a cup of coffee.

Mercury looked up, reached out and took the coffee cup, and drank it down in large gulps, as if it were wine.

"It is indeed a beautiful view." Mercury took out his phone and started recording. He had a habit of recording interesting things so that they could be preserved for a longer time.

"This is nothing! When the sun is fully up, the sea will turn into a golden-leaf-sprinkled glass, ten times more beautiful than it is now," Coco laughed, leaning against the railing of the lookout post, her gaze fixed on the distant horizon.

"I never think about the future," Mercury said calmly, casually salting the coffee cup and throwing it into the sea.

The boat will straighten itself when it reaches the bridge; when disaster strikes, I'll fly away.

Thinking too much will make your head explode.

"You really live a carefree life." Coco remained silent.

"By the way, how much longer until we reach Great Britain?"

"It's expected to take about 10 days."

"Is that so?"

The two chatted back and forth, but the atmosphere gradually fell silent.

Suddenly, Coco's expression froze, and she mechanically gestured with her fingers.

"Are you having an epileptic seizure?"

"No." Coco's voice was a little stiff as she mechanically turned her head to him and said, "Did we forget to give them the map?"

Mercury paused for a moment: "...It's alright, good people are always protected by heaven."

……

the other side.

Omori Yakumo, who got up early in the morning, came back with the printed map.

He clapped his hands as he looked at the fully armed men.

"Everyone, the ship to the rainforest is waiting for us. According to the map given by Lord Aite, we need to set off as soon as possible, first determine the location of that strange tree, and gather information."

Then they took a boat to another place to pick a strange flower called the Blood Orchid.

The group of people who were inspecting their equipment in the tavern froze simultaneously.

Yup!

There's such a thing as a map!

The group exchanged glances simultaneously before quickly turning their faces away.

Especially Yukino Yukinoshita, whose face turned bright red.

In her view, it was her idea to form a team, and it was also her idea to contact the monsters.

Even though things didn't turn out the way I imagined, I can't make such a big mistake!

"Am I too nervous?" Yukino Yukinoshita muttered to herself, pulling her thoughts out of her head.

"Mr. Gecko, let's go."

……

The morning mist at the dock had not yet dissipated, and a medium-sized fishing boat with a blue and white tarpaulin was moored on the shore, with puddles of water from last night's rain still on it.

"Everyone, follow along. This boat was arranged by the Moscow Hotel. Today we're going up the rainforest river." As Yakumo turned around to call out, his gaze swept over the various expressions on the faces of the people, finally settling on Yukino Yukinoshita.

"White Cat, is your backpack too heavy? Do you need help?"

White Cat is naturally her nickname.

When traveling, especially in cities like this, you should never use your real name.

Yukino Yukinoshita quickly waved her hand, the blush on her ears still lingering. Her fingertips gripped the backpack strap tightly, her long hair flowing down her back, supporting the bundle full of weapons.

"No need to trouble yourself." She deliberately straightened her back, trying to hide the embarrassment caused by her earlier oversight.

Just now, she had forgotten the core map, which was something that she, who was always meticulous, found hard to let go of.

Hachiman Hikigaya followed behind, carrying a bulging backpack, muttering to himself, "The rainforest... mosquitoes, poisonous snakes, unknown monsters, it's practically a hellish dungeon."

He glanced at the Bottle Brothers beside him; they had already boarded the boat and were skillfully maneuvering it.

Matsuzaka Satou still had a smiling face. If he hadn't seen her true face, Hikigaya Hachiman would have really believed that she was a harmless student.

As they spoke, everyone boarded the fishing boat.

The bottle brothers set sail and gradually drifted away from civilized society.

Yakumo Omori leaned against the railing at the stern of the ship, holding a map in his hand, gazing at the gradually clearing green outline.

That rainforest was like a giant green jade, with its dense canopy layered upon layer, so thick that even sunlight could not penetrate it.

"Can we get there by just following the river?" Yukino Yukinoshita asked as she walked over.

"The monster that produces honey is located in the heart of the rainforest marked on the map." Yagami pointed to a location marked on the map. "We estimate we'll have to hike quite a distance. It's said that the magnetic field in that area is abnormal, and compasses will malfunction. We need to be extra careful."

The gecko unfolded the map and laid it on the wooden crate on the deck, and everyone gathered around.

The map marks two locations in red ink: one is the valley where the strange tree is located, and the other is in a general area deep in the rainforest, marked with the word "flower".

"What's the use of that blood orchid? It looks no different from ordinary flowers."

The one asking the question was Matsuzaka Satou, who still wore that harmless smile, her fingertips lightly touching the "flower" mark on the map.

Upon hearing this, the Bottle Brothers spoke in unison: "According to our intelligence, the Blood Orchid seems to be able to extend the life cycle of living organisms, that is, to achieve longevity."

"Snap!"

With a sharp crack, the plank of the boat under Matsuzaka Satou's feet was crushed by her, and wood chips flew everywhere.

Her smile grew even brighter, her voice brimming with barely concealed excitement: "Extending lifespan... this thing is really amazing."

It wasn't just her; the topic of lifespan ignited everyone's enthusiasm.

Even the usually calm Yukino Yukinoshita couldn't help but ask a few more questions about the details.

However, in the midst of the heated discussion, no one noticed that a huge dark shadow was drifting downstream beneath the boat.