Crossover Anime: From DanMachi to Becoming a Garbage Scavenging Master

Meanwhile, as the rest of his clan went to Lake Lolog to investigate, Zheng Tianxing chose a different path—

He left Loki with the Njord Familia and went to Orario alone.

In the height of summer, heat waves surged through the air in Orario.

The main street was bustling with people, the cries of vendors and the sounds of carriages blending into a noisy symphony. Sunlight streamed onto the white cobblestone streets, reflecting a dazzling brilliance. At this moment, Orario, under the joint rule of the Families of Zeus and Hera, was experiencing a golden age of extreme prosperity.

But in Tianxing's eyes, this prosperity carried a subtle sense of incompleteness.

It's not just because the "Abundant Mistress," the tavern that was always brightly lit and bustling in my memory, has not yet been born, but also because most of the characters who will dominate Orario in the future have not yet appeared, or are just children running in the crowd.

Everything remains in the "not yet happened" stage.

Tianxing sat in a fairly lively coffee shop on the street corner, slowly sipping his coffee while watching the crowds flowing outside the window.

A piece of information that Nyod had casually mentioned earlier was now echoing in his mind: "Tsubaki Kobrand, a sixteen-and-a-half-year-old dwarf girl from the Far East, level Lv.2, is a talented young blacksmith."

When Njord said this, there was a hint of surprise and admiration in his voice.

But clearly, he didn't know the true significance of this young girl. If he had told him then that this seemingly naive girl would one day become the pinnacle of Orario's forging technology, the number one person below the gods, I wonder what his expression would have been.

However, now is not the time to think about these things; we have more important things to do next.

"Placing bets in advance...that's a fine quality of time travelers!"

Tianxing picked up the cup, took a small sip, and the bitterness of the coffee spread on his tongue.

He didn't choose to stay in Orario for a long time before to avoid formally dealing with Zeus, since he doesn't have any memory of the gods having contact with Zeus. However, Loki and Njord seem to believe that the conflict between the two is real.

Dealing with Zeus head-on might lead to uncontrollable situations, but occasionally showing up as the riddle-maker is harmless. After all, in this day and age, the gods of the mortal realm are fond of creating drama, and the more mysterious you are, the more people will think you're planning something big. Besides, Prometheus actually has a good reputation, so everyone should enjoy the show.

Therefore, it's actually safer to maintain a sense of mystery when occasionally coming to Orario for business.

Just as Tianxing was thinking this, the coffee shop door was suddenly pushed open with a loud "bang." A figure rushed in like a gust of wind, bringing a wave of heat.

She was a half-dwarf girl with short, jet-black hair and red eyes that shimmered like flames. Her figure was sturdy but not burly; instead, it possessed a tight, powerful presence. Her sharp gaze swept across the doorway before fixing on Tianxing.

Then, with a hint of excitement on her face, as if she had discovered a life-size doll that looked almost exactly like herself, she rushed over almost in a straight line and hugged Tianxing tightly.

"Oh! It's you? The man from the clan who said he was looking for me!"

She pinched Tianxing's cheek, seemingly very satisfied with the feel, and then excitedly said, "This is so cute! He's practically another version of me! Are you really a god? I want to take him home and hug him!"

The girl's eyes seemed to be shining.

"You bastard! Stop right now!"

Tianxing, who was being forcibly hugged while sitting, couldn't hold back any longer, and his face darkened.

"Don't treat me like a toy!"

Chun seemed to realize something then, abruptly letting go, scratching her head, and revealing a slightly embarrassed but not at all regretful smile: "Haha... this was just a subconscious reaction, subconscious! Who told the god to look so... cough cough."

She coughed lightly, quickly switched back to work mode, straightened her posture, and said, "So, what does this deity want from me? Does he want my help in forging weapons?"

As she spoke, she deftly drew the dagger from her waist and waved it in front of Tianxing, as if showing off her masterpiece.

The dagger had a clean and neat blade with precise and smooth lines, and the forging marks were fine and even, showing the dedication and skill of the blacksmith.

"What do you think of this weapon? Although it's my experimental prototype number 17, it's not only lighter than commercially available daggers, but also much stronger. It's a rare and exquisite weapon!"

Chun's tone was full of confidence. Seeing that the god opposite her remained unmoved for the time being, she continued, "If it's you, Your Majesty, I can offer a special discount, how about a 20% discount?"

Tianxing looked at her—naive, enthusiastic, and full of energy, yet already beginning to shine.

A slight smile curved the corners of her lips.

He didn't answer immediately. Instead, he picked up his coffee cup, took a sip, and then, as if the earlier farce had never happened, casually asked, "Miss Tsubaki, have you ever seen a real divine artifact?"

"A divine artifact? To be precise, no." A hint of longing flashed in Tsubaki's eyes. "However, Lady Hephaestus showed me a weapon forged with divine craftsmanship. According to her, it was already incredibly close to being a divine artifact."

She grinned, revealing her pearly white teeth: "Although I'm still far from my current level, one day I will forge a weapon that surpasses Lord Hephaestus!"

She paused, then scratched her head: "Hehe, I suddenly feel a little embarrassed to say these things in front of you."

"No!" Tianxing slammed his hand on the table, instantly energizing Chun. "You're good! Very energetic!"

Then he took a pendant from his pocket and gently placed it on the table. The pendant gleamed in the sunlight with an indescribable luster, like metal but not quite, giving it a texture that defied common sense.

Chun subconsciously reached out and took the pendant, and then the next second, she gasped sharply.

Her gaze was instantly drawn to the pendant. It wasn't merely exquisite—the texture, structure, and alloy feel interlocked, as if following some rule she couldn't comprehend. She quickly realized that this wasn't a difference in craftsmanship, but rather a completely different construction and energy conduction method.

"What... kind of craftsmanship is this?"

She murmured softly, her voice filled with undisguised shock and confusion.

"You can think of it as the embryo of a divine artifact."

Tianxing said calmly, his tone as if he were stating something perfectly ordinary.

To him, it was just a small object he casually created, with the help of fragments of rules and a little bit of the Black Tower.

"Are you interested in researching this?"

Chun suddenly raised her head.

At that moment, all hesitation and worry in her eyes vanished, leaving only a pure and fervent desire.

"Yes! I'm very interested."