Crossover Anime: From DanMachi to Becoming a Garbage Scavenging Master

Just as Chun was immersed in the exquisite craftsmanship of the pendant, Zheng Tianxing had already laid out the parchment contract he had prepared beforehand on the table—

It was a formal document specifically used to establish long-term cooperative relationships between clans and artisans. It was filled with densely packed clauses and looked quite rigorous.

Chun glanced at it briefly, and after confirming that there were no traps or unreasonable things, she picked up the pen without hesitation and signed her name.

Tianxing carefully put away the contract, his tone remaining calm: "In exchange, you will need to prioritize crafting weapons for our Prometheus Familia from now on. As for compensation, we'll just go with the market price. And—"

He paused slightly, a meaningful glint in his eyes: "You will have the opportunity to come into contact with more similar embryos."

Chun's eyes lit up instantly, as if they had been ignited: "Really? There are prototypes of this kind of equipment?"

Tianxing chuckled softly, his tone unhurried: "So, you need to step up your game. Improve your skills further, and don't miss these opportunities."

"Of course!" Chun patted her chest vigorously, barely able to contain her excitement, but her tone carried a hint of self-deprecation. "I've almost mastered the basics. What I lack now isn't theory, but practical experience—only by truly building and trying things out time and time again can my skills improve."

She paused, then her tone softened: "To be honest, because I was chosen by Lord Hephaestus to be his familiar as soon as I arrived in Orario, I was looked up to by many people, but my situation also became somewhat awkward."

"Those large clans already have their own official craftsmen and won't easily change them. Smaller clans are less willing to come to me, thinking that my prices must be too high and that my qualifications aren't trustworthy enough."

She shrugged, her smile tinged with helplessness: "The result is that I usually only get small repair jobs, and rarely have a real opportunity to showcase my skills."

She grinned, revealing a set of pearly white teeth, but her eyes blazed with an even more intense light: "So, my lord, this is the first truly big deal I've made since I came to Orario."

She raised her head, her gaze bright and resolute: "I will absolutely not let you down!"

Zheng Tianxing nodded without saying anything more. But he knew very well that this was not just a business deal, but rather a way to bring a portion of the Hephaestus Familia's forces onto his ship in advance.

Chun was getting restless and stood up, saying, "Then I need to go back and tell the Lord God first. After all, we signed such an important contract, and we must report it to our clan."

As she spoke, she carefully put the pendant away, her movements as devout as if she were collecting some priceless treasure.

"After that—I will go to Mellen with you."

Her gaze grew even more fervent: "Since I'm to serve your clan long-term, I need to personally understand your fighting style and weapon requirements. Seeing your combat performance firsthand will greatly help me determine what kind of weapons to forge."

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After watching Chun leave, Zheng Tianxing walked alone on the streets of Orario, his mind beginning to consider another important matter—

He needs to find someone who can create grimoires, Fels.

In the original work, Fels is an extremely mysterious figure, and few people know his true identity or whereabouts. When I was subtly trying to get information about the grimoire from Njord, I discovered that the latter was also unaware of Fels.

Although Tianxing knew that this person was the personal mercenary of the great god Uranus, he did not want to confront Uranus at this moment, so finding him in the vast Orario was basically impossible.

"Let's try our luck today..."

He secretly thought that if he could buy a magic book and take it back to Black Tower for analysis, he might be able to figure out a way to develop it and even achieve mass production.

With this in mind, he began wandering among the various shops in Orario. Finally, in a secluded corner of West Street, he stopped in front of a small shop that specialized in selling magical items.

It was a slightly old shop with a faded signboard hanging at the entrance. Inside, the windows were filled with all sorts of magic stone tools and scrolls, faintly radiating magical energy. The air was filled with a unique scent that blended spices and old books.

Pushing open the creaking wooden door and entering the store, he quickly spotted a reasonably good-looking magic book on a dusty display shelf behind the counter.

The shop owner was a shrewd middle-aged man with sharp, eagle-like eyes; he was clearly not someone to be easily fooled. He leaned back in his chair behind the counter, sized up the unfamiliar customer, and then slowly quoted a not-so-low price.

Tianxing and the other party went back and forth for a long time, discussing everything from the quality of the magic book to the market price, from the family's budget to their sincerity in buying. They said everything they could and tried to negotiate the price down, but the shopkeeper remained unmoved and the price did not budge.

After a moment of silence, he gritted his teeth and took out a rather thin money pouch from his pocket—it contained most of the funds accumulated by his clan.

"That's all... not enough." The shopkeeper glanced at Farley on the table, shook his head, and said in a flat tone that left no room for negotiation.

After a moment's thought, Tianxing retrieved several uniquely styled garments from the void—clothes he had picked up from the universe that looked rather luxurious. Whether it was the lines of the cut, the texture of the fabric, or even the ingenious button and snap closure design, they all seemed exceptionally novel and even somewhat ahead of their time in Orario.

The shop owner's gaze immediately changed.

He reached out and picked up the clothes one by one, examining every detail, his fingertips tracing the fabric as if he were appraising some rare treasure. The glint in his eyes grew brighter, and the previously hard expression on his face gradually softened.

After a moment, he raised his head and slowly nodded: "Deal."

Thus, Tianxing nearly emptied his clan's savings and even added several precious garments from another world before finally acquiring the magic book. Although his purse was empty, he still felt it was all worthwhile when the heavy magic book was in his hands.

After completing the purchase, Tianxing reunited with Chun, who had already reported to Hephaestus. The two walked out of the north gate of Orario together, embarking on their journey back to the Familia's residence in Mellen Town.

On the way, Chun enthusiastically discussed her ingenious ideas about weapons with him, while Tianxing was calculating how to maximize the value of existing resources.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh; the clan's money was gone again. If things went smoothly with Alphia and the others, they could at least recover some magic stones and loot from the monsters, easing the pressure. After all, money was needed for equipment, supplies, intelligence gathering, and personnel expansion.

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Meanwhile, after a month of fighting, the monsters surrounding Lake Lolog have been completely wiped out.

Alphia realized that several members, including herself, were nearing the limit of their current level's abilities, so she suggested returning to Mellentown to renew their Blessings. Finn, however, believed that supplies were running low and that returning to the town would be beneficial for recovery and preparation, so he agreed.

After reaching a simple agreement, the team began packing up the camp and preparing to leave.

The campaign around Lake Lolog has thus come to a temporary halt, but everyone knows that the real danger lies within the lake.