Crossover Anime: From DanMachi to Becoming a Garbage Scavenging Master

As the three figures slowly emerged from the seawater, what came into view was a scene that was almost like a dream.

Countless bubbles continuously formed between the massive tree roots, floating gracefully upwards. The morning light fell upon them, refracting into a kaleidoscope of colors, as if someone had suspended a flowing curtain of light in the water.

The generated bubbles rise higher and higher, expanding slightly in size, until they reach an invisible limit, and then quietly burst in mid-air, turning into fleeting water mist.

What one sees before one's eyes makes one feel as if these enormous mangroves are breathing, showcasing the unique wonder and vitality of the Sabaody Archipelago.

Alphia didn't speak, but a rare, clear emotion flickered in her eyes. Her expression, which usually carried a hint of aloofness and calmness, softened quietly, as if touched by something, revealing a look befitting her age.

Nanami slightly raised her head, her gaze following the trajectory of the slowly rising bubbles, and murmured, "...Truly magnificent."

Tianxing stood behind the two, his gaze moving from the tree roots to the bubbles, and then to the distant, faintly visible street.

Fishman Island is equally beautiful, but that time he led everyone straight to the Dragon Palace, without any transition or foreshadowing, just like jumping directly to the middle chapter when reading a book.

This time, rising from the seabed, it truly marks the completion of the prologue to this journey.

That sense of completeness that belongs to "adventure" truly landed at this moment.

Tianxing began to understand why so many fish-men longed for life on land. What he saw before him truly possessed an alluring power.

He chuckled softly and began casually, "The Sabaody Archipelago is formed by the massive root system of the Yarchiman mangrove. These bubbles are the resin it secretes when it breathes—and they are the most representative feature of this place."

He pointed to the facilities floating in mid-air in the distance.

"Bubble cars, bubble Ferris wheels, even houses can be built on bubbles. You could say that here, bubbles are everything."

He paused, a hint of lightness in his voice, "Welcome to the world of bubbles, Alphia, Nanami!"

We walked and listened along the way.

Alphia's expression had returned to its initial calm, but the faint red mark at the base of her ears hadn't completely faded yet.

Nanami spoke up at the opportune moment: "So, Lord Tengyo, what are our plans next?"

Tianxing glanced at Alphia and casually said, "It's still early, come with me for a walk around, consider it a preview of the battle terrain."

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The bubble Ferris wheel turned slowly, and the three of them sat in the transparent bubble cabin, enjoying a rare moment of peace.

Tianxing glanced down at the few buns left in his hand, muttering thoughtfully, "'Grand Line Buns,' or 'Grand Line Buns' for short... they really can't compare to my own Baku rolls."

"But these steamed buns are filled with red bean paste, so they're kind of a dessert. It wouldn't be bad to bring a few boxes back for Black Tower and the others to try. Consider it a way of checking in for them in the Void."

Despite saying he was disgusted, Tianxing still stuffed the remaining Wei Bao buns into his mouth without hesitation.

"I'll go to Antonio's souvenir shop later and get a few more boxes."

Qi Shi, watching from the side, couldn't help but chuckle, covering her lips with the back of her hand: "I never expected that Lord Tianxing would be such a glutton."

"The only thing we should never miss is good food!" Tianxing clapped his hands confidently. "This is an eternal truth."

After saying that, he turned his gaze to the other side.

Alphia turned to the side, her hands resting against the transparent bubble wall, quietly gazing out the window.

As the Ferris wheel reached its highest point, the entire bubble ocean of the Sabaody Archipelago unfolded before our eyes. The morning light shimmered and refracted across countless bubbles, as if gathering all the world's gentleness into this single moment.

Watching this scene, Tianxing couldn't help but think—if this were a scene from an ancient slice-of-life light novel, this would probably be the perfect opportunity to advance the relationship between the male and female leads. Unfortunately, his grand plan was still far from complete, and besides, there were two female leads here…

If we're not careful, this place could turn into a battlefield.

But putting all that aside, seeing Alphia finally relaxed, Tianxing still felt that the morning's arrangements were definitely worthwhile.

Ever since returning from Lake Lolog, Alphia has been on edge. She heard her sister was injured during the mission—

Although Metalia seemed completely fine to me, stress reactions always need an outlet.

Today's opportunity is rather rare, so let Alphia unleash her power. It's definitely not because she herself came to the pirate world and wanted to visit the Sabaody Archipelago, absolutely not.

"How are you feeling, Alphia?"

She paused for a moment, then spoke softly, "It's so nice... such a peaceful world."

Hey! There are human traffickers doing bad things over at the mangrove area on the 29th, that's the one! Didn't you see them?!

Tianxing silently complained to himself.

"If only time could stand still here a little longer." Her fingers gently touched the bubble wall. "I had so much fun today, riding the bubble car and the Ferris wheel with you...

Well, on the other hand, the amusement park is indeed quite peaceful.

"It would be even better if Maitreya were here too."

You never forget your sister, Alphia, no matter where you go!

"Every day since I met you has been peaceful," she said, her voice lowered, "but I still can't forget that dark shadow!"

What shadowy figure? How could I have been outshone by something so inexplicable?!

Alphia straightened up from the edge of the bubble, turned her head as if to declare something: "I've thought it through, Lord Tianxing."

"I will defeat the Black Dragon. With the power you have bestowed upon me, I will reclaim everything that is rightfully mine—"

"I will protect everything I have!"

Oh, it was a black dragon. Oh, then it's alright.

Tianxing composed himself and calmly said, "Very good! Very energetic!"

"But you'll have to work harder. Right now, you're still a long way from that final monster."

He paused, then slowly painted a rosy picture: "But don't worry. Stay by my side, and you'll have whatever you want—whether it's power or anything else."

After saying that, he turned his head to look at Nanami and added, "Just like Nanami."

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In area 13 of the Sabaody Archipelago, the three arrived in front of a bar.

The signboard is crookedly written with a few extremely arrogant words: "Peony's Bamboo-Knocking Bar".

Tianxing was about to raise his hand to knock on the door when it opened from the inside first.

A middle-aged woman with short black hair came out and casually flipped the "Closed" sign on the door. She looked up, her eyes slightly curved, and said in a somewhat formulaic tone:

"Welcome! What would you like to order?"

Her gaze swept over the three of them, then she chuckled softly.

"Oh my, what a handsome young man I've never seen before." She sized up Tianxing. "He doesn't seem to have come here just for drinks—is there something you need?"