Crossover Anime: From DanMachi to Becoming a Garbage Scavenging Master

Meanwhile, Zheng Tianxing, Astrea, Yasuri Nanami, and Tsubaki are on their way to Orario.

Looking at the sword-shaped jewelry that Nanami was wearing, Tianxing couldn't help but recall the scene inside the Black Tower Castle before he set off.

That day, after being led into the castle by a new, somewhat rounded black tower doll, he found the interior space to have become somewhat unfamiliar.

The corridor, which was originally filled with collectibles, now has many doors leading to rooms of unknown destination, and most of the exhibits have been replaced. At the end of the corridor, in addition to the original witch's cottage, there is now a research lab and a kitchen.

After being led into the research lab, I saw that the room was filled with all sorts of electronic devices. On both sides stood quantum projection screens displaying images of Black Tower and Tianxing himself, along with brief introductions.

Black Tower himself sat in the center of the room, his fingers tapping incessantly on a screen in the void, as if he were modifying something.

"They're finally here?"

She glanced at Tianxing, then casually tossed him a sword-shaped piece of jewelry.

"A prototype from the world of Katanagatari, a relic: 'The Swordsman Who Broke His Edge and Severed His Will.' See the text message I'm sending you for details."

The busy Black Tower was sparing with words and clearly didn't want to explain anything further; he only had his research project on his mind.

Tianxing, observing the somewhat busy Black Tower, couldn't help but remind them, "While the Grace System is extremely useful to us, shouldn't we be focusing our attention on the simulated universe of our cheat system right now?"

Black Tower adjusted her witch's hat and retorted, "Who said I haven't focused on the simulated universe?"

"Based on the framework of the Folding Knife Ritual, the relic, as the ultimate reward of the simulated universe, needs to be fused through twelve trials to achieve its best effect."

"I have already incorporated some of the mechanisms of the Grace System into the trials. Each time a trial is passed, the artifact will be recognized, and a portion of the ability will be amplified."

"Right now, we're just trying to add expansion packs. After all, the current trial content is too monotonous, with only the data of the twelve swordsmen recorded in the Katanagatari world available for reference. This results in too few experiences being generated, and the potential is too low."

Tianxing realized he had misunderstood something, and after thinking for a moment, he suddenly understood: "So, you used a technique similar to the Memory Master? It shouldn't be a memory bubble—a memory bubble can only allow people to see past events, but they can't participate in them."

Before Tianxing could continue his mutterings, Black Tower quickly revealed the answer: "It's Pinocene's dream-building technology."

Tianxing replied, "Trials are conducted after entering the dream realm? If that's the case, it's indeed both safe and resource-efficient. In that case, you must be lacking a dream architect to construct your dream realm, right?"

"I have a great idea!"

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Let's return to the present. Astraea, noticing Tenko staring intently at Nanami's jewelry, asked curiously, "Is there anything special about this jewelry?"

Upon hearing the question, Tsubaki immediately began enthusiastically introducing the piece: "Hooray! Lady Astrea, don't underestimate this piece of jewelry. It's no ordinary jewelry... well, perhaps it should be called a weapon?"

"Before we even set off, it had already devoured four of my weapons!"

Astraea was clearly intrigued and asked curiously, "It can even absorb weapons? But that sounds like a side effect!"

"No, no! Lady Astraea, you are mistaken!"

"The power of this jewelry lies in its ability to grow by absorbing weapons. Users can use it to continuously travel to the dream world for trials, and the absorbed weapons will reappear in the dream world, becoming an indispensable part of the trials."

Chun gestured with her fingers a few times, then said, "Currently, there are four weapons corresponding to four trials. It's said that the maximum number of trials can be twelve, but unfortunately my level is still too low to obtain high-quality weapons."

"However, with each completed trial, you'll gain more recognition from the artifact, and your overall abilities will also receive a boost!"

"It is said that different relics have different effects. This piece of jewelry in front of me is the initial prototype of the 'Swordsman Who Breaks His Edge and Severs His Will' series, a masterpiece I created in collaboration with the Black Tower Doll!"

Then, Chun straightened her posture, adopting the air of a dashing swordsman traveling the world, and said:

"As the saying goes, the ultimate form of a knife is its formlessness; when it reaches its limit, it will inevitably break; when it breaks, the heart is severed; and only when it is severed can one attain enlightenment."

"Those who wear this jewelry can accumulate power through constant practice in battle. Each critical hit will accumulate a layer of 'Severing Intent', gradually approaching the limit of their momentum."

"When a user accumulates a certain number of 'Severance Intent', they can choose to trigger the 'Breakthrough Strike' attack—exchanging the severance of their own aura for a strike that penetrates the interior."

"And once the momentum is broken, it will return to its original state, and so on, endlessly repeating itself."

Astraea's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed, "That sounds amazing! Perfect for my future family members to carry out justice!"

Chun put her hands on her hips and nodded with a hint of pride:

"That's right, that's right! Lady Astrea knows it very well! This artifact is such a great weapon! This time when I return to Orario, besides showing Lady Hephaestus the weapons I made during my year-long trip, the other thing I'll do is display this artifact!"

Nanami, standing to the side, said with a touch of nostalgia, "I never imagined I'd be able to face my brother's former rival again in this way. It's really interesting."

Tianxing asked from the side, "Have you decided? Are you going to stay in Orario for a while before returning to Melen?"

Astrea nodded and explained, "I'm planning to visit Ganesha; we seemed to have a pretty good relationship back in Celestial Realm. I'll also see if there are any adventurers I like in Orario, and make some contact beforehand."

Tengoku took a Den Den Mushi from his pocket and handed it over.

"In that case, let's keep in touch through that. And when you have the chance, remember to help spread the word about Mellen's changes."

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In the newly built red house of Valka, at the residence of the Hephaestus Familia, the goddess Hephaestus is inspecting the work of Tsubaki.

The one-eyed, red-haired female deity wore a simple, fitted white top and dark trousers, her overall look being both capable and subtly sharp.

She examined the new weapon Chun had made, nodded slightly, and said, "Hmm, not bad. Your forging skills have improved again, and the quenching of the blade is more precise than before. However—"

"The overall magic transmission could be more compact; the current efficiency is a little low."

Chun humbly accepted the instruction, carefully noting down the key points. Then, pointing to the sword-shaped ornament on Nanami's chest, she said, "Lady Hephaestus, look over here! This is a masterpiece that I created in collaboration with a friend!"

Hephaestus was slightly taken aback by Chun's gimmick, and a sense of curiosity arose in her heart.

She turned around and saw a piece of jewelry radiating a blue light.

With just one glance, she realized—

This technology does not exist in this world; it has already touched upon, and even surpassed, the realm of the gods.

After observing it again, she exclaimed incredulously, "It's... a growth-type artifact?!"