Crossover Anime: From DanMachi to Becoming a Garbage Scavenging Master

"I originally thought you just went out to have some fun and would come back in a while."

"I never expected to be involved in forging at this level!!"

Upon seeing the jewelry, Hephaestus was finally moved. She rested her chin on her hand, a thoughtful expression on her face, and then asked:

"So, you're planning to stay in Mellentown permanently from now on?"

Tsubaki rubbed her hands together, puffed out her chest, and explained, "Lord Njord approved a large weapons workshop for me in the commercial district over there. So, I plan to make a name for our clan there!"

"So, the real reason I came back this time is to get your permission—"

"Now I can use the clan's flag openly and legitimately!"

After making her declaration, Hephaestus pondered for a moment and then turned to tidy up the room.

"Okay, I give you permission."

"However, in order to prevent you from tarnishing the reputation of your clan, I will accompany you this time and supervise you for a while to ensure everything runs smoothly."

Chun suddenly let out a somewhat cute, mournful cry.

"Oh! There's no need to be so serious, Lady Hephaestus! I can manage on my own!"

Hephaestus, however, did not back down. Instead, she calmly added, "Of course, it's not just that. I also need to thank the gods who took care of my children."

Then, she turned to look at Tianxing, her tone softening.

"This child is a bit thick-skinned and must have caused you a lot of trouble. Thank you for taking care of him this past year."

Tianxing chuckled, "I haven't heard of any trouble... I spend a lot of time outside, and all I know is that Chun is a treasure of our Mellen! She has provided a lot of help to everyone!"

Chun silently gave a thumbs up from the shadows, clearly very satisfied with the answer.

"That's good, my child is a very good person!"

"However—" Hephaestus changed the subject, her gaze returning to the sword-shaped jewelry, "While I can also create weapons that grow alongside their user using pure skill, that requires the Blessing System."

"This piece of jewelry seems to follow a similar approach at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it's completely different... It's truly amazing."

Chun chuckled and kept everyone in suspense: "It's technology related to dreams! In any case, Lady Hephaestus will understand once she arrives in Melen."

Hephaestus didn't press further, simply nodding slightly. Afterwards, she briefly spoke with Tianxing and the others, confirming the upcoming itinerary.

Once the matter was settled, everyone went their separate ways. Astraea went to find Ganesha, while Chun stayed with Hephaestus to continue discussing forging techniques.

As for Tengoku, he left the room with Nanami and headed towards Daedalus Street.

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On Daedalus Street, a god is confronting a boy wearing goggles.

His deep blue hair shimmered warmly in the afternoon sunlight. Ikeros extended his hand to the boy and asked softly:

"You must be in a lot of pain right now, right?"

But the boy named Dix saw the god's undisguised wicked smile.

He flung away the outstretched hand and roared hoarsely, "Stop pretending! You just want to see me make a fool of myself!"

Ikeros did not deny it, but instead tempted further: "But you need power, don't you? For the last wish of your ancestor, Daedalus."

The boy hated everything. Ever since he saw his ancestor's notes, his peaceful days were gone forever.

"Damn it! I hate this bloodline, I hate this bondage, I hate the dungeon that brings all this misfortune!"

He cried out in a hoarse voice, "The man-made labyrinth 'Knossos' has no end in sight, and even if it were completed, it would never surpass the dungeons!"

After the boy finished venting, the god spoke again: "Come, sign the contract. Only then can you overcome the curse, continue building the labyrinth, and eke out a living."

"You have no choice. Let me enjoy your ugly struggle to the fullest!"

Just as the boy was sinking into despair, a figure approaching from afar broke the silence of the scene.

Tenko asked Nanami jokingly, "Nanami, what should you do if you encounter an adult bullying a child on the street?"

Qi Shishi covered the slightly upturned corners of his mouth with his sleeve and replied softly, "I've run into scum, Lord Tianxing. Useless things don't deserve to exist, and weeding happens to be one of my few pleasures."

"If you'd like, I'd be happy to clean your lawn anytime."

Tianxing raised an eyebrow and explained simply, "That's a bit of an exaggeration. Some plants may appear to be poisonous, but if used correctly, they can be an antidote. For example, the entire datura plant is poisonous, but if used properly, it can also have an anesthetic effect."

"Lord Tianxing is indeed wise. Your will is the direction of my sword."

After chatting for a while, under the somewhat surprised gazes of the two, Tianxing slowly walked up to the boy.

He pulled a flat, oddly shaped magical artifact from his pocket. The surface of the object gleamed darkly in the sunlight, and several crystalline buttons were embedded on its left and right sides.

Next, he took out a flat box with a terrifying monster carved on its surface. The monster had a huge, yellowish-brown head, protruding fangs, and ferocious eyes, as if it might pounce out of the box at any moment.

He placed the two items in front of the boy and said:

"Young man, I see you have extraordinary potential, you're perfect for working at your own expense... cough cough, a promising talent for realizing your dreams."

"Come and experience it! With this secret manual, you'll definitely master unparalleled maze design skills!"

"If one box isn't enough, I have many more of these secret recipes."

After he finished speaking, he had several more flat boxes in his hands.

Tianxing patted Dix on the shoulder, comforting him, "Have confidence in yourself! You might just be able to create something that surpasses Dungeon Fighter Online!"

The boy received two gifts from the newly appeared god, and an inexplicable premonition quietly rose in his heart.

He could sense that from this moment on, his life would undergo a tremendous change!

Meanwhile, while everyone's attention was diverted, Ikeros quietly retreated to the side, preparing to slip away.

He had barely taken a step when the woman not far away swung a hand chop, the sword wave slashing out horizontally and landing right in his path.

"My fellow countryman, I'm just here for some fun, what are you doing...?"

The celestial being walked up to him, tightened his grip, and threatened with a fierce look, "If you don't want to be sent back to the Heavenly Realm, you'd better get to work!"

"Sigh... Do I have to work too?"