Crossover Anime: From DanMachi to Becoming a Garbage Scavenging Master

Chapter 86 Intelligence Broker Argo

"So, it's confirmed that boar-men will appear at those two locations as well?"

"Oh? That's pretty good information. Thanks, buddy!"

Argo nudged Kirito's waist gently with his elbow, a gesture of gratitude mixed with a touch of intimacy.

Then, her gaze fell on Mitt, who was holding a scythe, and she muttered to herself, "The purple-haired scythe wielder—there was only one master who could match him during the closed beta. It seems you are the legendary Mitt."

"But she's actually such a cute girl? Hehe! I'm rooting for your team~"

Her eyes lit up immediately, and the pen in her hand flew across the notebook she had somehow produced, scribbling away.

Immediately afterwards, she pulled the blue-haired man who had been fighting alongside her to her side and introduced him with a smile: "This is also a player who was active on the front lines during the closed beta, named Diabel. Everyone can get to know him."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Argo's expression gradually calmed down. She took out another booklet from her bosom, and her tone became serious.

"Everyone should already know the situation regarding this server launch. Although Kayaba Akihiko has offered a lot of perks, in essence, this is still a death game."

She paused slightly, her gaze sweeping over the crowd.

"Perhaps most people now see it as a special kind of temporary work, thus temporarily escaping their anxiety—but the problem is, how to safely take risks in such an environment is the first challenge they must face."

"Therefore, I plan to compile the information from the closed beta test and write a strategy guide. It should be of some help to everyone."

She looked up, revealing a bright smile, and her tone became more persuasive.

"The higher the survival rate of new recruits, the more fresh blood and ample supplies will be available to those of you who will eventually join the frontline strategy team. The pressure will naturally be much lighter in the future, won't it?"

There is indeed no reason to refuse.

Kirito shrugged, and the girls' group nodded in agreement.

So, everyone started exchanging information, trying to confirm what information needed to be corrected or supplemented after the official launch.

Argo said with slight surprise, "The Great Sword Master's Handbook? That's quite an unexpected new item."

Mitt picked up the thread: "That support skill called 'Seeing Through' is surprisingly useful. While it's not as comprehensive as the 'Defensive Sword Skill' commonly used during the closed beta, there's no doubt that 'Seeing Through' is more advantageous in terms of offense. And as your proficiency increases, there might be even more surprises."

Argo listened while quickly taking notes in his notebook.

"Yes, advice from an expert is definitely worth remembering; it's very valuable!"

Then, she muttered to herself, "This brings a lot more information. The trigger conditions for the boar people are basically confirmed. This mission is extremely efficient in the early stages, so I can write more about it. There are also new discoveries about how to use the scythe—" She narrowed her eyes slightly.

"Is this the katana master's unusual behavior? During the closed beta, NPCs were all unable to leave their designated areas, but now they've become like this—it's really baffling."

She added thoughtfully, "However, the NPCs we've encountered so far seem to have become smarter—"

This was probably a technological upgrade that Kayaba Akihiko made for this deadly game.

Surely it's not that the program itself became smarter.

Argo smiled to himself, then secretly resolved that he would personally go to that so-called "witch's hut" to verify it later.

"So, what are everyone's plans for the future? Let me start by telling you about my plans."

"During the day, I will continue to level up quickly with Diabel, and at night I will contact some closed beta testers I remember to gather information."

Kirito glanced at the well-coordinated female team beside him, then answered Argo's question.

"As for me, I'm planning to go to Holenka Village. There's a decent one-handed sword there that I can get my hands on."

Argo immediately understood, raising an eyebrow and saying, "Kirito-kun is probably referring to the reward for the Forest Elixir quest—the 'Forged Blade,' right?"

"Then you'd better hurry up, there must be quite a few people who know about this hidden quest."

Kirito's expression tightened upon hearing this, clearly showing some anxiety. After briefly greeting everyone and logging into his friends list, he hurriedly left.

After watching Kirito leave, Argo waved and then turned his gaze back to the girls' team in front of him, his words tinged with emotion.

"Actually, there's no need to rush. That quest requires a certain level to complete, and there are practically no adventurers who level up as fast as you guys."

She paused, then asked with a hint of curiosity, "So, what about you girls? What are your plans?"

After a moment's thought, confirming that neither Argo nor Diabel used rapiers and that this did not conflict with their group's needs, Mitt said, "As for scythes, the weapons we bought from the store are sufficient for now."

But as for the rapier—”

"I'm planning to find a monster called the Swift Ratman. I've heard its loot is pretty good—do you have any information on that?"

Upon hearing this, Argo excitedly patted his chest and said with a smile, "You've come to the right person! I'm very well-informed on this kind of thing."

She leaned forward slightly, lowered her voice, and spoke with a hint of smugness.

"I happen to have some inside information. Since you guys shared information for free before, I'll tell you this time for free too!"

"You're probably referring to the Swift Ratman's first loot reward—the 'Windflower Sword,' right? That weapon was quite famous during the closed beta."

"Because it can be upgraded up to six times, it's known as the ultimate weapon for clearing stages with a rapier. If you can get your hands on it, you basically won't need to worry about changing weapons during these few levels of adventure."

"According to my intelligence, the Swift Ratmen are classified as 'Thieves,' meaning they are thieving monsters of the forest. They rarely engage in direct combat, preferring to seek opportunities to launch surprise attacks from the side or behind while other monsters are fighting."

"So, you can try your luck near the areas where small carnivorous plants congregate; you might be more likely to encounter them there."

"With your current strength at level 5, dealing with level 3 small carnivorous plants shouldn't be too much of a problem. While clearing out the carnivorous plants, keep an eye on your surroundings; if you're lucky, you'll run into them soon."

After exchanging a few more pieces of information, the group left without lingering and set off towards their respective destinations, embarking on a new journey.