Anime Crossover: I, the Shadow King, slaughter my way through DanMachi!

Everything that just happened felt like a dream.

The familiar room furnishings made Yingping breathe a sigh of relief—

Endless fighting and leveling up, then constantly switching between shadow soldiers...

Although I only spent less than a day in the Sekiro world, it felt as long as a week.

[Shadow King System]

[Level]: LV18

[Class]: Shadow King

[Ability Values]: Omitted

[Magic]: Lightning Enchantment, Time-Limited Control, Soul of Fear, Mist Lockdown

[Skills]: Shadow Step, Crippling Strike, Charged Strike, Eagle Eye, Blade Storm, Killing Intent Lock, Dragon's Blood Power

Secret Technique: Dragon Flash, Secret Technique: One Heart

[Titles]: Goblin Slayer, Goddess Guardian, Asura

[Free attribute points]: 0

Yingping closed the system panel and let out a long sigh of relief.

Although this trial was somewhat dangerous, the rewards were undoubtedly enormous.

The level was raised to LV18, and the Undying Blade and several powerful magic skills were also obtained.

The activation of the Shadow King's class also led to the subjugation of a powerful shadow legion, including Isshin Ashina, Genichiro, the Seven Samurai, and Headless.

"Master, are you tired?"

Kokoro noticed that Yingping looked tired and asked softly.

"Hmm, that's true to some extent."

Yingping rubbed his temples.

The continuous fighting and traveling had kept him on edge, but now he could finally relax.

"Then...would you like to take a break?"

Elena blinked and suggested, "Anyway, there's nothing urgent right now, so taking a nap to recover your strength wouldn't be a bad idea."

Yingping glanced at the two of them, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Alright, then you two can sleep with me."

"Eh?!"

Kokoro's face flushed instantly, and her fingers unconsciously twisted together: "Would you like to sleep with Miss Irene?"

Elena wasn't shy at all; instead, she grinned and leaned closer, saying, "Oh dear, has Master finally lost his patience and decided to make a move on us?"

Ying Ping smiled slightly: "That is indeed the idea."

He stood up and stretched: "But before that, let's take a shower. I'm covered in blood and dust, and it's sticky and uncomfortable."

The three of them went to the hotel bathroom, and Yingping took off his shirt without any hesitation, revealing his strong and muscular body.

The wounds from the battle have healed, and the remaining muscle lines look as if they were cast from molten iron, exuding a sense of power.

After reaching level 18 and awakening the Shadow King class.

Yingping has undergone a complete transformation, not only in appearance but also in physique and temperament; simply put, he has become more masculine.

Especially those eyes; once they turn cold, they are absolutely captivating.

Elena curiously touched his muscles: "Wow, Master has a really nice physique~"

Kokoro blushed and lowered her head, not daring to look any longer.

Hot water quickly filled the bathtub, and the three of them soaked in the steamy atmosphere.

"Phew, this is so much better..."

Yingping leaned against the edge of the pool, closing his eyes to rest.

The warm water soothed his tense muscles, causing him to let out a satisfied sigh.

Kokoro carefully wiped his back, her movements as gentle as if she were handling some precious treasure.

Elena leaned against the other side, lazily saying, "Master, if you ever go on an adventure to another world, remember to take us with you!"

"of course."

Yingping smiled and said, "Your magic and Kokkoro's support are of great help to the whole team."

After taking a shower, the three of them changed into clean pajamas and lay down together on the soft bed.

Yingping lay in the middle, his left arm around Kokoro, and his right hand stroking Elena's hair.

After returning to this world, he could finally rest peacefully for a while.

"Master...it..."

Kokoro's cheeks were still flushed, but her body involuntarily leaned closer to Yingping's arms.

Elena clung tightly to Yingping's arm, nuzzled her cheek affectionately against it, and then blinked, asking, "Wait... Lady Hestia won't suddenly come back, will she?"

Yingping gently stroked their hair and chuckled softly, "No, don't worry."

Chapter 40 The Shadow King at LV18! [Please Subscribe]

As evening approached, the door on the first floor of the hotel was gently pushed open.

"Boss, we're back!"

Hestia's voice rang out first, followed by the footsteps of Nishiki Chizuka and Inoue Takina.

Yingping, Elena, and Kokoro were sitting on the sofa in the hall. Upon hearing the sound, Yingping immediately stood up.

Hestia.

His voice was tinged with laughter, and Hestia's eyes lit up the moment she saw him, and she practically pounced on him!

"Ying Pingjun—!!"

She rushed into Ying Ping's arms like a small animal, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck, her voice choked with sobs: "I haven't heard from you all day, you're finally back! I was so worried about you!"

Yingping reached out and gently ruffled her hair, saying tenderly, "Me too, Hestia. I've been thinking about you a lot while you're not around."

Hestia looked up, her eyes slightly red: "Really?"

"of course it's true."

Yingping nodded with a smile.

At that moment, Chizuka Nishiki and Takina Inoue also came over.

"Master, welcome back. How did the trial go?"

Takina lowered her head slightly, her tone as calm as ever, but her eyes softened considerably.

"Yes, it went very smoothly."

Yingping touched Takina's black hair.

Chizuka grinned and opened her arms wide: "Master! We really did our duty to protect Lady Hestia today!"

Yingping looked at them, a smile playing on his lips, and simply reached out to pull them both into his arms as well: "Thank you for your hard work, Chizuka, Takina."

The two were taken aback by his sudden hug, and their cheeks flushed slightly.

Chizuka stammered, "M-Master, why are you being so enthusiastic today...?"

Yingping released them and smiled, "Because I really missed you all."

Hestia, who had been watching with a smile, suddenly grabbed Yingping's hand as if she had remembered something: "By the way! Do you need me to update your ability values ​​right away?"

Yingping nodded: "That's exactly what I was thinking. My results this time will definitely surprise you."

Everyone returned to their room together.

Hestia eagerly took out the divine blood and parchment, and had the three of them update their ability values ​​one by one.

First up are Kokkoro and Elena—

Both of their abilities have improved significantly, especially in magic and agility, but their levels have not yet broken through.

"The increase in ability points is significant, that's already quite good!"

Hestia nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Yingping expectantly, "Your turn!"

Yingping took off his shirt and sat down with his back to Hestia.

As the divine blood dripped onto his back, countless sacred characters instantly appeared in the void, far more complex than before!

[Win/Draw]

[Level: LV18]

[Ability stats: omitted]

[Magic: Lightning Enchantment, Time-Limited Control, Soul of Fear, Mist Lockdown]

[Skills: Shadow Step, Crippling Strike, Charged Strike, Eagle Eye, Blade Storm, Killing Intent Lock, Dragon's Blood Power]

【Secret Technique: Dragon Flash, Secret Technique: One Heart】

[Development Abilities: Goblin Slayer, Goddess Guardian, Shadow King, Asura]

Hestia's eyes widened, her voice trembling: "LV18?!"

"You...you were only level 11 when you left?! You leveled up 7 times in one day?!"

"And the development capabilities of Shadow King and Asura...it's unbelievable!"

Yingping smiled as he put on his clothes: "The enemies in this trial are very strong, so the experience points I've gained are naturally more."

Hestia's hands trembled with excitement: "No matter what, this... is just too amazing!"

"LV18, you are very likely the strongest adventurer in all of Orario, no, in the entire Nether!"

She lunged forward and hugged Yingping again: "My Yingping-jun is truly the best!"

Yingping chuckled at her words and patted her head. "Alright, Hestia, there's no need to get so excited. I'll become even stronger in the future."

Chitsuka and Takina also showed expressions of surprise. Takina whispered, "As expected of our master, truly unfathomable..."

Chizuka excitedly raised her hand: "Master has become so much stronger, isn't it worth celebrating? How about we go have another big meal!"

Hestia immediately agreed: "Agreed! Let's go celebrate with our bountiful hostess again!"

Yingping glanced at the expectant looks on everyone's faces, smiled and nodded: "Alright, we must have a good meal tonight."

The group cheered and left the hotel in high spirits.

Orario was brightly lit at night, and the streets were bustling with people.

Yingping walked in front, with Hestia holding his arm.

Chizuka and Takina followed on either side, while Kokkoro and Elena walked behind, the group chatting and laughing.

In the bountiful hostess tavern, warm lights and the aroma of food waft through the air.

Hill greeted them with a smile: "Welcome! It's been a while since I've seen the Hestia Familia."

Hestia proudly raised her chin: "Miss waitress, hurry up and bring out your best menu!"

[PS: This is a change from the original story; Freya's transformation magic makes it impossible for Hestia to detect it.]

After everyone was seated, they ordered a large table of food and drinks.

The glasses clinked, but no laughter followed.

After only a few drinks, Hestia's face was already flushed, and she leaned on Yingping's shoulder, giggling and talking nonsense.

Chizuka and Takina are having a contest to see who can pick up more peanuts with chopsticks.

Elena and Kokkoro were discussing their experiences in the Sekiro world.

Yingping looked around the lively dining table, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

This is the life he wants.