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

He praised sincerely.

"Thank you, but let's skip the formalities. Where shall we go today?"

Riveria turned her face away awkwardly, but the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

"Our first stop is the auction."

Yingping pulled out two gold-embossed tickets and pointed to an elegant building not far away—

That's Orario's top auction house.

Whether it's artwork, advanced weaponry, or precious materials from the dungeon, they are all regularly auctioned there.

"Huh? Where are you going? I thought you'd choose a restaurant or something..."

Riveria's eyes widened in surprise.

"Heh, I heard there's an antique exhibition from the Elf Kingdom today. I think you'll be interested."

Ying Ping extended his hand politely, "If you'd like to eat, the auction house also offers catering services. Miss Riveria, would you like to come with me to take a look?"

"Of course."

Riveria hesitated for a moment, but still gently placed her hand in his palm.

When the two arrived at the marble steps of the auction house, both the waiters and the guests were suddenly stunned.

"That's...Nine Demon Princess?"

"The one with her is actually the Shadow King!"

"I heard that Kumahime has left the Loki Familia?"

"Nonsense, the Loki Familia has long been defunct. Kumahime is now the vice-captain of the Hestia Familia!"

"I see, but they really do look like a perfect match..."

The whispers made Riveria's cheeks and ears feel slightly hot.

She tried to pull her hand away, but Yingping held it tightly without her noticing.

Don't care what others think.

Yingping smiled and said, "They are envious and jealous of you. Today, you just need to enjoy yourself."

"Mmm..."

Riveria lowered her head.

Inside the auction hall, crystal chandeliers projected countless spots of light onto the antique display cases.

Yingping led Riveria to the cultural relics section and stopped in front of a moonstone statue.

"Is this a statue of the Elf Queen from the Third Age?"

Rivera touched the display case in surprise: "It's amazing how well it's been preserved in a place like this..."

"This is genuine, and it is said to have been made by the elven high priest Alf."

Yingping added, "Look at the pattern on the base; it's written in ancient Elvish language, 'Eternal Watch.'"

Riveria's emerald eyes widened slightly: "You understand Ancient Elvish?"

"I just know a little bit."

Ying Ping smiled and said, "I guess the queen on this statue must be your ancestor?"

"How could you—"

"Your eyes are very similar in shape."

Yingping pointed to the statue and then to her face, "Especially the expression when she frowns. If she could smile, she would be so beautiful."

Riveria suddenly realized that the two of them were too close.

She quickly took a half step back, but accidentally bumped into the display case behind her.

"Be careful."

Yingping quickly reached out to protect the back of her head, a thoughtful gesture that made the elven royal's heart skip a beat.

They continued to wander through the exhibition area, and Riveria was amazed by Yingping's insights into each exhibit.

He could offer unique insights into everything from the firing techniques of Far Eastern porcelain to the forging skills of dwarven weapons.

What surprised her even more was that Yingping would always ask for her opinion, as if her opinion was of utmost importance.

"The decorative style of this harp is very unique."

Yingping stopped in front of a glass display case and asked, "Which period do you think this piece is from?"

After careful observation, Riveria replied, "This should be a work from the early Dawn Era. Look at the patterns here... Back then, the elves had just established diplomatic relations with the dwarves, and the craftsmanship still retained the rough lines of the dwarven style."

"Insightful."

Yingping nodded approvingly, "I've seen a similar description in an ancient book, but it's far less vivid than your interpretation."

This conversation lasted for a full hour.

Riveria found herself completely absorbed in the moment, even forgetting that it was a date.

As Yingping listened attentively to her explanations of various historical facts, the feeling of being respected and valued made her chest slightly warm.

Chapter 86 The Shadow King's Tactics: Riveria Submits! [Please Subscribe]

Suddenly, the music in the hall stopped abruptly; it turned out that it was almost time for dinner.

The pianist in one corner finished his performance and was preparing to leave for a rest.

Yingping walked directly to the grand piano, his slender fingers gently stroking the keys.

He turned to Riveria, bowed, and smiled, saying, "Miss Riveria, you look so beautiful today. Please allow me to sing you a song."

"Oh, okay, you... can play the piano?"

Riveria's eyes widened in surprise.

Yingping did not answer, but simply smiled and sat down on the piano bench.

He didn't know how to do it before, but he put in a lot of effort to practice in the Demon Slayer world.

As a man who admires the power of the shadows, how can he not learn a sophisticated instrument like the piano?

The moment Yingping's fingers touched the piano keys, his entire demeanor changed abruptly—

As soon as the first note sounded, all the conversations in the hall stopped simultaneously.

Yingping played Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata".

This melody is plaintive and sorrowful, yet at other times it is passionate and stirring.

Yingping's playing skills are masterful; he is completely immersed in the music, imbuing each note with perfect weight.

Riveria stood still, her emerald eyes reflecting the figure in front of the piano.

She had never heard this kind of music before, but she could feel an extreme sense of aloofness in it.

In a daze, she seemed to see another Ying Ping—

He is not the Shadow King who stands at the pinnacle of Orario, but an interesting soul with a mysterious past.

"Oh my god, it's so beautiful! My heart is pounding after listening to it..."

A beautiful young woman dressed in gorgeous clothes clutched her chest and murmured.

"I never imagined the Shadow King possessed such talent..."

The surrounding area was filled with continuous exclamations of praise.

As the last note faded away, Riveria was surprised to find herself with tears welling up in her eyes.

"That's fantastic! Please sing one more song!"

Amid thunderous applause, Ying Ping calmly rose to express his gratitude.

Several socialites and noblewomen eagerly surrounded him, only to see him flash through the crowd like a ghost, then kneel on one knee in front of Riveria.

"Have you been waiting long, my princess?"

"Please allow me to take you to a meal."

Yingping took her hand and gently kissed the back of it, his deep eyes filled with tenderness.

"Buzz—"

Riveria's mind went completely blank.

As a member of the elven royal family, she had experienced countless grand occasions, but never before had she felt so utterly helpless.

The cheers and jeers around her made her cheeks burn, and when Yingping naturally put his arm around her waist, she did not resist at all.

"do you know?"

After the meal, Riveria unconsciously relaxed. "It's been a long time since I've talked about elven culture with anyone like this."

"Because Orario has too few Pokémon?"

Yingping asked.

No, it's because...

She pursed her lips slightly. "Times have changed. Even among elves, few are willing to seriously understand our traditions."

Yingping gave her a deep look: "Then I am honored to be the exception."

In the afternoon, Yingping took her to visit Orario's largest library, which houses many ancient books.

While Riveria was reading absentmindedly, Yingping quietly asked the administrator to bring her a precious collection of elven poems—

That was a rare, out-of-print reproduction from her hometown.

"Here's a small gift for you."

Yingping handed her the book of elven poems.

"This...how is this possible..."

Rivera took the book with trembling hands, tears welling in her emerald eyes. "I've been searching for this book for decades, how could you..."

"The librarian is a friend of a friend of mine."

Yingping said it casually, but Riveria knew it was no easy task.

This man really put a lot of effort into her.

As I left the library, the afterglow of the setting sun had already painted the sky of Orario red.

Yingping suddenly stopped and extended his hand to Riveria: "Want to go somewhere a little different?"

"Something special about it?"

Riveria tilted her head in confusion, her long, emerald-green hair swaying gently in the evening breeze.

"Close your eyes."

Ying Ping said mysteriously.

"Okay, you can open it now."

When Riveria opened her eyes again, the sight before her made her gasp—

A massive waterfall cascades down a hundred-meter-high rock face, forming a crystal-clear curtain of water.

The surrounding rock walls are covered with glowing blue crystals, which illuminate the entire cave in a dreamlike way.

"This is... the water park on the 24th floor of the dungeon?!"

Rivera looked around incredulously. "But we were just at the library entrance..."

"This is my skill, Flying Thunder God Technique."

With his hands in his pockets, Yingping explained casually, "I can teleport anywhere I've left a mark."

"Even from here, it wouldn't be difficult to get back to our room in the Hearth Hall. We can leave the dungeon at any time."

Upon hearing this, Riveria's pupils contracted slightly.