A crossover anime/manga series, starting with Kaguya's fiancé.

Eighteen million Fali!

A battle axe engraved with incomprehensible runes.

Twenty-five million Fali!

A staff inlaid with a huge magic crystal.

Sixty-one million Fali!

Good guy.

Lynn's breath caught in her throat for a moment.

None of the equipment here costs less than ten million.

Indeed, as Eina said, each piece is incredibly expensive.

Chunji was shocked by the price; she absolutely dared not wear something so expensive.

She tugged at Lynn's clothes and said, "Lord Lynn, thirty million is enough for you to buy a piece of armor and a weapon."

Thirty million?

Eina, who was standing relatively close, was certain she hadn't misheard.

Although I had a feeling about it, I was still surprised.

How could a man who just joined the Astrea Familia have 30 million?

As it turns out, Alicia's words confirm that the money was provided by the Astrea Familia.

She couldn't help but steal a glance at Lynn.

What kind of person is he?

Joining the all-female Astrea Familia is already quite impressive.

They actually gave such great support?

Lynn felt Eina's gaze and asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Is my face dirty?"

Eina snapped back to reality and realized that staring at him like that was indeed impolite.

Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she quickly waved her hand.

"Mr. Lynn, please forgive my bluntness."

"Although the equipment on the eighth floor is undoubtedly the best in Orario."

"But personally, I don't recommend that you buy it now."

Eina's tone was sincere and earnest.

"At your current level, it's actually difficult to unleash the full potential of those top-tier equipment, which is a waste in itself."

Her expression turned serious. "More importantly, possessing a treasure is a crime."

"A novice adventurer possessing equipment that many high-level adventurers dream of will attract unnecessary covetousness and trouble."

“Even among the Astria Familia, some might take the risk.”

"In the dungeon, the most dangerous thing is sometimes not just the monsters."

...

The photo shows Eina.

31. Transfer of lineage

Lynn nodded; Eina's words made sense.

Actually, Lynn never intended to spend all the money.

Even though he knew that, given Alexie's personality, even if he really spent all the money, they would just pat him on the shoulder and laugh, saying that the money was well spent.

But he couldn't convince himself.

Just because it's not your own money doesn't mean you can spend it recklessly without any regard for its value.

Expensive has its advantages, but for myself and Chunji at the moment, it's completely overkill.

Haruhime clearly shared the same thought.

She asked in a low voice, "Lord Lynn, these are all... all too expensive. Should we go back to the lower floors?"

Lynn agreed;

"Hmm, let's go check out the fifth or sixth floor."

"The equipment there should be enough for us."

Just as Lynn turned around, preparing to lead Chunji back to the elevator, two figures slowly emerged from the depths of the shop, talking as they walked.

One of them, tall and slender with striking long red hair and a black eyepatch over her right eye, was the owner of the shop, the God of Forging—Hephaestus.

Walking alongside her was a handsome man with short brown hair, a bare upper body, well-defined muscles, and a gentle demeanor.

“Nyod, I still don’t understand.”

Hephaestus's voice carried a hint of teasing as she turned her head to look at the handsome man beside her.

"What kind of talent does a little girl from the cat-human race possess that would make you, the god of the sea, personally come to ask me to forge a weapon for her?"

"She might be the future leader of our clan, so of course I have to pay attention to her."

The god-like figure known as Njord smiled gently, his voice as calm as the sea.

"A future leader isn't worth your personal attention." Hephaestus clearly didn't believe her; a gossipy glint gleamed in her single eye beneath her eyepatch. "Tell me, is there something else you're hiding from me?"

Njord shook his head helplessly.

"Don't ask anymore."

He stopped and his expression became serious.

“One hundred million Fali, I will pay the full price. In addition, I will offer all members of your Hephaestus family a permanent 20% discount at the outdoor swimming pool in Port Helen.”

"However, you must make this short sword yourself."

Hephaestus's smile widened.

"make a deal."

The two of them happened to arrive near the area where Lynn and the others were.

Hephaestus spotted Eina, who was about to leave, at a glance.

"Eina, what brings you here today?"

She took the initiative to greet him, her voice cheerful.

Eina immediately stopped and bowed respectfully.

"Hephaestus, the goddess; Njord, the god."

She turned to the side and introduced herself.

"I'm here with two newly registered adventurers to buy equipment."

Nyod the God?

Hailun Port?

Lynn's mind flashed with relevant information. Wasn't this the god who controlled the fisheries? It could be said that he and Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, together ensured the food safety of the entire Orario.

Before Lynn and Chunji could react, they stepped forward to greet them.

Hephaestus's gaze had already bypassed Eina, and like the most precise probe, it locked onto Lynn directly.

Her eyes were filled with undisguised curiosity and inquiry.

"Oh?"

She drew out her words, a playful smile curving her lips.

"You're the boy who just joined the Astrea Familia, right?"

???

Lynn was full of question marks.

How did she know? Did this even reach the ears of the gods?

Njord, who was standing next to him, also looked over in surprise, his gaze lingering on Lynn for a moment.

"Astraea's Familia is now recruiting male members?"

Hephaestus looked Lynn up and down with great interest, her single eye seemingly able to see right through him.

"Are you wondering how I know?"

She smiled. "It happened downstairs, I'll definitely find out."

Njord's gaze swept over Lynn and Chunji, finally settling on Lynn.

"Astraea's decisions are always unexpected, yet perfectly reasonable."

“I’m more curious,” Hephaestus stepped forward, getting closer to Lynn; “What’s so special about you that made the goddess of justice take you into her kin?”

Lynn's eyes did not dodge, and he said modestly, "I am just a new adventurer who has just received the blessing, nothing special."

"Oh? Is that so?" Hephaestus's smile deepened.

"I've heard that a 'nothing special' newcomer used an amazing sword technique in the guild hall to scare the level 2 adventurers of the Soma Familia so much that they wet themselves in fear."

"That's just a rumor, and it's a bit exaggerated," Lynn replied calmly.

"is it?"

Hephaestus remained noncommittal; she turned to look at Njord.

"Njord, what do you think?"

Njord smiled gently. "What do I think? I'm not as gossipy as you!"

Hephaestus crossed her arms and looked Lynn up and down with great interest.

She chuckled softly, took another step forward, almost touching Lynn's face.