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

"Kid, you're quite amusing."

"So, how about it? Interested in transferring to my clan?"

"If you nod your head, I will personally craft a piece of equipment for you, either a weapon or armor."

...

The image shows Hephaestus.

32. Acceptable

Upon hearing this, not only Chunji and Eina, but even Njord, who was watching the scene unfold, showed a surprised expression.

The weapon crafted by Hephaestus himself!

What does that mean?

It's worth at least hundreds of millions.

Sometimes, even if you have money, you may not be able to buy something that Hephaestus made himself.

And now, this god of forging has made such an astonishing promise to a newbie at level 1.

Eina's mind nearly went blank; she opened her mouth, but found herself unable to utter a single word.

This was completely beyond her understanding as a guild advisor.

Lynn was also somewhat surprised!

He wouldn't doubt its authenticity.

After all, a god wouldn't break his promise in public; that would be a disgrace.

Could it be that I'm truly destined to be a protagonist, possessing some kind of domineering aura? Or perhaps succubus power?

What am I thinking! I've already transmigrated, of course I'm the protagonist.

Lynn raised his head and met Hephaestus's gaze.

"Thank you very much for your kindness, Goddess Hephaestus."

"But I can't agree to that."

It's very tempting.

But it's not that tempting.

At least the Hephaestus Familia doesn't have those lovely young girls.

Upon hearing the answer, Hephaestus's playful smile faltered slightly.

She seemed surprised to be rejected, and rejected so decisively.

"Oh? Do you know what you're refusing?"

A dangerous glint appeared in her voice, "The weapon I crafted myself is priceless, it will make you invincible in the dungeon. Are you sure you want to refuse?"

"I'm sure," Lynn replied without the slightest hesitation.

Hephaestus fell silent.

This is an absolutely huge benefit, and this kid actually refused?

"Hahaha!"

Hephaestus suddenly burst into laughter, a hearty and cheerful laugh.

"Interesting! Very interesting!"

She patted Lynn on the shoulder with considerable force, "That Astraea guy really struck gold this time."

"Alright, since you're unwilling to switch sects, I can't force you."

"However, since you're so to my liking, I'll give you a 10% discount on everything you spend here today."

Eina was stunned.

A 10% discount is already an incredible favor.

“However, I have one request.” Hephaestus held up one finger.

"From now on, all the weapons and armor you need to buy must be selected from my shop, Hephaestus."

"Can you agree?"

This may seem like a request, but it is actually a long-term investment.

Lynn had no reason to refuse.

“I agree.” He nodded with a smile. “Thank you, Goddess Hephaestus.”

"That's good." Hephaestus nodded in satisfaction, the sharp light in her single eye gradually softening.

She waved her hand, "Alright, you guys go ahead and shop."

After saying that, she ignored everyone and, together with Njord, turned and walked towards the private forging room deeper inside the shop.

Only after the two gods' figures had completely disappeared did Eina finally breathe a long sigh of relief.

Although Hephaestus was not infamous, she was genuinely afraid that Lynn's refusal would anger her.

After bidding farewell to the two gods, the three of them, led by Eina, took the elevator again and arrived at the fifth floor of the Tower of Babel.

Most of the adventurers coming and going here are around level 2. They have a clear purpose when choosing equipment, and they look for good quality at low prices.

I glanced at the price,

Hmm, not bad.

You can start shopping now.

Without the slightest hesitation, Lynn headed straight for the armor section.

"Miss Eina, could you please help Haruhime choose the most suitable set of armor?"

He gave the choice to a more professional guild advisor.

Soon, at Eina's suggestion, a set of equipment tailor-made for Haruhime was selected.

It was a set of light armor made of a mixture of mithril ore and some kind of soft monster leather, with an elegant moon white color throughout.

The breastplate was engraved with exquisite fox tail patterns, while the arm and leg armor fit the girl's slender limbs perfectly, ensuring comprehensive protection without affecting her agility as a defender.

Chunji changed into her new outfit, exuding a heroic aura, her fox ears twitching nervously and excitedly.

Lynn opted for a more robust black breastplate and matching arm and leg armor.

The edges of the equipment are adorned with dark red metallic lines.

A magic crystal capable of absorbing small amounts of impact was embedded in the core of the breastplate.

Next, the weapons.

Lynn ultimately chose a longsword called "Silent Wind".

The sword is long and slender, with a deep matte black finish. It has no superfluous decorations, except for a thin blood-red line that runs from the guard to the tip.

This sword is worth over two million falies and is said to be able to easily cut through the tough skin of upper-level monsters.

After making their selections, the three of them went to the cashier.

"Hello, the total is 11.76 million Fali."

The shop assistant, a young human woman, quickly inventoried the goods and announced the final number.

More than ten million is an amount that would deter most LV1 adventurers.

Even at LV2, it takes a very long time to accumulate.

For Lynn, the price was acceptable, and he said, "Goddess Hephaestus just promised to give me a 10% discount."

33, I don't know you.

10% off?

Upon hearing this, the female shop assistant abruptly stopped.

She looked up, a professional smile on her face, but her eyes held a hint of suspicion.

"What did you say, sir?"

"The goddess Hephaestus...personally promised you a discount?"

Lynn nodded. "That's right."

The smile on the shop assistant's face froze instantly.

Eina stepped forward and revealed her identity badge as a guild advisor.

"Hello, I am Eina from the guild headquarters. Zul, I can testify that this is absolutely true."

Upon seeing Eina's identification tag, the shop assistant's attitude softened considerably.

“Miss Eina, of course I believe you.”

"But we have never done this before, and I don't have the authority to offer discounts directly."

"Please wait a moment, you and this guest. I need to go and check immediately."

After saying that, she hurriedly walked into the shop.

A murmur of discussion immediately arose from the surrounding area.

"Did you hear that? He actually said that the goddess Hephaestus gave him a discount!"

"Are you kidding me? Who does he think he is? Ais from the Loki Familia?"

"I think he's just bragging. I saw them coming down from the eighth floor and thought they were some big shots, but it turns out they're just putting on airs."

"This is so embarrassing. Even the guild's advisors came forward, but they still don't believe it."

Before the murmurs had even died down, the female shop assistant came running back.

This time, however, her face was no longer filled with doubt, but with disbelief.

She walked quickly to the counter and bowed deeply to Lynn.

"I'm so sorry, Lord Lynn! I've taken up your time!"