In a crossover anime, the only way to become stronger is by marrying a wife.

Ichi Nijika took the vegetable and meat stew that was placed in a huge tortoise shell on another fire, and proudly put her hands on her hips, as if she was showing off to Tsukikawa Shuu. "It's just a pity that you can't drink it."

“I can definitely make it better than you,” Tsukikawa Shu said. “Nobody knows how to make soup better than me.”

"Hehe, just keep bragging." Ichiji Nijika picked up her soup and drank it quite happily.

Looking at that expression, Tsukikawa Shuu suspected that she was about to say something like, "Drinking soup is such a wonderful thing."

"Since you're not convinced, let's go back and talk about it then." Ichiji Nijika finished her soup and put the turtle shell down. "Let's go back and have a match!"

"Alright, I'd like to see how delicious you can make it." Tsukikawa Shuu also laughed.

“Then it’s settled!” said Ichiji Nijika.

The two of them have been getting along very well lately.

Moreover, Ijichi Nijika is increasingly enjoying chatting with Tsukikawa Shuu. Every day when she sees his handsome face, she feels a strange flutter in her heart and then wants to chat.

At first, we only talked about secret realms and the inner world, as well as combat techniques, but gradually we started talking about daily life.

For example, today's meal was the result of a discussion between the two of them. Whenever they wanted to cook something, Ichiji Nijika would ask Tsukikawa Shuu for his opinion. Even though Tsukikawa Shuu wouldn't get to eat any of it.

“You have a lot of insight into making soup,” said Ichiki Nikka.

“That’s for sure. I have four dishes and a soup for every meal every day,” Tsukikawa Shuu said.

"Miso soup?"

"I don't like miso soup; it's a type of soup in Chinese cuisine."

"You can cook Chinese food?"

"Definitely."

Do you prefer your soup sweet or savory?

"Clear broth must be sweet, while vegetable and meat broth must be salty."

……

As the two chatted, seemingly unintentionally, Ichiji Nijika managed to elicit Tsukikawa Shuu's tastes and preferences.

Chapter 179 Cooperation?

At first, Ijichi Nijika didn't expect that she was the one who had revealed Tsukikawa Shu's taste.

Or perhaps it was because I wanted to learn more about Tsukikawa Shu that I started talking about this topic, intentionally or unintentionally increasing my understanding of Tsukikawa Shu.

The driving factor behind this is basically goodwill.

Of course, Ichi Nijika was completely unaware of this when she was discussing this topic.

It wasn't until afterwards, when I lay down to sleep, that I suddenly remembered that it seemed to be true.

"Why do I keep feeling like I want to know more about him?" Ichiji Niji Natsumi had a vague feeling that something was wrong.

Something's wrong with me.

I'm currently in a rather conflicted state.

She no longer harbored any prejudice or malice towards Tsukikawa Shu, and as their daily interactions continued, their feelings for each other deepened, and she grew increasingly fond of Tsukikawa Shu.

But her brain kept warning her not to listen to Tsukikawa Shuu's words and not to fall in love with him.

However, it is clear that the seemingly rational voice in the brain did not prevail over instinct.

"This feels so strange..."

Ichi Nijika muttered to herself.

It seems like things aren't so bad if things continue like this?

……

……

After a week, Ijichi Nijika was finally approached by Kitamura Motoyasu and his group.

"What's matter?"

Ichi Niji Natsumi had just dealt with an elite bat-like monster, put away her staff, put one hand on her hip, and looked at the dozen or so people standing in front of her.

"Lord Kitamura Motoyasu has sent us to speak with you."

The woman with curly hair at the head of the group spoke, though she didn't seem very happy about it.

Everyone now believes that Ijichi Nijika and Tsukikawa Shu stole their resources. These two are people who don't understand the rules or how to cooperate, and they are people who should be killed if possible!

So what if you're a high level? So what if you have good gear? So what if you have many skills? Are you suggesting that these dozen or so damage-dealing players are inferior to a single support player?!

However, the rules of the secret realm prohibit killing, so they can only suppress their anger for now.

"What do you want to talk about?" Ichiji Nijika asked.

"To be precise, I want to talk to Tsukikawa Shuu behind you," the woman opposite said arrogantly.

Although her current strength is far inferior to that of Ijichi Nijika, it does not stop her from continuing to be arrogant, because her mentor is none other than the currently recognized strongest player, Kitamura Motoyasu!

Ichi Nijika naturally listened to Tsukikawa Shu in this matter, so she explained the situation to Tsukikawa Shu as well.

"Peace talks?"

Tsukikawa Shu smiled. "Is there anything else you want to discuss at this time?"

It's simply because there's a monster gap now, and they want me to make concessions.

However, judging from their current arrogant demeanor and tone, Kitamura Motoyasu, Amaki Ren, and Kawasumi Itsuki probably still believe that they have the upper hand and more bargaining chips, so their tone will naturally not soften.

They might even believe that when they return to the Otherworld, they will be able to unite and kill them.

"They just want us to stop grinding monsters and tell them, no way!" Tsukikawa Shuu said.

"Oh."

Ichi Niji Natsumi responded and then looked at the dozen or so players who had come over.

Like a truly skilled actor, Ijichi Nijika mimicked Tsukikawa Shu's disdainful tone, adding her own insults to Shu's speech:

"If you want to discuss the monster gap issue, forget it!"

"You really think you can run rampant in the newbie village and everyone has to obey you? You dogs!"

The dozen or so people in front of them all turned angry, while Kitamura Motoyasu, Amaki Ren, and Kawasumi Itsuki, who were watching all this, jumped up.

"What?! You won't even let me talk? I haven't even said what it is yet!" Kitamura Motoyasu said.

"Tsukikawa Shuu! Don't be so presumptuous!" Kawasumi Itsuki said.

"Tsukikawa Shuu, you've gone too far. You're accepting everything we say?" Amaki Ren suppressed his anger.

At the same time, the audience was in an uproar once again.

"Arrogant! Utterly arrogant! They won't even listen to what we want to discuss!"

"Tsukikawa Shuu, who do you think you are? Just because you're a high-ranking person doesn't mean you're all that!"

"Mind your place! How dare you refuse our Lord Kitamura Motoyasu like that!"

……

However, at this time, when most people were angry, some people began to have slightly different ideas.

"I think it's not impossible for Tsukikawa Shu to lead us to victory."

“Look at the levels of his team members, they’ve all broken through level 30. Although they’re not as good as Kitamura Motoyasu, they’re about the same level as Amaki Ren and Kawasumi Itsuki.”

"Although I initially agreed that supports should give up resources to damage dealers, this is not a game after all, and supports can also become main damage dealers."

"Yeah, why not try the other way around? Let Kitamura Motoyasu and a few others assist Tsukikawa Shu?"

……

Ijichi Nijika's level has been steadily increasing. Although it's hidden from view and players can't see her status, the level information, skills, and weapons of all the players who participated in the dungeon are displayed.

【Ichi Hongxia】

[Mentor: Tsukikawa Hiiragi]

【Level: 31】

[Weapon: White Night]

[Rare-level weapon, support type, increases attack power by 30%]

Although no one acknowledges that Ichiji Nijika's level is truly that high, a support class character doesn't seem to be that strong.

Because the monster levels have dropped significantly, these people have to continue fighting low-level monsters, resulting in very slow leveling up.

After playing for more than a week, they only reached level ten or so, while Ichiji Nijika is now more than twice as high.

As for the weapons of the other people, they were even worse.

Currently, only one of Kitamura Motoyasu's team members has a high-quality piece of equipment; the rest are all making do with ordinary-level weapons.

Could it be that Tsukikawa Shu really can turn the tide all by herself? Can she really defeat the secret realm boss all by herself?

No one can guarantee it, but it is a possibility, and the likelihood of this outcome is constantly increasing.