Crossover Anime: A Dimensional Journey Starting with Frilian.

The girl's smile

"Time of day, where are we?"

"A fruit stand."

"Of course I know this is a fruit stand... Why are we here?" Satella asked, puzzled.

After walking for a while, she had calmed down.

"You're such a silly little thing! Have you forgotten? Didn't I say I'd ask someone I know about this place?"

"I'm not a little fool..."

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Satella retorted with dissatisfaction before saying, "You mean, you know someone at this fruit stand?"

"You're so smart." Shi Chen reached out and ruffled her hair.

"Are you mocking me? And why do you like touching my head more and more..." Satella said, but she didn't slap Shichen's hand away.

For some reason, she liked being touched like this, by Shichen's hand, which made her feel very comfortable, as if she were being pampered.

This was a feeling she hadn't experienced in a long time.

And most importantly, she didn't have time to stop him from doing so.

"If I don't like it, I won't do it."

"This isn't a matter of liking or disliking..."

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"Then there's no problem."

"Hmm::"

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"Hey buddy, it's you again." At that moment, the menacing fruit shop owner came out.

"Whoa! Is this the boss? He looks kind of scary." Natsuki Subaru was startled when he saw the boss's appearance.

"How can you judge a person by their appearance? Boss, it's been a long time." Shi Chen withdrew his hand from Satella's head and greeted the boss.

"What do you mean 'long time no see'? Didn't we just meet? You're here to buy apples this time?" the shopkeeper asked indifferently.

"If I'm buying an apple, can I ask you a question?"

"If you become a guest, then there will definitely be no problem."

"That's no problem. Although I don't have any money, I brought some people with me, so buying a few apples from you shouldn't be a problem."

"Still a distinguished guest." The boss ignored Natsuki Subaru and glanced at Satella.

"? Shichen, are you talking about me?" Satella realized what was happening and asked softly.

"What else?"

"Um... I'm sorry, I didn't bring any money," Satella replied awkwardly.

"Well..

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Shi Chen was stunned for a moment, looking at her in disbelief: "Really?"

"Yes..

"..." Satella lowered her head, feeling even more embarrassed.

"Hey buddy, you're not here to mess with me, are you?" The boss sighed, his eyes turning cold.

"It's not that bad. I just didn't expect that my companions didn't have any money with them."

"I'm sorry..." Satella apologized with great remorse.

"It's not your fault. In that case, we can start the second plan."

"A second plan?"

"Look over there." Shichen gestured for Satella to look at the discovery on her right.

"Huh?" Satella exclaimed in surprise as she turned her head to look over, noticing two familiar faces.

"Oh dear~ Aren't you two our benefactors?"

Approaching was a woman with long, brown hair, and in her hand was a smiling little girl.

The little girl was so happy because she saw them.

"Big brother! Big sister!"

The two people who arrived were the lost little girl and her mother whom Shi Chen and the others had just helped.

"Madam... what brings you here?" Satella asked in surprise when the two of them came to her.

"Hehe~ This is my husband's shop, I just stopped by to take a look," the wife explained with a smile.

"Husband... could it be the boss?"

"Yes."

"What a coincidence!"

"Indeed."

"Really? Uncle, you didn't kill this lady's husband and then seize the boss's position, did you?" Natsuki Subaru asked incredulously.

"What nonsense are you spouting? I am the real owner of this shop, and she is my wife!" the owner said with an air of authority.

"Hehe~" The wife gave a slightly troubled smile.

"Oh, this..."

It's no wonder Natsuki Subaru didn't believe it. His wife looked slender, gentle, and still had a certain charm, but his boss had a scar on his face and looked like a criminal.

It's hard to believe the two are a couple.

However, appearances can be deceiving. The boss was very proud when he said that his wife was his wife, and he loved her very much.

That's probably why his wife married him.

"Daddy~"

"~Are you being obedient? You're so energetic... By the way, do you know this guy?"

The boss hugged the little girl who rushed towards him, revealing a憨态可掬 smile.

"Yes, yes! Thanks to the older brothers and sisters, I was able to find my mother." The little girl nodded and explained.

"So that's how it is."

After hearing this, the shopkeeper put the little girl down and looked at Shi Chen with an innocent smile: "Young man, you're actually my benefactor!"

"Life is so wonderful."

"That's true... Young man, feel free to ask me any questions you have. I'll tell you what I know." The boss's attitude became sincere.

This guy must be a doting father to his daughter.

"It's not a big problem, I just wanted to ask you if there are any slums nearby."

"The slums? What happened?"

"My companion's important possession has been stolen; we must retrieve it," Shichen said, pointing at Satella.

"I see. But those kinds of places are still quite dangerous. Is that alright?"

"Don't worry, we're actually quite formidable, even though we look like this."

"Since that's the case, I'll tell you."

Thanks.

After getting the exact location from the boss, Shichen prepared to take everyone there, but the little girl, with her hands behind her back, walked towards them in small steps, saying, "Big brother... big sister..."

"What's wrong?" Shi Chen squatted down and looked at her with a smile.

"Um, this!"

The little girl stretched out her hands, holding two red flower-shaped ornaments in her small palms.

"This is?"

"Thank you, thank you gift..."

"A thank-you gift..." Satella stared blankly at the flower ornaments.

"Please accept this; it's something my daughter made by hand," the lady said as she walked over.

"This..." Satella hesitated, appearing flustered.

Seeing this, Shi Chen first picked up a flower and then pinned it to her chest: "Thank you, little sister, I like it very much."

"Hmm! Big sister?" The little girl looked at Satella.

Satella glanced at the time, and seeing him nod, she reluctantly accepted the jewelry, pinning it to her chest just like him: "Thank you, I'm very happy."

As she finished speaking, Satella revealed a stunning smile.

That smile was so beautiful that even a little girl would shyly look away.

Needless to say, the others are even less likely to be included.

The sky was dim, and on a road far from the main road, a somber atmosphere filled the air. It was silent, and the presence of humans and other creatures seemed distant.

It's eerie and creepy.

This path was the only way to the slums, and they embarked on it.

"Um... are we really going? Isn't it dangerous? The boss emphasized it over and over again," Natsuki Subaru said last, his voice trembling.

"You can wait for us here too," Shi Chen said, glancing back at him.

"May I?"

"Well, this is ultimately my business, and I can't force you to do it." Satella nodded.

"This..." Natsuki Subaru hesitated.

Although he was scared, he didn't want to miss the opportunity to help the beautiful girl.

Why didn't this time traveler have any special abilities like the protagonists in novels?

"You still say that?" Shi Chen couldn't stand it anymore and swung his hand, chopping her head.

"It hurts... What time is it?" Satella covered her head, looking at him in confusion.

"Since I said I'd help you, I'll definitely keep my word. Besides, I'm very strong, so don't stand on ceremony with me."

"I..

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"That's right! A gentleman's word is as good as his bond! I'm a man of my word!" Natsuki Subaru added.

"Hehe~ Don't worry, even if you get crippled, I can heal you. Just don't die secretly."

"I can't relax at all, okay!" Natsuki Subaru complained.

"Parker, thank you for your hard work. I'll keep trying."

"Hmm... don't push yourself too hard. If anything happens, call me out even if you have to use Odd," Parker weakly instructed.

"I know, I'm not a child, I'll handle my own affairs properly," Satella protested.

"That's hard to say... Please, Shichen." Parker's small body turned into particles of light and disappeared without a trace.

Satella then carefully put the crystal in her pocket; that crystal was the place where Parker stayed.

"That's really impressive... But why didn't Parker ask me for help?" Natsuki Subaru exclaimed, then asked with dissatisfaction.

"Don't you have any self-awareness?" Shichen retorted.

"How could this be..."

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"Haha~" Satella covered her mouth and chuckled.

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