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

Hermes cried out in grief and indignation.

Yingping looked completely innocent: "I was just reminding them to be careful, who knew you would actually go and spy on them?"

"Damn it! I even considered you one of my own! You bastard—!"

Hermes was so angry that he kicked his legs, but the rope was too tight, and he could only sway back and forth like a salted fish.

Chizuka covered her mouth and chuckled, "Hehe, serves you right!"

Takina looked at Hermes with the same disdainful gaze one would give an insect: "Public enemy of women, how awful!"

Kokkoro asked with some concern, "Um, isn't it a bit too much to treat a god like this?"

Liu said calmly, "I think the punishment is too lenient. This time, Lord Hermes must be taught a lesson."

Artemis glanced at Ying Ping, then at Hermes, who was hanging up and grinning, and couldn't help but chuckle.

Hestia skipped over, exclaiming, "Lord Yingping! Artemis! Did you see that? That wretched Hermes finally got his comeuppance!"

She looked at her old acquaintance hanging in mid-air with a smug expression on her face.

Elena walked over, drying her wet hair, and whispered in Yingping's ear, "Oh my~ I never expected Master would actually betray us, what an unexpected turn of events~"

Yingping shrugged: "So what? I'm not familiar with Hermes, and I just want to protect you guys."

As night deepened, the camp gradually quieted down.

Only the occasional groans of Hermes, hanging from his feet, and the footsteps of the Night Watch echoed in the night.

Yingping leaned against a large tree far from the camp.

He gazed at the vast sea of ​​trees shrouded in dark red in the distance, his expression somewhat worried.

"If I kill that divine assassin in the ruins, Artemis might die too. What should I do then...?"

Yingping muttered to himself.

He wanted Artemis to live and tried to find a way to have the best of both worlds.

In just a few days, he found himself falling in love with this pure yet heroic moon goddess.

However, the current situation is indeed very pessimistic.

Even if Artemis survives, she will be sent back to the heavens for seriously violating the rules of divine power.

The only remaining hope...

Perhaps the only reward from the Sekiro world that remains unused is the Chaos Summon.

At this moment, Artemis gently walked to Yingping's side and hugged him: "Orion, are you thinking about tomorrow?"

“Yes, Artemis.…”

Yingping said softly, "Like Hestia, I really don't want to lose you."

Artemis paused slightly, then suddenly asked, "Well, if one day you had to choose between someone important and the greater good, what would you choose?"

Ying Ping turned to look at her; in the moonlight, Artemis's expression was exceptionally gentle.

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Ying Ping gazed into Artemis's eyes and slowly said, "I don't care about righteousness or anything like that."

"I will only act for people who are important to me, even if it means fighting against the whole world for that person."

Artemis was stunned, for she had never heard of such a thing before.

She reached out and gently touched Yingping's face: "If you're so willful, you'll never become a hero..."

"hero?"

Yingping shook his head, then suddenly pulled Artemis into his arms, gently pressing the back of her head against his chest.

His voice was deep and magnetic: "I was never a hero, but if you expect me to be one..."

Ying Ping looked directly into Artemis's eyes and said, "Then... I only want to be your hero now."

Artemis's eyes widened, and her pupils trembled.

As the embodiment of a deity's thoughts, she should not have a heartbeat, yet at this moment, for the first time, she truly felt the thrill of her heart fluttering.

Her body trembled slightly as she looked up into Ying Ping's deep eyes.

"Artemis, I have heard your cry for help."

Yingping gently stroked her cheek, "I will definitely rescue you from that monster."

"You...you knew everything? I'm so sorry..."

Artemis's eyes reddened, and tears suddenly welled up in her eyes. "I've taken it upon myself to impose such a difficult task on you..."

In the lower realms, killing a god is a grave sin, a concept ingrained in everyone's very being.

Unfortunately, Ying Ping was a time traveler and wasn't afraid of this kind of thing at all.

Yingping shook his head and gently wiped away her tears: "It's okay, because the person who is suffering the most right now is you."

These words completely shattered Artemis's last line of defense.

Like a wronged little girl, she cried in Ying Ping's arms: "I finally understand... why Hestia is always so happy when she's with you... she must have fallen in love with you..."

Yingping smiled gently: "Yes... I like Hestia very much too."

Artemis suddenly stretched out her slender finger and poked Yingping's cheek.

With tears in her eyes, she muttered like a jealous girlfriend, "How dare you say that in front of another goddess... You're really bold and fickle..."

Under the moonlight, Yingping's smile carried a hint of unruliness: "Because I think that goddesses are actually girls too."

"Should I say I lack respect for you...?"

His gaze suddenly deepened: Or perhaps... I actually want to become a god like you.

"No, it is an existence that transcends you."

"This way, I can break free from all the constraints of rules and be with you forever. This is my lifelong wish."

Artemis blinked, momentarily at a loss for words to respond to such absurd and treasonous remarks.

In the end, she just sighed deeply and slowly rested her head on Yingping's shoulder.

Yingping gently kissed her forehead, and Artemis blushed but did not refuse.

The blush of the moon goddess speaks louder than any sweet words.

A gentle night breeze stirs the shadows of the trees.

The two nestled together quietly, as if time had stood still.

Orion...

After a long while, Artemis called out softly.

"Ok?"

"If... I mean if..."

Her voice trembled slightly, "I'll still be alive after tomorrow... I can still stay in the lower realm..."

"Would you...become my kin?"

Yingping did not answer immediately, but instead cupped her face in his hands.

He gazed intently at Artemis in the moonlight and said, "Artemis, are you willing to wait for me to become stronger? Strong enough to rewrite the fate of the gods..."

Upon hearing this, a glint of excitement flashed in Artemis's eyes, but it quickly dimmed: "But...that's impossible..."

"How will you know if you don't try?"

Ying Ping revealed a confident smile, "Don't forget, I'm different from others. I'm the one who can pull out Orion's Spear."

Artemis gazed at Ying Ping's confident smile, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes, but ultimately a beautiful smile bloomed on her face.

"Okay, then I'll trust you... Can you dance with me?"

Artemis's cheeks flushed slightly, and she suddenly reached out her slender hand.

Yingping was taken aback for a moment, then gently took her hand: "Of course, but I'm not very good at dancing, so please teach me properly, Goddess."

Artemis chuckled softly, placing her other hand naturally on his shoulder: "It's alright, just follow my rhythm."

There was no music, only the soft whisper of the night wind and the rustling of the leaves.

But as if they were of one mind, the two danced gracefully under the moonlight.

At first, Yingping's movements were a bit stiff, but he quickly found his rhythm under Artemis's guidance...

The two figures spun around in the moonlight, as if they had rehearsed beforehand.

"I didn't expect you to learn so quickly..."

Artemis said with some surprise.

Ying Ping smiled gently and said, "Because we have the best teachers teaching us."

As the Shadow King's level has increased, his intelligence has also increased many times over compared to ordinary people, a claim he could easily make up.

Artemis's cheeks flushed again as she changed the subject, "Speaking of which... do you know what Hestia was like back in the heavens?"

"Oh?"

Ying Ping showed an interested expression, "I'd like to hear more details."

"She..."

Artemis's eyes showed a look of nostalgia. "She used to be a rather reclusive goddess, locking herself in the temple all day long, and hardly ever seeing anyone except me."

She chuckled and continued, "But every time I have time to visit her, she jumps on me like a puppy, looking incredibly happy..."

Yingping imagined the scene and couldn't help but smile: "It really does sound like something she would do."

We often cry together, and we laugh together...

"Once..."

Artemis's voice suddenly softened, "She secretly told me that she actually envied life on Earth, a life with family, friends... and goals to strive for..."

At this point, her gaze fell on Yingping's face: "Now she has finally found the person to help her achieve that goal... and that's you."

The two gradually slowed their dance steps, but their hands remained tightly clasped together.

Orion...

Artemis suddenly stopped and looked at him earnestly. "Will you promise me something?"

"You said."

"No matter what happens tomorrow, no matter what my fate will be..."

Her voice trembled slightly, "Please, please take good care of Hestia, she... really likes you."

Yingping pulled Artemis's hand to his chest and gently pressed it against his heart: "I understand. I will take care of all of you... naturally including you, Artemis."

A complex emotion flickered in Artemis's eyes, but it ultimately transformed into a gentle smile: "What a greedy person..."

A gentle night breeze stirs the shadows of the trees.

The two figures gradually drew closer in the moonlight...

Chapter 48 Free Shop, and an Encounter with Ryu~ [Please Subscribe]

After watching Artemis's blushing figure leave, Ying Ping took a deep breath and opened the system interface.

"System, use the Chaos Summoning reward!"

[Ding! Host has used Chaos Summoning!]

[New system feature added: Free Shop]

A dazzling golden light flashed, and a brand new store interface appeared in Yingping's field of vision.

"Free store?"

Yingping's eyes lit up, and he immediately clicked to view it.