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

Five items were neatly arranged in the store.

Each item is marked as having a value of 0 points, and there is a "Refresh the World" prompt in the bottom right corner.

It seems that the free store refreshes its free items every 24 hours.

"Really all free? I'd like to see what's included."

He couldn't wait to examine the first item—

【Sacred Oath (SSR Item)】

[Effect: Can turn anyone around you who trusts you and has a good impression of you into an upgradable follower]

[Once a servant who has entered into a contract dies, he will automatically revive after 24 hours.]

[Note: The contracting party must completely trust you, and there must be no resistance during the contract formation process; otherwise, the contract will fail.]

"This...this is exactly what I need right now?!"

Yingping's heart skipped a beat.

If she could form a contract with Artemis, she could break free from the limitations of her thought form and thus truly live!

Suppressing his excitement, he immediately looked at the second item—

[Book of Experience x100 (SR Item)]

[Effect: Upon use, this will instantly raise one servant to the same level as the host (currently LV18)]

The servant's rank cannot exceed that of the host.

"This again!"

"I thought the only chance of getting it was by going back to the dungeon!"

Yingping's eyes lit up.

Having 100 books is equivalent to having 100 upgrade opportunities.

In this way, Kokkoro and Chizuka will become much stronger instantly, making them more confident in tomorrow's battle!

The third item—

[Life Potion x100 (SR Item)]

[Effect: When taken internally, it immediately restores 150 health points (the effect is halved when applied externally)]

[Note: This potion cannot cure diseases or detoxify. Level 10 adventurers all have approximately 100 health points.]

"That's enough! This stuff is definitely more effective than Orario's high-grade elixirs!"

"And that's 100 bottles! That's like 100 lives!"

Yingping couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

The fourth item—

[Magic Potion x100 (SR Item)]

[Effect: Ingestion immediately restores 100 mana points]

"This is a truly good thing."

"Whether it's Orario or the entire DanMachi world, there are no items that instantly restore mana; they only accelerate or assist in the recovery process."

"Now that we have these magic potions, whether it's me, Kokoro, or Elena, we can all unleash magic without any worries."

Yingping nodded slightly.

But the last item stunned him—

【Iced Cola x100 (N items)】

[Note: This is an ice-cold carbonated beverage from Earth, which may provide a temporary feeling of euphoria.]

"..."

Yingping stared at the familiar red and white jar, and for a moment he was at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

I thought I'd never be able to drink this again in my life, but I can actually buy it through the system's free store!

In the medieval-style world of Orario, cola is definitely a rare commodity!

Even if you know the recipe, you might not be able to recreate the taste!

"Great! So many good things! Let's buy all of today's quota first!"

Without hesitation, Yingping clicked "Buy All," and the five free items instantly entered the system inventory. Sure enough, he didn't spend a single penny.

"Cool!"

Yingping eagerly took out a can of iced cola and pulled the tab with a click.

White bubbles appeared.

The long-lost sound of carbonated bubbles was particularly crisp in the quiet night.

He tilted his head back and gulped down a large mouthful, the icy liquid carrying a familiar taste sliding down his throat—

"Ah~ this long-lost sour and refreshing feeling!"

Yingping let out a long, satisfied sigh; the feeling was as if he had returned to the days before he transmigrated.

But soon, his eyes became firm again.

"It's too late tonight, let's leave it at that and talk about it tomorrow morning."

Yingping looked toward the tent where Artemis was and put the cola can back into the system inventory.

In the dead of night, in the early hours of the morning.

The sky was just beginning to lighten, and most people in the camp were already fast asleep.

Ying Ping, however, began his daily, unwavering preparation training for becoming a strongman, alone on an open space at the edge of the camp. "97...98...99...100!"

After quickly finishing the last set of push-ups, Yingping stood up and began his final 10-kilometer run around the perimeter of the camp.

Under the moonlight, his agile figure resembled a fierce dragon moving through the night, his bare-chested muscles displaying a perfect sense of power as he ran.

Not far away, Liuliang was finishing his night patrol.

She had intended to return to her tent to rest, but her gaze was drawn to the figure running in the night.

"Mr. Yingping? Still training so late..."

Liu murmured to herself, her long elf ears trembling slightly.

She stood quietly under the shade of the tree and observed, unconsciously watching Yingping run lap after lap.

It wasn't until Yingping finished training and stopped to catch his breath that Liu came to her senses.

She hesitated for a moment, then picked up her water bottle and went over.

"Give."

Ryu handed the water bottle to Yingping, saying, "Mr. Yingping, remember to stay hydrated after training."

Yingping looked up in surprise; the elfin girl's delicate face appeared exceptionally gentle in the moonlight.

"Thank you."

He took the kettle, and their fingers accidentally touched as they passed it. Ryu pulled her hand back as if she had been electrocuted.

Yingping quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, Miss Liu, I didn't mean to."

Liu shook her head, her elven ears turning slightly red: "It's alright."

Watching Yingping gulp down water, she couldn't help but ask, "The final battle is tomorrow morning, and you still have the willpower to keep training so late. It's truly admirable."

Yingping wiped his mouth and smiled, "It's just that I can't sleep and have insomnia. Besides... I can't relax for even a day when it comes to getting stronger."

Just then, Yingping suddenly felt a chill on his face.

He touched his cheek in confusion: "Sweat? Impossible, how could this level of training possibly make me sweat?"

Ryu's elven ears twitched sharply.

She stretched out a hand and looked up at the sky: "Mr. Yingping, it looks like it's raining."

As soon as he finished speaking, fine raindrops began to fall from the sky, quickly turning into a downpour.

"Let's hide in that little house over there!"

Liu pointed to a hunter's hut not far away, which was where the camp stored supplies.

Yingping nodded: "Okay!"

Braving the heavy rain, the two ran quickly towards the cabin.

The rain soaked their clothes, and their emerald green hair clung to their cheeks, glistening in the reflection of the rain.

"Phew—this place is nice."

Yingping pushed open the wooden door; the interior of the small house was dry and warm.

There were some hay and tools piled up in the corner; the space wasn't big, but it was enough to keep out the rain.

Liu gently shook the water droplets off her hair, a small, unintentional gesture that made Yingping slightly lost in thought—

In the dim light, the elven girl's profile looked almost unreal.

"Um... Miss Ryu, if you don't mind, you can take this towel."

Yingping casually took a white towel from the system's inventory and handed it to the other person.

"Thank you."

Liu was somewhat puzzled, as she couldn't figure out at all how Yingping had conjured up a towel.

She gazed at the rain pouring down outside and murmured, "It looks like it's not going to stop anytime soon..."

The rain pattered against the wooden roof, making a rhythmic sound.

In the small hunter's cabin, two people who had little interaction except at the tavern met by chance because of a rainstorm.

"Thinking about tomorrow's battle?"

Seeing that Liu was staring blankly at the rain, Yingping took the initiative to start a conversation.

Ryu nodded gently: "Yes, I'm just a little worried..."

She turned around, her blue eyes appearing exceptionally deep under the light. "Mr. Yingping, do you think we can win?"

Ying Ping answered with unwavering determination, "We will win!"

Although he spoke with such certainty, it was as if he had set a death flag.

Because he couldn't help but think of Gojo Satoru, who had been cut in half at the waist by Sukuna.

Seeing Yingping's shoulders suddenly tremble, he couldn't help but want to laugh.

Liu was also infected by this sudden smile, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

"Mr. Yingping, what are you laughing at?"

she asked curiously.

Not wanting Liu to worry, Yingping casually said, "It's nothing, I just feel very happy to be here with Miss Liu."

Liu's face immediately flushed slightly.

She coughed lightly, feigning composure, and said, "Um, I hope Mr. Yingping won't make such jokes..."

Yingping didn't explain, he just smiled mysteriously.

Then, he took out a few bottles of potion, one red and one blue, from the system warehouse and placed them on the small wooden box in front of Liu.

"What's this......?"

Liu looked at the bottles of red and blue potions that were shimmering with a faint light with suspicion.

"These are life potions and magic potions that I specially obtained."

Yingping explained, "The red one is a life potion. As long as you drink it, you can quickly recover from your injuries. The effect is much better than that of high-grade elixirs."

"The blue one is a magic potion that can instantly replenish depleted magic power. Two of the 537 potions can be used together without any side effects."

He paused for a moment, then said, "These things are for you. If Miss Liu doesn't believe me, you can have them appraised by a professional."