In this crossover anime/manga series, my romantic choices in my head are a bit strange.

“My God…can you really communicate with the dungeons?” Philweis murmured to herself. If the dungeons were beings that could communicate, then hadn’t they lost faith in the gods? Philweis thought about it carefully. She had indeed rarely seen monsters from the dungeons venture into the outside world on their own. Could those dangerous claims be fabricated?

The gods sealed their power to the mortal realm for their own amusement. To satisfy their desires, it's not impossible that some gods might deliberately provoke such wonders. Philweis stood beside him, her gaze towards Lin Tian filled with complex emotions.

On the other side, the cave trembled as if breathing, and He was listening carefully to Lin Tian's words.

"I've long considered you a friend. Now I ask you, do you need anything from me?"

"Do you want me to drive the gods out of this land?" These words were spoken.

The limestone inside the cave kept falling, forming a sentence on the ground. Although he couldn't understand it, he grasped its meaning through his unknown connection with Philweis.

I hate them.

He could have answered yes or no, but he chose to say this instead. Lin Tian seemed to have thought of something and asked!

"You need nutrients?"

"If you can do it, I can give you the power..." "No. I will seek the power of the gods."

The cave's shape constantly shifted, cracks seeping from its walls, wisps of black mist emanating from it and forming a circle around Lin Tian and his companions. An almost chilling sense of threat emanated from within. This was a threat: "If you dare go in, I'll kill you!"

"Why do you despise the gods? Think about it, aren't you and I the same?" The dungeon understood his words. It wasn't like those ignorant humans who used the gods to plunder their power; the gods' power themselves was his true aim!

You won't be my enemy?

“I have no reverence for God. Gods are just higher beings, just like you.”

"In my eyes, you are just a huge creature."

Uh… Of course, Lin Tian's thinking isn't that advanced yet; he hasn't even considered working with such an amazing non-human creature.

The underground city remained silent for a long time, and the surrounding threats gradually dissipated.

What do you need me to do?

"You don't need anything, just treat me like a normal adventurer. However, to show my sincerity, I won't give you a significant level boost."

"I only need to use your power to reach what humans call Iv3—after that, I will no longer need your help."

Level 3? In the dungeon's understanding, that's a rather weak level. This level of disruptive improvement seems excessively cautious to him. How many monsters would that level of improvement require, and how much energy would it consume?

That's right, interference!

He believed this was a smokescreen planted by Lin Tian to infiltrate the enemy ranks; leveling up and becoming an adventurer was something Lin Tian had to do to integrate into the divine circle. In His perception, Lin Tian no longer needed the power of the gods.

This time, Lin Tian possessed a massive, intensely hot energy that instilled fear in the underground city, which explained its strong reaction upon hearing Lin Tian's refusal.

A blazing, immense, and life-giving source of power! That miraculous life force even seemed to be constantly expanding... If this power were to erupt, killing several gods would certainly be no problem!

Therefore, merely improving to Level Iv3 didn't give him a sense of participation. This kind of action, which was tantamount to taking revenge on the gods, would allow Him to vent His anger, so He decided to take the initiative to increase the pressure on Lin Tian's proposal.

[v5, including the women behind you.] "That's even better!"

You're such an honest person!

Lin Tian was overjoyed; he hadn't expected Draig to have such a powerful deterrent effect on the underground city.

Zhu Xi and Song Yi didn't understand the meaning of those words, but Fei Erweisi did. She looked at Lin Tian in shock and asked, "..."

"Leveling up requires continuous accumulation and a truly remarkable achievement... Is this something that can be artificially created?"

“Of course it can be artificial.” Lin Tian nodded.

In his view, accumulation and great achievements are nothing more than the process of developing the body and breaking through limits.

Through accurate physical data measurement, suitable tasks and monster quantities, and powerful enemies beyond one's level, it is entirely possible—no, it is certain—to achieve this. Lin Tian had also been misled before. From Bell's perspective, every stage of his leveling up was legendary. Could such a thing be mass-produced?

The answer is no. But the key point is that he never needed to consider mass-producing Bell—Bell is a hero in the story, there is only one of him, while Orario has many adventurers of v2 and above besides him.

Heroes occupy the center of the story, but many ordinary adventurers surround them. Not every great feat requires transcending levels, and not everyone needs to defeat a floor boss to advance... If we compare a familia to a company, becoming an Iv2 adventurer is already a highly talented manager.

The people of Orario don't understand one word: science!

The reason why one must accomplish a great deed that shakes the gods to advance in rank is similar to choosing a university in the national college entrance examination. Each advancement is like choosing a school, and there is a fixed score requirement, which could be 500, 600... and the great deed is that 700.

You scored 700 on a test for a second-tier university? That's more than just passing. Are you out of your mind?! Scientific and targeted resource allocation and a reasonable career advancement plan are the key to advancement!

"So just trust me, Phil Weiss." Lin Tian patted Phil Weiss's head. That's the advantage of being tall; you can pat any woman's head and see her shyly lower her head.

After making a gentleman's agreement, the scenery around Lin Tian changed, and he found himself in a long rocky passage. A gurgling sound rang out, and a group of long-lost friends rushed out—goblins he hadn't seen in a while.

It seems that after the dungeon learned of their plans, it conveniently sent them to the upper levels.

"Gah, gah... gah gah gah!!!"

The leader's wooden club trembled, and the goblins behind him seemed to be retreating. Large beads of sweat visibly rolled down his green-skinned manhood. "What a joke, it's that human again…!" He was thankful that this time he was a true high-ranking monster. A moment later, a bloodthirsty killing intent took over his mind, and with a gurgling sound, he charged towards Lin Tian and the others.

The slaughter has begun!

Chapter Fifty-Five: The Pretext of Announcing a Death

"This is Orario. It's much more spectacular than I imagined!" The goblins were just the lowest-level monsters, and Lin Tian and his companions dealt with them easily. Following the road upwards, their vision gradually brightened, and they reached the entrance to the dungeon.

When the first real ray of sunlight fell on them, their vision suddenly opened up.

Neat rows of stone buildings lined both sides of the street, some three or four stories high, others low and sturdy. The air was thick with the smells of rust, blood, and bread. All sorts of game-like signs hung in front of the shops, resembling hammers and shields, bundles of herbs, or goblets. People came and went on the street, dressed in all sorts of clothes—adventurers in cloaks, mages in robes, merchants pushing carts, and simply dressed commoners. But near the dungeon, it was mostly adventurers.

They were all dressed in full armor. It didn't look strange that Zhu Xi and the others wore robes. Most of the women were mages, and they didn't like wearing armor. Firstly, they were naturally averse to it, and secondly, mages were vulnerable defensively and needed more agility and mobility.

To be honest, Lin Tian didn't have high expectations for Orario's scenery, given its medieval-style decor. But now he's finding it quite charming!

At this moment, the adventurer guards stationed at the entrance of the dungeon noticed them. Upon seeing Lin Tian, ​​they were merely surprised to find that they had never seen such a person before, and did not pay him any attention. It wasn't until their gaze fell upon Phil Weiss that their expression truly changed.

"This...the harbinger of death! Are you still alive?!"

The guard gasped, and the surrounding adventurers immediately stopped what they were doing and turned to look at the elf. After confirming his identity, a commotion broke out in the crowd, with everyone looking at the white-clad elf with fear and disgust.

"Is it really her?"

"Why is she still alive? Didn't she die in the turmoil a few days ago?"

"The Nightmare of the 27th Floor... what the gods call this event, and this harbinger of death has miraculously survived..."

"Her god clearly said she was dead. Did I hear wrong?" "Tsk, I was actually looking forward to her death. It's the same this time, she cursed everyone else again! To survive!" - The harbinger of death.

Lin Tian glanced at Phil Weiss, whose face was dejected and whose head was lowered in self-consciousness; clearly, he was referring to her.

"If you're not feeling well, then leave."

The sound emanating from the helmet was deep and resonant. Lin Tian sheathed his sword at his side and took the first step forward. The imposing aura emanating from his black armor caused the adventurers along the way to involuntarily take a few steps back, watching helplessly as he led the women away.

"Where did that guy come from? My gut feeling tells me he's definitely not Nameless from Iv1!"

"I don't know... Do you think it could be a humanoid monster? It felt so terrifying, like being targeted by a dragon!"

"You don't have to take this joke too far."

As Fives left, the adventurers gradually relaxed, returning to their usual cheerful demeanor as they chatted and laughed.

"Let's find a place to stay first. As for currency, we'll use these magic stones to exchange for it."

As they approached the Adventurers' Guild, Lin Tian handed the bag of magic stones to Philvis. These weren't from the Hunter World; they were a gift from the goblins he'd just reunited with, given to him as a token of their affection, so they could be used in this world.

"Okay. Lin Tian..."

She communicated with Lin Tian in the language of this world, which Zhu Xi and the other person couldn't understand: "Aren't you afraid of me?"

"What those people said was disgusting, but it's all true. The adventurers I team up with always die inexplicably, and I'm always the only one who survives. If you're with me, Lin Tian, ​​you'll also...!"

She looked agitated and closed her eyes in pain.

Normally, Lin Tian would have comforted Fiona, saying things like, "Those are all baseless rumors," "They're exaggerating, I won't abandon Fiona," but Lin Tian didn't do that. Uh... to be precise, he was less inclined to win favor in that way.

He prefers to show his skills through actions, well… practical ones.

So, at this moment, he was pondering another question: In a world without magic, you can confidently believe in science, that everything is just coincidence. But in a world with magic, what if this claim isn't entirely unfounded? Perhaps Philvis is simply born with this kind of destiny?

Besides, there is another possibility.

Philvis had said that her main god might be connected to the Dark Faction. Perhaps out of habit, Philvis didn't think about it that way; her main god, who was associated with darkness and destined to be evil, was seen as having some evil deeds as perfectly normal by the Orario gods, who prioritized entertainment, impulse, and individuality above all else.

Deities are bound and driven by their own nature. Once they set their sights on a goal, they will steadfastly pursue it. It would not be an exaggeration to call them the purest form of existence. If such a being truly believed that I was evil and doing something forbidden, their methods would exceed anyone's imagination.

Was Philvis's tragedy caused by her own god? "Then Philvis, what have you decided to do? Leave me?" "This...this..."

Phil Weiss's eyes, already brimming with tears, froze. She stammered, her beautiful eyes staring blankly at Lin Tian. She...she had only said it casually, she hadn't thought that far ahead!

Lin Tian, ​​why is this guy saying that?! You should be comforting me!

"...I...I don't know. Lin Tian wants to leave me...?"

“I’m not willing.” Lin Tian, ​​his large hand clad in black gauntlets, patted her soft bottom, his tone suggestive: “This is the first time I’ve experienced the taste here, and I’m not willing to do this.”

"So let's think of a solution!" "A solution...a solution, you mean how to get rid of this misfortune?"

"How about I strive to become the strongest, so that no one can threaten or harm me anymore?"

"By the way, if I bleed even a drop, that's your responsibility, Phil Weiss!"

This is a declaration of being a kept man!

Philweis stared at him in shock, as if he were a wild boar with human skin. How can your skin be so thick!

But an unprecedented surge of energy welled up within her, and she clenched her fists tightly, as if she had suddenly found a reason to exercise.

"Okay! I promise you, I will protect Lin Tian!" The elf nodded, making this promise. "Hmm, not bad!"

This was just a minor incident. After making her promise to Lin Tian, ​​Philweis entered the Adventurers' Guild, where a commotion erupted. However, this time, after handing over the magic stones, she walked out of the guild with a normal expression. Although Philweis didn't care, other adventurers still blocked her way.

Author's Note: I'm taking a break today and will update with one chapter first. Time to play games! (Playing games...)

Chapter Fifty-Six Conflict

"Let me see, isn't this the infamous Announcer Spirit? What, whose life did he get on his behalf this time?!"

A tall adventurer stood before her. He had a square face, a thick beard, and wore scarred silver armor. His eyes were filled with a vicious and angry glint as he looked at Philwiss.

"It's Kui Mu again? This guy's here again?"

"Who knew he would be so persistent! And he seems even more arrogant now!"

"He recently leveled up to Iv2, which gives him the confidence to challenge the Annunciation."

"I would have done the same. My friend who came to Orario with me was killed by her."

"Why am I hearing a different version? It's that Kuimu and that guy had a fight over the loot, and he framed the unfortunate elf for killing him..."

"Really? Then why is he targeting the Announcer elves like this?" "Who knows... he's just putting on an act!"

The words drifted into Philweis's and Kuimu's ears like dust in the cold wind. Normally, Philweis wouldn't have cared; she would have simply assumed it was all her fault. But now, hearing these words, she couldn't help but ponder them.

She carefully observed Kuimu's expression. As a delicate elf capable of discerning Dionysus's true nature, she actually caught a hint of guilt in Kuimu's eyes, and she understood immediately.

"Is there something you need from me?"

Unlike his usual evasive and self-deprecating manner, this was a composed and assertive attitude, which astonished Kui Mu. His eyes then widened, turning bloodshot, and he roared as if his authority had been challenged:

"What do you want?! Damn it, isn't this just asking for your help?!" "My companions all died because of you, you jinx!!!"

"Really? I'm so sorry. May I move aside?"

"Illusory said calmly. Perhaps because she was on the verge of death, or perhaps because some residual magic from the last battle was influencing her, her attitude towards the outside world became strange and casual."

The noisy crowd around them quieted down, and those who knew Philvis were surprised by her current composure. They gradually formed a circle at the guild's entrance, and the commotion attracted some passing adventurers as well. "Ryu, look... isn't there something fun over there?" A woman with long black hair, dressed in an elegant kimono, was drawn by the unusual commotion. Ryu followed her gaze.

"I've heard of that elf; she's called the 'Deathbringer Elf.' Anyone who teams up with her will eventually be plagued by misfortune and die."

"She's been cornered, and this is undoubtedly revenge." (After listening...)

Kaguya tapped Ryu on the head!

"Liu, you idiot, when did I ask you to give me her personal information?"

"Huh? But..."

But you obviously don't know that!

Ryuta knew the vice-captain's temperament well. Gojou no Kaguya, this vice-captain of Astraea, appeared knowledgeable, dignified, and elegant, but in reality, she was rude, vicious, and a woman who spoke without thinking!

The other party often does things she doesn't understand, but these actions, which seem rude and unbelievable to Ryu, often achieve good results, indicating that Ryu's own abilities are still insufficient. Thinking of this, Ryu silently swallowed her complaints and made a mental note of it.

"I mean, that guy is really funny."

A man? Which man? Her gaze swept across the crowd, finally settling on the person Kaguya might find amusing. He was dressed in black armor, not an inch of skin exposed, which was indeed quite strange. Could such completely concealed equipment allow his sword to hit its target?

"Strange? He's just a novice adventurer."

Ryu didn't feel anything; the curve of the opponent's arm and the way he held the sword made him look like a novice on the battlefield.