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

"But you don't need to tell me why it's growing so fast. I guess it's related to those pittances!"

"Hehe. You can't fool Lady Astrea!"

Lin Tian clasped his hands in a fist salute, beaming with delight. He could feel a surge of powerful energy coursing through his body after the ability upgrade, and his perception of his surroundings had also improved significantly. Who wouldn't love becoming stronger so easily!

"...Go, your companions should still be waiting for you."

Astraea turned her head away and continued to concentrate on her book. Having achieved his goal, Lin Tian clasped his hands in a fist salute and left Astraea's room, closing the door behind him.

After leaving, Lin Tian didn't go to find Zhu Xi and the others; he had other things to do. He took the spider lily off his waist, removed his armor, changed into casual clothes, put on a crow mask, and left the clan's residence, heading towards the trading street, arriving at the place where he had met Tione that morning.

Yes, it was that blacksmith shop! Pushing open the heavy wooden door of the blacksmith shop, a wave of heat mixed with rust and charcoal fire rushed out.

The shop's interior wasn't large, with the walls covered in weapons and armor, ranging from one-handed swords to two-handed great axes, from leather armor to plate armor. In the center of the shop, a forge burned with glowing red-hot coals, sparks flying and crackling.

In front of the forge, an old man stood with his back to the door, intently swinging a hammer. Hearing a guest enter, he stopped hammering and turned to look at Lin Tian.

"Oh! We have a guest. You... um, have we met somewhere before?"

"No, of course we've never met before; this is my first time here."

Lin Tian looked around the room and saw a familiar hammer symbol. He asked:

"Are you a member of the Hesphytos Familia?"

"Hahaha... That's right, I am one of Lady Hesphytos's men."

The old man laughed heartily; his arm muscles were bulging and strong, revealing a sense of power honed through countless trials, suggesting he was a veteran in the forging industry.

His eyes gleamed with pride, his beard practically bristling with arrogance. But Lin Tian had witnessed how easily he had defeated Tione's freshly forged greatsword, and he simply couldn't believe the old man's forging skills. Seeing that the man had set up his blacksmith shop in such a remote and deserted place, he was even more convinced that his craftsmanship wasn't very good.

Even the lowest-ranking adventurer in Hesphytus, Iv1, would feel proud to think of the name Hesphytus!

"Hmm... alright. How long do you need to forge a suit of armor?"

"Oh...the customer wants armor."

The old man was delighted to hear about the business; besides the Amazon customer, he rarely had any other visitors.

"So, how many sets do you want, guest?"

Chapter Ninety-Four: New Abilities

"So many sets? No problem, no problem, but..."

He rubbed his fingers together.

"It's not cheap. This kind of delicate work can be very expensive!"

Is this what you call meticulous work? But Lin Tian didn't care; all he needed was the most basic armor. Although the system's prize pool could yield exceptionally good items, the problem was that they were too good. Unlike other systems that offered things like food or women's used clothing, the prize pool mainly offered useful skills that greatly enhanced his abilities, and it didn't provide any specific equipment.

With the upcoming expedition in the Hunter World, he planned to provide some extra support to the Hunter's Guild, and this equipment from Orario was one such piece of support. Although it was just ordinary equipment, the materials it was forged from were different, and its strength was more than half that of his original armor. It would be more than enough for D-rank or even C-rank hunters. Many of them took the job of a hunter for the money, but they didn't have the time to spend a lot of money on good equipment. Instead of spending that money on upgrading their equipment and spending their whole lives as hunters, they preferred to take the risks, endure a few years, and save enough money to live a stable life. That was the plan of most hunters.

After giving the shopkeeper half the deposit and requesting the same amount of weapons, Lin Tian left the blacksmith shop.

After strolling around the streets of Orari, Lin Tian found that while the city boasted a strong medieval atmosphere, with its spires, towers, and unique attire that would satisfy most travel enthusiasts, he wasn't a fan of travel. He preferred staying home and immersing himself in the vast virtual world, a world devoid of video games.

Zero points! Zero points!

Lin Tian sighed, shook his head, and returned to his clan.

The next morning, Lin Tian went to Happy Street again.

Having become a member of the Astrea Familia, each member has their own small room, much like a staff dormitory. While enough for two people, it's clearly cramped for four. Especially since everyone's rooms are close together, and Zhu Xi and the others were making particularly loud noises, Lin Tian felt embarrassed to let his newly acquainted female companions hear their lewd chatter, so he unusually remained silent all night.

"Am I working in a factory?" Of course, the Astrea Familia is one of the best among many electronics factories. For example, they provide a fixed monthly allowance to their members. This allowance is usually distributed by the cunning mouse Lyra, and it is enough to ensure that they have enough food every day and can also go to the pleasure district to see a pretty girl.

In this situation, he also took the opportunity that evening to ask Astraea how he could improve his abilities. Her answer was:

"As long as I don't get complaints from the kids, it's fine."

What's with this vague answer?

In other words, as long as Lin Tian can overcome his shame and persuade the other members of his clan, he can have sex whenever he wants. However, achieving this condition is quite difficult. Not to mention the seemingly upright captain, Alisha, he hasn't even seen Kaguya, with whom he had a physical relationship, for over a day. She's clearly avoiding him!

"Alas... the road ahead is fraught with difficulties!"

Lin Tian shook his head. This morning, Zhu Xi and the others were once again led by Alyssa on an adventure into the dungeon... This is the advantage of having a powerful and friendly familia; elders within the familia will guide you step-by-step through the early stages. Unlike Bell, who, as a level 1, always struggled and ended up in a very sorry state, although he did benefit from this ability's rapid growth.

The entertainment district was deserted during the day. Perhaps it was shame, or perhaps it was the adventurers' work hours; many shops were closed, and the streets were littered with trash left over from the previous night's revelry. Notably, in the trash cans next to the closed nightclubs, there were clearly many brightly colored condoms... Even without high-tech enhancements, there are still gods in this world!

There are many kinds of gods. Of course, there are gods that are simple and crude and related to sex. In addition, there are adventurers who can create "contraceptive" specialized items by combining the development ability that can be obtained by rising to Iv2.

Seeing few adventurers on the road, Lin Tian, ​​having nothing else to do, opened the golden prize pool in his mind, a memory he hadn't had in a long time. Even now, he could see many golden lights surging from the cards into the pool. He wondered if it was just his imagination, but the golden light emanating from Zhu Xi and the others seemed even stronger.

"System, draw a prize!"

With a command, a brilliant golden light erupted from the prize pool! [Gain Ability: Flowing Action]

[Acquired Trait: Diamond-shaped Modification (1/6)]

He examined the two skills he had just acquired. Flow Action was a special ability that allowed him to shrink his entire body into a ball of liquid, passing through gaps at incredible speeds without leaving any trace or sound.

The rhombus modification is related to the scroll, or more precisely, to the time flow he recently discovered. With the rhombus modification, he can control the time flow between worlds he's not currently in and his current world to some extent. Currently, 1/6 of its functionality can accelerate or decelerate the time flow by a factor of three. He travels between different worlds, and the difference in time flow used to cause him considerable trouble. The rhombus modification solves this problem. For example, he no longer needs to explain his disappearance from Orario; he can simply say he was exploring dungeons during those days. As for whether Astraea will believe him...

At this point, I have no choice but to sacrifice my reputation. That's right, I've recently discovered a new hobby! I believe the benevolent and righteous goddess will understand! Lin Tian chuckled. Moreover, the diamond-shaped modification's function doesn't stop there. Once he collects three fragments, or half of the total, it unlocks the ability to pause the time flow in other worlds, completely eliminating his worries. But to say that three fragments are his goal isn't quite right. Lin Tian feels he must do his best to collect all the diamond-shaped modification fragments, because once all the fragments are collected, he can infinitely accelerate or slow down the time flow in other worlds!

His goal, of course, was to speed things up. Take the DanMachi world, for example; he'd arrived in Orario far too early. At this point, the great Blue Ribbon hadn't descended to the mortal realm yet, and many unique female characters hadn't appeared. He didn't even know how to find them. With the fully upgraded Diamond Modifier, he could accelerate time to after the five-year main storyline began, allowing him to indulge in his encounters... That would be fantastic!

While pondering, Lin Tian finally arrived at Night Street, at the entrance of the shop he had entered that night.

Chapter Ninety-Five Meeting in the Store

Lin Tian pushed open the door and walked into the shop decorated with pink and purple ribbons.

At this time of day, most shops on Night Street were still closed, so the windows were shut and the counters were empty, except for a sleepy-eyed Amazonian receptionist dozing off at the table. Fortunately, the receptionist was highly professional; upon noticing the faint footsteps, she immediately sat up straight, a gentle, welcoming smile on her face.

"Hello, guest, how can I help you?"

Even the most reputable nightclubs won't immediately ask what services you want. They'll keep it somewhat discreet. If someone comes to a place with serious business and tries to sell you services too eagerly, they'll likely get scolded.

Lin Tian looked at her face and realized that this young lady was the same one who had been at the front desk a few days ago.

"I'm looking for Lina Tully. Is she there?"

"Uh..." She blinked, looking him up and down as if trying to identify him. After a moment's hesitation, she said:

"Miss Lina is resting right now, it's just... well, she's not feeling well. She just worked last night!"

"Just started working?" Lin Tian frowned. That shouldn't be the case. Although it was embarrassing to say, given his abilities, Lina should listen to him—at least, for at least a month!

"Um, sir? If you have that kind of need, we have other guests here..."

Yes!

Lin Tian suddenly realized that Lina had probably conspired with the receptionist to refuse anyone who needed her service by saying, "I was too tired from working last night." When he came, he was still in his Black Knight identity, which was different from his current attire, so the receptionist treated him as one of the ordinary adventurers.

"Cough, cough... No need to say that. I have something important to discuss with Lina. I'm an acquaintance of hers. Just ask her to come down and take a look."

"Ah! Could it be that you are...?"

The receptionist gasped, then looked around to make sure no one was there:

"12345?"

"...Twin tails are best."

Tsk.

He said it casually while playing with Lina, never expecting her to use it as a code!

"Password confirmed! Okay, Miss Lina is waiting for you in room 302! Go on your way, and good luck! You must be happy!"

The receptionist gave him a warm, encouraging smile, her eyes sparkling. What exactly had Lina said to convince her? Lin Tian didn't say much, simply walking past her into a narrow staircase. The walls of the stairwell were covered in faded wallpaper, and the air was thick with the scent of perfume. He walked dejectedly up to the third floor, stood before the small door of apartment 302, and knocked three times.

"Who is it...so early..."

After a while, a series of dragging footsteps came from inside the door. The lock clicked open, and the door was pulled open a crack, revealing half of a sleepy-eyed girl's face. She paused for a moment when she saw the person outside, then the sleepiness on her face quickly vanished, replaced by a surprised and happy smile.

"Mr. Lin Tian! You've arrived so quickly—oh my!"

Although he was wearing different armor, the two had physical contact. Lin Tian's masculine scent was particularly domineering, and Lina instinctively understood who the person in front of her was at a glance.

Lina shyly hugged her arms, her delicate face flushed.

"I...I haven't dressed up yet, I look...awful..."

She already has someone she likes, and she can't live like before, dressing casually and walking around with a slight smell of sweat on her body. That kind of life is no longer acceptable! In the few days she has free time, Lina has specially consulted her seniors about dressing and grooming. Not only that, but she has also learned the thirty-six strategies to understand men's preferences and ways to show off her figure. Let alone hiring a one-on-one coach, she has spent quite a bit of money to get these methods!

Lin Tian scrutinized her attire. She wore a thin silk nightgown, the white fabric slightly disheveled from just getting out of bed. One shoulder strap had slipped down to her arm, revealing a large expanse of her snow-white shoulder and half a mound of breasts. The nightgown clung loosely to her body, and through the thin silk, the shape of her full, soft breasts was vaguely visible. Two soft, snow-white nipples protruded slightly beneath the fabric. Her long, light brown hair fell loosely over her shoulders and back, with a few strands clinging messily to her cheeks and neck. Because she wasn't fully awake, her eyes were only slightly open, making her look incredibly adorable.

"Wait, wait while I get dressed!"

She shyly turned her face away, and seeing this, Lin Tian smiled and stepped forward to hug her.

"Lina doesn't need to dress up, she's cute enough as she is."

"Besides, no matter how well you dress up, you'll still have to spend the money later, right?"

"Mr. Lin Tian...?"

Upon hearing Lin Tian's words, Lina forgot that the door was still open. Her petite body leaned softly against his chest, her rosy cheeks pressed against his chest armor. Just because of those words, her eyes became tingling and dreamy, and a happy smile bloomed on her face.

That's one good thing about Lina. When Han Songyi is praised, she's happy, but she gets shy and doesn't dare to get close, instead becoming hesitant and awkward. Perhaps because of her size, Lina's expression of emotions is still like a child's; she says whatever she wants, and her voice is soft and gentle, like a docile, obedient little rabbit longing for affection.

How adorable! Lin Tian was about to reveal his wolfish nature, but before he could speak, Lina couldn't help but speak up:

"I thought I could hold back..."

"But, seeing Mr. Lin Tian... my heart is beating so fast, much faster than I expected... I really like him...?"

"Therefore, Mr. Lin Tian, ​​I can't wait any longer...!"

She turned around with Lin Tian in her arms and walked to the door. Then she pulled out one hand, grabbed the doorknob, and pulled it towards herself.

boom!

The door was tightly closed. She hugged Lin Tian and leaned towards her, her petite and soft body pressed firmly against the door. Lin Tian's tall figure enveloped her in his shadow, creating a proactive "reverse wall slam".

She held Lin Tian in her arms, the fabric of her nightgown pressing against her chest slightly as her breathing quickened, her soft breasts squeezing into two tender, fleshy patties. Her hands eagerly reached for the raven mask, and as she removed it, revealing the face that made her blush and her heart race with admiration, she couldn't wait to kiss it.

The nightgown strap slipped off her shoulder without her noticing, revealing the edge of a shallow cleavage below her collarbone from the angle of her fall. Lin Tian responded to her passion, the wet, squelching sounds echoing in the empty room. With continued caresses, the nightgown slipped completely off, revealing her smooth, chocolate-colored skin and small breasts.

"I'm going to go!"

Chapter Ninety-Six Meeting

The door closed behind him with a dull thud.

The two walked deeper into the room, still kissing passionately. In the center stood a wooden bed covered with white sheets, an extinguished oil lamp on the bedside table, and the curtains still drawn, letting bright sunlight stream onto the walls. In the corner was a simple wooden clothes rack, hanging several light-colored underwear and various outfits; Lin Tian even recognized the battle robe Lina had worn a few days ago during their outing. On the windowsill sat a ceramic pot containing several already vibrant flowers, their fragrance mingling with the scent of perfume in the air, creating a scene reminiscent of a young girl's boudoir.

Lina gently held his lower lip with her lips, slowly sucking on it, her tongue lightly probing out to lick the crevice of his lips before sliding into his mouth. As time passed, the intensity of the kiss deepened, one arm encircling Lin Tian's neck, the other climbing onto his shoulder, both hands tightening slightly to firmly grasp his body.

Her eyes were closed, her long eyelashes casting fine shadows in the sunlight. Only when she could no longer hold on did Lina step back slightly, allowing Lin Tian to release her lips. A silvery line, reflecting the sunlight, stretched between their lips. Lin Tian noticed the layout of the room and felt a little puzzled.

Do you usually live here?

"Hmm. Although this is a workplace... as long as I'm not old enough, I can live here as my own room. Lady Ishtar said that's a good idea."

Lina's lips were rosy and full from the kiss, glistening slightly with the saliva of the two of them.

It's quite strange that Ishtar, this goddess of beauty, is quite fond of brothels!

Lin Tian sighed inwardly, no wonder the members of the Ishtar Familia had no resistance to the work of combat prostitutes—having grown up in such a place, they had become accustomed to it and found it commonplace, and even felt eager to try it at some point.

Lina was placed on the bed by him, and she tilted her head slightly to look at him. At this moment, she was already half-undressed, and sunlight shone through her thin white silk nightgown, revealing large expanses of soft, chocolate-colored skin that trembled gently with her breath, radiating a soft and beautiful glow.

She wasn't particularly tall for a woman; compared to Lin Tianyi, she looked like a large toy, especially after Lin Tianyi drew the curtains and followed her to bed, his legs already kneeling on either side, making her appear even smaller. Her long, light brown hair was disheveled and draped over her shoulders, pressed against the bed. Her face, already alluring from the previous teasing, was slightly parted, revealing a hint of white teeth and a pink tongue.

The soft milk cake remained upright. Lin Tian held it in both hands, feeling its softness, and kneaded the pinkish-brown snow plum blossom at the top with two fingers, which soon became plump and round. Meanwhile, exploring the sparse forest, the path had become gentler, clearly indicating that preparations had been made.

"Mr. Lin Tian...? What are you waiting for? Stop teasing me..."

"I really want...I want...that thing...."

Lina said shyly, then she turned around and lay face down, sticking out her soft, white buttocks, supporting herself with her hands as she looked back at him with a charming and alluring expression.

The pair of full, soft breasts swayed forward as he bent over, hanging like two small pears. The sparse forest that had been hiding their secrets was now completely exposed to his eyes; the seam between the two plump buttocks had opened slightly, glistening with a crystalline sheen.

"I'm going to attack!"

Lin Tian chuckled, then gently put a snow plum in his mouth and savored it.

On the other side, trying that smooth softness, the powerful spear sprang from its holster, standing at the impatient little entrance. As the powerful spearhead attacked that small, soft opening, Lina let out a comfortable sound. She could feel the power of that long spear; the tip alone had already opened the softness of that entrance, bringing a primal desire for more! Lin Tian suddenly relaxed, and the nearly 30-centimeter-long spear attacked all the way to the back. The attack on the boudoir was instantly transformed into an arc, and the momentum didn't diminish, continuing to squeeze the organs above!

Lina's body arched from the sudden attack, she threw her head back and let out a loud scream, her hands gripping the fabric beneath her tightly.

"Ahhh—it's really true...it's all like this..."