Crossover anime, and you call this a slice-of-life story?

Cecilia gave the order, her amethyst eyes gazing into the distance, "Shangguan Yun... what an interesting little fellow."

They left the Naga territory and returned to the desolate and lifeless deep-sea environment.

Soan couldn't help but exclaim, "This Naga Queen is indeed as powerful as the legends say!"

“That’s true.” Shangguan Yun also acknowledged the other party’s strength.

If I had the strength I had when I first arrived, it would have taken me a lot of effort to defeat my opponent.

As for now? Anyone who comes along is a noob!

Unaware of the invincible loneliness in Shangguan Yun's heart, Suo An excitedly asked, "Your Excellency, shall we return to the Divine Realm next?"

He couldn't wait to see Fernandez suffer.

After experiencing the immense power of a peak seventh-tier cultivator and glancing at the exquisite gifts bestowed by the Naga Queen, Shangguan Yun's desire to explore this world further waned.

Why not go back sooner and enjoy Tohru's service and Kaguya's thin lips?

"Let's go, to the realm of the gods."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shangguan Yun stopped walking slowly and reached out his hand to make a sweeping motion.

Stab it!

A massive spatial rift instantly appeared in the deep sea, and from the other side of the rift, a familiar aura, different from that of the Sea of ​​Curses, faintly emanated.

As soon as the two stepped in, the spatial rift closed, and the vast and dangerous Sea of ​​Curses returned to its former "calm".

Those ancient sea monsters that once dominated their regions are now history.

Chapter 282 Hachiman and his two companions enter the city

Two days ago.

The massive gates of Ironforge stand tall and imposing.

Beneath the archway, guards clad in standard armor and exuding a sharp aura meticulously inspected the passersby and caravans.

Hachiman Hikigaya, Kaito Kuroba, and Ayato Kirishima, looking somewhat bewildered, stood at the end of the line to enter the city, exhausted and dusty from the battle.

"The cities here aren't that great either."

Kaito Kuroba looked at the castle, which was quite different from what he had imagined, and made a somewhat bored remark.

Although the lifestyle that was different from theirs made him feel novel.

But what he wants is a city full of animal-eared girls! What's with this bunch of roughnecks?

"It looks like the most ordinary Western fantasy adventure."

Hachiman Hikigaya also embodies typical otaku (geek/nerd) mentality.

On the contrary, Kirishima Ayato was more curious about this world; he didn't watch anime.

As the three were discussing in hushed tones, their "strange attire" stood out conspicuously among the crowd of people around them dressed in leather armor, chainmail, or coarse linen clothing, attracting many curious glances.

"Hey, I feel like we're monkeys in a zoo..." Kaito Kuroba lowered his voice, somewhat uncomfortably tugging at his tie, even though it was already askew from the previous battle.

"You'll get used to it." Hachiman Hikigaya was relatively calm, scanning his surroundings with deadpan eyes. "At least they seem to be just curious, and they didn't rush at us as if we were outsiders, which means the city's public security is probably not bad?"

Kirishima Ayato silently observed the guards' deployment and the fortifications of the city walls, his ghoul eyes flickering slightly as he assessed the potential danger.

Finally, it was their turn.

The squad leader in charge of the checkpoint was a middle-aged man with a scar on his face and sharp eyes. He extended his hand as usual and said in a formulaic tone: "Entry fee, one silver coin per person. State your purpose and submit to inspection."

Hachiman instinctively touched his pockets, only to realize that they were penniless in this world.

Just as they were pondering whether to try to pay off the debt with monster materials hunted in the jungle, or simply find a way to sneak in, the squad leader's gaze fell on the attire of Hachiman and the other two.

The squad leader's pupils suddenly contracted!

This kind of outfit...

He instantly recalled the handsome young man who had ridden on the camel that day.

Their hearts trembled with fear; that was someone the city lord had strictly ordered to be treated with utmost respect.

The three of them were dressed in similarly strange clothes, so they might know each other.

Although it's possible that this is a gathering place they don't know with such a dress code, he wouldn't risk his life.

The squad leader's back was instantly soaked with cold sweat.

He abruptly withdrew his hand, his formulaic expression melting away like ice and snow, replaced by an extremely stiff yet forced, almost obsequious smile, his body unconsciously bowing slightly.

“Three…three esteemed gentlemen! Welcome to Ironforge! Entrance fee? No, no, you flatter us. It is our honor that you have graced Ironforge with your presence! Please, please proceed directly into the city! If you require anything, please let us know!”

As he spoke, he waved for the guards behind him to quickly clear a wide passage, as if he were welcoming not three young men who looked like refugees, but the royal guard of a king.

Hikigaya, Kuroba, and Kirishima Ayadu: "???"

The three of them were completely dumbfounded and looked at each other in disbelief.

What's going on? What happened to the city entrance fee?

What happened to the promised check? This change in attitude is too sudden! Do they think we're "good people" or "troublemakers" written all over our faces?

Kaito Kuroba even subconsciously touched his face, wondering if he had unintentionally used some kind of hypnotic technique.

"Um...we don't have any money," Hachiman tried to be honest.

"You flatter me! It's Ironforge's good fortune that you're here. Talking about money is too vulgar!" The squad leader shook his head vigorously.

"We came from that forest over there..." Kirishima Ayato pointed in the direction they came from, to the mountain range that had been ravaged by the aftershocks of the battle between Shangguan Yun and the Emperor of the End.

The squad leader's expression of awe deepened!

Sure enough! It came from that direction!

His posture aligned with the direction from which those two mysterious figures had appeared! He bowed even lower: "So you are from, cough cough... the Holy Land! My apologies for my rudeness!"

Holy land? The three were even more bewildered.

Aside from being badly damaged and having scared away a lot of magical beasts, that rotten forest has absolutely nothing to do with the "holy land".

Seeing the guards' respectful, almost fearful attitude, and the curious and awe-inspiring gazes from the passersby, the three knew they wouldn't get any answers. So, filled with doubt, they walked into Ironforge in a daze, greeted by a group of guards.

"I bet this is definitely related to Senior Shangguan."

Upon entering the city and looking at the bustling crowds on the wide streets, Hikigaya spoke in a low voice.

"That's the only explanation that makes sense." Kaito Kuroba stroked his chin. "It seems you've caused quite a stir in this city, even the guards are terrified."

Kirishima Ayato nodded, a glint of desire for power flashing in his eyes.

Meanwhile, inside the city lord's mansion.

Alec was listening to an urgent report from one of his trusted men.

"Lord City Lord! The city gate guards reported today that three strangely dressed young men entered the city, their attire similar to the one you previously ordered to be monitored." The reporter's voice was filled with uncertainty and fear.

"What?!" Alec suddenly stood up from his seat, remembering the blond god and the being behind him who commanded the respect of even the gods, a look of fear flashing across his face.

Here we go again? What's so great about this remote city that it's suddenly attracted so many experts?

He felt like he was about to have a heart attack.

Alec paced back and forth irritably.

He couldn't afford to offend those two ruthless individuals; he was trying to avoid them as much as possible.

Now three more have arrived? What is their relationship with those two? Or... are they completely unrelated, just a coincidence?

He dared not gamble.

If it really is those two people who arranged it, and he is even slightly negligent, Ironforge will probably disappear from the map.

After much deliberation, the desire for stability prevailed.

He stopped and ordered in a deep voice, "Pass on my orders! Keep a close eye on those three, but absolutely no provocation, interrogation, or even spying is allowed! Let them do whatever they want, as long as they don't demolish the City Lord's Mansion! All departments, keep your eyes peeled and treat them like...like ancestors! Do you hear me?!"

"Yes, sir!" The subordinate quickly accepted the order and left.

Alec sat back in his chair wearily and rubbed his temples.

He just hoped that these three "little devils" would stay safe and sound in Ironforge and not cause any more trouble.

Chapter 283 Deterrence!

The streets of Ironforge are wide and noisy, with the clanging of metalworkers coming from both sides of the street.

Unaware that the city lord of the city was terrified by their arrival, the trio wandered aimlessly, observing the "exotic scenery" around them.

"What do we do next? We're penniless, we need to find a way to get some money and gather some intelligence, right?" Kaito Kuroba looked at the fragrant barbecue stall by the roadside, and his stomach growled loudly.

"Following the usual formula of isekai novels, we should head to the Adventurers' Guild at this point."

Hachiman Hikigaya's deadpan gaze swept over a conspicuous sign on the street, which depicted crossed swords and staffs, and below it, in Common, read "Ironforge Adventurers' Guild".

"Adventurers' Guild? Sounds like a place where you take on quests and fight." Kirishima Ayato licked his lips; yesterday's battle had stirred the ghoul blood within him.

“That’s right. It’s a win-win situation: you can make money, gain practical experience, and gather intelligence.” Hachiman nodded.

The three reached an agreement and stepped into the Adventurers' Guild Hall.

The hall was extremely spacious and bustling with noise.

Rugged warriors argued loudly around the quest board, a mage in robes sat quietly in a corner studying a scroll, and a rogue lurked in the shadows, sizing up the newcomer.

The air was filled with the smells of beer, sweat, and leather.

Their unusual attire immediately attracted a lot of attention upon entering.

These gazes were mostly scrutinizing, curious, and even somewhat malicious.

The city lord's orders were only given to his subordinates, and these adventurers coming and going naturally had no idea what had happened at the city lord's mansion.

After all, the city lord's orders have no effect on them.

"Tsk, just a few more clueless newbies, dressed all flashy, huh?" a burly man carrying a giant axe sneered.

"That kid with the red eyes, fair skin and tender flesh, looks pretty good..." A thin man with a wicked smile stared at Kirishima Ayato and whispered to his companion.

Kirishima Ayato's gaze instantly turned cold, and his ghoul eyes seemed to be emerging, but Hachiman stopped him with a look.

"Calm down, don't cause trouble."

Hikigaya's low voice.

Although he sensed that these rugged-looking fellows seemed weak, it was better to play it safe since he was new to the area.

In fact, given their second-tier strength, not to mention the group of adventurers, most of whom were only first-tier, even the city lord Alec might not be a match for the three of them.

There isn't a single Tier 3 being in this remote little town.

They went straight to the reception desk.

Behind the counter sat a young girl with freckles and a ponytail, who appeared to be a receptionist.

"Hello, we'd like to register as adventurers." Hachiman tried to keep his tone calm.

The girl looked up and was startled when she saw the three men's attire, as she had received a message from the city lord's mansion.

But her professionalism allowed her to suppress her shock and pity for the adventurers who had just mocked the three of them, and she smiled and said, "Okay, please fill out this form."

Hearing what the receptionist said, Hachiman and his two companions breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, registration was free, otherwise they would have had a real headache.

However, just as they were about to fill out the forms, the burly man who had previously sneered at them, seemingly feeling embarrassed by being ignored, or perhaps simply looking for some amusement, swaggered over, his massive shadow looming over the counter.

"Hey, Lucy, why are you being so polite to these newbies?"

The burly man's voice was loud and clear, filled with undisguised contempt.

"Dressed like an opera singer, you've probably never even killed a chicken? Registering as an adventurer? Don't get scared by goblins and wet your pants, hahaha!"

His companions behind him also burst into laughter, and many people in the hall also cast curious glances.

The receptionist, Lucy, changed her expression slightly and wanted to speak up to dissuade him, as she didn't want this mentally unstable guy to implicate the entire Adventurers' Guild.

This adventurer named Wild Bear is notorious for bullying newcomers.

If these three young people really do have the terrifying backgrounds described above, then everyone present will be in deep trouble if they provoke them.