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

However, before she could speak, Kaito Kuroba preemptively struck, a signature, slightly cynical smile on his face: "This... gentleman who looks like a bear? Whether we've killed chickens or not is irrelevant; what's important is that we at least know how to maintain basic manners in public."

"You brat, what did you say?!" The bear was enraged by Kaito Kuroba's mocking tone.

His name is Manxiong, but what he dislikes most is people saying he looks like a bear.

Kaito Kuroba's sarcastic remark completely ignited hatred. He originally only wanted to tease these three tender brats with words, but now he was going to teach them a lesson they would never forget!

A large, fan-like hand grabbed Kaito Kuroba's collar. "I'll teach you what manners are today!"

Just as his hand was about to touch Kaito Kuroba—

Kirishima Ayato, who had been silent all along, moved.

But those eyes, which had been lowered, suddenly lifted, revealing a pair of scarlet grotesque eyes.

At the same time, the air near his shoulder blades distorted, and a strange, dark red energy surged out, instantly condensing into two ferocious feathers made of countless rhomboid crystals that spread out like wings!

"Whoosh-!"

A sharp, piercing sound cut through the air!

A dark red kagune crystal shot out like a bullet, at a speed too fast for the naked eye to follow. It grazed the bear's wrist with perfect accuracy, then with a "whoosh," it easily pierced through the thick oak shield carried by his companion behind him, leaving a charred hole that was clear from front to back. Finally, it embedded itself deeply into the stone wall behind him, still emitting a faint red glow and a dangerous aura.

The whole process happened in the blink of an eye.

The laughter in the hall stopped abruptly, like a duck being choked.

The bear's hand, which was reaching for Kaito Kuroba, froze in mid-air. It was only an inch away from its target, but it could not move forward even an inch.

His forehead instantly became covered in cold sweat, his pupils contracted to the size of pinpoints, and he stared in disbelief at the tiny bloodstain on his wrist, which had been cut by the high-speed airflow, and then at the shocking hole in his companion's shield.

In that instant, he clearly felt the threat of death! What if that eerie red crystal had been aimed at his head or heart...

He swallowed hard, a tremendous fear gripping his heart.

His companions behind him were even more terrified, their faces pale and their hands trembling as they gripped the pierced shield.

He's a meat shield, so what does it mean if an attack can pierce his shield?

This means that this kid with scarlet eyes could easily kill most of the people present.

The entire Adventurers' Guild hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Chapter 284 The Magical Girl

All the adventurers who had previously looked at him with disdain, curiosity, or ill intent were now frozen in place, staring dumbfounded at the slowly closing, demonic-wing-like feathers behind Kirishima Ayato.

Even the girl at the front desk named Lucy was so shocked by what she had just witnessed that her mouth dropped open.

What is that...? Magic? Battle aura? Or some kind of unknown bloodline ability?

But whatever it was, the speed, penetrating power, and chilling killing intent that burst forth in that instant clearly told them that these three "newbies" in their eyes were truly ruthless characters!

“A monster…” someone murmured unconsciously.

Kirishima Ayato coldly surveyed the area, and no one dared to meet his gaze; they all lowered their heads or looked away.

He snorted coldly, and the feathered dagger slowly dissipated, his dagger eyes returning to normal, as if everything that had just happened was merely an illusion.

But the icy aura he exuded, making him seem unapproachable, left a deep impression on everyone.

Hachiman Hikigaya sighed, stepped forward, and said to Lucy, the receptionist who was still in a daze, "Excuse me, may we fill out the form now?"

Lucy suddenly realized what was happening and nodded frantically, "Y-yes! Of course!"

She hurriedly handed over the forms and pens, her gaze towards the three people filled with awe.

Seeing that the three men didn't continue their attack, the bear and his companions felt as if they had been granted a pardon. They didn't dare utter a sound, and slunk away through the crowd, fleeing the guild hall without looking back, fearing that if they were a step too slow, they would be left behind by the red-eyed monster.

Kirishima Ayato's original plan was to kill these people directly, but he was stopped by Hachiman Hikigaya's gaze.

After all, Hachiman Hikigaya and Kaito Kuroba both lived in a peaceful society, and only Hachiman Hikigaya had killed Jason and a group of zombies.

But they weren't mentally prepared to actually kill anyone, which is why Shangguan Yun sent them here to gain experience and see blood.

Flowers grown in a greenhouse can never grow into true powerhouses.

If it were him, and someone dared to provoke him, he would have hacked them to pieces before they even finished speaking.

After this shock, no one dared to underestimate these three "strangely dressed" newcomers anymore.

The atmosphere in the hall became somewhat subtle; curiosity and scrutiny remained, but with an added sense of apprehension and respect.

The three of them quickly filled out the forms.

Having received the rough iron badges representing G-rank adventurers, the three turned their attention to the quest bulletin board.

"Alright, now that no one's bothering us, let's see if there are any suitable missions." Hachiman casually put away his badge and glanced at the densely packed mission list.

Having gone through the turmoil just now, they realized that in this world, it is necessary to appropriately demonstrate one's strength, which can save a lot of trouble.

However, they also knew that although the three-person team was quite strong, with Hachiman Hikigaya possessing some of the combat power of an elite Sky Knight in this world, and the other two having the strength of a peak Earth Knight, their class composition was not balanced for an adventurer team.

Since all three are assassin-type characters, Hachiman Hikigaya and Ayato Kirishima's kagune can also be used as ranged attackers.

“We need to find some teammates,” Hachiman said, “a shield warrior who can stand in the front, and a healer.”

Kaito Kuroba agreed: "That's right, having a healer makes us feel much more at ease. But after that commotion just now, will anyone still dare to team up with us?"

Kirishima Ayato shrugged indifferently: "Whatever, they're just a bunch of weaklings anyway."

The other adventurers who had been watching the three also heard them say that they wanted to find their comrades.

But no one dared to step forward. After Kirishima Ayato's brief display of skill, they had a good idea of ​​their own strength.

In this small border town, they are quite well-known, having at least reached the advanced stage of cultivation.

But outside of this place they are nothing, otherwise they wouldn't have been hanging around in this small, run-down city's adventurers' guild, bragging and bullying newbies.

Just as everyone fell silent, a slightly timid yet determined voice rang out from the side:

"Um...excuse me...are you looking for teammates?"

The three turned their heads and saw a girl wearing a faded light blue robe and holding a simple wooden staff standing not far away.

She looked young, probably sixteen or seventeen, with soft, short brown hair and clear, doe-like emerald green eyes, her face flushed with nervousness.

"I...I am Lina, a water mage, skilled in...skilled in healing and support magic."

The girl mustered her courage and introduced herself, looking at them expectantly, "I just registered as an adventurer, and I don't... I don't have a team yet. I see you guys are really good, so..."

Clearly, Kirishima Ayato's actions just now, while shocking most people, also made this girl named Lina realize their "power," thus giving her the idea of ​​joining.

Hachiman looked Lina over. The girl's magical energy fluctuations were very weak, probably just reaching the level of a first-tier mage. She was indeed a novice.

But his eyes were clear, and he didn't seem to have any bad intentions.

"A healing spell? Show me how?"

Hachiman said he needed to confirm the other party's capabilities.

Lina nodded quickly, raised her staff, and chanted a few incantations in a low voice.

A soft, aquamarine light gathered at the tip of the staff, radiating a comforting aura of life.

She directed the light to a small, inconspicuous scar on Hachiman's arm.

The wound was naturally inflicted by a tiger-like magical beast during the battle in the forest. It was originally a deep wound that exposed the bone, but thanks to the half-ghoul's powerful regenerative abilities, it has almost healed.

As the light seeped in, the last tiny scratch disappeared, and even the skin became smooth and fair.

"A good healing effect."

Hachiman nodded. Although he had the ability to heal himself, it was good that he could recover from his injuries quickly.

“We do need a healer. Welcome, Lina, my name is Hachiman Hikigaya.”

He didn't agree to let her join because she was a cute girl.

"My name is Kaito Kuroba. Welcome to the team, beautiful lady."

Kaito Kuroba tossed his hair arrogantly and introduced himself in what he considered a cool manner.

Finally! This group of two guys has finally welcomed their first girl!

She's a mage girl with exotic charm!

Kaito Kuroba almost burst into tears.

Lina, seeing Kaito Kuroba's exaggerated reaction, took a few steps back like a startled deer, leaving Kaito Kuroba feeling embarrassed.

Little did he know that his appearance wouldn't be good after a day of training in the forest.

Kirishima Ayato wasn't as excited as Kuroba Kaito; he simply uttered his name calmly.

Lina bowed repeatedly, feeling quite intimidated by Kirishima Ayato, who had just demonstrated his strength.

In contrast, she felt more... well, more... than Hachiman Hikigaya.

Hachiman Hikigaya never imagined that he could make such a good first impression.

Just then, another deep voice rang out:

"Hey guys, and this young lady too, wouldn't mind adding a tough old guy to the mix?"

Chapter 285 Saint-level experts join

Just as Lina was overjoyed to join the team, and Kaito Kuroba was secretly thrilled that the team finally had a female member, a slightly hoarse but somewhat lazy voice came from the corner of the hall, breaking the brief noise.

"Hey guys, and this young lady too, wouldn't mind adding a tough old guy to the mix?"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a figure that had been completely ignored before slowly standing up in a dark corner near the fireplace.

He was an elderly man who looked quite old, wearing a somewhat tattered gray leather armor, with an unremarkable one-handed sword hanging at his waist.

His gray hair was messy, his face was covered with the marks of time, and his eyes looked somewhat cloudy, like an old adventurer who had been down on his luck for half his life.

He strolled over slowly, emanating no powerful aura whatsoever, even less noticeable than Lina, who had just joined.

However, as he approached, Hikigaya, Kaito Kuroba, and Ayato Kirishima all frowned slightly.

strangeness.

In their perception, the old man was like a wisp of air; although he was standing there, he seemed to blend into the surrounding environment, making it difficult to detect any specific fluctuations in his aura.

With their current second-tier strength, they couldn't see through their opponent's true strength at all!

They had only ever felt this way when facing those at the fourth rank or above in the base, because those guys were unfathomably strong and deliberately held back.

The old man in front of us seems to be in the same state.

"Grandpa, you..."

Hachiman spoke cautiously, his mind on alert. In this unfamiliar world, any unusual occurrence was worth noting.

This unassuming old man was clearly no ordinary person; if they hadn't spoken to him first, they would never have noticed him sitting in the corner.

The group exchanged glances, their eyes subtly conveying their message.

The old man seemed oblivious to the three's subtle movements. He grinned, revealing a few yellowed teeth, and waved his hand, saying, "Don't be nervous, kids. My name is Old John, just an old man trying to make a living. You kids seem quite interesting, and you're pretty skilled too. I'm getting a bit bored, so I thought I'd go out with you guys for some exercise and maybe earn some money for drinks."

He spoke casually, but his gaze inadvertently swept over Kirishima Ayato, a hint of surprise and interest flashing deep in his eyes.

The strange red crystal attack method he had just witnessed, as well as the unusual temperament and energy fluctuations of these three young people, aroused his curiosity.

John Cangyan, the Sword Saint, is one of the Saint-level powerhouses of the Lionheart Empire, a southern human empire.

He originally came here only to find a rare magical potion called "Ice Heart Orchid," which grows only in the extremely cold northern glaciers.

Passing through the small border town of Ironforge, I intended to take a short break and check with the Adventurers' Guild for the latest information on the glacier region, but I unexpectedly bumped into these three interesting little guys.

The young man who seemed to be the leader of the three had a calm demeanor and seemed to contain a peculiar energy within him. He appeared lazy, but his eyes were sharp.

And that seemingly carefree young man, with his light steps and bright eyes, was clearly skilled in technique and observation.

To his surprise, the red-eyed boy's attack, which erupted in an instant, was incredibly fast and penetrating. Moreover, the energy it possessed carried a pure destructive quality that he had never seen before.

These three young people have extraordinary potential!

If they can be brought into the empire and properly nurtured, they will surely become pillars of the nation in the future.

Since there was no rush to find Bingxinlan, he decided to temporarily conceal his identity and observe the temperament and abilities of these little guys up close.

"Can he take a beating?" Kaito Kuroba and the others felt that their opponent was definitely a hidden powerhouse, and similar plots often appeared in novels.