DanMachi Crossover: I, with the Kevin Template, Joined the Chat Group

However, Ling Xuan quickly dismissed that thought...

Those footsteps did not belong to a monster...

It seemed they were people!

There were only two kinds of beings that could appear in the Dungeon.

One was monsters, and the other was adventurers!

Since they were not monsters, they could only be adventurers.

Ling Xuan curiously looked toward the source of the sound.

He was rather curious about who would still venture here at this depth!

Soon, a group of adventurers appeared before Ling Xuan!

"Oh, oh, huh! Captain, it's that adventurer we met before who can challenge opponents above his level!"

Bert the Werewolf's voice rang out.

Riveria said, "It looks like that massive winter just now was caused by him. Those traces of flame are unbelievable... Could it be magic? No... something seems off. I can't sense any traces of magic at all!"

Finn was also rather curious as he watched the scene!

"Young man, I didn't expect us to meet again."

Hearing that, Ling Xuan nodded.

"You are?"

"We just returned from an expedition. Tonight, we plan to hold a celebration at a tavern."

Finn explained with a friendly expression.

"Speaking of which, would you like to join our celebration tonight?"

Normally, outsiders would not be invited to a celebration.

But Finn really wanted to recruit Ling Xuan.

Hearing that, Ling Xuan shook his head.

"Sorry, I already have plans tonight. But if nothing unexpected happens, we should still be able to meet again."

"I see..."

Finn's face showed a trace of disappointment, but upon hearing that they could still meet, a smile bloomed on his face once more.

At that moment, Ais, who had remained silent at the side, took the initiative to speak to Ling Xuan.

"Um... that commotion just now, were you raising your Ability Stats?

May I ask why you're already so strong at Level 1?"

Ais had naturally noticed the terrifying traces of flames on the ground.

If such a disturbance had been caused by a Level 1 adventurer, it would be far too terrifying.

Moreover, she had noticed that Ling Xuan was even stronger this time than when they had last met!

His rate of improvement was simply outrageous!

"Hey!"

Bert the Werewolf cried out in surprise and wanted to pull Ais back.

No matter what, asking someone something like that was too rude.

That was someone else's privacy!

However, before he could act, Finn stopped him.

Because Finn was also very curious about why Ling Xuan was so powerful.

Even he had to be astonished by the terrifying destruction marks on the ground!

Ling Xuan was slightly taken aback by her question.

If it had been someone else, they would probably have found it offensive.

But Ling Xuan did not, because he knew the girl before him was naturally airheaded.

She was probably truly just curious.

After thinking for a moment, Ling Xuan gave his answer.

"Probably because of hard work and luck..."

Hearing that, everyone could not help but sigh. Sure enough, this guy would not reveal the real answer.

Only Ais took it seriously.

What they did not know was that Ling Xuan had not lied.

If the Goddess of Luck had not favored him, allowing him to successfully transmigrate to this world and awaken a system, he could never have become this strong.

And he still had to grind Ability Stats himself through his system...

Hard work and luck.

For him to reach this point, neither could be absent!

After a brief discussion, Ling Xuan left.

Only Ace remained, staring blankly at Ling Xuan's retreating back.

"Hey, hey, hey, Ais, snap out of it. He's already left."

Seeing her reaction, everyone present was stunned.

"No way?"

"Don't tell me our girl has fallen for that guy?"

"Please, not that!"

Unable to hold back, everyone let out a chorus of wails.

Hearing them, Ais said with a confused expression, "I don't know why I feel this way. My gaze always unconsciously lingers on him."

Could this feeling be love?

Unable to stop herself, the girl named Ais found such a question surfacing in her heart.

Loki Familia's Trouble

Evening.

After finishing today's Dungeon exploration, Ling Xuan returned to the Church Hidden Room and, as usual, had Hestia update his Ability Stats.

Seeing the astonishing increase in proficiency on the record sheet,

a smile appeared on Hestia's face.

"As expected of my Familia member, Ling Xuan. This rate of progress is simply unheard of."

Ling Xuan shrugged at her words.

Then...

He told her about what had happened that morning, as well as how he had an appointment to keep that evening!

Hearing that!

Hestia immediately fell silent.

"..."

Clearly, Hestia was in a bad mood now. A very bad mood.

No, perhaps "terrifying" would be a more fitting description.

At that moment, Hestia wore a tight expression on her childish face as she coldly stared at Ling Xuan.

Her entire face practically screamed, "I'm very unhappy!"

"Was that Syr's breakfast so delicious that you even have to go meet her tonight!"

Seeing this, Ling Xuan understood.

The vinegar smell had been so strong lately that one could probably smell it from a hundred meters away.

"Uh..."

Ling Xuan was just about to say something.

However, Hestia puffed out her cheeks and turned her face away.

"Hmph!"

Although he had expected it, when Ling Xuan truly saw this scene,

he could not help but think, So cute.

Unable to resist, he placed a hand on Hestia's head.

He began using humanity's most powerful skill—head-patting!

This sudden action immediately made Hestia's cheeks flush red.

Though she was extremely delighted inside, Hestia huffed tsundere-like.

Then she turned around.

Without saying a word, she walked toward the wardrobe at the back of the room.

She opened the wardrobe door and, trembling as she struggled to stand on tiptoe, took out a specially tailored oversized coat made for a Goddess. She draped it over herself, covering the chest disproportionate to her petite body, then walked past me, who stood there timidly without moving.

"The place where I work is holding a celebration, so I'm going out for a bit.

You should also breathe some free air 'by yourself' once in a while, and go eat your luxurious dinner alone!"

Hearing that, Ling Xuan could not help but laugh helplessly.

The head-pat had indeed worked, but she really had quite the temper.

The sun was about to sink beneath the western sky.

Replacing the fading red glow were an azure twilight, a hazy full moon, and countless cheerful voices.

Workers who had finished their day's labor and adventurers who had safely returned from the Dungeon all used fine wine to bring their day to a close.

Every tavern echoed with happy cries, followed by roars and hearty laughter. Orange lamplight streamed from the open windows of shops, accompanying the shadows dancing along the paved streets.

Ling Xuan soon arrived at The Hostess of Fertility.

The avenue, bustling around the tavern, radiated heat. The demi-humans walking along it seemed infected by the atmosphere and wore cheerful expressions. Pallums and gnomes, representatives of the little people, slung their arms around each other and sang despite being in the middle of the street. The dwarves, recognized as mighty warriors, seemed somewhat drunk already. They laughed heartily and mingled with the little people.

Orc women with swaying beast ears and tails wore revealing outfits as they solicited customers. A group of even more scantily clad Amazons paid no heed to the gazes around them, chatting and laughing as they strode down the street.

Ling Xuan shook his head and walked inside.

"Mr. Ling Xuan!!!"

The instant he stepped through the door, Syr Flova appeared at his side as though she had been waiting there all along.

She had entered work mode!

Seeing this, the corner of Ling Xuan's mouth twitched.

Seriously, your agility is already on par with ordinary adventurers...

At Syr's call!

Everyone in the tavern immediately turned their eyes toward Ling Xuan!

"Oh, oh, it's that bartender from before... We haven't seen him for days. So he became an adventurer!"

"Damn it, does that mean I'll never get to drink his cocktails again?"

"Oh, that young man is the bartender who was all the rage at this tavern before?"

As everyone discussed him animatedly, Ling Xuan nodded.