DanMachi, My Members Are From Slice-of-Life Anime

Xia Jia observed the surrounding merchants' attitudes towards Dekomori and had an idea:

"Sanae Tokomori, no, Thunder Hammer user! I command you in the name of the Command Spell to patrol this street for all suspicious persons! And gather intelligence from the believers."

Dekomori's eyes lit up: Great idea! Death!

Then, eagerly, it stumbled into a weapons shop:

"King of the Hills in the Frozen Abyss, the time has come when the organization needs you! Death!!"

Before Shaka could stop it, the blacksmith's loud laughter echoed from inside the shop:

"Hahaha, Little Dekosen, did Cecil help you make the Thunder Hammer? If not, I, the Mountain King, can help!"

"really?"

"Yes, really. But it costs money!"

"Eh?"

Shaka overheard the conversation...

Alright, it seems that Tokomamo is quite popular among these blacksmiths, perhaps because he likes hammers?

The blacksmiths in Sword City are not so simple. To make weapons for first-level adventurers, they need considerable strength just to process the materials. In a real fight, even Shaka might not be able to defeat them.

Not to mention, if there were a sixth brother like Mia's mother hiding inside, that would be hilarious.

With this in mind, Xia Jia felt relieved.

Split up.

Shaga went to the taverns, casinos, and bathhouses that mercenaries preferred to frequent.

Perfect, these things aren't suitable for Tuo Shou Lai.

I walked around for a while, but I didn't see any sign of the mercenaries.

Xia Jia patted his empty pockets and clicked his tongue: "Tsk, if I weren't broke, I probably could have gotten some information from the bartender."

While I was feeling distressed, someone patted me on the shoulder.

Shaga turned around and saw an adventurer dressed in black robes standing quietly behind him.

"you are?"

"Shh—, it's me, come with me." The person raised their head to let Xia Jia see their face, then raised their index finger to silence them, and pulled Xia Jia toward the depths of the alley.

Xia Jia, unsuspecting, followed him inside.

"Why didn't you leave?" Xia Jia asked curiously.

The newcomer took off his hood, revealing a pair of tan-colored dog ears.

【Mud Dog】Lulune, the vice-captain of the Hermes Familia, is an adventurer who walks the gray area and often accepts some unconventional private commissions.

"That's a long story. But what are you... asking about?" Lulu asked, hands on her hips. "Based on your experience, you shouldn't have anything to do with those people."

Shaga grasped the key point: "Do you know who I'm looking for?"

Lulu, unable to get the hint, said, "I just heard it."

Shaga wasn't stupid either. This guy wasn't a traditional adventurer; he must want something from her. So she cut to the chase and asked:

"Stop beating around the bush, what do you want to see me about?"

"Haha, have we been exposed?"

Lulu grinned sheepishly and casually said, "I admit, my target is also that group of people, so I'm asking if you have any different leads."

They're trying to get information out of me, aren't they?

Xia Jia narrowed his eyes and said firmly, "I can tell you, but I need to hear your purpose first, and also tell me the identities and addresses of those people."

Lulu pinched her cheek, looking pained: "The intelligence fees on my end are very expensive."

Before he could finish speaking, he was met with a calm look from Xia Jia.

"Okay, okay." Lulu pushed her hand away, then said seriously:

"We received orders from the guild to investigate a shipment that left Orario. We don't know exactly what it is, but Hermes is adamant that we must investigate the specific details of the shipment."

The guild? They can't control Hermes; it must be Uranus. But what could be it that would make Uranus ask you to investigate?

Xia Jia couldn't understand it for a moment and wanted to hear more information, but Lulu kept quiet.

She looked up, her eyes conveying a 'it's your turn' expression.

Well, they really can't stand to suffer even the slightest loss.

Shaga said calmly, "Yesterday, my group saw them carrying black metal boxes into the city. It was nothing at first, but at noon that day, I was attacked by the Minotaur outside the forest."

Lulu asked in confusion, "What's the connection between these two things?"

Xia Jia didn't say anything, but used the same expression to tell Lulu, "It's your turn."

Knowing that the two sets of information differed greatly, Lulu didn't hide anything and suggested:

“Since we share the same goal, I think we can cooperate for the time being. I can take you to their stronghold, but you must tell me all the information you know.”

【Mud Dog】Although registered as lv2 in the guild, it is actually lv3. This level is considered a local overlord outside the city, and even in the kingdom, it can become a royal knight commander or something similar.

But if someone dares to steal things from Orario and sell them, it wouldn't be surprising if, if you really trace it back to its source, they encountered an opponent that even she couldn't handle.

"Okay! Deal."

Xia Jia simply reached out and shook hands with Lulu.

Shaga was certain that, at least for Astrea's sake, Lulu wouldn't go back on her word.

So, I briefly recounted what had happened a few days ago.

"Dark faction..."

Lulu, who was skilled at business, fell silent.

She was considering the pros and cons of getting involved.

Xia Jia kept her eyes narrowed, revealing a gentle and easy-going smile, and wentaded him:

"They must be planning something big. You know I haven't been an adventurer for long, and I can't handle the situation on my own. You're not thinking of backing out and not helping me, are you?"

"How could that be? Go out and ask around. I, [Mud Dog], am known for my integrity."

He seemed a little unsure of himself, and added, "After all, we were born businessmen!"

Girl, your title gives you away.

Forget it, let's investigate first.

Xia Jia flattered, "That's right. Those mercenaries are just small fry. With Lord [Mud Dog] here, they'll definitely be dealt with quickly."

Since Astraea's safety was at stake, Shaga decided to find out the truth as soon as possible. If they encountered something they couldn't handle, they could always use a Cloud Piercing Arrow to call for help from a powerful figure.

Shaka believed that as soon as he received news that Astraea might have been killed, the senior member of the kin would definitely come as soon as possible.

Chapter 30 Blood Cave

"This is it."

Shaga followed Lulune, bypassing an inconspicuous alley, until they came to a hotel that looked particularly eerie.

The hotel was short, only two stories high, with vines climbing the walls, broken and dilapidated windows, and a few dead trees around it.

If you didn't know this was a hotel, it would look like a haunted house.

"Hey, is this really a place for people to live? You must be mistaken."

Xia Jia exclaimed, "This is so dilapidated! Sword City is supposed to be a prosperous city."

Ugh, the city planning is terrible.

Lulune explained, "This is a place specifically for rats to live in. You know, only a room where no one ever comes here is convenient for them to do their business."

What you said makes sense.

Xia Jia disagreed. If it were him, he would probably swagger into a luxury hotel. The more open and aboveboard he was, the less he would seem guilty.

However, there is another possibility: their goods are so sensitive to the light that they specifically seek out such a place.

Tsk, using your brain isn't really suitable for a sports student like him.

"Gah, gah, gah."

At that moment, several crows landed on the branches of a withered tree outside the hotel, cawing noisily.

The door was secured with a rusty iron lock, and the two stood at the doorway, at a loss.

"Hey, [Mud Dog], don't you find this strange?"

"what?"

Shaga reminded her, "Don't you think the cawing of crows is particularly noisy?"

“Not all crows caw like that. The problem is with this house.” Lulune said, hands on her hips, looking troubled. “It’s too quiet.”