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

"Then witness the tolling of the midnight bells."

……

the other side.

The top floor of the flower tower in Huanle Street.

The room was decorated with dragon and phoenix carvings and was resplendent in gold.

Ishtar leaned back on the soft couch, puffing on her pipe as she read the guild's letter of condemnation.

Ishtar casually tossed the parchment at Frini's face and knocked the tobacco out of her pipe.

She glanced disdainfully at Flint standing to the side and said lazily:

"Is this how you do things for me?"

Frini was also furious: "I'm sorry, Lady Ishtar, we've been tricked by those brats from the Astrea Familia."

Ishtar, her face cold, looked up at the plump Phryne:

"Astraea? She's only been back in the city for a short time. Even if she's found a lot of outstanding kids there, they're no match for you."

Frini wanted to argue something more.

But Ishtar interrupted, "I even sent that child, but you still lost."

Level 6……

There are only seven adventurers above this level in the entire city. Now you're saying that some random kid just popped up and took down a level 6?

Frini lowered her head and remained silent, her eyes filled with murderous intent.

Ishtar sat back down on the couch, crossed her legs, and pointed at the guild's scribe with her pipe:

"How do you think we should address the guild's request?"

Frini lowered her head: "I will take responsibility."

"What makes you think you can take responsibility?" Ishtar sneered. "That hero almost died in there. Do you think we can complete the mission?"

Frini knelt on the ground, clenching her fists: "Otherwise, let me wipe out the Astrea Familia, and then take the goddess away from the city!"

Ishtar threw the fruit plate at Frini's face: "Useless trash! I told you to exercise more and play around with men less! Now your brains are practically filled with bugs!"

"Get out! Get out of here!"

Frini retreated sheepishly.

Ishtar instantly suppressed her angry expression.

She slowly exhaled a puff of green smoke, stood up, put on her cloak, and went to the cabinet in the shrine.

She opened the cabinet door; the inside was empty. There were several buttons on the wall, and Ishtar skillfully entered the password.

The floor inside the cabinet hummed, the cabinet began to sink, and eventually disappeared into the room.

……

A man-made maze.

Ishtar stepped into the secret passage on the first floor, skillfully taking out the Eye of Daedalus and opening the sealed metal door.

She hadn't taken more than a few steps when she saw a figure in black robes.

"god……"

“Take me to Thanatos…”

"Yes."

As the figures in black robes advanced, they stopped in front of a palace on the fifth floor of the maze.

"God, Your Majesty... can you really, really grant my wish?"

"Yes, all you need to do is make a contract with me. You've already heard about the contents of the contract, haven't you? When you perish for my divine will, I will definitely fulfill my vow and guarantee your next life."

Ishtar looked at Thanatos, who stood on the altar with his hands raised, proclaiming the deal, and a cold smile crept onto her lips:

"Ha, this liar is showing off his useless power again."

Seeing Thanatos bestowing blessings upon his new kin, Ishtar did not approach to disturb him, but stood quietly to the side and waited.

On the other side of the altar.

Shadow leaned against the pillar, his eyes coldly observing everything:

"They're getting better and better at pretending to be a great deity."

Thanatos dispersed the new Familia and replied in a teasing tone, "I'm not saying this, but it really makes my back and shoulders ache. How about we switch, Shadow-chan?"

The shadowy figure, hidden beneath the hood, slightly lifted its eyelids:

"That kind of thing has no meaning unless it's done by a deity."

He straightened up and smirked: "However, your followers are indeed obedient enough, and I would be happy to accept them."

Thanatos said with a wry smile, "Stop exploiting me. Balka is already complaining a lot, saying that he needs a lot of manpower to renovate the labyrinth."

Shadow scoffed: "Who cares about you..."

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly turned his head and said, "Looks like we have guests."

Thanatos also turned his gaze to the passageway, where Ishtar slowly removed her hood, revealing her true face to the two of them:

"It's been a long time, Thanatos."

Chapter 342 The protagonist on the stage is not me.

"Hey, isn't this the investor? What brings you, the God of Wealth, here?"

Thanatos beamed, "Speaking of which, we've been really short of money lately. When would you like to give us some more?"

Ishtar's lips drooped, and she said coldly:

"I just fed you last month, and now you're asking your mother for milk again?"

"It really takes a lot of effort, doesn't it? The capable should do more." Thanatos flattered, "I'd even call you Mom! As long as you pay me."

Ishtar said with dissatisfaction:

"Get out of here. I'm always the one who gets paid."

She sighed and changed the subject:

"I've come here today to ask you for a favor."

"what?"

"The guild has ordered us to investigate the man-made maze, so I hope you can do us a favor."

Thanatos: "This..."

Ishtar said confidently, "It's just a show for you guys. You might accidentally give me a map of the maze at the end. It's a small matter, right?"

Thanatos gave a wry smile and said:

"Uh, no. Ishtar? The labyrinth is at a critical stage right now. Letting you in is fine, but I can't guarantee your safety."

Ishtar was taken aback: "Why?"

"Well..."

Thanatos hesitated,

Shadow interjected:

"The labyrinth is now evolving into a living entity, with unstable divine power flowing through every part of it. One careless move could easily send someone flying into the sky."

"you are?"

Shadow opened his arms: "My name is Shadow, the mastermind behind the artificial god project."

As he spoke, he placed his arm on the maze, and a layer of golden power circuits flickered for a moment.

Ishtar quietly sensed this familiar divine power: "Dionysus?"

Shadow smiled: "Yes, Lord Dionysus's divine power is very interesting and cannot be explained in words. If you are interested, you can see it with me in person."

Ishtar hesitated for a moment, then followed the shadow.

As the three entered the 10th floor, Ishtar suddenly stopped in her tracks.

The environment before them had completely changed; it was no longer a traditional maze structure, but a dark-style palace.

Connecting the palace is a pitch-black stone bridge covered in sharp teeth. Monster skeletons are scattered on both sides of the bridge, and lava flows down below, creating a scene reminiscent of hell.

"this is……"

Shadow curled his lips into a smile: "Dungeon."

Shadow stepped forward, casually shattering a dark elf phantom that resembled a fallen fairy.

The three stepped forward, and Shadow introduced them:

"The divine authority of Dionysus represents wine, revelry, art, and opera."