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

Sorry, it was your god who corrupted me, okay? I'm the victim, don't blame me!

Helpless, there was no reasoning with a woman who was so protective of her child. Xia Jia nodded and said politely:

"thank you, I know now."

Waving goodbye to the Hermes Familia who were transporting goods to sell, Shaka's eyes flickered before he stepped onto the city streets.

Shaga naturally had his own reasons for following Hermes and the others to this city.

He is looking for someone.

No. It is God.

"According to the information I received from Asphie, this should be about three years before the main story begins. According to the plot, that person should settle here."

Silently recalling the appearance of the deity, he inquired about the city's gods along the way.

After paying 1 falies, Shaga successfully obtained the information he wanted in the tavern and immediately set off for the weapon shop located in a corner of the city.

Just as she was about to push open the door, the person she saw made Xia Jia's pupils shrink.

"Uh, Asphie, what are you doing here?"

"Delivering a letter to an acquaintance, Mr. Shaga. But what about you? Why are you here?"

Asifi remained expressionless, and the sunlight reflected in her glasses made it impossible for Shaka to discern the girl's emotions.

He felt like he'd been caught cheating on his wife with a mistress.

Chapter 5 Astraea

Pshaw, what wife and mistress?

At most, he's physically in Cao Cao's camp but his heart is with Han. And apart from Hermes, this "Cao Cao," it seems the other "ministers" don't really like him either.

Speaking of delivering messages, Shaka remembered that Asphie seemed to be quite familiar with Astrea's only remaining familia—that useless elf.

Perhaps I could ask her for an introduction.

So, he said frankly, "I heard that Lady Astrea is here, so I've come to try my luck."

"..."

Asphie glanced at Shaka suspiciously. The Astrea Familia had very strict recruitment standards. In other words, only those who had a strong sense of justice would be chosen by the goddess. But thinking about the current situation, Asphie couldn't help but feel a little worried.

Does this guy in front of me really have the qualities to carry the banner of the newly formed Astrea Familia?

Should we stop him?

Before Asphie could react, she saw Shaka stroking his chin, muttering to himself, "Let's try our luck here first. If all else fails, there's always Hermes as a backup..."

Wow... that's awful.

Asifi's expression instantly fell.

No! We absolutely cannot let this guy get together with Lord Hermes!

The advanced adventurer's keen senses allowed Yasfi to hear every word Shaga said, causing her to overturn her previous decision.

She pushed up her glasses, which reflected a white light: "Lady Astraea doesn't meet just anyone. Come with me, and I'll introduce you."

He turned around and pushed the shop door open again.

In order to keep an eye on the unruly man (god), this girl in love also betrayed her friendship!

Xia Jia gave a thumbs-up from behind, "Plan worked!"

Upon entering the shop, the first thing you see is a young girl slumped over the counter, looking utterly dejected.

She wore a black apron, had short, neat blue hair, and absentmindedly toyed with a hammer on the table.

He was clearly a blacksmith.

"Why are you back again? Didn't I already tell you that Lady Astraea went to search for the fairy spirit? Wouldn't I have delivered the letter?"

The girl pouted, her tone impatient, clearly dissatisfied with Asifi, or rather, with the person behind Asifi.

“Cecil, there are some things I think I need to say to the goddess in person.”

"Hmph, whatever, just don't bother me."

The girl lost interest and stared blankly at the hammer again, seemingly lost in thought.

Xia Jia and the other person found an empty seat and sat down. Xia Jia asked, "Who is that?"

“Your opponent,” Asphie teased.

"opponent?"

"The child Lady Astrea has taken a liking to. If all goes well, he might become your captain."

"A blacksmith? That means he hasn't joined the group yet."

Xia Jia seemed to be deep in thought:

In this sword-wielding city, nine out of ten people are blacksmiths, and most of the clans recruited here are the same.

Shaka also knew why Astraea did this; her purpose was still for the last remaining member of the Astraea Familia.

That useless elf consumed by a heart full of vengeance—Ryu Leon.

Two years ago, five years before the main story began, the Astrea Familia was wiped out by a trap set by spies hidden in the guild and in collusion with dark factions, with only Ryu surviving.

After that, the elf girl named Ryu embarked on a path of revenge.

All organizations, caravans, or clans associated with the Dark Faction will not escape her counterattack. Unwilling to let the goddess see their ugly, unjust appearance, the fastidious elf begs the goddess to temporarily leave Orario.

The goddess settled in the sword-making city for two reasons: one was to find a blacksmith who could forge new weapons for the useless elves, and the other was to persuade the fairy elves to help her complete the new weapons for her clan.

Astraea was certain that when Ryu, consumed by the flames of vengeance, reappeared by her side, it would be the moment when he had ended his journey and found his own answer to 'justice.' Having completed his long journey, the truly awakened Ryu would surely need new power and starlight.

She is also working hard in this regard.

It was this personality and love for his clan that made Shaka decide to come here and try his luck, even if it meant giving up the search for a stronger and more established clan in Orario.

Strength is temporary, but good character and a compassionate heart last a lifetime.

I understand everything I understand.

Just as Shaga was analyzing Cecil, the blacksmith girl's gaze also occasionally swept towards Shaga.

"Hey, what's that man over there doing here? I haven't seen him before," Cecil asked hesitantly.

“Oh, I forgot to mention, Mr. Shaka is here to apply to join the Astrea Familia,” Asifi replied casually.

Shaka chimed in, "I greatly admire Lady Astrea's sense of justice!"

"I'm fascinated by her broad-mindedness," Xia Jia added inwardly.

"Hmm." Cecil frowned, looking conflicted, and snorted in dissatisfaction before turning away from Shaga.

Cecil pouted, feeling a mix of emotions. I was the one who arrived first.

Shaga seemed to have guessed Cecil's thoughts.

Naturally, the girl who had long been favored by Astrea had not yet joined her familia. This was not Astrea's fault, but rather the girl's fault.

Naturally, this city is a paradise for blacksmiths and the strongest city for sword making. If you were to ask which clan the blacksmiths here most want to join, it would naturally be Hephaestus or Gubernius, who are the gods of craftsmen.

But both are undoubtedly in Orario, and not everyone is qualified to enter the sights of those two.

Whether to look forward to dreams or compromise with reality, this 11-year-old girl still has a long way to go.

In the midst of the awkward atmosphere, the shop's wind chimes rang, and a goddess with chestnut hair, dressed in pure white holy armor, and possessing a magnanimous heart stepped into the shop.

Like a wife returning home.

Her gentle, all-encompassing eyes quickly locked onto the people in the shop. Her rosy lips curled slightly, and she chuckled softly, her hand supporting her cheek:

"I'm back. Are these guests?"

Cecil turned his head and gave a soft hum.

Asphi rose and bowed slightly: "Lady Astrea, it's been a long time since I've greeted you."

Shaga also stood up and nodded.

"Oh dear, it seems something has happened that I don't know about." Astrea walked slowly to Asphie's table and sat down, her gaze falling on Shaka.

Red hair, blue eyes, but...

Her eyes were filled with shyness, and she subconsciously focused her gaze on her chest, but then shyly looked away.

Unlike that child...

She was a slightly shy child.

Astraea's gaze softened slightly: "And this is?"

Asphie interjected, "Um, Lord Hermes'...friends with benefits?"

"certainly not!"

"What the hell is this 'friends with benefits'..." Shaka glanced at the disgruntled Asphie and corrected her: