Crossover Anime/Manga - Not Everyday Life

Chapter 71 Experimentation and Partnership

Not long after, Shiina Mahiru arrived, her long, wet hair loose, and wearing a white lace-trimmed loungewear dress.

She was also holding a plate of handmade cookies.

"Yukinoshita, Yuihama, when did you arrive? Sorry to keep you waiting."

She walked into the room naturally, placed the cookies on the coffee table, looked at Yukino Yukinoshita and Yui Yuigahama sitting opposite her, and sat down next to Yukinoshita.

Because she had just taken a shower, her chubby, adorable face was flushed.

It's rosy red and looks absolutely delicious.

"Why are you being so polite with us? We haven't been here long anyway," Yukino Yukinoshita replied nonchalantly.

"That's true, then I don't care." Shiina Mahiru laughed.

"Come on, try my cooking and see how it compares to yours."

"What's the point of comparing these two things?"

Despite saying that, Yukino Yukinoshita still reached out and picked up a cookie, parted her pink lips slightly, and put it in her mouth.

A crisp snapping sound came from her mouth.

"Yeah, not worse than me."

"Really? Let me try it!" Yui Yuigahama also took a bite and put it in her mouth.

"Mmm! It's so delicious! It's different from what Yukinoshita makes, it tastes so good." Yui Yuigahama said with a satisfied expression.

"Let me try some." Natsumi sat down next to Yui Yuigahama and also picked up a piece.

"Speaking of which, I've never tried Shiina's cookies before."

As he spoke, he put a cookie in his mouth and chewed it.

With a crunching sound, Xia Sheng could feel the aroma filling his mouth and nose, and after swallowing it, he had an unforgettable aftertaste.

As he was about to pick up another piece, he suddenly noticed that it seemed a bit quiet.

Looking up, he saw that Yukino Yukinoshita and Mahiru Shiina were both looking at him.

"What... happened to you?"

"Natsuo, how's the taste?" Shiina Mahiru asked.

"Mmm! It's delicious! I wish I could eat it every day!" Xia Sheng answered truthfully.

"Is that so?" Shiina Mahiru's lips curled up happily.

"How does it compare to what I made?" Yukino Yukinoshita asked calmly.

"..." Xia Sheng now understood why the two of them were staring at him.

They're waiting for his evaluation and comparison.

The two of them weren't as nonchalant as they appeared on the surface.

"Hmm... the flavors of your two dishes are different, so I can't compare them, but I like them both very much, so opening a shop will definitely not be a problem." Xia Sheng replied naturally, not daring to offend anyone.

"Is that so?" Yukino Yukinoshita's expression remained unchanged, revealing nothing of her thoughts.

"Alright, now that everyone's here, let's get down to business," Xia Sheng immediately changed the subject.

"Speaking of which, what are we going to do today?" Yui Yuigahama asked, puzzled.

"Was something unusual that happened last night?"

"Almost there. Let me tell you about what happened last night."

Xia Sheng casually picked up a cookie and put it in his mouth. As he chewed, he began to explain what had happened last night.

The pure blue, warlike slime, the first and second floors, and the goblin stuff.

Yukino and the others already knew about these things, but Yui Yuigahama knew nothing about them. Natsuo took the opportunity to explain it to them all at once.

After listening, Natsuo continued eating his cookies, while Yukinoshita, Yukino, and the other two remained silent, lost in thought.

A moment later, Yui Yuigahama couldn't help but ask, "I didn't expect there to be a second level, and goblins appeared too... Will there be a third or fourth level after that? And even stronger invaders?"

"We have to worry about that," Xia Sheng nodded.

He conservatively estimates that there will be nine or ten floors, which is a normal number and is usually the case.

However, Xia Sheng guessed based on his attribute values.

His attribute value is at most ten points, and that place is most likely also at ten points.

After all, his attribute panel is related to that place, and it can only be seen there.

"Then... will we still be able to help in the future? We won't be able to deal with the slimes, will we?" Yui Yuigahama asked worriedly.

"That's the purpose of today," Yukino Yukinoshita replied.

"What is your purpose today?"

"Well, we can't be of much help anymore, so we have to experiment on how to become stronger and have the same ability to deal with invaders as Natsuo," Yukino Yukinoshita explained.

"What...what should we do?"

"Let's learn from the settings in those light novels. Since we can't find a way to get the reward, let's try to get the ability from Natsumi."

"From Natsuo..." Yui Yuigahama couldn't help but look at Natsuo.

They were all aware of Xia Sheng's amazing abilities, and if they could use them as well, they could indeed deal with slimes or goblins.

"I will cooperate fully," Xia Sheng said.

"So what should we do?" Yui Yuigahama asked.

"Let's try Natsumi's magical energy first, and see if it can attach itself to us," Yukino Yukinoshita suggested.

"That's right! If we can use that too, we can deal with the intruders." Yui Yuigahama suddenly realized.

"It's hard to say."

Xia Sheng shook his head and said dismissively, "The slimes these days are very fast and have strong attacks. You simply can't handle them. Your physical strength is far too inferior."

"Huh? Then, what should we do?"

"Let's see if we can share your magic first," Yukino Yukinoshita said calmly.

"Okay." Xia Sheng nodded.

If we can share his magic, everything is fine; if not, then there's no point in discussing it further.

"I'll try it with Yuihama first; she's going to that place with me tonight."

"What... what should I do?" Yui Yuigahama faced Natsuo, sitting upright with a nervous expression.

"Let me think..."

Natsumi looked Yui Yuigahama up and down. Today, she was dressed maturely, with a long-sleeved shirt and a black midi skirt that accentuated her figure, making her look youthful and energetic.

It doesn't look like she dressed casually.

"Stretch out your hand."

"Give me your hand? Oh." Yui Yuigahama obediently extended her hand, palm facing up.

Xia Sheng also reached out and took her hand.

A delicate and tender sensation came over me.

"Huh?" Yui Yuigahama exclaimed, her whole body stiffening, but she didn't pull her hand away.

"What... what is this?"

"The only way to transfer magic to you is through physical contact."

"I see..." Yui Yuigahama felt her face getting hot.

Xia Sheng's hands were a bit big, completely enveloping hers.

She bit her lip, trying to keep herself calm.

"Shall I begin?" Xia Sheng reminded him.

"Um......"

Across from them, Yukino Yukinoshita and Mahiru Shiina watched calmly.

Xia Sheng began to use his magic, letting it flow onto his hands and manifest.

His hands shimmered with a luminous white light, like a layer of skin enveloping them.

The hand that he was holding, Yui's, remained completely unaffected; the shimmering white light was distinctly different from her hand.

Natsumi tried to attach his magic to Yui Yuigahama's hand, but found that he couldn't. It was as if there was a wall or a barrier blocking their skin when they touched.

The magic simply couldn't get through.

"No." Natsumi released Yui Yuigahama's hand and shook his head.

"No way." Yukino Yukinoshita was not surprised.

"No way..." Yui Yuigahama was also a little disappointed.

She actually really hoped it would succeed, so she could help instead of just watching from the sidelines.

"Would you two like to give it a try?" Xia Sheng asked the two of them.

"No need, it probably won't work..."

"Let me give it a try," Shiina Mahiru said with a smile, then extended her hand.

"Perhaps everyone's constitution is different."