Chapter 29: Scarlet Devil Mansion Group Outing, Patchouli Reveals Luke's Identity Secret?! (Part 1)
Before the guests from the Scarlet Devil Mansion arrived at the restaurant, Luke, handling the next few orders, was multitasking.
With considerably skilled techniques and perfect arrangement, he simultaneously began preparing various different dishes.
This ability greatly impressed Nanase Ren.
Because when Nanase Ren worked at the hospital, as a nurse, she always received various requests from patients.
Just ensuring she didn't make mistakes required her full effort.
And at this time, Shameimaru Aya, having finished interviewing Kirie, returned to her initial seat, planning to revise some parts of her notes.
This made Nanase Ren ask curiously,
"Aya-san, that guest who claimed to be a vampire you interviewed just now, what are the specifics?"
"That, ah... She didn't reveal much, but some characteristics are quite intriguing."
"Referring to what?"
That...
Shameimaru Aya lifted the pen she was using to revise, pointing towards the sun gradually setting outside the shop.
"The vampires in 'Gensokyo', meaning that pair of sisters from the Scarlet Devil Mansion, Remilia and Flandre, both fear sunlight. But that Miss Kirie doesn't have this weakness."
"I did indeed hear her say that just now."
"Right? A vampire actually not afraid of sunlight, completely different from the vampires of 'Gensokyo'. This makes me quite curious, unfortunately, the other party wasn't willing to reveal other information."
Saying this, Shameimaru Aya spread her hands, expressing helplessness.
Nanase Ren quietly glanced at Kirie by the window; she was explaining something to Hakurei Reimu.
Turning her head back, Nanase Ren came to only one conclusion.
"I don't really understand these things, but different worlds mean different abilities and weaknesses. I think it's quite normal."
"That's true, but I want to figure out the reason behind it more; maybe it's caused by what they eat? Or lifestyle habits? Once I have the answer, I can publish an issue of 'Gensokyo Vampire Secrets Revealed' news, it will definitely sell like crazy!"
Shameimaru Aya began to fantasize about the future.
For her, now was fantasy time.
After a while, Hakurei Reimu separated from Kirie and came to the seat directly opposite the counter.
Luke in the kitchen asked,
"How's the situation?"
"That vampire young lady has absolutely no idea what an 'incident' is, nor is she interested in causing trouble for Gensokyo. The only reason she's staying in the restaurant is because of Luke-san, so there's no problem."
Reimu finished speaking, staring suspiciously at Luke.
"Luke-san didn't do anything to her, did you..."
"I merely provided delicious cuisine."
"Well... that I can understand."
This reminded Reimu of the day she first met Luke...
Seeing there wasn't much trouble, Luke immersed himself in work again.
The restaurant was relatively quiet during this period, occasionally punctuated by the sound of Flandre tasting cake and drinking cola.
Before long, the afterglow of the sunset disappeared, and the sky of 'Gensokyo' was replaced by a night sky filled with stars.
And the residents of the Scarlet Devil Mansion were also about to arrive at the restaurant for their group outing.
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Almost at the same time, at the edge of the Misty Lake, the Scarlet Devil Mansion.
Izayoi Sakuya stood beneath the stairs of the main entrance hall, respectfully awaiting the appearance of the Scarlet Devil Mansion's master.
A few seconds later, Sakuya looked up; a petite figure appeared in the right corridor.
Remilia Scarlet, known as the 'Scarlet Devil', strolled down the stairs.
Her light blue short hair was like the clear sky, her crimson eyes resembled burning flames.
Even paired with a pink Western-style dress and wearing a pink hat, it didn't diminish her elegance and dignity in the slightest.
At least, that's how it looked...
"The hamburgers from before were really delicious."
Remilia spoke.
She looked down at Sakuya below, changing the subject.
"You told me before that Flandre secretly followed you and then entered the restaurant, right?"
"Precisely so, Remilia-sama."
"At first, I thought of bringing her back immediately, but letting Flan get used to the public space of the restaurant might change her strange personality."
For this reason, Remilia didn't immediately have Sakuya capture her younger sister.
Alright!
It was almost time.
Remilia looked at the 'Gensokyo' scenery swallowed by the night outside the window, deciding to leave now and head to Luke's restaurant.
She had only heard Luke's name before, never met him in person.
This was the advantage of ordering takeout, and also the disadvantage.
She didn't know what the restaurant environment was like.
However, according to the evaluations of the shrine maiden and magician who occasionally visited the Scarlet Devil Mansion, both Luke and the restaurant were regarded by them as the 'best shop owner and best shop'.
Coming down the stairs into the main hall, Remilia looked to her left.
A slender figure slowly walked out from there.
A pink hat adorned with ribbons and the iconic crescent moon ornament appeared first, followed by its owner, Patchouli Knowledge.
At this moment, Patchouli held a bag containing magic books in her left hand, and carried a sphere crafted a few days ago in her right hand.
"You're awake, Patchouli. I was about to have Sakuya call you."
"I woke up earlier."
"You seem to be in good spirits."
"It gave me some help."
Patchouli slightly lifted the sphere in her right hand.
"What's that?"
"A device for detecting spatial magic power."
"I see, I don't quite understand. But we're going to the restaurant to eat next, are you sure you want to bring it along?"
"Mm."
Patchouli nodded.
Cherishing her time, she brought these things along to research anytime, anywhere.
Remilia saw this, thought for a moment, then looked outside the house.
"Then let Meiling come along too, she can carry things for you."
The Scarlet Devil Mansion group then left their residence.
Under the starry night sky, they strolled along the path, and at the end of the road was Luke's restaurant.
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