Chapter 100
- In that case, how about treating me and my friend to something tasty? - I suggested.
- Of course, especially since the local cuisine is extremely good, - Zhong Li agreed. - But before that, I would like to know the names of our new friends.
- Of course, please forgive my manners. - Allowing my everyday clothes to change into the attire of a princess with a black crown on my head, I curtsied and introduced myself, after all, if he appeared in his divine guise, then I should introduce myself more formally. - I am Fischl von Luftschloss-Narfidort, princess, and also the ruler of Nirvana Night.
"And this is my friend," I pointed to Eola, who bowed in greeting, trying to maintain a poker face so as not to reveal how nervous she was about meeting the real Geo Archon. "Eola Lawrence, Knight Seafoam of the Ordo Favonius."
"It's an honor to meet you," the girl said seriously.
- I am also glad to meet such unusual personalities, please address me today by the name Morax. - Archon smiled politely, and then pulled the hood over his head, making it impossible to make out the man's facial features.
- Follow me, I'm sure Verr Goldet won't be against organizing a feast for us on such an important occasion, because this is the first time in many years that Xiao will be able to dine in the company of people without fear that he might harm them.
- Morax, I...
- No objections are accepted, besides, you're not going to just leave your benefactress, are you?
"No," Yaksa answered humbly.
- Excellent. - Archon nodded and headed inside the hotel, and we followed. The interior decor looked, frankly speaking, quite pleasing to the eye, with the lighting provided by paper lanterns, and the slow music allowing one to immerse oneself in the atmosphere of Chinese fantasy.
We encountered few guests on our way to the owner of this establishment, but it was obvious that they were all at least wealthy people, although I am sure that our procession will be the subject of many gossips and rumors for a long time, especially if you compare Morax's appearance and the statue of Geo Archon, which probably every resident of Li Yue has seen.
- Xiao? - Verr Goldet, who had long since gotten used to the fact that the maximum place where the demon hunter appeared was the very top balcony, and even then, when they brought him his favorite delicacy, almond tofu, and here he not only came down, but also came in company.
- Madam, could you arrange a table for our company? - Morax addressed the woman.
- Y-yes, of course, please follow me. - slightly stumbling due to understanding who was in front of her, the girl was still able to quickly pull herself together and led us to a free table, located on another balcony, from which a beautiful view of the Dragon Ridge, as well as the Guili Valley, opened up. And soon the question of what to order was raised.
- If you don't mind my advice, since you are interested in trying Li Yue's cuisine, I advise you to try a little bit of everything, so you can get a clearer picture for yourself, and I will try to tell you the best order to eat in. - Archon suggested.
- In that case, I'll follow your advice. After all, it's not for me to argue with a thousand years of experience. - I agreed with a smile. - And what do you say, Eola?
"I don't mind either," the girl confirmed, feeling out of place because of what was happening.
In the end, the full menu was ordered, except for Xiao, who decided to limit himself to the invariable almond Tofu. However, unlike us, he did not have to wait for his dish, because as it turned out, Verr Goldet keeps some supplies of this delicacy especially for him, but for us, starting a meal with something sweet was not the best idea, so until our dishes were ready, we had to make do with drinks, over which the conversation began.
- To be honest, I've been surprised recently by how many people have started to find out about my identity. - Zhong Li said with slight bitterness. - Recently, I was extremely surprised by Ms. Ke Qing, who came to the Ritual Bureau and asked me to be a guarantor, citing the fact that there could be no more reliable guarantor than Geo Archon.
- Ah Ke Qing. Yes, she is a stunning girl. - I said dreamily, already imagining how, like a Mary Sue time traveler, I manage to seduce this beautiful girl whose hairdo imitates cat ears, and then manage to persuade her to become immortal and accompany me into infinity.
"I agree, but perhaps her husband Yun Che deserves special attention, I even suspect that he was the first to reveal my secret," the Archon continued, not noticing how the atmosphere changed dramatically as soon as he mentioned Ke Qing's husband.
- Excuse me, what did you say? - I asked again, not realizing that the sky was starting to gradually become covered with thunderclouds.
"Do you mean what I said about Ke Qing's husband?" Morax asked a leading question, not understanding my reaction.
- Husband? She has a husband? - I felt like I physically heard something shatter into pieces. My beloved waifu had a husband? Perhaps it was my worldview that was shattered, because even if I once thought that it was not worth starting relationships with mortals, there was still hope that the characters I once loved so much would not mind becoming immortal, and then starting a relationship, but here it turns out I didn't have a chance from the start.
"Are you okay?" Eola asked me worriedly.
- Yes, I just need to step away for a while. - Smiling crookedly, I rose from my chair as thunder began to rumble and, before anyone else could say anything, teleported straight to the top of the mountain ridge, where the thunderstorm followed me, returning the clear sky above the hotel.
- HEY, Author! What the hell! - I screamed, letting purple lightning fall upon the abode of ice and snow, forcing the few who were there to urgently seek shelter.
- Stop writing on my behalf, and explain why the relationship route with Ke Qing is blocked for me! - she shouted, and in anger, turning to the energy that was unused in its pure form, she began to tear apart the space until she saw on the other side a 24-year-old guy with long hair and a beard sitting at the computer.
- Um, you do know that breaking the fourth wall is unfair and shouldn't be within your power at this point?
- I don't care, - the girl snapped. - Explain what the hell you're thinking about with my relationship, if one of the best waifus is already married.
- Well, she is attached to Li Yue and I can't even begin to imagine how you are supposed to be able to seduce her, although some lines in the game, perhaps, hinted that she is not against Yuri having a relationship with the main character when you play as Lumine.
- And who did you choose as my lover then? - Fischl frowned.
- But-but, trying to find out your future like that is unfair! And anyway, isn't it obvious that this will also be one of the best waifu? And what's even better is that she's immortal.
- How much longer do I have to wait for her?
- As much as it takes.
- You've already written 100 chapters, and I didn't even have anything with Saeko. So how many more chapters do you need?! 50? 100? 1000? - the Princess began to get angry.
- Hmm, it's true, it took a long time, but don't worry, everything will be soon. - the guy confidently stated, and then the portal closed.
"It's coming soon then," I muttered, dispersing the storm clouds.
- Well, we'll see. And if he tries to pull off a shitty plot twist, I'll give him an unscheduled issakai!