Under the warm candlelight, the Devil's Royal Restaurant seemed to be dyed with golden warmth.
The silver candlestick in the center of the table looks noble and solemn. The candlelight on the top flickers, reflecting the bright light on the surrounding utensils. Through the orange-red flame, the air has a hint of mystery.
The dancing shadows of the candlelight are projected onto the table. The white tablecloth with gold edges contrasts with the dark texture of the table. Everything seems warm and beautiful, as if it can make people forget their worries.
"Huprienne, see, I have successfully stopped the chaos of wasting food."
Lanci looked at Hyperion and said, his words full of positive energy.
"… "
Hyperion lowered her head and didn't dare to respond to Lanqi's words, nor did she dare to say a word.
She was worried that when the goddess deducted Lanqi's merits, she would be implicated as well.
No matter what, she was raised as a human in the human kingdom since she was a child, and she still wants to be a human being in her heart!
far away.
After dealing with the silver-haired devil who violated the restaurant rules, the restaurant manager walked quickly towards Lanqi with a concerned look in his eyes.
In a few seconds.
"We are very sorry that you had a bad dining experience in our restaurant. We will try our best to give you satisfactory compensation."
The manager quickly put the demonic medicinal wine that could warm the body next to Lanqi's hand, and then spoke to Lanqi sincerely.
"No... it's not your problem, thank you very much."
Lanqi picked up the wine glass with trembling fingertips.
After taking a sip, the state that seemed like struggling in the snow was finally relieved.
He took a deep breath and looked at the manager again:
"Mr. Manager, may I ask if the silver-haired customer has any ingredients left for the dishes that were not served to him? And do we have a chance to order some new dishes?"
Lanqi had not seen the two limited dishes on the silver-haired devil's table before.
Apparently the silver-haired devil ordered first, but planned to enjoy it last as the finale.
"sure."
The manager leaned slightly and nodded to Lanqi.
"Then these two."
Lanqi opened the menu, showed the manager the pages of the two limited dishes, and then said.
"No problem, and we will compensate you according to the restaurant's custom."
The manager took the menu from Lanqi's hand and bowed slightly to the two of them.
Lanqi looked at the manager and hesitated for a moment, then sighed.
"I don't think you have any responsibility. If there must be someone at fault, it should be the guy who wasted food and didn't appreciate the excellent food that the chefs put so much effort into preparing."
Lanqi's words were full of regret and helplessness. Looking at the body of the silver-haired demon,
"You shouldn't have to bear the responsibility for compensation. This is a restaurant that I am extremely satisfied with. I like it and hope it can run better, that's all."
"… "
Upon hearing this, the manager was silent for a moment, and finally nodded again to express his gratitude.
Lanqi's words made him happy and feel extremely comfortable, and he couldn't help feeling proud and satisfied.
As a restaurant that focuses on service quality and strictly adheres to the highest standards, they naturally feel a little angry and dissatisfied with those customers who are overly picky or even look down on their efforts with a superior look like the silver-haired devil.
The difference between a customer like Lanqi, who understands the value of food and even tastes their food with appreciation and gratitude, and the silver-haired devil is too great.
"But every wrong has its perpetrator. If possible, can you let me deal with that guy's body? I hope to bury him with my own hands and sing a requiem for him."
Lanqi looked at the silver-haired demon lying motionless on the ground and said again.
What Lanqi really wanted was the gold coins that exploded from the silver-haired demon.
This hidden monster might have some treasures and a lot of credits.
"Of course no problem, I'll pack it for you."
The restaurant manager had noticed the music department badge on Lanqi's chest and quickly understood what Lanqi meant.
He knew that the music department had some forbidden necromancy magic, and it was obvious that this silver-haired demon was a good material.
If this was the only request, the restaurant manager would be happy to agree, and there would also be teachers willing to take the body away for them, saving even more work.
"Sir, we will try our best to provide you with the best service during this meal and hope you will have a satisfactory experience."
The manager bowed to Lanci and then stepped away.
…
The time that followed seemed to flow especially slowly and peacefully.
Inside the restaurant, music played softly, with the occasional crisp sound of silverware colliding, accompanied by the faint aroma of food coming from the distant kitchen, the atmosphere was filled with wonder and harmony.
"Eat and drink first, then count the spoils later."
Lanqi said happily, reaching out the fork in his hand towards the fresh seasonal vegetables, and then gently put a small piece of it into his mouth.
What flashed across his face was genuine satisfaction and happiness.
He protected the restaurant's food from being wasted, and the restaurant rewarded him with a large amount of gold coins. He did another great thing today.
"… "
Hyperion glanced at Lanci secretly, wanting to say something but unable to.
"Lanqi, when we get back, come with me to the goddess' temple to pray."
Hyperion said softly.
She felt that she needed to repent, and Lanqi needed to repent even more. She really shouldn't do too many things to offer sacrifices for merit.
Even if it is for the sake of her missing old father, she has to do more good deeds, so that the goddess may favor her.
Since she was a child, Hyperion has heard that the goddess loves all living beings equally, and she will give guidance and salvation to even demons as long as they have good intentions.
"No problem, hiss, but the flag is standing..."
Lanci suddenly realized the danger of Hyperion's words.
Often when you say lines like this one about a promise, you may never be able to return to the real world.
But Lanqi thought again: Is there such a good thing? Can I really stay in the Demon Academy and never have to go back
Twelve hours is really too short.
How he wished that he could actually spend a complete student life in this Purgatory Corridor Academy.
"… "
Hyperion raised her eyes and watched the slight changes in Lanqi's expression. She always felt that his heart was unusually active.
But she didn't understand.
She also didn't know whether this gap was because she didn't understand human nature or because she didn't understand the devil's heart.
After spending a long time with Ranci, a very new human, Hyperion often felt confused and even had self-doubt.
She shook her head.
All the merits have been deducted.
Now that things have come to this, let’s eat first.