Chapter 30: Scarlet Devil Mansion Group Outing, Patchouli Reveals Luke's Identity Secret?! (Part 2)
Ding-a-ling-ling.
The restaurant door was gently pushed open, and the night wind mixed with the fragrance of flowers and plants rushed into the shop hall.
Against the backdrop of the night, the members of the Scarlet Devil Mansion arrived at Luke's restaurant.
The moment she saw them, Flandre immediately ran towards her sister.
"Sister! You guys are too late!"
"Still dare to complain? Running around without my permission, you really think I don't know?"
"I was investigating here first on behalf of sister. I can confirm the cake is delicious, and the cola is very tasty."
"I'll spare you for tonight..."
Patting Flandre's head, Remilia led Izayoi to the counter area.
Nanase Ren, Shameimaru Aya, and Hakurei Reimu, who were originally sitting nearby, had already moved to the west side of the restaurant, separated from Kirie by only one booth.
The few of them were currently staring at the Scarlet Devil Mansion group.
Among them, Kirie's expression was the most serious, likely observing the vampires of her own kind carefully.
Ignoring the gazes of outsiders, Remilia first placed gold coins on the tabletop.
"Excuse us, Boss. We ordered your takeout before, now we meet for the first time."
"Hello, I am Luke. Thank you all for your previous orders. Making some fast food occasionally is quite refreshing."
"I am the master of the Scarlet Devil Mansion—Remilia Scarlet."
Remilia then introduced her maid, Izayoi Sakuya, whom they had met before.
"Me, me, me! I'm Hong Meiling! The dishes Your Excellency sent over a few days ago were incredibly delicious! Your cooking skills are truly excellent!"
The lively Hong Meiling finished speaking, cupped her hands, and bowed, expressing her admiration.
And at the end of the line, Patchouli, having retrieved her things, nodded towards Luke.
"Patchouli Knowledge... We'll be troubling the shop owner tonight."
"No trouble."
After a brief chat, Luke invited everyone to sit down.
The location was the booth where Flandre had been eating just now.
Before the Scarlet Devil Mansion group could warm their seats, Shameimaru Aya, who was in the same dining area as Nanase Ren and Kirie, ran over to Patchouli's side.
"Scarlet Devil Mansion group outing to patronize a small human shop? This is big news! Also, also~ Patchouli-sama, can I see the sphere you brought? It feels quite special!"
Screech...!
The harsh sound of a dagger scraping rang out.
Sakuya revealed the weapon in her hand.
"Aya-san, do you need me to specially prepare a 'Shut Up Set Meal' for you?"
"It's no problem..."
Patchouli told Sakuya to calm down.
Seeing this, Remilia raised her right hand, signaling Sakuya to follow the instruction.
Patchouli, not minding sharing, placed the sphere out.
"So round."
As Flandre marveled, Patchouli explained,
"I named it the 'Stellar Vein Probe', used to detect spatial magic power distortions... but I suppose you wouldn't understand even if I explained."
"Magic power... even if not a magician, can it be checked? Like, I can't use magic, but I can use tengu abilities."
"I let the fairy maids of the Scarlet Devil Mansion use it before. Even if not a magician, it will display the strength of the toucher's power with varying brightness."
"Can it be seen as a 'power level scouter'?"
"I believe it shouldn't be simplified like that."
The rigorous Patchouli refuted Aya's explanation.
Aya, full of curiosity, looked left and right, then rubbed her hands together, saying with a smile,
"Can I pick it up and observe it?"
"Of course."
"Ooh."
Aya immediately picked it up.
The moment she touched the sphere, light gradually intensified.
Aya, whose power was detected, exclaimed softly.
"Is the bottom the same?"
Lifting the sphere named 'Stellar Vein Probe', Aya intended to look at the bottom, but her hand slipped...!
"Ah!"
Shameimaru Aya fumbled, unable to catch it in time.
Luke, bringing water from the side, easily caught the ball with one hand.
In an instant, dazzling light flashed within the restaurant.
"Whoa!!"
Flandre covered her eyes.
Nanase Ren and Kirie nearby did the same.
Among the Scarlet Devil Mansion group, only Remilia watched the 'incident' unfolding.
When the light dissipated, Patchouli, rubbing her eyes, stared at Luke in disbelief.
"To be able to make the 'Stellar Vein Probe' erupt with that kind of light..."
Patchouli stood up and walked towards Luke.
"Shop owner... the magic power you possess must be incredibly exaggerated. Even I haven't made the 'Stellar Vein Probe' emit that kind of light. So who exactly are you...?!"
The shocked Patchouli couldn't think of an answer.
But Aya, who caused the trouble on the side, began to stir things up.
"Ooh! Big news! Restaurant owner's magic power far exceeds sage-level magicians! The headline will be called 'The Kitchen God's Counterattack'!"
"So noisy! You fellow."
Reimu, rushing over, grabbed Aya's arm and dragged her back to her previous seat.
Luke, at this moment, also placed Patchouli's developed 'Stellar Vein Probe' back onto its base.
"I am merely a restaurant owner. Please don't mind it."
"If that were really the case, I'm afraid I wouldn't even count as a magician..."
Patchouli couldn't possibly forget what just happened.
But Remilia was different.
"Patchouli, put your curiosity about the owner aside for later. Boss Luke definitely possesses extraordinary strength, but before discussing that, let's not forget the purpose of our trip."
The Scarlet Devil Mansion group, coming for a group outing at the restaurant, only wanted to taste cuisine as delicious as before.
Luke quite agreed with this.
"The dishes prepared for everyone are already done. I'll bring them right up."
Compared to proving how terrifying his magic power was, Luke was more willing to showcase how excellent his cooking skills were.
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