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Chapter 64: Lanchi's Abundance of Positive Energy
Chapter 64: Lanchi's Abundance of Positive Energy
In the warm candlelight, the Devil King's bestowed dining hall was bathed in a golden hue, exuding a cozy ambiance.
The silver candelabra on the table exuded an air of nobility and solemnity, with the flickering candle flames reflecting off the surrounding dishes and casting a mesmerizing glow through the orange-red fire. The dancing shadows of the candles danced on the table, contrasting beautifully with the white tablecloth trimmed with gold against the dark wood grain. Everything felt warm and inviting, as if one could forget their troubles here.
"Hepburn, look, I've successfully curbed the chaos of food wastage."
Lanchi said to Hepburn, his voice brimming with positivity.
"..."
Hepburn kept her head down, not daring to respond to Lanchi's words, nor even uttering a sound.
She was worried that when the Goddess deducted merit points from Lanchi, she would be implicated as well since she was sitting right next to him.
No matter what, having been raised as a human in the human realm since childhood, she still wanted to live as a human!
In the distance, the restaurant manager, after dealing with the silver-haired demon who had violated the restaurant's rules, quickly approached Lanchi with a concerned look on his face.
After a few seconds:
"We are deeply sorry for the unpleasant dining experience you had in our restaurant. We will do our best to provide you with satisfactory compensation."
The manager quickly placed a bottle of warm magical alcohol from the Demon Realm by Lanchi's side and apologized sincerely.
"It's...it's not your fault at all. Thank you very much."
Lanchi's fingertips trembled slightly as he picked up the glass.
After taking a sip, the shivering from struggling in the snow finally eased.
He took a deep breath and looked at the manager again:
"Manager, may I ask about the dishes that the silver-haired customer ordered but didn't get to eat. Are the ingredients still available? And is it possible for us to order some new dishes?"
Lanchi had not seen the two limited-time dishes on the silver-haired demon's table earlier.
Apparently, the silver-haired demon had already placed his order and was planning to enjoy those dishes as the grand finale of his meal.
"Of course."
The manager inclined his body slightly and nodded in agreement.
"Then these two."
Lanchi opened the menu and showed the manager the pages featuring the two limited-time dishes before making his request.
"Certainly, and according to the restaurant's custom, we would also like to offer additional compensation."
The manager took the menu from Lanchi's hand and bowed slightly to both of them.
Lanchi hesitated for a moment, then sighed.
"I don't think you are at fault at all. If there is any blame to be placed, it should be on that guy who wasted food recklessly and didn't appreciate the wonderful dishes prepared by your chefs with their heart and soul."
There was both regret and helplessness in Lanchi's tone as he looked at the corpse 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 I hope it will get even better. That's all."
"..."
After hearing Lanchi's words, the manager remained silent for a moment before nodding again in gratitude.
Lanchi's words put him in a pleasant mood and filled him with a sense of pride and satisfaction.
As a restaurant that prided itself on its service quality and adhered to the highest standards, they naturally felt a bit of anger and dissatisfaction towards customers who were overly demanding or, like the silver-haired demon, looked down on their hard work with an air of superiority.
In contrast, customers like Lanchi, who appreciated the value of food and approached their dishes with a heart of appreciation and gratitude, stood out starkly against the silver-haired demon.
"However, if there is a grievance, there is someone to bear the consequences. If possible, can I take care of that fellow's remains? I want to bury him personally and send him off with a requiem."
Lanchi gazed at the silver-haired demon lying motionless on the ground as he spoke.
What Lanchi truly desired were the gold coins that burst forth from the hidden monster, as well as any treasures and a pile of credit coins that might be on his body.
"Of course, I'll take care of the packaging for you."
The restaurant manager had noticed the music department nameplate on Lanchi's chest and quickly understood his intention.
He knew that the Music Department had some taboo soul-summoning magic, and this silver-haired demon would make excellent material for that.
The manager was more than happy to agree to such a request, and there were even teachers who would be willing to take the body off their hands, making their job easier.
"Sir, we will do our best to provide you with the best service during your dining experience here, and we hope you will be satisfied."
The manager bowed to Lanchi and then stepped back.
...
The time that followed seemed to flow exceptionally slowly and peacefully.
Inside the restaurant, soft music played, occasionally accompanied by the crisp sound of silverware clinking together, and the faint aroma of food wafting from the distant kitchen. The atmosphere was filled with harmony and tranquility.
"Let's eat our fill first, and then we'll tally up the spoils later."
Lanchi said happily, reaching for the fresh vegetables with his fork and gently popping a small piece into his mouth.
A look of genuine satisfaction and happiness flashed across his face.
He had protected the restaurant's ingredients from going to waste, and in return, the restaurant rewarded him with a large sum of gold coins. He had done a great deed today.
"..."
Hepburn glanced at Lanchi, wanting to say something but unable to voice her thoughts.
"Lanchi, when we get back, let's go and pray together at Goddess's temple."
Hepburn spoke softly.
She felt the need to atone for her sins, and she believed Lanchi needed to do the same. They shouldn't overdo it with the merit-deducting offerings.
Even for her missing father, she needed to accumulate more virtues so that perhaps the Goddess would show her favor.
Ever since she was little, Hepburn had heard that the Goddess loved all creatures equally, and even if one was a demon, as long as they had good intentions, she would guide and redeem them.
"No problem, but as for this flag..."
Lanchi suddenly realized the dangerous implication of Hepburn's choice of words.
Often, uttering such words of agreement could potentially result in not being able to return to the mortal world.
But then Lanchi had another thought: Could this be a blessing in disguise? Perhaps he wouldn't have to go back and could stay in the Devil's College? Twelve hours was indeed too short.
He wished he could truly spend a full student life in this Hell Corridor College.
"..."
Hepburn raised her eyes to observe the subtle changes in Lanchi's expression, feeling that his inner world was exceptionally active.
However, she couldn't understand him.
She didn't know if this disconnect was because she didn't understand people's hearts or because she didn't understand the hearts of demons.
After spending a lot of time with Lanchi, a human who was very new to her, Hepburn often felt confused and even doubted herself.
She shook her head.
The merit points had already been deducted.
Since things had come to this, it was better to just eat first.
Guess the identity of the silver-haired demon who was accidentally killed by Lanchi, and also guess what identity Lanchi will eventually have at the end of his time at Devil College!
(End of Chapter)
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