Chapter 33: Tsundere Sharp-Tongued Kirie!
After Luke used the 'blacklist' to prevent the conflict between Remilia and Kirie, the drinking party continued—
One glass down;
Two glasses down;
Three glasses down;
The stored wine brought by the Scarlet Devil Mansion master was truly intoxicating.
The first drinker to fall was Shameimaru Aya, who had been thinking of getting a big scoop.
The tengu's pupils turned into the swirl eyes from manga.
Lying on the ground, limbs spread, she muttered illogical words like 'Luke, magic power, sphere, Patchouli'.
Seeing her sorry state, Hakurei Reimu, on her fourth glass, chuckled lightly.
"Hmph, the tengu of Youkai Mountain are indeed incompetent. So I advise you all to obediently stay on the mountaintop in the future and not cause trouble."
After saying this, Reimu put down her glass.
"I actually still have work tomorrow, need to finish cleaning the warehouse and sweep the shrine."
"Meaning you're leaving?"
"Yeah, Luke, there shouldn't be any problems here anymore."
Hearing Luke's inquiry, Hakurei Reimu glanced at the vampire Remilia drinking freely under the moon.
She initially worried the Scarlet Devil Mansion group might take some extreme action against the restaurant, now it seemed she had overthought it.
Reimu shook her head, sobering herself up while grabbing Shameimaru Aya's leg, preparing to leave by dragging her away roughly.
"Alright, I'll dump this tengu at the entrance of Youkai Mountain. You guys continue drinking slowly."
"See you next time, Hakurei maiden."
Remilia raised her wine glass as a farewell gesture.
"Let's talk if fate allows."
The next moment, the Red-White maiden, dragging the drunken tengu, disappeared into the night.
After they left, Patchouli took a small sip of wine.
Completely unused to the taste of alcohol, she stuck out her tongue.
Facing this cute and frail magician, Luke asked,
"Should I pour you a glass of non-alcoholic drink?"
"No need, I'd rather Luke-san answer my question."
"Related to the sphere from before?"
"That's right, the magic power detected... Luke-san must have been a legendary archmage before, right?"
Luke, like the members of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, was also an outsider.
It was precisely because of this that Patchouli asked.
This question caught the attention of Remilia, Izayoi Sakuya, and Kirie.
It was clear they were all interested in Luke's past.
But Luke had no intention of elaborating on this matter.
Leaning back in his chair, Luke smiled.
"I have never studied any magic. The light emitted by that sphere, perhaps it was due to other reasons?"
"Haha, no matter how Shop owner-san denies it, your strength is certainly beyond doubt, and your cooking skills are even more excellent. It's a pity you're unwilling to accept my invitation."
Remilia joined the conversation, a trace of regret on her face.
"My restaurant is always here. Welcome everyone to visit often in the future."
"Of course!"
As the master of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, Remilia had already designated the restaurant as an 'important location'.
The maid on the side also seized the opportunity at this moment, pouring wine for Luke again.
However, Luke, having already had five glasses, politely declined the maid.
"No need to trouble Izayoi-san. Tonight's drinking party has been enjoyable enough, I don't plan to drink anymore."
Although Luke didn't feel any intoxication, he still had things to do next; drinking less was definitely the right choice.
Izayoi nodded in acknowledgment and took the wine back.
"If there's a chance in the future... I would like to commission Luke-san to assist me with some magic-related research. May I ask if that's possible?"
"Miss Patchouli's magic research must be very complex, right? I might not necessarily understand it."
"Don't worry about those problems."
"Since that's the case, if I have time, I will go find Miss Patchouli."
"It's a promise."
"Mm, it's a promise."
As soon as the words fell, Kirie, who had also put down her wine glass, looked at Remilia, fellow vampire.
"The members of the Scarlet Devil Mansion... how did you all come here?"
"It's inconvenient to mention past matters, and besides, it was quite boring; What about Your Excellency? You are Shop owner Luke's otherworldly customer, proving your original world is completely different from Gensokyo, right?"
"My world... actually there isn't much to talk about either, equally boring."
"Looks like in this aspect, we have reached a consensus."
The two vampires didn't intend to look back at the past.
What they needed to do was merely look forward.
The leisurely drinking party thus passed in subsequent stability.
Half an hour later, Izayoi was responsible for carrying the somewhat drowsy Patchouli, then followed Remilia, who bid farewell, heading towards the Scarlet Devil Mansion.
After they left, their figures hidden in the night, Kirie, her cheeks already flushed red, chuckled softly.
"The vampires of this world are nothing special. Rather than associating with them, you might as well come to my estate."
"Feels like Kirie-san is a bit drunk."
"So what? You should reconsider the matter of refusing me earlier."
Hearing Kirie say this, Luke felt his guess was correct.
She really is drunk...
The Scarlet Devil Mansion's stored wine could even make youkai drunk; it was understandable that Kirie, a vampire from another world, had no resistance.
Thanks to this, that tsundere and sharp-tongued personality also 'manifested' itself.
"Your cooking skills are excellent, but there's still potential for improvement. How about it? Want me to give you another chance? Little restaurant owner."
"..."
The silent Luke revealed a smile.
His current mood, using netizens' words, was—this arrogant vampire needs some 'love'!
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