Durandal's "First Experience"

Durandal was genuinely curious. Since the morning, the bard had been lying on the bar counter, and when he came in tonight, he was still lying on the same spot.

This gave Durandal a strange feeling: had this thing actually changed its position?

"Ah, this..." Chen Luo was somewhat surprised.

Durandal's thought process is a bit peculiar. Is she really worthy of being Kiana Kaslana?

"You might not believe it, but he drank 10 glasses of wine this morning and slept straight through until evening. He just woke up and then drank another 10 glasses of wine. I estimate he can probably sleep until tomorrow morning," Chen Luo calculated after doing some quick mental work.

This doesn't mean that Venti, being a drunkard, has a low alcohol tolerance. As Wind Spirit, Venti is practically Thousand Cups Not Drunk, but unfortunately, he's drinking Wind God's Liquor.

If he had just drunk a cup of Geo Archon's Liquor, he wouldn't be in this state.

It seems that after drinking Wind God's Liquor, Venti developed a strong aversion to Geo Archon's Liquor.

"Oh, is that so? Aren't you going to do anything about it? Aren't you afraid he'll get something wrong with his drinking?" Durandal said with some concern.

If someone dies from drinking in a tavern, it will ultimately have a negative impact.

"Don't worry, even if he's drunk, he'll just be drunk. The bar's rules will protect him; no matter how reckless he gets, he won't die. And nobody can do anything to him while he's drunk. That's why my bar has so many strange people, yet we can still get along peacefully," Chen Luo said.

"And you can worry about others, but he doesn't have to worry about you. Don't be Drunk on Life, Lost in Dreams here every day; he's actually a god, albeit a god from Different World."

"What? He's a god?" Raven, who had placed three cups of black tea on the table, was still somewhat surprised when he heard this.

Chen Luo, Durandal, and Rita did not sit at the bar. Instead, they chose a table closest to the bar to wait. After all, drinking tea is different from drinking alcohol; it requires careful appreciation.

Chen Luo also came over to see if he could generate some commissions.

"Although... he is indeed a god, a god in the true sense of the word, not just an incarnation of some religion," Chen Luo emphasized.

"I never expected this," Raven with some emotion. Raven had witnessed Venti rolling around on the bar floor over a drink, and it was hard to imagine that such a person could actually be a god.

"But manager, no offense, but could you please stop adding unnecessary burdens to me? If you want black tea, can't you pour it yourself?" Raven then complained to Chen Luo.

Chen Luo could have easily brought the three cups of black tea here himself, but Chen Luo insisted on having Raven do it.

Most importantly, it took three people to put together a one-star commission.

Because Durandal ordered two cups of black tea, this was just a request. Rita didn't order black tea, so there was no request. Chen Luo ordered black tea, but due to special reasons, Chen Luo also didn't have a request.

It takes three people to make one star.

"Oh dear, this bartender doesn't seem quite suited to the service industry," Rita said, pondering how to get information out of Chen Luo. She felt the bartender's complaint was a good way to start a conversation.

This way, it won't just be Durandal and Chen Luo chatting; Rita can also go and chat.

And another thing is that, for some reason, Rita always felt a subtle unease when she looked at the bartender.

I don't know why.

I really don't know why.

So, why?

"Service industry? If Chen Luo hadn't offered me so much money, I wouldn't have wanted to do service. But as a mercenary, I've accepted the commission, so I naturally have to do my job. But Miss Maid, your casual interruption doesn't seem to fit your role, does it?" Raven rolled her eyes at Rita.

"...A mercenary, huh? No wonder." Rita nodded thoughtfully. Rita knew why she disliked him.

This is mainly because like elements repel each other.

In Immortal Blades, Durandal is responsible for 90% of the combat power output, while Rita is responsible for 9%. Rita is not a character who deals damage head-on; she is more inclined to solve problems in the shadows for Schicksal.

So in a way, Rita, who does the dirty work for Schicksal, and Raven, the mercenary, are the same kind, and the same kind... are mutually exclusive.

"Hmm, I don't know why, but I always feel like you're not exactly a kind person, Miss Maid," Raven said, stroking her chin.

Raven have remarkably keen intuition, as keen as a real Raven.

Raven's intuition had saved her countless times, and now, Raven's intuition told Raven that the maid in front of her was quite extraordinary.

Or rather, Rita Rossweisse, one of the three S-rank Valkyrie of Schicksal, is not simple either, something Raven had already heard about.

The other party hadn't said a word before following Durandal to the table, and Raven, focused on meeting her sales targets, hadn't had time to take a closer look.

Moreover, Raven was mainly focused on Durandal, the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal, and didn't really pay attention to Rita next to her.

It was only during the brief moment while delivering the black tea that I remembered the other party's information.

"I'm sure I won't get along with her!" by Raven

"I'm sure I won't get along with her!" by Rita

The theory that like repels like is well reflected in Raven and Rita.

"Alright, alright, you two, don't be so stiff. This bar is open to customers, but it doesn't charge any fees for services. Awareness and such aren't that important. As long as Xiola is happy," Chen Luo said.

"But I always feel that the service industry should look like a service industry," Rita disagreed.

"If you're so good, then you do it," Raven said quite bluntly.

"Speaking of which, I always feel that Miss Rita is quite suitable to be a bartender, at least this outfit of Rita suits her very well. But why does Miss Rita, who is clearly Schicksal S-rank Valkyrie, like to wear women's clothing?" Chen Luo said, looking Rita up and down.

Rita is very beautiful and fits Chen Luo's criteria for hiring a bartender.

"Wait, Chen Luo, you're not thinking of firing me, are you? For her sake?" Raven's eyes flashed with a sharp light as she placed her finger directly on Chen Luo's shoulder.

As for Raven, if Chen Luo doesn't want Raven to be a bartender, then he won't do it.

Raven don't necessarily have to do this job.

However, the Raven cannot accept that someone else is more suitable than it and has pushed Raven out.

When Raven was working as a mercenary, what he hated most was that the employer would suddenly say they had found someone more suitable after he had just received a commission.

"Miss Xiola, you won't sell anything by treating your boss, or even your customers, this way," Sister Ta said with a smile.

"Mind your own business, Miss Maid. You should focus on playing your maid game. The bartending industry isn't something maids can get involved in," said Raven, who had worked in the bar business for a long time.

"Oh dear, in my opinion, maids and bartenders are both in the service industry, what's wrong with doing them well? Besides, Rita is also skilled in bartending and cooking, so I'm quite confident in myself," Rita said with a smile.

"Hmm, I have a feeling that having both of you work as bartenders at the same time and seeing who sells more would be quite interesting," Chen Luo suddenly said.

Raven and Rita did have a conflict in the original storyline, which Chen Luo could understand. But what he didn't understand was why the two still had a dispute even without the original storyline's mission.

Is it because two people can't make a pair of eyes?

Rita and Raven, both dressed normally with only one eye showing, have some strange similarities...

Chen Luo suddenly became interested in how Rita and Raven saw each other.

"So you really plan to terminate my contract after the other party's performance surpasses mine?" Raven tightened its grip on Chen Luo's shoulder slightly.

"Just kidding, don't take it so seriously. In my heart, the most suitable bartender is still you, Xiola," Chen Luo said sincerely.

After all, although Rita's service attitude is good, service attitude can't fill a meal.

People who want to drink at Chen Luo Bar won't refuse to drink there just because of bad service.

People who don't want to drink at Chen Luo's bar won't go there just because of the good service.

Rita and Raven each have their own strengths in their respective development paths.

Rita tends to focus on increasing bar patron satisfaction.

Raven tend to increase the sales of drinks in bars.

Rather than satisfying his customers, Chen Luo wanted to acquire more Primogem.

More importantly, the customers who come here are not normal people, and no one cares about the quality of service.

Would Venti care? No, he only cares about whether there's any Wind God's Liquor.

Why do you think Cat's Tail Tavern's Cat's Tail Tavern is always on fire even though the bartender Diona is rude to all the customers?

Aside from the possibility of a certain percentage of customers being perverted, most people who come to bars to drink are more concerned about the quality of the drinks.

"Tch." The Raven curled its lip.

You pass.

If Chen Luo dared to side with the other side, Raven would immediately quit.

I, Raven, have never been treated like this.

"I've been rejected before I've even tried. Mr. Chen Luo is really strict with me," Rita said, watching the Raven's departing figure.

"..." Seeing that Rita didn't say anything on the surface but was still somewhat unconvinced, Durandal didn't know how to persuade her.

"No, everyone has their own expertise. Xiola a bar, so she's naturally more suited to be a bartender. As for Ms. Rita, I feel she's more suited to stay by Bianca's side and form a partnership with her."

"Durandal's speed and efficiency in eliminating Honkai Beasts are commendable, but there are some things that are more suitable for Miss Rita to handle."

"You two are a perfect match," Chen Luo exclaimed.

"Mr. Chen Luo, you're joking. But you're right, Mr. Chen Luo. Everyone has their own expertise, and all I need to do is stay by Lady Durandal's side." Rita nodded slightly, affirming Chen Luo's words.

"..." Durandal felt like she couldn't get a word in edgewise, even though these two had only known each other for a short time.

Just like Durandal didn't know why Rita had become somewhat happy.

Can someone change their attitude so quickly?

Chapter 222 Durandal's "First Experience"

"Bianca is very strong and must be very good at eliminating Honkai Beasts. However, it must be quite tiring for you, Ms. Rita, in your daily life."

"Not at all, but Durandal doesn't really pay much attention to her health in her daily life, or rather, she's too concerned about it. She only knows how to bury herself in training, which definitely takes away a lot of the fun in life," Rita affirmed Chen Luo's words.

"That's why we need Rita to mediate. Life isn't just about eliminating Honkai; there's also poetry and distant places. Although poetry and distant places are a bit too far away for Valkyrie, we can't let our lives be filled with Honkai. At least until a solution is found, Honkai Beasts can't be completely eliminated. Sometimes we need to relax a little."

"That's right, but Durandal seems to have never understood this principle. She often exercises until very late. Although her life is very regular in terms of scientific data, it is just too rigid."

"That is a big problem. While carrying out missions is important, relaxation is equally important. If you have time or encounter any situation that requires you to take a break, you can come directly to the bar. Although I am not always at the bar, as long as I am there, there will definitely be tea and snacks for you two."

"Thank you, Mr. Chen Luo. The black tea in your bar is indeed very delicious. Do you have any secrets?"

"Of course, I wouldn't tell just anyone, but Bianca and I are friends, so there's no need to be so formal. The reason my black tea is so delicious is largely because it's a rare Different World black tea. I can give you some later so you can brew it and drink it when you go back."

"Thank you so much."

"..." Durandal sat blankly to the side, looking at Chen Luo and Rita chatting happily with a sense of existential doubt.

Although Durandal was pleased that her two friends got along so well, why did they always bring up her when they discussed things?

And the way you're discussing me, excluding me, makes me seem really stupid.

Hmm, here's the problem: how do I join the discussion and start my own topic?

Durandal fell into deep thought.

"Bianca, is there someone you're looking for?" Chen Luo suddenly turned to Durandal and asked.

"Huh? What did you say?" Durandal was taken aback.

"I'm actually quite good at finding people, just like when you were pursuing me in the beginning, I could always foresee things. So, are you interested in letting me find people?" Chen Luo said.

Of course, the main reason Chen Luo avoided Durandal at the time was because of that Small-Area Person-Finding Talisman.

Who made Durandal actually Kiana Kaslana? And that Small-Area Person-Finding Talisman was specifically designed for Kiana Kaslana.

But it is true that Chen Luo is good at finding people.

"I'm the one who found Theresa's long-lost niece, Kiana Kaslana!" Chen Luo said proudly.

And they found two right away.

It's just a pity that one of the Kiana Kaslana doesn't know that she is Kiana Kaslana, but at least she found her.

"I've heard Theresa talk about your ability to find people, but... I don't have anyone I'm looking for," Durandal said, somewhat troubled.

Your ability to find people is indeed impressive, but the problem is I don't have many people to turn to.

"Well, don't be so absolute. Nothing is absolute. Although I don't mean to offend you, Durandal, you came from an orphanage, right?" Chen Luo said.

Chen Luo had actually wanted to ask Durandal for a commission for a long time.

Durandal was incredibly unlucky in some ways. Becoming the daughter of Cecilia and Siegfried should have been a cause for celebration, given that she was born into two of the three great families of Schicksal.

The Holy Blood of the Cecilia family and the talents of the Kaslana family.

It is extremely regrettable that someone like Otto exists in this world.

When Durandal learned that Otto, whom she had followed for so long, was her mother's killer and half her father's killer (she fought him, but didn't kill him), she was lost in thought.