I Opened a Restaurant in Honkai

This is a product of the previous era, and all records concerning it have been lost. With a perfect cover story, it can be passed off as the latest creation from a Schicksal laboratory.

This requires Theresa's cooperation.

Of course, Zhao Bai's food freezer can't be overlooked either.

"Awaken, master of the refrigerator."

Zhao Bai chanted softly, and a dark blue scythe slowly slid out from subspace. Tiny frost crystals danced on the blade, emitting a faint glow, like spirits of ice and snow.

Skadi of Frost.

This is a product of the Schicksal laboratory. Using it carelessly carries the risk of exposure, and it's not as easy to handle as Ice Lotus Sky.

It's just a routine business mission. Using the low temperature generated by Ice Lotus Sky to extinguish fires would be an easy way to make a lot of money. Zhao Bai shouldn't have any psychological pressure, yet for the first time in a long while, he couldn't sleep.

His eyes were fixed on the table, on that forbidden item.

An ordinary pair of black-rimmed glasses.

As soon as he put them on and flipped the switch, everything would appear as ingredients to him. The weapons in his arsenal would be like dragons unleashed from their cages, and the world would seem like mere ants. If that time ever came, his mindset would surely change.

For better or worse, he didn't know.

But it would certainly be different from how it was now.

As agreed, Mei would meet him at the restaurant the next day. Zhao Bai got up as usual. Before leaving, he carefully wrapped the black-rimmed glasses and tucked them into his chest, also storing Ice Lotus Sky in its scabbard.

Calling it a scabbard was a bit of a stretch; it was actually a golf club bag.

Black and white, nearly as tall as he was, with a strap, it could be carried in hand or worn on his back.

He slid the katana into the golf club bag, and not the slightest curve was visible. Zhao Bai was very satisfied. He then stuffed the Crimson Cherry Blossom in as well. Flames and ice rested together, creating no sense of discord.

Red and blue, one ice, one fire.

Perfect for creating flashy sword trails.

To make sure no one suspected anything, Zhao Bai put on a golf cap, a white stand-collar undershirt, and slowly walked towards the entrance of his restaurant.

"Boss, with that outfit, are you going golfing?"

Rita asked. For some reason, when this alluring maid called him boss, there was an unnatural silliness to her tone. Zhao Bai thought about it for a long time but couldn't figure out why.

Zhao Bai replied, "No, I'm going on a mission to Australia. These are the weapons I might need. I won't be here to open the shop for the next few days, so I'm giving you all a few days off. You can visit family back home if you want."

Rita's hometown was, naturally, the Schicksal headquarters in Europe.

Despite Zhao Bai's obvious hostility, Rita seemed unfazed. She smiled faintly and bowed slightly.

"Australia, I imagine, isn't a particularly difficult place to work. It's mostly for tourism, but wouldn't closing the shop entirely be a bit too hasty?"

"A holiday? Will the salary still be paid?"

The one asking was Fu Hua, standing behind the counter. The counter was right next to the kitchen, like a watchtower.

Although she was still guarding the entrance, she was now also working as a cashier.

Fu Hua regretted taking the job, but Zhao Bai's Shenzhou cuisine was very authentic, and he never delayed wages. Gradually, Fu Hua found herself accepting the position.