This was a relic from the Previous Era. All records concerning it had been lost. With a flawless story to back it up, it could be passed off as the latest creation of the Schicksal laboratories.
That would require Theresa's cooperation.
Of course, Zhao Bai's food storage refrigerator could not be left out either.
"Awaken, master of the refrigerator."
Zhao Bai chanted softly as a dark blue scythe slowly emerged from subspace. Fine frost danced across its blade, giving off a faint glow like sprites of ice and snow.
Skadi of Frost.
This was a product of the Schicksal laboratories. Using it freely carried the risk of exposure, making it far less convenient than Ice Lotus Sky.
It was only an ordinary business mission. Using Ice Lotus Sky's built-in low temperatures to put out fires and make easy money, Zhao Bai should not have felt any psychological pressure. Yet, after a long time, he found himself suffering from insomnia again.
His eyes were fixed on the forbidden item on the table.
A pair of utterly ordinary black-rimmed glasses.
As long as he put them on and pressed the switch, everything would become ingredients in his eyes. The weapons in storage would surge forth like unleashed mad dragons, and the entire world would become nothing more than tiny ants. When that time came, his mindset would definitely change.
Whether it would change for the better or worse, he did not know.
But it would certainly be different from now.
As agreed, Mei would come to the restaurant to meet him the next day. Zhao Bai got up as usual, wrapped the black-rimmed glasses and tucked them into his clothes before leaving, then stored Ice Lotus Sky in its case as well.
Calling it a sword case was not quite accurate. It was actually a golf bag.
Black and white, nearly half a person's height, with shoulder straps; it could be carried by hand or worn on the back.
When he stuffed the katana into the golf bag, there was not the slightest visible curve. Zhao Bai was very satisfied, then slipped Crimson Cherry Blossom inside as well. Flame and ice rested together without the slightest sense of discord.
Red and blue, ice and fire.
Perfect for drawing blade trails.
Naturally, he had to complete the disguise. Wearing a golf visor and a white stand-collar athletic shirt, Zhao Bai slowly made his way to the entrance of his restaurant.
"Boss, are you going golfing in that outfit?"
Rita asked. For some reason, when such an alluring maid called him Boss, there was an oddly foolish awkwardness to it. Zhao Bai had thought about it for a long time but still could not figure out why.
Zhao Bai replied, "No. I'm heading to Australia for a mission. These are weapons I might need. I won't be coming in to open the place for the next few days, so I'll give you all a long holiday. You can even go back home to visit your families."
Rita's hometown was naturally Schicksal Headquarters in Europe.
Despite Zhao Bai's obvious hostility, Rita acted as though she had not heard it. She smiled faintly and gave a slight bow.
"Australia does not seem like the sort of place with especially difficult work. It is mostly for sightseeing and tourism, I imagine. But wouldn't shutting down completely be a little too hasty?"
"A holiday? Will we still be paid?"
The one who asked was Fu Hua. She stood behind the cashier's counter, which was beside the kitchen like a watchtower.
Although she was still guarding the door, she had also taken on the work of a cashier.
Fu Hua regretted taking this job, but Zhao Bai's Shenzhou cuisine was very authentic and he never delayed wages. Gradually, Fu Hua had actually come to accept the job.
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