A trace of cool liquor entered Himeko's mouth. Perhaps because of the body's influence, this body was exceptionally fond of alcohol.
Besides Honkai, age, and men, alcohol was another topic Himeko could never avoid. From the Himeko who appeared at the start of the manga in an evening gown, holding champagne, to the Himeko before the final battle, clad in the Key of Blank and leaning against the railing outside the infirmary as wounded people came and went, murmuring for another drink, alcohol had run through Himeko's entire career as a Valkyrie.
Especially that line before her final battle against the Herrscher of the Void: "I really want... another drink."
Unlike those low-alcohol cocktails, this drink went down very smoothly, especially in this snowy winter.
"Beautiful miss, are you here alone?"
As Himeko quietly savored her drink, a fairly handsome man with well-defined features approached the bar beside her, holding a wine glass filled with alcohol. As he spoke, he raised his glass in greeting.
"More or less..."
She politely clinked glasses with him, swept him a glance with her alluring eyes, and replied calmly. It was obvious she had no interest in him.
"Zhishu..."
Seeing Himeko's reaction, the man did not get angry. Instead, he called out to the bartender, clearly knowing him.
"Mr. Nishio, what can I do for you?"
The bartender respectfully asked as he wiped the bartending tools in his hands.
"There should still be a bottle of the Cabernet Sauvignon red wine I left here, right? Bring this lady another glass of Crimson Sunset Fragrance..."
His tone was gentlemanly and polite, but the confidence in it was easy to hear. Especially when Himeko heard the words Cabernet Sauvignon, she could not help looking at him, prompting him to return her gaze with a smile.