Chapter 27: Part 1

Isekai Restaurant

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Chapter 27: The Comiket- Repercussions

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- Silas -

Was I cursed somewhere without me noticing?

Or how could it be that every time I go out of the Restaurant, something or the other happens? I knew that I was completely safe inside the Restaurant. Maybe the curse only activated when I went outside? Or maybe that was just my imagination and I just had crazy bad luck?

I went out to Rimuru's world and encountered a war. I went to Kisuke's world and encountered whatever the hell that was and now this…

Maybe I should just stay inside the Restaurant and cook.

While I was struggling with a minor existential crisis, Milim was enjoying her ice cream beside me.

It was an apology from me for blaming her for that crazy woman's antics when she had done nothing.

Not that I waited to ask her that back then.

I had directly taken her and ran away from the scene as fast as possible.

I didn't even return to the Comiket or call anyone till I was back in the Restaurant.

I only stopped when I was finally safe in the Restaurant and asked her about the whole thing.

Who would have guessed that Milim actually didn't have anything to do with the whole thing, and that the woman was just some crazy supernatural kidnapper… or probably an escaped mental patient?

Either way, I got her an icecream as an apology and tried calling Rimuru and Ainz but the call didn't connect.

There was however a message on my mobile to stay in the Restaurant for a while.

Everyone was at the Comiket so I decided to prepare dinner for them when they returned later on.

Milim decided to watch TV and there was a peaceful atmosphere in the Restaurant.

The door opened and in came Aqua, looking bored out of her mind, probably because Kazuma, Megumin and Darkness had gone to the Comiket and Aqua was the only one left.

"Silas, give me a drink. Put it on Kazuma's tab."

…

Sometimes I felt pity for Kazuma.

But according to Aqua, she was his cheat item so he was to take care of her.

It was shameless and yet at some level, made sense too.

Not that it mattered.

She always got free drinks due to her Luck Increasing Spells. Fafnir had a daily quota with her before he sat down for any gaming session and that dragon was loaded. According to Tohru, he had enough treasure to fill several soccer fields.

"This one is on the house." I said as I put a bottle in front of her.

Her spell did help us get a good place in the Comiket venue so I guess I owed her too.

"Oh, you do understand how to please a Goddess. Say, do you want to join the Axis Cult?" She asked eagerly.

"…no."

"Hmph. Don't come crying to me later on." She pouted but went back to drinking.

I left her with a smile and got back to cooking.

- Lavinia -

"Are you taking care of yourself, Va-kun?" She asked Vali.

"Hmph. I will be fine. You should worry about yourself." He snorted. He was such a tsundere sometimes.

"This guy is so rude. Do you want me to beat him up, Lavy?" Brandish asked, scowling.

"Hah? Wanna fight? Bring it. As if I'm afraid of you, little girl?" Vali bristled, releasing his demonic power.

"Who are you calling a little girl, you half pint brat? I'm taller than you." Brandish replied, looking bored but her magic power was also flaring.

Thankfully, they were in a Fallen Angel sponsored establishment and magic was common in this place.

"Now now, I told you both. No fighting."

"Hmph."

"Hmph."

Both pouted and faced away from each other.

"You two are already becoming such good friends."

"We're not." They answered at the same time but turned away making even the onlookers laugh.

She made them both sit down as she faced the other two occupants of the table. "So, how is your training going on, Tobi-kun?"

"I-I'm getting used to it. Are you…"

"Hmm?"

"Are you alright in your new home, Lavinia-san?"

"Oh yes. Grandpa August has been out for a while but he will return soon. In the meanwhile, I have fun working for Sil. The guests of the restaurant have been nothing but kind to me. Oh and Sil-kun gives wonderful cuddles." She giggled, making the other two blush.

"Lavinia, there has been some news about the Wizards of Oz. These are the ones who were not in the country during what people are calling the Great Purge. They are looking for the Mysterious Lucifer." 

They were calling Emperor Zeref as the Mysterious Lucifer so as to keep his identity a secret. It was working too. "There is also some news about the cult of Hagoromo Gitsune stirring and working with them. Do you want to join us?" Natsume offered.

Her eyes stilled for a moment at the mention of the name. "The Wizards of Oz has nothing to do with me now. I have a new home and a new family. I don't want to drag them into any kind of mess due to my own actions."

"The Governor General has offered to assist if you need any help. Please contact us if you ever need help."

"Hmm. Thank you. But we don't want to participate in the matters of the Supernatural World if possible."

"... *sigh* I wish I could do it too. But my Sacred Gear… I need to learn to control it and they are teaching me how to. I… don't want to be helpless anymore." Tobio clenched his fists.

"You are a very brave boy, Tobi-kun. I am sure you will become a very strong man. Please take care of Va-kun. He can be a little impulsive at times."

"I don't need anyone to take care of me." He crossed his arm, pouting.

"We will."

As they were talking, the door to the room opened and Azazel himself walked in.

"Oh, Lavinia. How rare of you to be here? Are you doing well? And who is this little friend with you?"

"Yes. Thank you. My friend is Brandish. She is a student of my new teacher."

"Hoho, the new illusive teacher you talked about last time. I can't meet him even now?"

"He wants to stay out of the Supernatural world. If I get permission in the future, maybe."

"Tell me something Lavinia. It's not an interrogation, mind you but have you heard of a Devil who is extremely good at Ice Magic? Anyone your teacher has heard of perhaps? I honestly thought it was you at first but you have been here all this time. Later we found out that it was a black haired blue eyed devil guy. Any ideas who that might have been?"

She narrowed her eyes at the comment?

Ice Magic… Devil. She could only think of one person.

"What is this about, Mr. Azazel? Why would I be doubted?"

"Hmm, I guess telling you wouldn't make any difference anyways. Today, near Tokyo, someone killed Katerea Leviathan. Just froze her instantly, attacks and all. There are very few people capable of doing so…"

She because of her Longinus.

But, Katerea Leviathan…

"The Old Satan faction people were searching for the mysterious Lucifer and attacked the little sisters of the current Lucifer and Leviathan along with one other girl. They were stopped by another devil who killed her and disappeared from the scene. Actually, many people think it was Serafall herself knowing how much she dotes on her sister but… she doesn't have that much power. Not to mention, Serafall was in a meeting with Nurarihyon and I. The Japanese Supernatural factions were pissed that some Devil tried to pull that in the middle of Tokyo. The Five Principal Clans are going to make a fuss. So, keep watch for them. Those people… they have more pride than they are worth."

"A Devil stronger than the current Leviathan?" Natsume exclaimed.

Lavinia kept her own thoughts to herself. "I am sorry but I haven't heard of anyone like that."

"That's fine. Just be careful. Japan is not going to be peaceful for a while. Nurarihyon is talking about the cult of Hagoromo Gitsune stirring up. With the current attitude of the Five Principal Clans, they will be taking an aggressive approach to calm down any kind of problem."

"I will keep that in mind. In that case, I will leave for today. I am already late." She said seriously before getting up. She had to go and talk to Sil-kun about this.

"Alright, take care."

She ruffled Vali's hair and left with Brandish who gave Vali a look before following her.

At least someone was getting along with others.

Now, just how did Sil-kun get himself dragged into this mess.

- Azazel -

She knew.

Lavinia knew the Devil he was talking about.

He hadn't followed her the first time when she had suddenly asked to leave Grauzabebrer and even broke connections with the Grigori, especially after suddenly gaining the Incinerate Anthem.

A human with two Longinuses was completely unheard of before, especially the two which were almost opposite in function. The fact that she was still alive was already a miracle. It could have been because of her so-called teacher.

August. A human magician that he had never heard of.

She was not under any kind of spell nor were her memories changed.

Back then, he had been careful to not push the guy because he didn't want to poke the hornet's nest. The Utsusemi Agency had and he wouldn't like to see if the spell that was used would be effective on Fallen Angels too.

And Lavinia hadn't shown any kind of behaviour that would show that she was hostile to any one. In fact, she had made it a point to cut off all association with any Supernatural factions and only came to meet Vali sometimes.

At first he had thought that this magician was just a cover but today another student came in.

"So Vali, I see you already have a rivalry running with the other girl, Brandish."

"Rivalry? She is weak. My Rival can only be the Red Dragon Emperor and no one else." he snorted.

This brat…

A pair of wings appeared on his back. "Well said. And while it's true that the Red one is our rival. The child called Brandish was not weak. She was around your own age and the magical power she released was on par with your own. There are not many humans, current or in history, who have that much power."

"Oh!" That child?

"Hmph. More magic just means I will have more power when I divide her power."

Still… for someone to be able to rival Vali… It seemed that this August fellow had a fairly high standard for choosing disciples.

Now, what exactly was his goal?

Was he really trying to just stay out of the Supernatural world or keep a lowkey profile until all these disciples grew up to suddenly take an interest in the world?

A new Lucifer, an unknown Human Magician, August and now the mysterious Devil who uses Ice Magic.

He sighed.

Why do things keep getting chaotic?