Chapter 918: Little Paimon: Uh, Boss Cou left the gas on at home, so let's skip this meal

"I can't believe Raiden Shogun actually entertained us personally!"

After Raiden Shogun left, Yingmei also sighed emotionally in the reception room.

She and Paimon had already been to three nations.

This was the first time they'd received such treatment!

Helping the Mengde Gang fight Dvalin, helping Liyue hold the Rite of Parting.

Inazuma really is the best!

They hadn't even done anything yet, and even the Raiden was already being so hospitable.

Wasn't she hospitable, though?

In the original plot, the moment she left the Tenshukaku, Raiden Shogun gave her the Musou no Hitotachi...

If Yingmei knew about this, who knows how she'd react.

"Yeah, yeah, just don't know what she'll treat us with!

It'll probably be something delicious, right?"

Little Paimon nodded repeatedly, her face beginning to daydream.

As a deity of Inazuma, the things she brings out can't possibly be too bad, right?

Otherwise it'd be a disservice to her status!

"Maybe she'll cook for us herself! Then you'll be in for a treat!"

Yingmei rubbed Little Paimon's cheek, laughing.

The moment food was mentioned, this little one got all worked up.

"Hmph, I've even eaten Boss Cou's personally cooked food—who else could compare?"

Little Paimon crossed her arms over her chest and snorted twice.

In terms of strength, isn't Boss Cou stronger than this Raiden?

In terms of cooking,

This goes without saying—no one is better at cooking than Boss Cou!

Can this Raiden, Raiden Shogun, make dishes that glow?

At least Little Paimon doesn't believe it.

Yingmei smiled without a word,

Clearly she thought the same in her heart.

Then the two chatted in the reception room about where to go that afternoon,

While quietly waiting.

Meanwhile,

The kitchen.

After smashing another dozen or so bowls and basins, Raiden Shogun finally managed to make "delicacies."

"Phew, the Three-Colored Dango are finally done!"

Raiden Shogun wiped the cold sweat from her forehead and let out a long breath.

This was even more tiring than fighting a war!

Although she was a bit rusty from not having made them in a long time, at least it was finally finished.

"Are you sure... this is Three-Colored Dango?"

In the Plane of Euthymia, Raiden Shogun stared at the "de-li~cious" food on the table, her face full of question marks.

Although it was also two skewers of food strung on bamboo sticks,

Where were the three colors?

Aren't normal Three-Colored Dango pink, white, and green?

What's the meaning of this pure black?

And the surface looks rough and cracked.

Are you sure this kind of food is edible?

"Although the appearance isn't very pretty, uh, seems like the smell isn't great either..."

After sniffing the "fragrance" coming from the "Three-Colored Dango," Raiden Shogun's expression also turned awkward.

But thinking of her trump card, she quickly regained confidence.

"But I have Delicious Seasoning! No problem!

Saying so, Raiden Shogun took out the Delicious Seasoning she'd obtained earlier,

Gently opened the lid, then sprinkled some on the two skewers of "Three-Colored Dango."

At once, the smell completely changed!

The previous strange odor vanished, replaced by an overwhelmingly rich fragrance rushing toward her.

Even Raiden Shogun unconsciously swallowed twice, feeling an urge to eat it.

But remembering it was meant for entertaining guests, she forcibly suppressed the impulse.

"This reward from the boss really is amazing!"

After recovering, Raiden Shogun's tone was full of admiration.

It truly turned rubbish into something miraculous!

These delicacies, the Traveler and the others will surely love them.

"Sigh, this reward from the boss is truly harmful!"

Seeing Raiden Shogun's enthusiastic look, Raiden Shogun also sighed inwardly.

But then she lost interest.

After all, this thing couldn't affect Eternity for now.

Most importantly, she wasn't the one eating it!

Then it didn't matter.

In the reception room,

Cishixiao Sect Paimon grew a little curious.

"Lumine, why hasn't Raiden Shogun come yet? Don't tell me she blew up the kitchen?"

"How could that be?"

Lumine's mouth twitched.

She is the Raiden Shogun, after all — even if she can't cook, it wouldn't be that bad, would it?

"Sigh, what if we use Yongrenyi Sect to head back? I'm craving the boss's food!"

Paimon sighed.

It was almost noon — the boss and the others were probably about to start eating.

"Let's wait a little longer!"

Lumine said with a smile, offering some comfort.

Although she had the same thought,

this was their first time visiting, and Raiden Shogun had personally hosted them.

It wouldn't be polite to just leave like that.