Chapter 613

"Welcome, it's been a long time, Boss Kotomine."

"Indeed. Today, I've brought some friends along."

Kirei Kotomine introduced them: "This is the owner of this Red Continent Banquet Hall, Boss Ba."

"Boss!"

Sakura and the others were completely bewildered; they had assumed this girl with the bun hairstyle was the boss's daughter.

After all, this proprietress looked even younger than Gray.

"How truly rude."

Shopkeeper Ba said with dissatisfaction: "Don't let my appearance fool you; I've been an adult for a long time."

Everyone: "..."

Looking at the petite Shopkeeper Ba before them, they couldn't help but think of someone else.

Illya.

Both of these two were "legal lolis"!

Kirei Kotomine: "Alright, Shopkeeper, the usual."

"Got it."

Shopkeeper Ba was just about to return to the kitchen when Feng Xi hurriedly called out to stop her.

Feng Xi: "Wait a moment! The 'usual' you're talking about, it wouldn't be Mapo Tofu, would it?"

Shopkeeper Ba: "That's right. Boss Kotomine is a loyal fan of Mapo Tofu; he only orders this dish every time he comes."

Everyone: "Uh..."

It was fortunate they stopped her in time, otherwise they would have fallen into the hell of Mapo Tofu once again.

Feng Xi: "One serving of Mapo Tofu is fine. The priest said your Sichuan cuisine is excellent, so let's have some other dishes as well."

"Let me think... Twice-Cooked Pork, Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork, Kung Pao Chicken, Saliva Chicken, Husband and Wife Lung Slices, Boiled Meat Slices, Hibiscus Chicken Slices, Fresh Pot Rabbit..."

"Oh, are you also from China?"

Hearing Feng Xi's order, Shopkeeper Ba became slightly interested.

Feng Xi: "Yes. Are you too?"

Shopkeeper Ba: "That's right. I've been running this shop here for several years, and you're the first person from China to come here."

Feng Xi: "Is that so? Why not return to your home country?"

Shopkeeper Ba: "Had a falling out with the bastard father back home, didn't want to go back."

"Let's not talk about that. Can you finish all this food you ordered?"

Feng Xi: "Don't worry, we'll definitely finish it. I'm actually worried there won't be enough."

"As long as you can finish it."

Shopkeeper Ba waved her small fist and said: "I forbid wasting food here. If you can't finish it, I'll force it down your throats."

Feng Xi pointed at Artoria and said: "Don't worry, my friend here has a very large appetite."

Shopkeeper Ba: "Oh, is she European? Your girlfriend?"

"She is not!"

Artoria's pretty face flushed red, and just as she was about to explain, Sakura jumped out in a hurry.

"Oh, oh."

Shopkeeper Ba looked at the group teasingly and said to Feng Xi: "You really are a sinful man."

Feng Xi: "..."

The gossip ended, and next was mealtime.

Only Shopkeeper Ba was busy in the shop, yet everything was orderly.

The massive iron wok was like a sheet of paper in Shopkeeper Ba's hands; her magnificent wok-tossing was like flowing clouds and water, keeping the hot ingredients tumbling amidst the flames.

In less than half an hour, the dishes Feng Xi ordered were served one by one.

Looking at the dishes covered in chili peppers and glowing red, everyone was dumbfounded.

They had been happy too soon.

No wonder Kirei Kotomine liked coming to this shop; they were birds of a feather.

"Hoo..."

Kirei Kotomine picked up the Mapo Tofu and began to feast, sweating profusely within minutes, making the others even more afraid to touch their chopsticks.

Finally, Feng Xi set an example, picking up a chopstick of Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork and putting it into his mouth.

"Mmm! This taste!"

The moment he ate it, Feng Xi's whole body trembled.

Although the dish looked spicy—and indeed tasted very spicy—it was different from the kind of spiciness Kirei Kotomine liked that could kill a person. The spicy flavor blended perfectly with the other seasonings, without masking the taste of the ingredients themselves.

Spicy, numbing, fresh, fragrant, and hot.

These flavors exploded in his mouth, forming an ultimate delicious bomb that instantly conquered Feng Xi's taste buds.

Seeing the look of enjoyment on Feng Xi's face didn't seem fake, the others also began to use their chopsticks.

"Delicious!!!"

This was the simplest sensation they had after tasting it.

(Shopkeeper Ba)

Delicious, delicious, delicious, delicious...

Although it's very spicy, it's very delicious; although it's very spicy, it's very delicious...

Everyone was instantly conquered by the cooking of Shopkeeper Ba.

Artoria felt that the taste of this cooking was completely not inferior to Tamamo-no-Mae and Ryougi Shiki.

"Hoo..."

Soon, Kirei Kotomine, having finished a plate of Mapo Tofu, put down the plate with satisfaction.

This guy really loves nothing but Mapo.

He didn't order a second serving, as he knew how to pace himself, knowing that one shouldn't eat too much of a good thing all at once.

"I didn't expect you, of all people, not to lead us into a trap this time."

Feng Xi was somewhat emotional, having thought this wicked priest would prank them.

Kirei Kotomine: "Heh, I am very strict about the taste of Mapo."

Soon, everyone had eaten until their bellies were round, except for Artoria.

She had polished off a huge pot of rice and eaten over a dozen dishes, yet still didn't feel she had eaten enough.

This left Shopkeeper Ba stunned.

It was her first time seeing someone who could eat so much.

And Feng Xi finally discovered some issues at this moment.

There was only Shopkeeper Ba in the kitchen, and she had stir-fried dozens of dishes while tossing the heavy wok, yet she didn't feel tired at all.

Not only was she not sweating, but even her movements while cooking hadn't slowed down in the slightest.

As expected, his initial feeling was correct; this Shopkeeper Ba was no ordinary person.

He carefully recalled, and it seemed there was no such person as Shopkeeper Ba in the original work, right?

"Alright, let's stop here for today."

Seeing Artoria still wanted to order more, Sakura hurriedly stopped her.

She felt tired just looking at Shopkeeper Ba.

"Alright, Boss Lady, check please."

Feng Xi came to the checkout counter and said, "Your cooking is very good."

"As long as you like it."

Shopkeeper Ba printed the bill and said, "Your girlfriend is quite the eater; the dishes I just cooked are more than the amount I usually cook in a month."

Feng Xi: "I already said she's not my girlfriend."

Taking the bill and looking at it, oh ho, it was actually quite cheap; this boss lady knew how to do business.

"Well then, Boss Lady, goodbye."

After paying, Feng Xi took the others and left.

And the moment the shop door closed, a red light flashed in Shopkeeper Ba's eyes, shining brightly without further concealment, and her expression turned cold.