The Secret and most Powerful True Dragon

Chapter 13: The newest subordinates

Rimuru POV:

I took Ciel and Velzard's hands and led them to a charming little restaurant that show an unexpected elegance. Despite its unassuming exterior and lack of bustling crowds, we decided to give it a try. As we stepped inside, I was pleasantly surprised by the tasteful decor. Since there were no other customers, we patiently waited in the reception area until a staff member greeted us.

"Welcome to Breaking Dawn Restaurant, a haven where you can unwind and escape from the burdens of everyday life," the hostess warmly greeted us.

"Could we please have a table for three?" I asked.

"Sure right this way, madam." the hostess said

"Am a boy, Miss." I said politely.

"O-oh sorry, right this way, sir," she responded, visibly flustered by her earlier misjudgment.

"It's alright, it happens often," I reassured her with a faint smile.

Without further ado, we followed our hostess into the dining area, intrigued by the lack of other customers, I couldn't resist asking our waiter for an explanation.

"Excuse me," I beckoned politely.

"Yes, sir," the waiter responded.

"Is today the restaurant's grand opening?"

"Yes, it is. We're delighted to have you as some of our first guests," she confirmed with a hint of pride.

After she show us our table and we sit down she gave us our menu and we search through it to find what we wanted. After perusing the menu, we were ready to place our orders. Personally, I had my heart set on their renowned cheesecake. Curious about Ciel and Velzard's preferences, I turned to them for their choices. Velzard expressed her desire for a delectable strawberry and vanilla cake, while Ciel wanted for a classic chocolate cake. As for our beverages, I yearned for sweet drinks and decided on a comforting cup of hot chocolate, which Ciel and Velzard agree on as well. So we summoned our waiter, and we told her that we were ready to order.

"Excuse me, could we place our order now?" I requested.

"Certainly, please let me know your choices," the waiter replied attentively, taking out her notepad.

I proceeded to convey our selections, and she diligently jotted them down, mentioning that the preparations would take approximately 15 to 25 minutes. Confirming if the waiting time suited us, she awaited our response.

We confirmed our readiness, and the waiter left to place our order. As we awaited our food, we engaged in casual conversation, passing the time pleasantly. Suddenly, the thought of visiting Luminous crossed my mind. I yearned to witness her reaction upon seeing me, considering how different I appeared now compared to when she last saw me. The same curiosity extended to Velgrynd, Michael, and even the Demon Lords, as they were acquainted with the original version of myself within this world's timeline. I was deciding who I was going to visit and in which order, deciding that Luminous would be my first stop, followed by the others. The Orc Lord possessed the Demon Lord Seed that I, the original version of myself, once used to ascend to the rank of a Demon Lord. However, given my newfound godly status, I could easily get these items. Nonetheless, to continue the timeline, I resolved to continue the actions of my original timeline, as I predicted dire consequences if I stir from the established course. I wondered about the current activities of the twins, considering it had been at least 60 or maybe even 100 years since our last adventure with them.

Just as my thoughts wandered, our food arrived, presented in the form of exquisite, small cakes. With anticipation, we prepared to indulge in this delectable treat. I took the first bite, and an explosion of flavor overwhelmed my taste buds. It was great to experience the delights of sweetness for the first time in one's life—truly remarkable. Ciel and Velzard followed suit, their eyes lighting up with delight as they devoured their portions eagerly, while I savored each bite of the great cake. Soon, we had emptied our plates and glasses, and it was time to settle the bill. The waiter approached us with the check, revealing a sum of 5 silver coins and 2 copper coins. Thinking of giving a generous gesture, I decided to hand her 5 golden coins. Using my divine abilities, I conjured the golden coins and presented them to her, surprising her with the unexpected payment. She asked if there was a mistake, to which I assured her that there wasn't, insisting that she keep the excess amount. As we bid farewell to the restaurant, we stepped back onto the bustling streets.