The Reincarnations of Veldanava

Shizu's Students

Masayuki was the first to wake up. But to be honest, he didn't get much sleep in the first place. The embarrassing memory of yesterday's misunderstanding was still fresh in his mind.

He glanced to the side at his benefactor. His long blue hair was braided for better sleep. His beautiful and elegant face seemed peaceful. 'Oh, how unfair this world can be...' Masayuki thought before lifting himself up from his futon.

Rimuru was surrounded by his...pets? Masayuki couldn't recall seeing them yesterday, but then again he was too focused on other things yesterday.

"Just how long are you planning to stare at me?"

"Eh? But I thought you were... sleeping..."

Rimuru stared Masayuki back with his golden pair of eyes. "Even while sleeping, I can still see what happens around me." He had Universal Perception and Raphael to thank for that convenience.

Knowing that he got caught, the boy's face turned crimson. 'Teasing a kid is really fun.' It was just a tease he did out of adoration. After all, Masayuki reminded him a lot of Rudra, Rimuru couldn't help but to be mischievous for old time's sake.

Rimuru carefully relocated the kittens to his pillow as he too lifted himself up from the futon. He walked down to the first floor with Ranga next to him.

"Good morning, Lord Rimuru."

"Looks like you guys have been busy."

Unlike their kings, the servants stayed up the whole night. It wasn't like daemons required any sleep in the first place, those three up on the second floor were just seeking attention from Rimuru.

Veyron swept and mopped the floor, as well as cleaning tables' surfaces to the point you could see your own reflection.

Cien already cleaned glasses and silverwares. The ingredients were also stockpiled.

The chefs, Zonda and Moss, practiced how to make the dishes all night long, and they had mastered them all.

'Everything seems to go smoothly. At this rate I think it's time for an official opening.' Rimuru was confident in the taste of each dish, but the people in this world didn't share the same understanding with him.

No matter how delicious the food was, people weren't always accepting of new things. Because of that, the advertisement was as important as the food itself.

«You should take advantage of the ability that belongs to the Individual: "Honjou Masayuki."»

Rimuru took Raphael's advice into consideration. Masayuki had a Unique Skill that made people around him perceive him as a Chosen Hero. 'If I can use that for my own gain...' Rimuru was daydreaming about the profit he would make.

He didn't even have to convince Masayuki, the kid already wanted to repay Rimuru for the food and shelter.

And it worked as intended. Masayuki was basically a walking, breathing advertisement sign, pulling customer after customer as if the line never ended.

Rimuru didn't plan to rely on Masayuki all the time. He just wanted someone, anyone to try the food then spreading positive reviews of this place via word-of-mouth.

When he saw the restaurant was doing just fine. He prompted Diablo to submit a request to Ingrassia's officials for this place to become a proper business. Rimuru used 'Mikami Satoru' as a business owner's name. 50% of the restaurant's shares was also in Mikami Satoru's name.

Diablo and Testarossa each got 15% of the shares.

Ultima got 10% of the shares. She might not pull any weight on her own, but her servants were a crucial part to keep this restaurant going.