Zhao Bai had been very busy these past few days, but he was also feeling quite fulfilled.
The restaurant was open from morning till night, with customers every day and a unique “dish of the day” each time, with the flow of people remaining unchanged.
Until this day, he finally encountered a big event.
Zhao Bai was sitting at the counter, his apron half-open, watching a video on how slaughterhouse workers age beef, when the door curtain was suddenly lifted.
A wave of intoxicating floral fragrance wafted into his nose.
Zhao Bai abruptly looked up and held his breath, seeing a woman standing at the door, dressed in a maid outfit, gently bowing.
“It’s not mealtime yet, Miss; you don’t look like someone who’s hungry.” “I’m here to apply for a job.” “Hmm?” Zhao Bai’s heart skipped a beat.
He closed the video and stood up to assess this elegant maid.
According to the original setting, she should be in distant Europe, not appearing here until years later on Hyperion.
Her presence here surely indicated something had gone wrong, and Zhao Bai’s actions had caused a shift in the timeline.
Rita Rossweisse.
Cold sweat broke out on Zhao Bai’s forehead, but Rita keenly sensed his emotional shift.
She gently brushed her hair aside, revealing her wine-red left eye, which had been hidden beneath her ash-blonde bangs, and softly spoke: “It seems you know me well, and you must also be aware of my skill level.
I can do everything a maid can do.
I specifically rushed here from headquarters today to apply for the kitchen helper position at the Zhao family restaurant.” “I’m sorry, but I currently have no plans to expand the store.” Zhao Bai hurriedly refused.
In fact, Zhao Bai felt completely unprepared.
Having seen the plot, he had a certain understanding of Rita’s way of doing things.
If she wasn’t fully prepared, she would never have barged in so arrogantly, directly stating she wanted to be his waitress.
This was abnormal; she was definitely prepared.
Sure enough, Rita seemed to have anticipated Zhao Bai’s refusal.
She pulled out a small notebook from her handbag and began jotting down notes.
Then she looked up at him with a smile, revealing only her right eye, making it impossible to discern her thoughts.
“This is quite interesting.
In fact, the position you are standing in right now is the property of Schicksal.
As the Immortal Blades vice-captain, I can command you to open the kitchen door and take a look at all the secrets you are trying to hide…
However, wouldn’t it be too ungraceful to do so?” “Indeed, forcibly searching someone’s home is not your style.” “I also have a piece of information: Saint Freya Principal, Theresa Apocalypse, is currently cohabiting with you.
This news hasn’t reached the European headquarters, but you can imagine, if Lord Bishop knew that his granddaughter was living with you before marriage, what would your fate be?” “What do you mean by cohabiting before marriage?” Zhao Bai exclaimed, nearly jumping up.
“I’m just a caretaker, making late-night snacks for the Principal, playing games with her, and helping her reach the headscarf on the coat rack that she can’t reach.” Rita was surprised.
“So…
you’re already like an old married couple?” “How can you slander my innocence like that?!” Zhao Bai had never felt so out of control.
It was as if the FBI was lying in wait at the door, ready to arrest him for being a lolicon the moment they had solid evidence, dragging him back to prison to eat pork chop rice with the judge.
Rita seemed quite satisfied and gently bowed, saying, “You have secrets, Lady Theresa knows, but the headquarters does not.
I came to the East under the guise of a vacation, so trust in the maid’s ability to keep secrets.” “Sorry, that’s a promise I made with Theresa, I can’t disclose it.” “Expected.” Rita seemed a bit remorseful and softly said, “Using threats and temptations is really not in line with a maid’s way of survival.
This is my first and last time using such a method.” “Student Zhao Bai, you are ordered to…” Rita’s tone carried a military precision: “In the name of S-Class Valkyrie, Immortal Blades vice-captain Rita Rossweisse, I revoke your autonomy and place you under my direct management.” “Of course, I just want to observe you slowly as a maid, is that okay?” Though it was a question, Zhao Bai was left with only one answer.
She was like a web woven from flowers, intoxicating with her fragrance and colors, yet secretly tightening in the dark.
By the time the prey realized it, there was no way to retreat.
“It seems I cannot refuse, nor do I have a reason to refuse…
If anything you say gets exposed, it could lead to my immediate demise.
Only by agreeing to you can I survive and continue pursuing my dream of becoming a top chef…
Is what you said true?
You really won’t expose me?” Rita smiled and replied, “It’s true.” “It seems the wisest choice is to agree to you…” “But I refuse!” Zhao Bai said decisively, sidestepping past Rita.
The rich scent of roses rushed into his nostrils, making him feel a bit dizzy.
Aside from Teacher Himeko, Zhao Bai had never seen a woman so full of femininity.
The lunch break sign flipped to reveal the words “Now Open,” and immediately, eager customers flooded into the restaurant.
Meanwhile, Rita silently smiled in the crowd, leaving the scene without a sound.
When she didn’t want to be seen, no one could detect her departure.
“I’ll wait for you to change your mind, one day.” Zhao Bai let out a sigh of relief.
As he had expected, the Schicksal Headquarters and its branches were independent of each other.
Rita, as a Valkyrie from headquarters, didn’t want the branch to notice her arrival, allowing him a moment of respite.
At such times, of course, he should go report to Theresa.
After a heavy afternoon filled with thoughts, Zhao Bai didn’t see Rita again, but he didn’t let his guard down.
He carefully closed the door and dashed back to his dormitory at breakneck speed, pounding on Theresa’s room door.
“Principal, you have to help me!” “Stop pretending to be anxious.” A light, youthful voice came from inside the room.
Zhao Bai thought to himself, was his feigned urgency exposed?
But it shouldn’t be; Theresa’s intelligence wasn’t sharp enough to see through such things.
She usually provided gentle knee pillows.
“Nine-headed Dragon Flash!” Another shout rang out, and Zhao Bai was taken aback, finally realizing that Theresa was playing Jump Ultimate Stars, likely using the character Hoshigaki Kenshin from the Flying Sword Style.
After patiently waiting for a match to finish, Theresa finally opened the door, not fully, but just enough to stick her head out.
“What’s the matter?” “You absolutely won’t believe who I met today.” Zhao Bai recounted his encounter with Rita in detail.
Theresa wore a thoughtful expression, not immediately making a decision.
After a long pause, she slowly spoke.
“For this matter, you should decide for yourself.” “Huh?” “I don’t know much about Rita; she’s a cat-like woman…
If you’re confident, you can definitely use the maid to attract customers in the store, but you must be well-prepared.” “Most of the students at Saint Freya Academy are girls; who would the maid attract?”