Hell Inn: Rebirth - I Became a Chef in Hell

Chapter 52 What it's like to get used to being a dad

"...I was awake, but I didn't expect you to be so fast."

With an unchanged expression on your face, you stared intently at Billy in front of you.

"Oh, really? Then why does that demon, who's practically buried in red smoke, look like his eyeballs are about to pop out?"

Billy narrowed his eyes, completely disbelieving your words.

Faced with your nonchalant demeanor, he forced a smile, as if suppressing his anger.

"Alright, I know you're strong, but since you're out here in Hell, you better be on your guard! You worrisome, stupid little girl!"

As he said this, he poked your forehead hard with his finger.

...How does Billitz give you the subtle illusion that a father is worried about his daughter?

The little devil's words were indeed rude, but I knew that he actually meant to care about me.

Faced with the other party's rude behavior, the Eastern Sinner simply blinked unconsciously.

Hey...hey, are you okay? Are you alright?

Just then, you were grabbed by the collar by Billies and then snatched away by another demon.

Viya ran out of the restaurant with Billies, and the nervous little devil looked around before spotting you standing on the street corner with Billies.

After running quickly to your side, she couldn't quite maintain her previous calm and languid demeanor.

A bird-like female demon rushes towards you from the restaurant entrance, cups your face, and looks you up and down.

In that brief moment, all you could see on the face of that seemingly indifferent teenager was deep worry and anxiety.

"I really...I'm so sorry, I should have found out sooner."

Viya gently brushed the stray hairs from your face with her fingers, as if she was still searching for any traces left by the red smoke on you.

"I didn't sense any evil power from you. How are you feeling? You really should look at your expression just now!"

Because of the other party's excessive worry, you looked at the little demon girl in front of you with some surprise.

Faced with the overly obvious concern from the two demons, Billies and Viya, you, who had just been using that eerie red smoke to spy on your past, felt unusually guilty.

"Okay, okay... I'm really fine, darling."

Because you noticed Viya's anxious expression, and out of compassion, you unusually abandoned your composed demeanor and, as if to prove something, circled around in front of her.

The Eastern Sinner's long tail, like a soft ribbon, drew two graceful arcs in the air with her light movements.

Seeing that the usually composed female criminal would actually make such a move, Viya was somewhat amazed by this contrast and found that she couldn't take her eyes off her for a moment.

It wasn't until the other person stopped in front of her that the little witch, who was deliberately hiding her identity, realized that staring straight at her friend was impolite—at least according to aristocratic etiquette.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner that I'm not afraid of these childish tricks, but you really don't need to worry about my safety."

Seeing that the two people in front of you still looked suspicious and their tone was somewhat helpless, you wanted to reach out and pat Viya's head.

However, after realizing that your behavior was impolite to her social class, you quietly withdrew your arm, which you had only raised slightly.

"Uh...yes, I'm glad you're okay, but please don't do that again next time, because it's scary."

Perhaps trying to make amends for her earlier behavior, Viya first widened her eyes, and then deliberately returned to her usual demeanor.

"...Coming out with you girls, I might need a stronger heart..."

Seeing that you seemed to be really okay, Billys rarely showed a pained expression. He couldn't understand young people these days, nor could he understand why he did that just now.

He rolled his eyes and, with a subtle expression, held his forehead with his hand.

……

Okay, before you worry about yourself, worry about your own employees first.

You think this to yourself slowly.

Before moving on to other topics, I'd like to know where the rest of your company is?

After a few seconds of silence, you, who habitually had your hands behind your back, raised one eyebrow and asked him in a slightly amused voice.

Looking at Billy, who seemed not to have reacted yet, you inexplicably felt that Billy was exuding a strong comedic atmosphere.

You reacted quite quickly when I pulled you along; it turns out you were putting all your reflexes into that.

Although you were very touched by Billies' concern for you, you couldn't help but find the little devil's changing expressions hilarious.

"...Ah! Holy crap! Moses! Millie!"

Reminded by you, Billy realized that he had impulsively chosen the strongest option, leaving his own employees in the enemy's stronghold. He immediately turned around, grinning, and rushed towards the restaurant.

As the other person rushed into the restaurant, you shifted your gaze to the back of a sinner who looked very familiar and, at this moment, seemed somewhat strange.

It's truly astonishing that you would cast your gaze upon this sinner twice.

"Ugh... this was really troublesome... Thanks for this experience, I don't think I'll ever want to go to any trendy restaurants again."

With a completely sullen expression, Viya complained as she took a picture of the restaurant in front of her with her phone, then turned to you: "Now I might need your taste to help me see if there are any other places to eat in the Arrogance Ring... Also, I think that guy, Star Initiation, can just disappear from my life."

Hearing Viya deliberately speaking to you, you quickly withdrew your gaze from the other demons and turned to look at the little owl standing beside you.

"My honor, sweetheart, and..."

At least regarding her last sentence, the Eastern Sinner nodded in agreement.

"You should have given up on expecting that weirdo called Stars Alignment a long time ago."

Aside from acknowledging her statement, you didn't point out that she was implying an invitation for you to go out with her again. You simply went along with it and agreed to the seemingly somewhat dishonest girl's request.

Seeing that you readily agreed, Viya stared at you, seemingly lost in thought, as if it were both expected and somewhat unexpected.

You missed the little witch's incredibly varied and colorful expressions.

Worried that Billies might cause some trouble, you winked at Viya beside you, and then rushed into the now chaotic SFDD.

"Oh...you bitch, you actually dare to do that? Using prohibited hallucinogenic powder on customers, and now you even dare to do it to my employees...!?"

Sure enough, as soon as you stepped into the store, you saw Billy, who was furious with the whole of Shanghai, holding his gun and trying to attack the waiters who surrounded him.

You find that Moses and Millie have been subdued and pinned to the ground by the restaurant's security guards.

But seeing the two little devils baring their teeth, you breathed a sigh of relief—at least they weren't affected after you were dragged away by Billies.

As long as the person doesn't collapse to the ground with their eyes glazed over and foaming at the mouth, it's not a big problem.

But seeing that the restaurant security guards were about to make a move against Billy, you, whose actions were clearly faster than your reaction, immediately sharpened your eyes.

—You really can't let your guard down against the rubbish in hell.

The Eastern Sinner calmly extended his right hand and pointed two fingers upwards. The restaurant security guards who were originally trying to grab Billies and the employees who were pressing down on Millie Moses were suddenly pulled violently to the ceiling by an invisible force.

Along with the sound of collapsing earth and rocks, there was also blood seeping from the cracks in the ceiling.

Faced with this situation, your eyebrows twitched slightly—

Oh dear, I didn't control my strength well and killed those sinners... Well, I guess I'll just have to trouble them to be reincarnated.

You appeared completely unperturbed by your actions, your expression serene.

At the same time, you also glanced at the little devils who had gotten up from the ground but were still surrounded by restaurant staff who seemed to be stunned by what had just happened, and you pouted and beckoned with your finger.

With your casual movement, the IMP members, who were lying on the ground in a disheveled state, immediately floated towards you.