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"But I don't have any money on me! No, even if I had money in this situation, I might not be able to buy food. If this continues, we'll starve to death." Ilya wrapped her thin clothes tightly around herself.

Tanaka was so hungry that he lay on the ground.

Just when things seemed hopeless, the ramen shop next door opened its doors.

The three girls turned their gazes to the same direction and saw an uncle wearing an apron looking at them coldly.

"Girls, are you suffering terribly from the wind and snow? How about coming here for a bowl of ramen?" The uncle looked at the girls in front of him with great pleasure.

When Yamabuki Hanakami saw the man's face clearly, she was immediately shocked. "I didn't expect it to be you, the tax evader, the priest known in the martial arts world as Mapo Tofu, Kirei Kotomine."

Ilya's previously despairing expression instantly filled with hope. Sure enough, there are still many good people in this world. When she was in the most danger, someone was willing to treat her to a bowl of hot ramen.

Yamabuki Hanajin grabbed Illya, her expression incredibly grave: "Girl, hell lies ahead."

Ilya looked at Yamabuki Hanajin with a cute expression, still unable to understand what those words meant.

In short, it was impossible to persuade Ilya to leave; looking into her eyes, she was completely bewitched.

"What? This shrine maiden? Does she look down on my Mapo Tofu?" Kirei Kotomine stared at Hanajin Yamabuki in front of him.

Yamabuki Hanajin's stomach was rumbling. If she missed this opportunity, she didn't know how long she would have to wait for her second meal.

"If I don't go to hell, who will? Ramen chef, one Mapo Tofu, no chili, no strawberries. Thank you." Yamabuki Hanajin silently raised her hand.

Kirei Kotomine's gaze was like a laser beam: "Girl, are you kidding me? Mapo tofu without chili? Are you insulting me or yourself?"

"No, don't you know? The most authentic Mapo Tofu is the non-spicy one." Yamabuki Hanajin said this nonsense with a straight face.

I'm betting that this guy, known in the martial arts world as "Mapo Tofu," has never actually eaten the most authentic Mapo Tofu.

Kirei Kotomine smiled, said nothing, and turned to go into the kitchen.

The water in the pot was boiling. Yamabuki Hanajin watched helplessly as the cooked noodles were left aside, while Kotomine Kirei turned around and put a huge amount of Mapo Tofu into the ramen bowl.

It's bright red and looks absolutely gorgeous.

"Girls, this is our shop's special ramen. Would you like to try it?" Kirei Kotomine held a kitchen knife in his hand and looked at the girls with a smile.

It's so satisfying to see the girls writhing in pain from the spiciness!

Chapter 618 (Main Text · 619) My lovely hero king, how about I give you some money?

Yamabuki Hanakami's heart trembled.

Looking at the bright red Mapo Tofu, and then at the chef holding a knife, I thought, "If I don't finish this bowl of Mapo Tofu, are you going to turn me into broth?"

I was just using this trick to threaten Ilya, so why am I the one being threatened now?

Is this the legendary karma?

This must have come too quickly.

Ilya mustered up her courage and took a bite of Mapo Tofu.

Instantly, fire began to spew from his eyes, nose, ears, and mouth.

As expected of Ilya, you're much better than your mother. Last time your mother tried Mapo Tofu, she practically buried her face in the bowl until it was fully marinated.

Rin Tohsaka and Luvia, those two good-for-nothings, followed in their mother's footsteps.

I was truly surprised that Ilya could actually eat another bite.

Tanaka, standing next to him, was even more astonishing. He had already finished a large bowl of Mapo Tofu and slammed the bowl down on the counter.

"Although my stomach is full, my esophagus and stomach are cramping, and I may die soon. Remember to erect a tombstone for me after I die, and say that I died from Mapo Tofu." Tanaka calmly gave his last instructions.

"Tanaka-neechan, are you alright? This isn't just about the food anymore!" Ilya cried out, hugging Tanaka.

A happy smile appeared on Tanaka's face.

Some people are still alive, but they are already dead.

"Girl, why aren't you eating?" Kirei Kotomine stared at Hanajin Yamabuki.

Yamabuki Hanajin swallowed hard: "My lovely chef! How about believing in God?"

Perhaps faith can awaken this person's conscience.

Kirei Kotomine reached out and took off his apron, revealing underneath to be the attire of a clergyman.

"I am God's most faithful believer. Amen!"

I forgot that this guy's real identity is a priest.

Why would a Japanese person who believes in a Western religion like to eat Mapo Tofu, an Eastern dish? That doesn't make sense.

“If faith doesn’t work… young priest, come and donate.” Yamabuki Hanajin took out his donation box.

"One hundred thousand yen, just one hundred thousand yen, and you'll be God's lamb. One hundred thousand yen, and I can make you feel so good you can't breathe." Yamabuki Hanajin looked at Kotomine Kirei with a smile, holding the donation box.

After a long silence, Kirei Kotomine suddenly said, "You don't run out of money, do you?"

The expression on Yamabuki Hanajin's face froze.

How can such a thing be seen through by others?

"Ahem, how about this, you give me 100,000 yuan, and that'll count as you accumulating good deeds. I'll then take the money for the Mapo Tofu meal from that 100,000 yuan, and that way we'll even things out, right? You'll accumulate good deeds and also receive the money for the meal. It's a win-win situation, perfect! So... 100,000 yuan."

Kirei Kotomine, holding a kitchen knife, slashed at Hanako Yamabuki, saying, "The wind is too loud, I can't hear you. What did you just say? Repeat it."

Cold sweat dripped down Yamabuki Hanajin's forehead.

"Ah, since you don't believe in God, then there's nothing I can do. I'll leave them with you as collateral, and make them work to pay off the debt. Give them all the hard and tiring work, and don't treat them like human beings." Yamabuki Hanajin wiped away her tears with her sleeve: "Ilya, I never thought we'd have to part so soon after we met. I really hate to leave you. But please, for the sake of this meal, make a sacrifice."

"Why wasn't it you who sacrificed yourself?! I'm only ten years old! You're such a beast!" Ilya launched into a frenzied rant.

Kirei Kotomine sharpened his cleaver, one stroke at a time: "It's not impossible, we don't have many pork chops left."

"Why are you looking at me like that? You don't mean to turn us into... No! Cannibalism is illegal!" Ilya screamed in despair.

I knew Yamabuki-neechan was unreliable, but I didn't expect her to be this unreliable.

At this moment, Illya was like a little lamb, watching helplessly as Kirei Kotomine sharpened his knife.

"Yamabuki-neechan, no!" Illya looked at Yamabuki Hanajin for help.

“Ilya, it’s only right to pay back debts. I can’t do anything about it.”

“But you clearly ate Mapo Tofu too…” Ilya then realized that the Mapo Tofu in Yamabuki Hanajin’s bowl hadn’t been touched.

"Hmph, I told you long ago that real Mapo Tofu isn't spicy, but this priest just wouldn't believe me. I won't eat anything that isn't authentic Mapo Tofu," said Yamabuki Hanajin calmly.

Kirei Kotomine glared at him like the Grim Reaper: "If you don't finish your Mapo Tofu, you'll be my dinner tonight."

This situation is truly hopeless.

Yamabuki Hanajin stared at the Mapo Tofu in front of her. Could it be that my lifelong reputation is ultimately ruined by Mapo Tofu?

I don't care about my mouth and stomach, but the most important thing is that I can't stand other parts of my body.

"Hahaha, I never thought that the person in charge of my great Gensokyo would be forced to eat Mapo Tofu one day. This is too unreasonable." Yamabuki Hanajin was in despair.

Just as she was about to put the Mapo Tofu in her mouth, the shop door suddenly opened, and a blond boy walked in with a smile.

"Boss, one bowl of Mapo Tofu to go."

Yamabuki Hanajin and Illya simultaneously turned their gazes over, only to find Gilgamesh in his childhood form.

"Greetings, you two, we meet again." Young Flash greeted them happily.

Yamabuki Hanajin immediately grabbed the donation box in her hand and ran to Yu Shan's side.

Young Flash didn't immediately realize what she was trying to do.

"Gilgamesh, the King of Babylon, the oldest king of mankind, a hero who is half-god and half-human... Give me some food." Yamabuki Hanajin stared straight at Young Flash.

face?

When I was about to go out begging, I didn't care about saving face anymore.

"Oh dear, it seems you two are living in quite poverty." Young Flash casually took out a gold coin and placed it on the table: "This should be enough for a meal, right?"

Kirei Kotomine nodded solemnly: "Absolutely no problem. Welcome to visit again next time."

A gold coin with historical value exchanged for a bowl of Mapo Tofu? Kirei Kotomine, you swindler!

"Alright, I've already paid for your meal. Do you want to come with me? I know some information you don't." You Shan looked at the group with a smile.

Ilya cautiously shrank behind Yamabuki Hanajin: "Aren't we still enemies?"

"There are no eternal enemies or eternal friends. As long as there's mutual benefit, that's enough," Young Flash laughed. "Don't you want to know where your friends are?"

This sentence struck a chord with Ilya.

How could I not want to know?

“There’s a castle in the very center of this city, and all the secrets are hidden inside. My target is also in that castle. How about we go check it out together? Let’s team up for now,” Young Flash asked.

“Of course, no problem.” Yamabuki Hanajin nodded without hesitation: “By the way, do you want to put some money in my donation box? God will surely bless you.”

Chapter 619 (Main Text 620): The Beast Sleeping in the Cell Awakens

On that day, Yamabuki Hanakami finally felt the unevenness of the world.

When Yu Shan casually scattered those large amounts of gold coins and gems, Yamabuki Hanajin knew that there was an insurmountable chasm between poverty and wealth.

However, I feel like I've seen this scene somewhere before, but I can't quite remember where.

Young Flash took out a strange scarf from his Royal Treasury.

"I don't have many Noble Phantasms left in my Royal Treasury, so I'll use this to tide me over for now." Young Flash wrapped everyone in a scarf, making them invisible as long as they stood inside it.

The prototype of this Noble Phantasm is Hades' helmet, which is said to grant invisibility to anyone who wears it.

When the topic of invisibility came up, Yamabuki Hanajin immediately thought of a popular anime she had once watched, "Transparent..."

Ilya quickly covered Yamabuki Hanajin's mouth: "I suddenly have a feeling that if I don't cover Yamabuki-neechan's mouth, she might say some nonsense. I'm still a child and don't want to hear these things."

Yamabuki Hanajin looked at Illya earnestly and gently pressed her shoulder: "Illya, it's time for your older sister to help you grow up!"

"What kind of outrageous words are you spouting?" Ilya couldn't help but shout.

Just then, they arrived at the very center of the city.

Surprisingly, the city center and the outside world are completely different worlds.

The city center is warm as springtime, surrounded by a protective barrier, with vibrant flowers and lush greenery.

As soon as you enter, you can feel a gentle, warm breeze.

This family is called the Ainsworth family, and the magic cards they possess were created by this family.

This alone reveals just how deep this family's knowledge of magic is.

"What should we do? Should we charge straight in or flank from the side?" Ilya asked.

"Shh! Keep your voice down. We can't speak loudly here. This scarf can make us invisible, but it can't cover our voices," Young Flash whispered.

"Now that we're here, let's charge forward for now. Only cowards would take detours." Yamabuki Hanajin was just about to lead everyone forward.

Just then, Yamabuki Hanajin saw a girl dressed in sunshine walking out of the main gate, with two pigtails.

She has a head of bright red hair, and when she opens her mouth, she reveals a row of sharp teeth.

Her name was Beatrice, and she was a member of the Ainsworth family.

Its true form possesses immense power and wields the magic card "Thor".

Thor, as the apex of the Norse pantheon, wields Mjolnir, a weapon with destructive power.

“So… let’s choose to take a detour.” Yamabuki Hanajin nodded.

“But…you just said that people who take detours are cowards,” Ilya retorted.

"But she's a lovely girl. The word 'coward' doesn't apply to her at all." Yamabuki Hanajin led everyone around happily.

Ilya could only sigh; Yamabuki-neechan's flexible moral bottom line hadn't changed at all.

So everyone carefully made their way around to the back door.

I originally thought this would allow me to sneak into the castle.

But just as everyone was about to enter through the back door, it opened by itself.

A blonde woman walked out from inside.

Yamabuki Hanajin and Yuu Shan's expressions changed simultaneously.