People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

"Yes! Thank you, Yuuko-nee!"

"It's alright, it's alright, hurry up and go upstairs."

"Oh!"

As soon as Nakiri Managi and the others went upstairs, there were hardly any people left downstairs. Lucifer breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I didn't expect that we could resolve so many things. By the way, Yuuko, what did you say about Tsunade when you were eating?"

Yuko Ichihara sighed and said, "What else could it be? Tsunade and the others are about to start a fight. Tsunade's face looked like it was covered in coal dust from the mission. It's probably some kind of ninjutsu, or maybe the explosive tags we talked about before."

Lucifer frowned and said, "So a fight is really going to break out... Hey? Bai Yu, when are you planning to go to Nami's house with her?"

"I'll try to make time to go next week... But it seems like it's going to be quite lively today. Apparently, Kobayashi is coming too, and she'll be bringing her dragon maid?"

Yuuko Ichihara nodded and said, "I almost forgot if you hadn't mentioned it. It's true. I'm quite curious about what a dragon maid is like..."

Lucifer thought for a moment and said, "I'm not quite sure, but I feel like they're quite powerful. It feels like they've been away from the human world for a while now, and things have changed so drastically..."

Just as Bai Yu was about to speak, he saw the door light up. He initially thought it was Yagokoro Eirin and the others, but to his surprise, the next moment he saw Potts, dressed in a formal suit, walk in.

"Thank goodness I arrived early."

Lucifer paused for a moment and said, "Potz? Why are you here so early? And in a suit? Did you just get off work and come here?"

Potts shrugged and said, "No, we're talking business today, so we won't be dressed in formal attire. It'll be more serious in a suit. Lucy, how's my makeup?"

Lucifer gave an OK sign, and Potts breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "Manager Baiyu, Tony and the others will be here soon."

"Any guest is welcome anytime!"

"Ok!"

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Chapter 321 The Ancient One and Tony's Departure, and the Asgardian Gods' Reaction (Please Subscribe~)

Potts didn't order anything. Instead, he sat down and chatted with Lucifer and Yuko Ichihara. These two were always running the shop, only occasionally having Kobayashi Rindou join them.

They said they often rested, but Klara and the others didn't suspect anything, since the two of them were in such good spirits that they always felt that they had actually rested.

"Poz, you seem very nervous."

"Yes, to be honest, I'm very nervous. Up until now, I have absolutely no idea what the Ancient One looks like."

Lucifer waved his hand and said, "Calm down, calm down. At least we know she loves peace, and that's enough."

"Yes, I'm very fortunate about that..."

While they were discussing this, in another room, Tony was checking the time when a woman in a yellow dress appeared in the room.

"Oh! Ancient One! It's so nice to see you. It makes me happier than any amount of money I've ever made."

Gu Yi smiled and said, "Hearing you say that makes me very happy, Tony. Judging from the current time, I think we should set off."

Tony nodded and said, "Yes, at this time, it's already dark where we are, and Pepper has already left for the store."

"Yes, we really should set off..."

"I took a look, it flew from here to... Hey, what's that? Is it some little surprise?"

Before Tony could finish speaking, a halo suddenly appeared in front of him. Tony was stunned for a moment. He knew very well that this halo was the one that had brought him to this place.

"Could this be some kind of spatial magic?"

The Ancient One thought for a moment and said, "Spatial magic... in general, there shouldn't be any major problems... Let's go, let's set off and use spatial magic."

Tony swallowed hard and followed the Ancient One into the so-called circle of light. When the two of them appeared, they were already on the rooftop of a building.

The wind was strong, and it was completely dark. Tony stared at the brightly lit streets for a moment before saying in surprise, "We're here?"

"Of course, after all, this is spatial magic."

Tony nodded in realization, and the Ancient One said softly, "There's a rooftop door behind you right now. Based on what you've said, I think we can go and see that restaurant."

The Ancient One didn't choose to go to Tony's house because she wasn't sure if there would be any technology involved, so she just picked a random place. Tony nodded and said, "Of course, Ancient One, please don't be too surprised."

"I will. I think I have the mental fortitude to handle it."

Tony chuckled and said, "This has nothing to do with mental fortitude..."

"Ok?"

Tony walked to the rooftop door, placed one hand on the handle, and slowly closed his eyes. The Ancient One silently observed him, watching to see if Tony had done anything underhanded.

But he found that Tony hadn't done anything, nothing had happened. Tony just closed his eyes and was chanting something, while the Ancient One watched quietly.

Suddenly, the Ancient One's pupils contracted, and she stared at the door in disbelief. Tony was still muttering to himself when the Ancient One exclaimed, "Tony! What have you done?!"

Tony paused for a moment, opened his eyes, saw the familiar light, smiled, and said, "I'm glad I still remember what the store looks like. Ancient One, the door is open now. We can go to the store now, to the Nexus of the Multiverse, the intersection of countless worlds."

The Ancient One said with some surprise, "This door..."

Tony couldn't help but laugh at the Ancient One's surprised expression. In fact, Tony was genuinely laughing as he opened the door with a smile on his face.

The next familiar, gentle light appeared, which made the Ancient One somewhat dazed. This light only had a warm feeling, and it made her feel as if she were bathed in a spring breeze.

The Ancient One slowly walked to the door, reaching out to touch it. It was warm, soft, and radiant but not blinding. Having seen so much darkness, she knew very well that this was far more luminous and holy than the darkest darkness.

The Ancient One seemed somewhat absorbed in the light. Tony, watching her reach out and touch it, smiled and said, "Ancient One, how does this compare to the darkness you've ever seen?"

The Ancient One nodded and said with some emotion, "Warmth, warm light... I wonder what kind of gentle, peace-loving person the one who wields such light must be."

Tony thought for a moment and said, "Whether he yearns for peace or gentleness, all I know is that the master of this light has terrifying strength and a terrifying family, but he is just an ordinary restaurant manager and only wants to be a restaurant manager."

The Ancient One paused for a moment and said softly, "Such a broad mind is quite interesting... I think we should set off. Just the light alone makes one want to go in."

"Yes, we should set off now. And... Ancient One, perhaps we'll meet many interesting guests."

“I’m really looking forward to it. In fact, I’ve already contacted the couple you mentioned before. Today’s conversation will actually bring them to this land sooner so they can communicate with us.”

Tony's eyes lit up. "Hey! Is this for real?! Are those two leaders of the Asgardian race coming here?!"

"Yes, in fact, I will tell them everything I saw and heard in today's conversation. As it stands, I feel that the current situation only brings me surprise and anticipation."

Tony sighed and said softly, "I think we can talk about this over a nice dinner in a quiet, comfortable restaurant."

"Yes, I'm really looking forward to it..."

Tony gestured for her to come in, and the Ancient One breathed a sigh of relief and stepped inside. She felt no danger, only warmth. Tony followed her toward the door.

Just before entering, Tony turned and looked at the city, whispering, "Good night~"

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Chapter 322 The Demon's Impression: Earning Money But Not Living to Spend It (Please Subscribe~)

The shop was quiet at this moment, and everyone was just looking at the door. Yakumo Yukari and the others still hadn't come. They hadn't come in for so long, so it was obvious who they were.

Tap... Tap...

The sound of footsteps drew everyone's attention to the doorway. Potts' fingers were clenched tightly; it was obvious she was extremely nervous, but even more so, she seemed...excited...

The door opened, and a long-unseen face finally appeared again—it was Tony, dressed in a suit. Upon seeing Tony, Potts immediately smiled and said, "Thank goodness, you've finally arrived."

Tony nodded and then turned slightly to the side, whereupon he saw a woman with a straight back, an air of elegance, wearing a yellow dress, and a somewhat slender figure walk in.

It was the Ancient One. The Ancient One looked at the shop with a surprised expression, because she had imagined that the other side of the door might be as magnificent as a palace, or like a traditional European and American restaurant.

But she never expected it to be a restaurant that looked ordinary, but had a very comfortable and beautiful feel.

Tony smiled and said, "Ancient One, we've arrived. This is my spatial magic."

The Ancient One smiled and said, "Yes, I see... I think this gentleman is the Mr. Bai Yu that Tony has been telling me about, right?"

Bai Yu nodded and said, "That's right, it's me. To be honest, I thought it would be an old man with white hair and a long beard, but I didn't expect it to be a very elegant lady."

The Ancient One smiled and said, "You're quite the talker."

"Doing business always requires good communication skills, doesn't it?"

Yes, you're right.

Tony said softly, "Ancient One, I think we can sit down and talk first. After all, we have a lot to discuss, don't we?"

Yes, you're right.

When the Ancient One and Tony sat down at the spot that Potts had found, Potts said with a professional smile, "Pepper Potts, Ancient One, we finally meet."

Gu nodded and said, "I know you. You're the little pepper Tony was talking about, right? I can tell you're a very intelligent woman."

"Thank you, thank you for the compliment. I would be even happier if Tony said the same thing."

Tony paused for a moment, then said, "Hey! Pepper, didn't I tell you?"

"No, you never said that."

Tony sighed and said, "We can skip this question for now... Ancient One, these two are the ones I told you about before, the former Lord of the Heavenly Army, the former Archangel, and now the Queen of Hell... Queen Lucifer."

Ancient One turned her head and glanced at Lucifer, who was waving, and was also taken aback. She said with some surprise, "To be honest, I really can't believe it, because Queen Lucifer, you don't look like a demon at all."

Lucifer paused for a moment and said, "What does a demon look like? What does a demon look like?"

The Ancient One said softly, "Excuse my boldness, but in traditional understanding, the image of a demon should be... a creature with scales, dark skin, bloodshot eyes, a cruel nature, wings on its back, goat horns on its head, and a tridented tail like scissors."

"Some demons also blind themselves, some demons also wear shackles. They hold weapons in their hands, and wherever they go, there is endless hellfire and disaster, leading people to fall into hell and taking pleasure in suffering."

Lucifer's lips twitched slightly as he said, "Um... I suddenly feel like I'm neglecting my duties as the Queen of Hell, the Queen of Demons..."

Yuko Ichihara said with a smile, "Thank goodness, you've finally realized you've neglected your duty."

"Go to hell! But I've put away the tail, and I never had wings to begin with, though I do have horns... Dark skin... Only the judge has black skin, but our suits are black, and... Leading people to hell... We have an agreement, okay? They did it voluntarily."

Ancient One paused for a moment and said, "An agreement?"

Lucifer nodded and said, "That's right. Besides the normal sinners going to hell, some people with bad ideas or desires that they can't fulfill on their own will summon demons. The demons will grant your wishes, but you have to pay a corresponding price."

"For example? What are the costs involved?"

"It depends on the extent of your wish. If you want a set of collectible comics, you can just give them some money. If you want to win the lottery jackpot and win billions, then you'll have to trade your lifespan for it. If someone with a terminal illness wants to be cured, they'll have to give up even more of their lifespan. It's an equal exchange, which is very reasonable."

The Ancient One paused for a moment and said, "Yes, it is indeed an equivalent exchange. After all, ascending to the heavens in one step violates the rules. Perhaps this is the concept of the legend of making money but not living to spend it."

Lucifer thought for a moment and said, "Pretty much. As for torturing people... unless they are extremely vicious or have offended my employees, they will basically become undead servants and work until they turn into stones in hell. Reincarnation and such do not exist here."

The Ancient One nodded in realization and said, "I see. It seems that many people have a wrong impression of demons."

"You can't say that. At least the demons in different worlds are different. For example, there's a regular named Azazel. In his own world, he's the governor of the fallen angels, but in reality, he's just a lazy old man who spends his days fishing and drinking."

"Um... I really can't imagine... So who is this beautiful lady...?"

“Yuko Ichihara, it was Lucy and I who told Tony and Potts about the hidden dangers in your world that day.”

"You're that powerful witch?! Tony said you're beautiful, but I overestimated my imagination."

"Thank you. Your power is very strong. It seems that the power that Lucy and I sensed before was you. I never thought that a planet like Tony's would have a magician like you. We are really lucky."

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Chapter 323 The Outrageous Clow Reed, the Astonished Ancient One (Please Subscribe~)

The Ancient One, Lucifer, and Yuuko Ichihara chatted for a long time, and Tony also chimed in from time to time. Bai Yu didn't say anything and just watched from the side. For some reason, Bai Yu always felt that the Ancient One would glance at him from time to time.

"Dimensions... Oh! Once again, the masters of time and space..."

Yuko Ichihara sighed and said, "That's true, but... although I'm very annoyed, I should still say that compared to me... that scheming guy with glasses is even worse."

The Ancient One asked in confusion, "Why do you say that?"

"He is like the chosen one of magic in our world. He solidified light and darkness, elements, and even time, and sealed them in cards to be used at any time. He did this very easily."

The Ancient One said in disbelief, "Light and darkness, and time?! This... what powerful magic! Judging from your expression, it seems he did something else?"

"Let me think... He casually created guardians symbolizing the sun and the moon to protect the cards, each representing half of the card. That's right, he created life; he could stop time with a single thought."

“We once met the creator god of our world. After that, we used the creator god as a template and used magic to create two replicas of the creator god. They were with me before, but now he has taken them away.”

The Ancient One was speechless. What power is the most powerful in the world? Time? Space? Energy? Elements? Life? Creation? Destruction? There are so many, but the person Yuuko Ichihara mentioned has mastered them all.

The Ancient One asked with some anticipation, "Then where is he?"

"He's dead. After all, he was just a human, and he refused the chance to continue living. But he said he wouldn't die so easily. I guess he transferred his memories and magic."

The Ancient One nodded and said, "What a pity..."