"Thank you, Boss. This reward is very useful to me."
Dainsleif walked up to the counter and spoke with genuine gratitude.
Only after receiving his reward did he finally realize that everything Lumine and the little floating one had said was true.
This manga shop really was miraculous!
It could bestow unbelievable rewards.
Though its fame was still limited to Mondstadt for now,
Dainsleif was certain that, as word spread,
the entire continent of Teyvat would be shaken.
Liyue, Inazuma, even Snezhnaya—
they would definitely send people here.
Especially the latter two—
one writhing with hidden currents, the other brimming with ambition.
The temptation of this shop would be impossible for them to resist.
Not to mention his old enemy, the Abyss Order.
To resist Celestia itself, they would have even greater need for the powers this shop could provide.
"No need to thank me. It was a fair trade. You're welcome back anytime."
Han Feng smiled faintly.
"I'll definitely be back."
Dainsleif nodded firmly.
Having tasted the benefits, there was no way he could stay away.
After bidding farewell, he left the shop.
Since he would be lingering in Mondstadt for some time, he needed to find lodgings.
With his departure, the second wave of guests dwindled down until only Fischl and a few townsfolk remained.
But judging by the pace, they would be done soon too.
"Boss, shall I make you some tea?"
Noelle stepped forward.
She'd noticed her boss had a fondness for tea.
Whenever he had a free moment, he was always sipping it.
But the pot was now empty.
As a maid, she felt it was her duty to prepare a fresh pot.
"Sure, I'll trouble you then."
Han Feng chuckled.
"No trouble at all—it's a maid's duty."
Noelle flushed slightly, picked up the pot, and went upstairs.
Soon enough, she returned with a freshly brewed pot of black tea.
She poured him a cup with practiced ease.
"Having a maid really is wonderful—saves me from lifting a finger."
Han Feng's mood lifted as he inhaled the warm fragrance of the tea.
"Boss, are you planning to expand the shop soon?"
After setting things in order, Noelle asked curiously.
After all, Captain Jean had just said that the surrounding properties now belonged to Han Feng.
Surely he planned to remodel them into part of the manga shop.
And it was true—customers had been increasing steadily,
and as new series were introduced, space would eventually become insufficient.
"Mm. Once everyone's finished reading today, I'll start the renovation tonight. By tomorrow morning, it'll be ready. I promise it'll surprise you."
Han Feng smiled.
With the Mora he had earned today, the system's upgrade fee was no issue.
Tonight, the shop would evolve.
Tomorrow, guests would be greeted by a brand-new manga store—
one that would blow their minds.
"By tomorrow morning?"
Noelle was stunned.
Renovating the entire store, in just one night?
But then she remembered—Boss Han's powers were anything but ordinary.
Of course it was possible.
Her heart stirred with anticipation.
A "surprise," Boss Han had said…
Surely it would be something extraordinary.
"Could it be… new manga again?"
She speculated silently.
Little did she know—
she would soon encounter an entirely new kind of miracle: figures.
And when she laid eyes on them, she too would be utterly delighted.
Time slipped by.
Before long, Fischl closed her manga.
The system's chime rang out:
[Customer Fischl has finished reading Cardcaptor Sakura. Reward: Tomoyo Daidouji's Design Talent.]
[Tomoyo's Design Talent: The fashion-designing genius of Daidouji Tomoyo, who crafted countless battle outfits for Sakura.]
Buzz—!
A radiant light enveloped Fischl.
When it faded, her mind brimmed with knowledge of design.
She now had the ability to create outfits of endless variety and beauty.
"Tomoyo Daidouji's design talent. She designed Sakura's battle costumes—you've gained that skill."
Han Feng explained.
"This, the Prinzessin der Verurteilung approves!"
Fischl's eyes lit up.
Ever since assuming her exalted role as the bearer of the Eye of Judgment,
she had felt her current outfits lacked the dignity befitting her title.
Now, with Tomoyo's genius in her hands,
she could create any attire she desired.
She especially adored some of Sakura's magical costumes.
The excitement in her chest was unstoppable—
she immediately took Oz and rushed home.
For she, the noble Prinzessin, chosen by the dark eye of destiny,
would design an exclusive set of garments worthy of her station!
Meanwhile, the last four customers also finished reading.
As light descended upon them, each received a reward:
two obtained rare fish from the world of One Piece, perfect as ingredients;
one received the cooking knife often used by Liu Mao Xing, a true top-grade chef's blade—perhaps even food would taste better when prepared with it.
As for the last…
a full Japanese JK school uniform!
"Tsk tsk, now that's interesting."
When they departed, Xiangling finally couldn't hold back any longer.
She dashed to the counter, slapped down 100,000 Mora,
then rushed to the shelves to snatch up Cooking Master Boy.
"At last! Finally, I get to read it!"
Her heart pounded with excitement.
Ever since tasting the glowing fried rice,
she had been dying to see this manga with her own eyes.
With deep breaths, she calmed herself,
then eagerly flipped it open.
Because its culinary battles were set in a Liyue-inspired world,
Xiangling had no trouble following along.
Every dish, every duel between chefs, was utterly fascinating.
"So there really is Golden Fried Rice… and it looks even better than Miss Sara's."
"This mapo tofu—six styles in one dish?! I have to try that!"
"And just how does Liu Mao Xing make his dishes glow? If only I could learn that!"
The deeper she read, the more thrilled she became.
Each recipe felt both familiar and unfamiliar at once.
She ached to master the techniques immediately
and try them with her own hands.
They must taste amazing.
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