Putting his white fan over his face, Kisuke greeted the group whose looking at them, "Good evening, Loki-sama, and everyone from the Loki Familia~. Fancy meeting you here~."
Loki put down her drink on the table and smiled while slightly opening her eyes, "It's really a fancy meeting you here~. A celebration for recovery I presume?"
Before Kisuke could answer her, however, a certain individual came running to them and grabbed Sona's hand, "Sona-san, Aika-san, Shirone-san! You're alright! Thank goodness! I came to where you're staying, but nobody's around."
Sona didn't mind her actions and just smiled brightly at her, "We got treated somewhere else. Thank you for your concerns."
Tipping his hat, Kisuke stated, "It's thanks to the Loki Familia~. I heard it from our Guild Adviser~. I wonder how I could thank you."
Loki rested her elbow on the table and invited the group, "For starters, why don't you join us since both of us are celebrating. The more the merrier, right~. But that shorty over there... You can just leave it behind the counter."
"Hmmph! And here I thought you're seeing your imaginary boobs that you can't see me!" Hestia immediately retaliated.
Loki immediately stood up after hearing that and looked down on Hestia, "Huuh???! If you aren't such a shorty and irrelevant, do you think I'll miss you down there?"
"Hahhh!!! I'm really short compared to you! So tall and straight! Even if I'm directly below you, I'm confident that I'll be able to see your nose hair!"
While glaring at each other, a white fan suddenly went in between their faces and Kisuke's voice came from their side, "Alright~. That's enough of your besties greetings~! We're here to celebrate~. And Loki-sama, thank you for your offer~. We'll take upon it."
" "Who're the besties!!!?" " Both of them retorted before going back to glaring at each other.
Ignoring them, "Syr-san, menu please~!" Kisuke called out to the waitress that is sitting beside a white-haired kid. Ever since Kisuke and Yoruichi entered the pub, both of them noticed the kid and thought, 'Such a pure soul.'
Kisuke in addition also noticed something familiar, 'That aura... It reminds me of Kurosaki-kun and Issei-kun... With all of this coincidence... Could it be...?'
The two cat-person waitresses arranged the additional tables and chairs beside the partying Loki Familia and Syr came running with the menu on hand, "Good evening, Kisuke-san. I assume you brought something new?" Her eyes are on the wooden jar that Kisuke brought inside.
Kisuke sat down and nodded before facing Mia's direction who's already giving her a glare, "I prepared everyone's share~!"
It was then, Mia smiled slightly and continued her work but he can tell that she paying attention at him, 'Well, that's to be expected. Our group got invited by Loki Familia for the second time. And this time, the Loki Familia is obviously observing our group.'
Kisuke ignored the stares that are the executives of the Loki Familia are giving him and put his attention to the trio who hasn't sat down after talking with Line, "We saw an acquaintance, so we'll greet him first."
The three then walked towards the white-haired Adventurer that caught Kisuke and Yoruichi's attention.
"Cranel-san, good evening. It's nice to see here, but..." Sona looked around but couldn't find the person she's searching for, "Is Miach-sama and Naaza-san with you?"
Bell Cranel, a young teenager with white hair and red eyes, often compared to a rabbit based on his appearance is the newest and only other member of the Miach Familia aside from Naaza Erisuis where they always buy their potions.
Bell is staring at the Loki Familia that he didn't notice the trio coming up to him and was startled, "Y-yes!? Ah, Sona-san, Aika-san, Shirone-san! You're here. About that, Naaza-san said that she and Miach-sama have a dinner date so I'm here after being invited by Syr-san."
"Ah, is that so? Then please enjoy yourself. We have to get going. I don't know when will our captain be attacked by those hungry 'wolves'." Nodding slightly, Sona turned around and left.
"You should find a companion when you come to places like this... Well, being alone is fine too. Anyways, enjoy your evening~." Aika added before following Sona while Koneko only nodded at him before following the two.
Bell curiously followed them with his eyes and was shocked when they sat among the Loki Familia members. He then saw a man with a bucket hat looking at him. The man smiled and nodded at him in the form of greeting before turning around to face the Loki Familia, 'Is that their captain?'
Kisuke finally faced the Finn, Gareth, Riveria, Ais, and Lefiya who's intensely looking at him while Bete, Tiona, and Tione are looking at the trio.
Smiling wryly, Kisuke voiced out his 'concerns', "Please stop staring at me like that~. The poor me will become weak-kneed if the top Adventurers of Orario continue to give me so much attention~."
Still not cutting his stare, Finn replied, "But you don't seem scared at all to me." Riveria already told Finn, Gareth, and Ais that Kisuke might be the mysterious man he is referring to. However, they couldn't easily believe it as the man just arrived not long ago with his companions in Orario and just a level 1 who claims to be on the verge of a level up after a quick investigation regarding him. But the reason Lefiya is staring at Kisuke is that Ais is giving him an uncanny interest which also interested her... in a bad way.
Without changing his expression, Kisuke replied, "Aside from being an Adventurer, I'm also a businessman and one of the basic skills of a good businessman is to keep their fake composure. If I can deceive you with my bluff, then I'm doing a good job." His companions, however, only gave him a blank look. Far from being a good businessman, this always in red merchant still has a gal to pat himself at the back. That's not fake composure but just plain shamelessness.
Feeling the stares from the girls, Kisuke feigned a cough and continued, "Ehem... First of all, I thank the Loki Familia for saving our members. If you need anything, please tell me. The destitute me will find a way to fulfill it."
Finn chuckled, "It's fine. It's also our duty to save the lower level Adventurers if they're in danger and we come across them. However, my comrade here indeed has something to ask, but let's set aside that for later as we're here to dine and drink."
Kisuke nodded at him and started ordering food. After getting his orders, Syr asked, "Should I bring some ice and empty glasses?"
Before answering her, Kisuke faced everyone, "Does any of you want some fruit drinks? Non-alcoholic."
While most of them shook their heads and thank him for his offer, Riveria and Ais became interested as someone who doesn't drink alcohol, "Could I have some? For Ais and Lefiya too, if possible."
"No problem~!" Kisuke then faced Syr, "Just the glasses. We don't need the ice."
"Got it. Ten extra glasses." She then went to the kitchen with hurried steps.
"Make it eleven." Kisuke didn't forget about Line.
"Alright."
"Kisuke-kun." While waiting for their food, Finn suddenly called out.
"Hmm?"
"If you don't mind me asking, how did you cure those girls? I heard you pulled them out of the Guild clinic."
"Oh, about that, I'm a bit of a doctor myself and I got a much-needed Elixir from an acquaintance." Kisuke then pulled out an empty vial of Elixir which Gareth, who gave him the Elixir, instantly recognized.
"An acquaintance... I see..." Finn glanced at Loki and got her signal that he isn't lying.
Thanks to that empty vial and Loki's confirmation of truth, they can now be sure that Kisuke Urahara is the guy who could supposedly help Ais's condition and tell Riveria more about the magic she didn't know existed.
Kisuke's statement passed through Loki's test because he indeed told the truth. He received the Elixir from Gareth, which he considers an acquaintance and everyone from them didn't even consider the possibility that Kisuke is the mysterious man himself... except for one which is Loki herself. She's the sole individual who didn't drop this possibility, however, she also didn't have any evidence or anything that could support that possibility so she didn't tell it to everyone. But for her, the suspicion is enough to be on guard.
'It's really hard to trick a God... And it's the Goddess of Mischief on top of that... Well, I should be happy that she didn't point out the obvious flaw.' Kisuke thought after feeling Loki's stare and keeping the empty vial.
During this time, Tiona, the petite Amazoness, started interviewing the trio with a jolly attitude, "Hey... Sona, Aika, and Shirone, was it? How did you do that?" Of course, she's referring to the time they fought the Minotaurs. And since Tiona didn't have any motives in asking that question aside from genuine curiosity, the trio didn't mind it.
And aside from the executives and Line, everyone knew that the three of them defeated two Minotaurs which Sona, Aika, and Koneko has to be mindful of when they answer.
"How you say... We just followed the saying, 'Desperate situations call for desperate measures.' We had to stake everything just to defeat those and we're lucky enough to pull it off and getting out alive of that situation." Sona answered after thinking for a few seconds.
"Desperate situations call for desperate measures?" Those words didn't just attract Tiona, but everyone listening to it. After staying silent for a moment, Bete snorted, "Hmmph! That really sounds nice... But don't make it sound like everyone can see through it!"
The three already know how this mutt runs his mouth and decided beforehand to just ignore him as they didn't even look at him which in turn, infuriated Bete, but he can't say anything about that, "Hmmph!"
Smiling wryly, Tiona continued asking and this time, her question is directed to Aika, "How about you? Why did you think that you could use your own bone as a weapon?"
But thanks to that question, she got a smack at the back of her head from her twin sister, "What the hell are you asking!? Can't you see we're eating!?" Although both Amazoness is fine with this topic to be discussed over a meal, it's not the same for everyone, especially the Elves who're now making a pale face as they already heard the story of Aika ripping off her own arm to use it as a temporary dagger.
And as if not understanding the situation, Aika answered normally, "I mean, what choice do I have back then? A broken fist, or a sharp bone? I think we both know which is better."
"I'm convinced..." Tiona muttered.
"Alright! Stop that topic, the food is coming." Yoruichi interrupted them and received the food from Syr and the Elf waitress named Ryuu.
During the meal, Riveria would keep sounding out Kisuke for what he knows about magic and Ais' condition indirectly while Kisuke would only give answers that would add more fuel to her curiosity which would look like he's doing it in purpose which he is.
And also during that time, Loki and Hestia competed to who can drink more and no one could stop them. And it's not like they'll die from intoxication or poisoning as they're bodies automatically cleanse all the substances that enter it.
Another reason why Loki tried to compete with Hestia is to ask her some questions regarding Kisuke and the rest. Although Hestia isn't very good at keeping a straight face, and would always reveal how she's feeling on her expressions, she knew how to keep secrets and no one could pry it from her mouth even intoxicated. Loki already knew that much as she knew Hestia from way before but it doesn't really hurt trying.
They finished their meals with Kisuke's group satisfied while Riveria is becoming increasingly frustrated. Even Lefiya, who looks up to her as her teacher felt incredulous as she can read her mood which she isn't even very good at.
As Finn and Gareth decided to leave this they could only to the increasingly pouty Riveria. At this moment, Riveria herself is very tempted to drink alcohol which she doesn't like to drown her frustration.
But just in time, Syr came with the empty glasses that Kisuke requested after their meal, "Kisuke-san, here are the glasses that you requested~." She then left without asking for their share as that would be rude.
Kisuke then stood up and brought up the wooden jar on the table and attaching the two mechanical levers on top of it to serve as the pump. The wooden jar is divided in the middle so there are two types of drinks that Kisuke prepared that should also serve as dessert.
Everyone stopped talking and curiously looked towards the jar. Although they aren't interested in the drink itself, the strange device attracted their attention.
Without minding them, Kisuke asked Yoruichi first, "Strawberry Colada Smoothie or Frosted Lemonade?"
"Frosted Lemonade~." She answered.
Due to the strange choices, however, some became interested in the drink itself.
Ignoring them, Kisuke picked up one glass and placed it under the nozzle before pumping the lever. What came out is a milky-white foamy drink with a sweet and citrus scent, "Here you go~." He then placed it in front of Yoruichi and gave her a metal straw that he already prepared earlier.
Yoruichi happily grabbed her glass and took a sip on it, "Great~. Just what I needed~. However... It's not very cold any more." She then faced a certain individual, "Sona-chan, please~."
Sona nodded and pointed at her Frosted Lemonade, "I'll get Strawberry Colada Smoothie." As she stated her request, a magic circle appeared on top of Yoruichi's glass and instantly chilled the drink.
"Thanks~."
As someone who's an aspiring mage, and witnessing it for the first time, Lefiya asked the High-Elf, "Riveria-sama... Her chant or magic activation is weird. Why is that?"
"...That's not a chant."
"Huh?"
While confused, the rest of the girls also asked for their own drinks and Sona chilled them all which confused Lefiya even further, "Continuous activation after a single chant?" She couldn't consider the possibility that Sona didn't need a chant at all.
"What about you four?" Kisuke asked the four girls who requested the non-alcoholic drink.
"We'll get the Frosted Lemonade." Riveria answered for all of them. And since there are no rejections, he served them their drinks, "Thank you."
"Do you want it chilled?" Sona offered.
"Please..." Riveria didn't remove her hand on the glass as she wanted to feel and see the magic circle closer and the instant it appeared, she immediately tried to memorize it. However, of all the magic circle she had seen, not a single one of them even remotely resembles Sona's magic circle.
"Could it be that she didn't need to chant?" Lefiya finally discovered the truth and looked towards Sona, "H-how?"
However, the latter only smiled at her and didn't answer her question.
Since she couldn't find any clues regarding her magic circle, Riveria became even more frustrated that she's no regretting attending this celebration party. But as she sips on her Frosted Lemonade, her eyes opened widely and looked at it, "T-this is!?"
This is the first time she lost her composure over a drink which shocked everyone.