What a waste of time. I knew I shouldn't have bothered.

(Oh no... I'm not sure I'll be able to pull the wool over his eyes next time...)

Don't underestimate an archangel's power!

The annual winter holiday has arrived again.

We're not giving them the time to rest!

Haaah!

I don't have any proof, but... I assume it will return with time.

But there's no telling what traps await inside the cage!

The latent abilities the two of you possess are the contrivances of those gods.

All will be settled between us, spearheaded by the hatred that drives me...

Yes?

New fallen angels have appeared. Their form resembles skydwellers, but they have wings, and the town has been inundated with—

Lucifer...

It was pure hell inside. Although we were self-aware, to the research team we were mere objects to be toyed with.

Slight changes to my brewing method shift the balance of the acidity and bitterness, giving it a new form.

I've been thinking... A manager who's overly formal is bound to make customers nervous.

Don't be ridiculous.

Um... Lucifer? What is it that you're doing?

Hm... You're trying to fill a role you've given yourself then?

Hm. Well, if you alter the pitch and tempo slightly... Like this...

What's wrong? This isn't like you.

Haaah!

I'd never live it down if these beans were to go to waste.

I can't wait to see the look on your face the next time we meet.

That's exactly the problem with you! You always filter out the things you don't care about! How could you possibly understand the suffering of those deemed worthless!

The taste again? It shouldn't be too bad if you grow accustomed to it.

I'll be waiting!

For the first brew, I'm thinking of starting off with something simple, where the bitterness and fragrance of the coffee are clear and comprehensible.

(If I ever opened my own cafe, I'd like it to also be a place where people can relax with their loved ones...)

But I will take proper measures to fulfill your expectations. It'll be just a while longer until the extraction finishes.

Well...

(And so much too... That may as well just be a cup of milk at this point!)

No rest for the weary, Captain.

Everything you hold dear will be smashed to dust by my hand!

I think that's a wonderful idea!

...

I see. You want me to brew them for you.

Copies of the first Divine Tiger... Is that all you aspire to be?

There you are, Singularity! We have an emergency, but I want you to listen calmly.

Wait!

That's fine. I mean, you weren't scheduled today in the first place...

What? I am?

You should have told me that sooner! What did I practice all that for?

...

...!

The annual winter holiday has arrived again.

Vyrn, I'll let you prepare the melon. Lyria, please wrap the cakes. And Captain, you can continue waiting on the customers.

(I'll need a little more time, Lucifer...)

Are you going... to deny yourself down to your final breath?

Hahaha! You push your wingless body to the limit. I thought that might've been enough to kill me.