Storm of Gods

Chapter 268 The Flaw in Dark Cuisine

Ever since Mr. Gemini mentioned it, Cantona has been paying attention to the dark cuisine. Upon hearing this, he said, "I investigated the dark cuisine branch and found something. It turns out that a genius director of the Gourmet Association fell into depravity and tried to take a forbidden shortcut. He was eventually discovered, but even with the combined power of the Gourmet Association, he still managed to escape."

"That person is so evil!" Estella exclaimed, surprised that the internal organ murder case had such a deep follow-up. "Mr. Gemini, feel free to contact me if you need anything. I'm willing to do my part!"

"Thank you everyone. With Mr. Cancer's reminder, we are getting closer and closer to the truth," Li Xin said. This was indeed thanks to Mr. Cancer.

Christian's lips curled up slightly. Geminis, they can be a bit annoying, but they have a great memory.

“Imprisonment won’t be very effective. It’s different from the Fallen. Even if they lose control, they can still self-harm. It doesn’t prove they’re related to Dark Cuisine. Besides, Dark Cuisine used to be part of the Culinary Association, but it’s not accepted on this side path in the Sixth Era. Actually, it’s simple: people who have eaten Dark Cuisine will vomit and feel unwell when they eat Culinary Association’s cuisine, and may even experience physical mutations,” Christian said. “We should contact the Culinary Association about this; they’ll definitely be happy to cooperate.”

"Mr. Cancer, I really want to express my respect and admiration for you with a big hug!" Li Xin said sincerely.

“Absolutely not.” Christian immediately rejected the idea. He might consider it if it were Miss Aries.

"As expected of Mr. Cancer!" Cantona also gave a thumbs up. This was not flattery, but the truth. This kind of secret knowledge sounds very simple, but people who don't know it would never think of it.

"You're all too kind. We at the Round Table are a big family, and it's only right that we help each other." Christian also raised his chin and waved his hand casually. This was starting to feel right.

Cantona glanced at the star map on the dome. "It's almost time. We'll have some private time from now on. Anyone who wants to stay can stay."

Christian stood proudly, looked around, and Taurus coughed a few times. "I have something to discuss with Mr. Gemini."

Everyone nodded.
"Good night."

Christian leaned back, his figure disappearing from the zodiac star chart.

Barty had originally intended to stay, but seeing that Mr. Taurus had something to attend to, he stood up, bowed, and then disappeared from the round table.

Estella wanted to stay and discuss the case of the visceral demon with Mr. Gemini to see if there was anything she could do to help, but Mr. Taurus must have something very important to discuss with Mr. Gemini.

“Mr. Gemini, I would very much like to contribute to the case of the Visceral Demon. Please contact me if you need my help,” Estella said.

"Thank you, Miss Aries. I won't hesitate to ask for your help whenever needed," Li Xin said with a smile.

"Good night."

Estella turned to greet Mr. Taurus, leaned back, and left the Round Table, leaving only Li Xin and Mr. Taurus under the vast sky.

Cantona looked at Mr. Gemini and said, "It seems that Mr. Leo and Ms. Aries also have something to ask you. Aren't we being a little too harsh on Mr. Cancer?"

"Mr. Cancer is a kind, introverted person," Li Xin said with a slight smile. "Mr. Taurus, how is the sea voyage going?"

“Thanks to your reminder, the traitor has been caught,” Cantona said. In fact, he had been struggling with this for a long time, but if he didn’t explain the matter clearly, Mr. Gemini probably wouldn’t be able to help him. “My mission this time was to find the legendary Coffin of the Dead. I was lucky enough to find it, but now the problem is that I have no gains and I can’t get out.”

Cantona omitted some details, but still described how he was hunted down and forced to commit suicide to escape capture, accidentally entering the Coffin of the Dead.

Li Xin listened intently. Although Mr. Taurus omitted some details, he could sense his fear. The Coffin of the Dead involved the secret of an ancient god, the God of Death, which meant he had offended the largest church in the Eastern Continent of Vatland, the Church of the Underworld. To be an enemy of the Church of the Underworld, Mr. Taurus was quite ruthless; none of the members of the Round Table were easy to deal with.

“Survival isn’t a problem for the short term, but I haven’t found what I’m looking for. Lately, I’ve been wondering if suicide is the key to getting in and out,” Cantona said.

The reason he insisted on consulting with someone was because he was afraid that someone might go crazy and lose their mind.

Li Xin astutely noticed the problem. "Mr. Taurus, in my personal opinion, this is not a rational choice. Could you describe the Coffin of the Dead?"

“It’s an island, not very big, surrounded by the sea, but it glows with a dark green fluorescence. The entire island is shrouded in the same dark green mist. The area around the shore is relatively small, and the mist gets thicker the deeper you go into the sea. It’s the same in space, so you can’t see the red moon.” Cantona said with a wry smile. “There are plants on the island. I tried eating some and I didn’t die. You can catch some strange fish in the sea, which can also fill your stomach.”

"Is there anything special on the island, or any traces of other people having been there?" Li Xin asked.

“There are some remnants, but I judge that they have all been there for a very long time. I am probably the most recent creature to arrive. Apart from the environment and shape being a bit special, it’s just a deserted island,” Cantona said. “I’ve also been trying to find any secret passages or the like, but I haven’t found any.”

Li Xin was also thinking that in such situations, there shouldn't always be a secret passage leading underground, where the Grim Reaper's treasure is discovered. This would be perfect for the Utopia Mountain plot.

Cantona looked at the silent Gemini and knew that there was little that could be done in this situation, as there was very little information about the ancient gods.

“Hmm, I suddenly have a strange idea,” Li Xin said. “Mr. Taurus, the place you just mentioned and the description of how you entered it seem to have the effect of the Gate of Truth. Is it possible to find an exit by following this line of thought?”

Only Cantona truly understands what he felt at the time. Looking back now, it seems he really did have that feeling. Is it possible that his divine relic contains an ability similar to the Gate of Truth, and this knife is the key?

“Mr. Gemini, thank you for reminding me. I think it’s worth a try.” Cantona was also intrigued. He had only thought about suicide and hadn’t considered this possibility.

“Mr. Taurus, whether it works or not, extreme methods are not advisable. If that doesn’t work, we can ask Mr. Cancer; he is trustworthy.”

Cantona laughed. "Yes, we have Mr. Cancer."

He had considered it, but instinctively he preferred to seek help from Gemini.

“Praise be to you, Mr. Cancer,” Li Xin said sincerely.

“Good night, Mr. Gemini.” Cantona stood up.

"I hope all problems will be resolved when we meet next time. Goodnight, Mr. Taurus." Li Xin also stood up.

The zodiac star chart was empty again.

Li Xin woke up early the next morning, and after breakfast he found the black cat. This guy's life was much more comfortable than his. He had gone from a stray bandit cat to an upper-class gentleman cat, and he smelled nice. Just looking at him made him want to punch him.

Yesterday, a crucial piece of information struck Li Xin: those who have eaten dark cuisine will experience adverse reactions such as vomiting when eating the food from the Gourmet Association. As a top noble, it is impossible for him to resist the temptation of delicious food.

Bocuse opened the Blue Agate Restaurant and made such a grand spectacle of it, likely to attract targets. Once they found someone who had eaten the dark cuisine, they could follow the trail to Alan Ducaser. Alan Ducaser, hiding in Heldan, certainly knew that those who had eaten there wouldn't go back. Didia didn't need to take any risks; he only needed to select suspicious targets and bring them to the restaurant. If they were too afraid to go, they could follow the trail. This would also corroborate whether Antony had been to the restaurant. A normal nobleman wouldn't refuse such exquisite food at a pretentious restaurant, and Didia could easily obtain this kind of information.

(End of this chapter)