It felt so good to be close to the witch!

Following Ais was Elena, wagging her two large, fluffy tails, hands on her hips, and chin slightly raised.

Today, the little fox girl didn't wear her usual sporty leather outfit; instead, she changed into a pink knit top and pants that had a very homey feel. Despite her petite stature, she exuded a strong sense of domesticity.

"Contestant number four, Elena, seems very confident. Who will win this culinary competition?"

Roy turned his attention to the next contestant.

Contestant number five, Vivian.

The little angel was wearing a pure white halter dress as always, her little face flushed.

"Our fifth contestant, Vivian, seems a bit nervous. At the moment, her chances of winning seem the least. However, until the very last moment, who knows if the seemingly harmless little lamb won't turn into a monster that devours everything?"

These words made Vivian's face blush even more.

"Our next contestant is number six, Tonnie! Hmm, Tonnie seems quite calm. I wonder if her dish will surprise us?"

Toni stood expressionlessly on the players' bench, with a large plate of prepared dishes beside her.

To be honest, Roy was quite surprised when he learned that Tonigne was going to participate in the competition.

He never expected that the mechanical girl would be interested in things other than machinery.

"Next up is our seventh contestant, Latie! Will her exotic cuisine from Witch Island bring us a brand new experience? Let's wait and see!"

The light chef's apron perfectly enveloped the soft curves of her body. Latiyi wore a faint smile, her hands behind her back, looking completely at ease.

"Finally, our grand finale, number eight, Senior Finage! This knowledgeable and experienced senior, who has traveled the entire continent, will present us with a culinary feast. We can't wait!"

Finage rolled her eyes at Roy, who was making an exaggerated expression. Dressed in a chef's outfit, the eye roll actually made her look quite cute.

"All contestants are ready. Now, let's have our number one contestant, Shanika, present her masterpiece."

A dish that "shimmered with golden light" appeared before everyone's eyes as the lid was lifted.

It was a plain-looking white bread.

“It’s golden light! A symbol that only the most exquisite dishes in the world have! Let’s taste it.” Roy said, picking up a piece and putting it in his mouth.

Soft, gentle, and tender.

The initial taste is slightly sweet, but as your teeth touch the filling, a subtle sourness spreads throughout your mouth. Following the sweetness and sourness comes an indescribable, incredibly rich flavor.

Roy and Fuma, who were tasting the bread at the same time, stared wide-eyed, unable to believe that this bread, which looked ordinary except for its initial golden glow, could be so delicious.

After a long while, Roy, having recovered his senses, praised without reservation: "This is the best bread I've ever eaten, truly the best bread in the world. With just this one bread, our Shanika has already secured the championship!"

"Next, please welcome contestant number two, Lilia!"

Lilia silently delivered the prepared dishes to the two judges, her dark eyes filled with anticipation as she awaited Roy's evaluation.

When the lid was lifted, what they saw made Roy and Fuma pause in surprise.

This is a cooked steak, which is normal. The key is that the sauce on the surface of the steak is an extremely black liquid. The combination of the two gives the strange feeling that the steak is burnt but not completely burnt.

Meeting Lilia's expectant gaze, Roy coughed: "Ahem... It seems our second contestant has some ideas. Let's take a look."

Mustering immense courage, Roy picked up a steak, gritted his teeth, and stuffed it into his mouth to chew.

The feedback from his taste buds made Roy blink.

Well, surprisingly it wasn't too bad.

The black liquid on the pork chops is somewhat similar to squid ink, and the combination of the two has a unique flavor.

"...Not bad, very delicious." Roy gave Lilia a thumbs up. Fuma, standing beside her, nodded in agreement, commenting, "A wonderfully imaginative dish."

Seeing Roy's reaction, Lilia felt relieved and a smile appeared on her lips.

"Next, please welcome our third contestant, Ais!"

With a face as cold and aloof as snow, Ais lifted the lid of her dish.

It was a plate of dazzling, glistening fish slices.

The extreme low temperature not only preserves the freshness of the fish fillets but also eliminates any possible residual bacteria.

Roy and Fuma picked up a piece.

The glistening fish slices melted in the mouth, sweet and delicious, earning high praise from both of them.

After Ais, came the confident little fox girl.

She held up a large pot that was half her height and placed it in front of Roy and the other person, saying in a coquettish tone, "Try it, this is my secret recipe for a highly nourishing soup."

Roy and Fuma both swallowed hard.

It wasn't that I was craving it, but rather that I was startled by the ingredients bubbling in the soup.

Various insects, vegetables, and ingredients are mixed together, creating a bizarre seven-colored hue that inspires fear.

"Contestant number four, Elena, are you sure this is edible?"

Roy asked tentatively.

"Hmph, of course. Don't let its unusual color fool you; its flavor is enough to make you want to come back for more." The little fox girl crossed her arms, her tone full of confidence.

Out of respect for her confidence, Roy and Fuma carefully scooped out a small spoonful and tremblingly put it into their mouths.

Three seconds later, Roy, with a blank expression, gave Elena a big "X," indicating his serious disapproval of her cooking.

As the little fox girl stepped off the stage, she kept repeating, "Impossible! My nourishing soup is absolutely fine! I know! It must be because I didn't put in enough Amos green worms. I'll put in more next time..."

Hearing these words, Roy felt a chill run down his spine and resolved never to eat Elena's cooking again, no matter what.

"Ahem, next up, please welcome our number five contestant, Toni.

Roy sounded a little scared, as if he was afraid that Tonnie's dish would be a bunch of mechanical parts.

Biting into cast iron... Hmm, compared to Elena's culinary disasters, this seems more acceptable.

However, it is clear that Tonigne would not do that.

The dish she presented was a bowl of thick soup with distinct red and green colors, inside which chunks of meat and other ingredients were bubbling.

Roy took a sip. Well, it wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either.

Because this soup didn't have any salt in it!

Looking at Tonnie's calm yet expectant eyes, Roy thought for a moment and said tactfully, "This soup brings out the natural sweetness of the ingredients."

The mechanical witch was visibly pleased to receive the praise, though her expression remained blank; her slightly bouncy gait confirmed this.

"Finally, please welcome our final contestant, senior Finaigi, to showcase her unique cuisine!"

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Finaigi, the last contestant, gracefully stepped forward and unveiled the dish prepared for the judges.

The golden light reappeared.

What appeared before everyone's eyes was an absolutely stunning landscape painting.

On the cliff, which is carved with exquisite craftsmanship, a silver stream cascades down, creating a scene of breathtaking beauty, like a fairyland.

Such a dish made Roy and Fuma reluctant to eat it, for fear of ruining the exquisite artistic conception.

In the end, Roy was the first to act, snatching away a small hill and stuffing it into his mouth.

"Well……"

A powerful impact explodes on the taste buds.

At this moment, Roy seemed to see the changes in the landscape under the changing seasons: the charm of spring, the heat of summer, the passion of autumn, and the tranquility of winter.

The experience is truly indescribable.

Beside Roy, Fuma was equally amazed by this "mountain and water cuisine".

It took them a full minute to come to their senses.

Looking at the smiling Finaigi in front of him, Roy exclaimed, "Contestant number 8, Finaigi's cooking is truly unparalleled!"

"Next, we will move on to the second part, where everyone will enjoy delicious food together."

The group gathered together and then tasted the food together.

Even Elena's "dark tonic soup" was tried by all the women.

Ultimately, everyone reached a consensus: Elena must never touch the stove again.

"Alright, next up is the third segment: the championship award ceremony!"

"After fierce competition and everyone's votes, the champion has finally been decided, and that is..."

"Our number eight contestant, Senior Finage!"

"Let's give her a round of applause as she comes up to the stage to receive her award!"

Amidst applause, Finage walked onto the judges' stage with a smile and accepted the "golden trophy" symbolizing the champion from Roy's hands.

In an instant, there was thunderous applause.

……

After playing and having fun, it was already late at night.

Roy approached Fuma, who was sitting alone in the courtyard, and said softly, "Your Highness Fuma, has come with a new prophecy?"

Hearing Roy's voice, Fuma, who had been staring blankly at the night sky, turned her head: "Yes and no."

Chapter 234 Re-entering Lust

The crimson moonlight spread across the earth, falling on the girl's fair face, as if draping it in a thin red veil.

When asked Roy's question, Fuma shook her head: "Yes and no."

“I did see the prophetic image, but unlike the prophecies I had seen before, this time it was just an image that remained unchanged.”

"The earth shattered, and a pitch-black, reversed statue that blotted out the sky rose from the ground, causing the sky to crack as well. A figure stood atop the statue, looking down upon all living beings."

Fuma's voice carried a hint of despair that she herself was unaware of: "I tried to find a way to change the scene, but all I could see was darkness, not a single ray of light."

"This is no longer a prophecy, but a harbinger of the impending end."

Roy frowned.

Fuma's prophecy cast a shadow over his heart.