The story begins in Food Wars, when Alice took him home.

At the same time, it's made using leftover scraps of various ingredients, which can be considered putting their remaining value to good use.

With a lighthearted tone in her voice, Alice Nakiri strode forward, breaking the harmonious atmosphere between them.

She placed the dishes in front of the three judges, raised her hand in a gesture of invitation, and Su Yan and the others, guided by her, focused their attention on the dishes.

"It really is vegetable jelly, but what are those caviar-like things on top? And there's an extra-dense layer of foam underneath."

Looking at the dish in front of her, Su Yan's eyes were filled with curiosity. The neatly shaped vegetable jelly was topped with a layer of colorful spheres.

Beneath the vegetable jelly, there was a layer of dense, green foam.

"Regarding these caviar-like things on top, you should get the answer you're looking for after you taste them."

When asked, Alice Nakiri simply smiled and didn't give them the answer directly, but instead told them to find it through cooking.

"Hmm, so you're keeping me in suspense. Alright, then let me explore the secrets of caviar myself!"

Looking at the still-roaring machines on the stage, the public's reaction to molecular gastronomy was rather muted, as this was the second time it had appeared.

However, quite a few people are still paying attention, since molecular gastronomy is very rare here, and any competition related to molecular gastronomy is worth watching.

"This is…"

Pierce the vegetable jelly with a fork and put it in your mouth along with the caviar. Immediately afterward, the aromas of apples, pears, oranges, and other fruits burst forth at the same time!

"Did you ask the fruit vendor for fruit pits?! Boil them in water to extract their flavor, add a little honey to sweeten them, and then use molecular gastronomy techniques to process them into these gel-like spheres?"

Savoring the rich flavors on her tongue, Su Yan picked up a fruit and gently crushed it with her chopsticks, releasing a subtle fruity aroma.

"The green foam sauce at the bottom should be made from vegetable scraps, with a light and creamy texture, a fresh herbal aroma, and a slightly acidic flavor."

Tan Guai's surprised voice rang out. Green, the color of life, a green sauce made from pure green vegetable scraps, with a slightly bitter taste.

This bitterness perfectly balances the sweetness of the vegetables and fruity caviar, neither overpowering nor detracting from the overall flavor, while adding a bright and refreshing touch to the dish.

"The most important part is the vegetable jelly in the middle, which has a refreshing and delicate taste, with a light sweetness of vegetables and the aroma of collagen from the chicken skin.

Furthermore, the collagen in the chicken skin makes the vegetable jelly melt in your mouth while retaining the natural flavor of the vegetables, resulting in a smooth yet layered texture.

Once the spoiled parts are removed, the remaining vegetables are no different from normal ones, and the quality of the resulting vegetable jelly will not fluctuate much.

Of course, this requires the chef to have a very good eye, since the spoiled part will spread along with the wound, and how much to remove and how much to leave needs to be considered.

"Every bite offers the smooth texture of the vegetable jelly, the bursting sensation of the fruit pits and caviar, and the refreshing taste of the foamy sauce."

Three different textures and flavors intertwine in the mouth, creating a new experience.

The subtle sweetness of the fruit pit complements the crispness of the vegetables, while the gelatinous texture of the chicken skin adds a warm undertone to the dish, creating a wonderfully harmonious flavor.

The three judges closed their eyes at the same time. At that moment, they felt as if they had entered a vast wilderness, surrounded by all kinds of fruits and vegetables, with a strong sense of harvest.

"Fruits, vegetables, and chicken skin—just these three ingredients are used to make such a delicious vegetable jelly. Each ingredient may seem unrelated, but they are actually closely connected; the absence of any one of them would render the dish ordinary."

Tan Guai's voice was filled with sighs, and that anxious feeling was mixed in. Each element seemed independent, yet they were closely connected and inseparable.

"That's right, only when all three are combined can it be called a top-notch dish."

Zhang Zhong nodded slightly, gazing at the Molecular Garden in front of him, lost in thought. Seeing him like this, Tan Guai and Su Yan beside him also fell silent.

It's a bit cruel to say, but although both of them are very good at cooking, Alice Nakiri is better in terms of creativity and everything else.

When something good meets something even better, it's only natural that something good should give way to something even better.

However, this is somewhat cruel for Zhu Yan, since she belongs to the good side.

Chapter 264 You're a pervert, but I love it!

"The winner of this competition is love."

Although the ending was cruel, one must always face reality. Looking at Zhu Yan's expectant gaze, Zhang Zhong made the fairest decision.

Alice Nakiri won the match and is the victor of this duel.

"I lost?"

Upon hearing Zhang Zhong's words, Zhu Yan's expression froze instantly. Although she had some premonition, she collapsed to the ground upon hearing the confirmation, her face filled with utter despair.

"I want to know exactly where we lost."

Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, Zhu Yan raised her head and looked at Zhang Zhong with burning eyes, wanting to get an answer from him.

"You didn't lose in any particular way. Your cooking was excellent, but it was lacking in several aspects. When there are too many of these shortcomings, it becomes inferior."

Zhang Zhong raised the issue of Zhu Yan.

If there is a deficiency in only one aspect, it can be compensated for by improving in another aspect.

But if it falls short in every aspect, then the problem is quite serious. This kind of fundamental backwardness is something that can never be remedied.

"Try it and see the difference between us."

As she spoke, Alice Nakiri handed the dish to Zhu Yan, her voice tinged with a sense of triumph and satisfaction at having won the competition.

It's been a long time since I've had such a fierce competition. The dishes I made are of an unusually high grade, almost reaching the level of a top-tier three-star dish.

Even within her culinary history, she would rank among the top three.

"gap…"

Looking at the dish in front of her, Zhu Yan took a deep breath, then picked up a spoon without hesitation, scooped up a large spoonful, put it in her mouth, and closed her eyes.

An incredibly delicate flavor.

Compared to her carelessness, Alice Nakiri's cooking has a gentle flavor that gives people a feeling of being bathed in a spring breeze, making them clearly feel happy.

That's right, I could feel it clearly!

This feeling is somewhat mystical, since everyone's definition of happiness is different.

But for Zhu Yan, the moment she tasted the food, the gentle flavors transformed into a warm current, rippling through her heart and nourishing it. In her world, that feeling was happiness.

It's amazing that a dish could bring her such a feeling!

Her eyes went from confusion to realization, and then to resentment. No wonder she lost the competition; faced with such a dish, she had absolutely no chance of winning.

This is an absolute difference in quality!

"You are very good. You are the strongest opponent I have encountered besides my master."

As they were talking, Alice Nakiri came up to Zhu Yan and extended her hand to her.

"Are you mocking me?"

Seeing Alice Nakiri's outstretched hand and recalling her crushing defeat just now, Zhu Yan's expression turned somewhat grim, and her fists clenched slightly.

"No, I mean it sincerely."

Alice Nakiri shook her head slightly, her eyes burning with passion and sincerity.

She wasn't being sarcastic. Zhu Yan was indeed the strongest opponent she had ever encountered besides Bai Yuan, and she only reached out to him out of respect for him.

"That's good. I lost this time, but I'll definitely be the winner next time!"

Looking into Alice Nakiri's sincere eyes, Zhu Yan hesitated for a moment before finally taking her hand and standing up with her help.

"Although I really want to cheer you on, if I were your opponent, you probably still wouldn't be able to win."

Hearing Zhu Yan's words, Nakiri Alice pursed her lips. Although the other party was indeed the strongest opponent she had ever encountered, it did not mean that the gap between them was small; on the contrary, the gap between them was huge.

"You really spoil the mood when you talk!"

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Zhu Yan immediately shook off her hand, her face showing a sullen expression, but her voice was not very angry.

Alice Nakiri simply touched her nose and didn't say anything more.

After a brief conversation and pleasantries, the two parted ways on the field. Alice Nakiri, looking excited, skipped and jumped, and soon arrived in front of Shiro Awakening.

"Got it! Hehe!"

"Why did you end up using molecular gastronomy? Didn't you say you were saving it for the later competitions?"

Looking at Alice Nakiri, who was smugly trying to take credit for him, Bai Yuan patted her head considerately and then asked curiously.

"I didn't want to either, mainly because..."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's question, Alice Nakiri finally had an outlet for her emotions. She spoke with a wronged tone, recounting how Zhu Yan had threatened her.

"I see. But it's not surprising that your identities have been discovered. After all, you're not wild men from the mountains, and communication is very advanced in modern society."

Even if they didn't know before, a little investigation would reveal the truth; it's neither realistic nor possible to hide it from others for a long time.

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's answer, Bai Yuan nodded slightly in understanding; he wasn't surprised that their identities had been discovered.

Given the advanced communication technology in modern society, it would be unreasonable for someone not to be detected.

"Then what to do."

"Just let things take their course; there's nothing shameful about it."

Moreover, your identities might even bring honor to the Dark Cuisine World, since it's currently just an emerging force, and its influence isn't as great as your original identities.

"That's true. But in the future, the Dark Cuisine World will definitely become a leading force in the world, even surpassing the World Culinary Association!"

"That's for sure. The so-called World Gastronomy Association is nothing more than an organization with a large number of chefs, and it uses the word 'wide' to describe it."

Our world of culinary disasters, however, uses the finest ingredients. The quantity may differ, but the quality will absolutely crush the competition.

Looking at the worried face of the girl in front of him, Bai Yuan raised his hand and patted her head, speaking softly.

"So what if they know? I've never thought that a small mask could hide my charm. This isn't a TV drama."

Beside her, Erina Nakiri shrugged, appearing completely unconcerned.

"Indeed, a mask is just a symbol of identity. Unless one completely changes their appearance, it's impossible not to be recognized."

In fact, because of the competition, someone contacted me a few days ago, wanting me to return to France to lead the youth chef community.

Just then, Liya, who was in Bai Yuan's arms, spoke up and told him about what she had experienced in the past few days.

Two days ago, she was stopped by French people who came to China to find her, who wanted her and her brother to return to France to lead the French youth chef community.

Compared to culinary powerhouses, in countries like France, a young chef who reaches the highest three-star rating before the age of thirty is already considered top-tier.

Lia, who is only in her early twenties, is already a two-star chef and is destined to be a leading figure in the French culinary world.

Have you all encountered people who know your identities?

Hearing Lia's words, Alice Nakiri's voice carried a hint of surprise.