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

Having just finished evaluating Erina Nakiri, Alice Nakiri came up with a pagoda-shaped dish, a triumphant smile on her face.

"Molecular fish jelly tower?"

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, everyone present turned their attention to her, and then saw what she was holding in her hands: a tower made of alternating layers of fish jelly and thin slices of fish.

The fish jelly is clear and transparent, exhibiting a crystal-like texture, while the fish slices are as thin as cicada wings, with their delicate textures faintly visible.

The top of the tower is covered with a layer of light and delicate foam, presenting a cloud-like whiteness and fluffiness, adding a touch of dreaminess to the whole dish.

In addition, seaweed crisps, caviar, and other ingredients adorn the fish jelly tower. These enhance the texture and flavor of the dish and create a striking visual contrast, resembling a princess's castle from a fairytale!

"What a beautiful creation! Is this what they call molecular gastronomy?"

The beautiful little tower surprised them. If Erina Nakiri was like an exquisitely arranged platter, then Alice Nakiri was exquisite from beginning to end.

I don't know if this dish is both beautiful and delicious, or if it's all show and no substance. We'll have to taste it to find out!

"Use a spoon to taste it."

Seeing that the others were about to continue using knives and forks, Alice Nakiri brought over three spoons, since she was also making desserts.

"Then let's begin to taste it!"

As Senzaemon Nakiri looked at the dish in front of him, a sense of anticipation rose in his heart.

As soon as the words were spoken, the people picked up their spoons almost simultaneously.

The fish jelly has a light and elastic texture.

It melts gently on the tongue, releasing a delicious broth carefully simmered from fish bones. This broth combines the richness of the fish, the freshness of the vegetables, and the aroma of white wine, creating an indescribably wonderful flavor.

Next comes the delicate and fresh taste of the fish slices, which are as thin as cicada wings.

And during the tasting process, the spoon will inevitably pick up some caviar sprinkled on the surface. These tiny black pearls burst in your mouth, releasing a rich salty and savory flavor and the aroma of fish oil.

Of course, these are not the key.

Most importantly, the delicate foam on top of the molecular fish jelly tower is made by whipping fish broth and special caviar soy sauce under high pressure, resulting in a cloud-like texture that melts in your mouth!

The tiny bubbles within the foam burst gently on the tongue, releasing a fresh and complex aroma that intertwines with the umami of the fish jelly, creating an unprecedented taste experience.

"That was amazing!"

A sound of clothes tearing rang out, and Senzaemon Nakiri's muscles bulged high before he exhaled a long breath.

Chapter 85 I learned this skill so that I could show off in front of others!

"You incorporated the sauce into the delicate foam atop the tart, giving the otherwise bland fish jelly a richer flavor and bringing the whole dish to life!"

With his bright, piercing eyes, Senzaemon Nakiri looked at Alice Nakiri, who was smiling at him, and for the first time, a serious expression appeared on his face.

"That's right, this is the unique technology of molecular gastronomy, which changes the original form of an object so that it can appear in a dish in a more convenient way."

Furthermore, in the process of changing its form, something new can be added to give it more vitality. It can also possess flavors that cannot be achieved using ordinary cooking methods.

Alice Nakiri explained fluently, showing no fear even under such scrutiny; on the contrary, she spoke even more fluently.

She could only see this imposing old man a few times a year. Each time, he and her mother would fly to Japan with her father, stay for a few days, and then leave.

However, as the head of the Nakiri family, she still respected him, after all, half of her comfortable life came from the Nakiri family.

Of course, if he wants her to act like a normal granddaughter and act spoiled with him, it will take time, and even more so, it will require Senzaemon Nakiri's constant favoritism.

However… as things stand now, it seems that Senzaemon Nakiri prefers Erina Nakiri.

"Is this molecular gastronomy? This is the first time I've ever seen it. Processing ingredients to this extent, changing their form and enriching their flavor, is truly an amazing technique!"

Dojima Gin nodded in agreement, his face equally serious, thinking to himself that he should go back and further his studies, which might improve his culinary skills.

But is this girl in front of me really just an ordinary 14-year-old? Why does she give me the feeling that she's no less skilled than any top-tier chef?!

Furthermore, she possessed an intense fighting spirit that other top-tier chefs lacked! It was as if she would dare to draw her sword against a five-star chef standing before her!

What an incredible guy!

"The combination of fish jelly and fish fillets is so perfect, and with that magical bubbly sauce, it's undoubtedly a top-notch delicacy!"

Roland Chapel felt the tremor on his tongue, his face showing indescribable enjoyment.

When he came to his senses, the food in front of him had been completely devoured. The taste lingered on his lips and tongue, but he didn't even have time to savor it, only thinking about finishing it off as soon as possible.

How shameful! In the short few minutes he spent tasting the food, he completely forgot his responsibilities as a judge and only wanted to be a diner!

"It seems the outcome is already quite clear."

After exchanging a glance with the two people beside her, Senzaemon Nakiri's voice rang out again, making Erina Nakiri's heart leap into her throat.

"What's going on? Why are Grandpa and the others praising Alice? What does this dish taste like that makes them say such high praise!"

The thought popped into her mind and then became unstoppable. Erina Nakiri looked at the exquisitely prepared dishes on the table and swallowed.

"Lady Erina..."

Not far away, Hisako Shinto looked at Erina Nakiri with a worried expression, then glanced at the judges, feeling equally nervous.

Although it wasn't her competing, the feeling was even more agonizing than competing against someone she respected most, because the opponent was the person she admired most.

Who will be the ultimate victor?

"The winner of this Food War is Alice Nakiri!"

As they were talking, Senzaemon and the other two almost simultaneously pressed the light board for Alice Nakiri.

The next moment, the large screen in the sky changed slightly. The names of Alice Nakiri and Erina Nakiri appeared on it, enveloped in cheap fire effects, and a score was added below.

Alice Nakiri is undoubtedly the winner!

"How...how is this possible?! I lost..."

Looking at the score in front of her, Erina Nakiri swayed slightly, her face full of disbelief, and she muttered to herself in a somewhat distraught manner.

She lost?! She actually lost?!

It's one thing to lose, but to lose by such a huge margin means that her cooking has absolutely no chance of winning?

"Lady Erina actually lost?"

Hisako Shinto was equally incredulous, muttering to herself before looking worriedly at Erina Nakiri, afraid that she would be disappointed.

"Erina, your dish is exquisite and serves as a perfect dessert, but you've overlooked the most important point."

Looking at the dejected Erina Nakiri, Senzaemon Nakiri spoke slowly, his voice carrying a faint air of authority.

"what?"

Erina Nakiri looked up, her big eyes filled with confusion.

"With fish jelly as the main ingredient, the most important part is naturally the fish jelly itself! You make the broth with small pieces of salmon, garlic slices, thyme, white wine, and brandy. Although it's full of the aroma of alcohol, complementing the salmon on top, the fish flavor itself is pitifully small! The few pieces of salmon simply can't support the overall flavor of the dish!"

In contrast, Alice's broth, made from fish bones and then strained, was combined with gelatin sheets to create a fish jelly. This resulted in a richer fish flavor and unified the overall taste of the dish—that's the fundamental reason you lost!

There were actually live salmon in the food truck, but while it's fine for Erina Nakiri to handle smaller fish, it's impossible to properly dissect a huge live salmon in an hour without professional handling techniques and considerable experience.

This is a difference in experience and a difference in basic skills. The solid foundation that Alice Nakiri has built through so much training by Hakubuchi was perfectly demonstrated in this match.

Of course, even if Erina Nakiri is capable of handling salmon and using its bones to make soup, the final victory will still belong to Alice Nakiri.

This is an absolute gap in strength!

"You'll understand why you lost once you've tried it."

Carrying the extra molecular fish jelly tarts to Nakiri Erina, Nakiri Alice smiled mischievously.

For some reason, seeing Erina Nakiri's shocked and incredulous expression gave her a strange sense of satisfaction.

All the pain and frustration I had experienced while learning to cook in the past have turned into comfort at this moment, giving me a feeling that my efforts have finally paid off.

How do you say that?

I learned this skill so that I could show off my skills in front of people!

"The reason I failed..."

Looking at the molecular fish jelly tower that Alice Nakiri brought over, Erina Nakiri swallowed hard, her heart beating faster.

Although I was unwilling to accept my defeat, a loss is a loss, and my grandfather and the others could not show favoritism to either side in such a matter.

Since that's the case, then figure out where you went wrong. It's not that you're curious about its taste and want to put it in your mouth to savor it!

With a slightly flushed face, she scooped out a large piece of molecular fish jelly with a spoon, gritted her teeth, and put it in her mouth. The next moment, an indescribable taste spread across her tongue!

Fish jelly serves as the base for this dish, presenting a clear, transparent, light, and silky texture.

It melts slowly due to the heat in the mouth, releasing the rich and savory flavor unique to fish bone broth.

Next, the paper-thin slices of fish added delicacy and freshness to the dish, showcasing superb knife skills. They were also seasoned with lightly salted water to remove any fishy smell beforehand, and then seasoned with olive oil and a little sea salt.

The combination of these ingredients with the fish jelly creates a richer and more complex texture, giving the dish both the refreshing taste of the fish jelly and the rich flavor of the fish slices.

The caviar embedded on the surface adds a touch of umami and saltiness to the dish, and when you lick it with your lips and tongue, it has a popping sensation.

The bubbles on top, which are the core of the dish, are made from a combination of fish broth, caviar soy sauce, cream, and many other elements!

Its texture is as delicate and smooth as a cloud, melting in your mouth!

By gradually adding these small elements to the dish, the result is a synergistic effect that is greater than the sum of its parts, multiplying the deliciousness!

"Ah, yeah."

The taste from God's Tongue was so strong that Erina Nakiri couldn't help but grab the table next to her, and an alluring sound escaped her nostrils.

Her thighs involuntarily clenched together, as if something surged to the top, making her breathing heavy, and half of her body pressed against the table.

This reaction lasted for half a minute before gradually subsiding. During this time, the girl's legs were trembling, and if she hadn't been supported by something, she probably would have collapsed to her knees. This shows the power of the dish!

The God Tongue has the effect of amplifying the flavor of food. When faced with extremely delicious dishes, it can even affect the body and produce some subtle changes.

"I see. This dish has reached the top grade level."

Perhaps still recovering from the feeling, the last syllable of her words sounded slightly unsteady.

At this moment, Erina Nakiri's expression was full of complexity, as if she could not believe that Alice Nakiri's strength had reached such a level.

Seriously, aren't they all fourteen years old?!

"Premium cuisine!?"

As soon as Erina Nakiri finished speaking, Hisako Shinoto, who was not far away, couldn't help but gasp. Her slightly trembling eyebrows showed how shocked she was.