Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

"You'll find out when the assessment starts."

Bai Yuan leaned back on the sofa. If he made good use of this month, the strength of these weak students from Totsuki Academy could at least double.

However, he really looked down on the teachers at Totsuki Academy. After the midterm exams, he would arrange for some new teachers to come in and replace these guys.

Turning Totsuki Academy into a breeding ground for the world of culinary disasters is not just an empty phrase!

"Alright, get some rest tonight. Tomorrow's assessment won't be easy. If you don't take it seriously, even you might fail."

"I know, you've never passed an assessment easily; you've gone through countless rounds..."

Her words, tinged with both sarcasm and nostalgia, were a mix of complaints and reflections as Alice leaned back on the sofa, thinking about the days she was specially trained by Shirai Abyss and the annual final exams she had to go through in Northern Europe.

Can we sleep together tonight?

Suddenly, Alice Nakiri turned her head and looked in the direction of Shirai Abyss with a hint of interest in her expression.

"No way, if you sleep together tonight, will you even be able to get up tomorrow? You're such a restless sleeper, don't you have any self-awareness?"

Looking at Alice Nakiri's expectant eyes, Bai Yuan refused without hesitation. This girl had been doing all sorts of things as soon as she got into his bed, and she didn't act like a girl at all!

"Okay, what a pity."

"Could you tutor me in cooking tonight? It's really too early now."

Although she still wanted to try, seeing the unyielding look in Bai Yuan's eyes, Alice Nakiri finally gave in.

Of course, even if she compromised, she still wanted to spend more time with Bai Yuan, even if it was just a few hours of cooking in the evening.

There wasn't any particular reason, I just really wanted to be with my master. Whenever I was by his side, a faint happiness would well up in my heart.

"No problem. Feel free to ask me anything you don't understand during this time!"

Bai Yuan was unaware of Nakiri Alice's thoughts, but he still nodded in agreement. He would never refuse anything related to cooking.

Chapter 103 Seven Star Instantaneous Blade Dance - Part

The next day, Totsuki Academy.

A row of buses were parked in an orderly fashion in the open-air parking lot, creating an incredibly spectacular sight.

"Teacher Bai Yuan, which car are you taking? We'll go with you."

"Oh, it's Erina. We're in the first car."

Do you want me to help you put your luggage upstairs?

Looking at Erina Nakiri and Hisako Shirato, who were carrying five or six suitcases, Shirabuchi couldn't help but marvel at the girls' amazing fighting power.

Alice Nakiri also brought three suitcases. I don't know why she had so many clothes. Wasn't she going to take an exam?!

"No need, there's no need to trouble yourself with such a small matter. I look forward to your guidance during this midterm exam, Professor Bai Yuan."

Shaking her head to refuse, Erina Nakiri said that the bus was just ahead and it was only a short walk away, so there was no need to trouble Bai Yuan. After saying this, she left with Hisako.

"Please guide me, Professor Baiyuan."

As she passed by Shirai, Hisako Shinodo nodded to him, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Teacher Bai Yuan! Over here!"

No sooner had Erina Nakiri left than Yuuki Yoshino's voice rang out behind her.

Turning his head, he saw her waving to him with a smile, and next to her stood Tadokoro Megumi, who was holding her luggage and standing upright. When she saw him looking over, she nodded slightly.

Bai Yuan simply raised his hand and waved in response, then turned back around.

"Let's get in the car too."

After glancing at the time on his watch, Bai Yuan spoke to Alice Nakiri, who was standing obediently beside him.

"it is good."

Alice Nakiri obediently responded and then followed Bai Yuan onto the bus. They sat in the seats that Erina Nakiri had reserved for them in advance.

Ten minutes later, the bus slowly started moving. Looking at the scenery reflected in the window, Erina Nakiri finally couldn't contain her curiosity and looked at Shiro Awakening sitting next to her, saying:

"Teacher Bai Yuan, could you please tell us where we're headed this time?"

Unfortunately, due to the excellent secrecy, even Erina Nakiri didn't know their destination at this moment.

"Each vehicle has a different destination. After the assessment, we will all rest together. Our vehicle's first stop is the river."

Since it wasn't a major secret, Erina Nakiri didn't hide anything from Hakugen when she asked, knowing she would find out in half an hour anyway.

"By the river? It seems our assessment this time will be outdoor cooking."

Although these aren't common exam questions, passing shouldn't be too difficult if that's all there is to it, but getting a high score will require some thought...

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Erina Nakiri nodded and then closed her eyes to think.

For someone as outstanding as her, the cooking assessment doesn't frighten her; on the contrary, it excites her.

Because each assessment allows her to improve her skills to a certain extent.

Moreover, this time Bai Yuan is leading the team. With his knowledge and ability, this month is definitely a great opportunity for her to overtake others!

"It's by the river? Looks like my machines are useless after all. What a pity."

On the other side, Alice Nakiri showed a regretful expression when she heard that the assessment location was by the river.

Because all her molecular gastronomy machines require electricity, although she could arrange for someone to set them up, it would be more troublesome by the river, so it's better not to use them.

"Hmph, let's see how you compete with me without those machines!"

Seeing Alice Nakiri's slightly regretful expression, Erina Nakiri felt a surge of joy.

Although she wanted to hold back and wait until she won before making sarcastic remarks, she couldn't help herself and started humming a mocking snort from the side.

"Huh? You don't actually think I beat you with those machines, do you?"

Faced with her mockery, Alice Nakiri gave a strange look.

Her naive younger sister, after being with her for so long, hasn't she realized the gap in their abilities? She's always dreaming of surpassing her.

It's probably because he's been by Bai Yuan's side for a long time and learned some advanced techniques that he's become arrogant and thinks he's capable again.

It seems necessary to make her face reality a little during the midterm exam.

"Hmph, you do have a better chance of winning, but don't get too cocky! In a month, I don't believe you're better than me in every way!"

Erina Nakiri was well aware of Alice Nakiri's strength, but she couldn't let her strength deter her from challenging her.

"Sorry, I completely crush you in every aspect. You can't beat me in any one area during these thirty days of assessment."

Alice Nakiri said proudly, "Having been trained by Bai Yuan for six years, I'm not someone anyone can easily fool, and I'm not someone you can easily surpass!"

Even in her weakest areas, she possesses the skill of a top-tier chef, thanks to Bai Yuan's comprehensive training!

"Hmph! We'll only know who's stronger after the competition; it's too early to make judgments now!"

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Erina Nakiri gritted her teeth in anger. This was far too disrespectful of her!

Alice is nothing! She only relies on having a good teacher! If she had been with Teacher Bai Yuan since childhood, she would definitely be even better than her!

"That's really confident."

By the way, what should you call me when we meet, as we mentioned before?

Seeing Erina Nakiri's annoyed expression, Alice Nakiri couldn't help but chuckle, then spoke in a playful tone.

"Don't go too far!"

"How can this be considered excessive? You clearly agreed to this condition back then, that if you lost, you would have to call me 'sister' when we meet. Or are you trying to cheat?"

However, you are my sister after all, and even if you want to cheat, there's nothing I can do. That's the fate of being an older sister—you have to silently endure everything.

Separated by the White Abyss, Alice Nakiri forced out two tears and spoke in a tone of utter betrayal.

"I understand! I'll call out, okay? Sister Alice..."

Seeing Alice Nakiri's appearance, Erina Nakiri clenched her fists slightly. After a long while, she suppressed the shame in her heart and called out with a flushed face.

"Hey, that's more like it."

A younger sister should act like a younger sister; don't spend all your time thinking about rebelling. Besides, your abilities aren't enough to support such a plan.

Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's voice, Alice Nakiri nodded with immense satisfaction. This was it! This was exactly what she wanted to hear!

"Humph!"

After shouting those words, Erina Nakiri turned her head away and snorted softly. Then she closed her eyes, deciding not to pay any more attention to this woman who loved to bring up the past.

Wait for her to win!

We must humiliate them tenfold or a hundredfold in return!

The bus sped forward, separating from the main group at an intersection, and headed towards the largest river in the area, one of the tributaries of the Arakawa River.

With the power of money mobilized, the Arakawa tributary was unusually quiet at this moment, with only the students who had come to take the midterm exams present.

"Weren't you going to take the midterm exam? Why are you in this deserted place?"

"Shouldn't the cooking assessment at least include a kitchen..."

"Are you suggesting we cook in a place like this? No way! Without all the basic requirements, it's impossible to test the chef's skills!"

Stepping off the vehicle and looking at the incredibly wide river before them, the students from the elementary school were stunned. Some even rubbed their eyes and patted their faces, unable to believe what they were seeing.

"Quiet!"

Bai Yuan's voice rang out, instantly silencing the noisy scene. Everyone looked at him, waiting for him to explain the rules of this assessment.

"This assessment will be conducted by the river. The instruction manual should tell you to bring your own cooking utensils. Go and bring them down now."

"What! It's really in a place like this?"

"How could this be... How can we possibly cook in a place like this? All the cooking I practice is completely useless..."

"No wonder they asked us to bring cooking utensils; they were preparing for an outdoor cooking session. But how could we possibly make any delicious food in this kind of environment!"

"What about the other groups? We can't be the only ones like this, can we? That's so unfair!"

"The conditions in the other groups aren't much better than yours! If you don't want to take the midterm exam, go back and process your withdrawal now."

Listen up, those who are willing to participate in the assessment. In this assessment, you can do your best and use any method you can think of to create a dish that satisfies you.

I will score your dishes based on cooking speed and taste, and the scores will be recorded on the overall leaderboard for all candidates to see.