Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

"Teacher Bai Yuan, I did it! I successfully defeated my opponent!"

Tadokoro Megumi's voice was filled with excitement. As she spoke, she arrived in front of Shiro Awakening and, just like Lia had done earlier, threw herself into his arms.

Although she is usually a reserved girl, winning a competition is something to be happy about, and with Lia having just demonstrated it for her, she would feel like she was missing out if she didn't rush into Bai Yuan's arms right now.

"I watched the whole match and I understand how hard you worked. Xiao Hui is awesome!"

Feeling the incredibly soft body in his arms, Bai Yuan gently rubbed her little head and then spoke in a coaxing tone towards a child.

"Hehe, thanks to Teacher Bai Yuan's support, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to do this."

Hearing Bai Yuan's praise, Tadokoro Megumi's lips curled up slightly, and she then attributed all the credit to him, which was indeed the case.

If it weren't for Bai Yuan's support and constant encouragement, she wouldn't have achieved her current strength.

If she hadn't met Bai Yuan, her life would likely have been very different. She might have been kicked out of Totsuki Academy one day because of failing a cooking test, and how could she have shone on this stage?

It was because she met Bai Yuan and grew under his guidance that she now has the opportunity to stand on this stage and show herself in front of so many people!

"Your success certainly has my influence, but it depends more on your own efforts. Your current strength is mostly due to your past hard work and accumulation."

It's easy to see how much experience you have accumulated; I only played a supporting role.

Bai Yuan's voice was gentle. He understood that he had only played a supporting role. What truly helped Tadokoro Megumi grow was her willingness to strive.

"Alright, stop passing the buck."

In short, we've already won two matches. If Erina and I win one more, we should be able to advance to the semifinals.

Watching Shirayuki and Tadokoro Megumi take turns arguing and shifting the credit, Alice Nakiri's expression became subtle. She then looked at Shirayuki and asked him a question.

"Theoretically, that's correct. As long as you win this match, you won't need to play any more matches, and you will directly advance to the semifinals."

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Bai Yuan understood her meaning, so he nodded affirmatively and gave her a look that said, "I believe in you."

"Don't worry, with Teacher Lia and Xiaohui being so supportive, we definitely won't let you down!"

On the other side, Erina Nakiri patted her chest and made a promise, her words full of confidence in herself and Alice Nakiri.

There's no reason why a two-star chef and a three-star chef should lose to two one-star chefs.

Even though they can make a special two-star dish when they work together, it should be noted that making a special two-star dish is just a trivial daily task for them.

Even if the opponents fought with all their might, it was nothing more than a casual meal for them. It's a match that even a fool could not possibly lose! Unless there are actors among them.

"Congratulations to our Dark Cuisine World for winning the second match. We will now have a 20-minute break, after which the third match of the day will begin."

As Tadokoro Megumi and Tomoe left the ring, the scores were announced. The host, holding the microphone, spoke with great enthusiasm, his face beaming with excitement.

This dark culinary world certainly didn't disappoint him; from the very first appearance, it crushed its opponents with absolute power, and some of the contestants didn't even seem to be using their full strength...

Clearly, this team is aiming for the championship. This time, Dongfang Academy has a rival. It remains to be seen how far the two sides can go.

One is the dark culinary world that suddenly appeared out of nowhere, and the other is the Oriental Academy that has suppressed many culinary academies for more than a decade.

In terms of reputation, Oriental Academy has the upper hand, after all, it has been established in China for a long time and is outstanding in all aspects of cuisine.

However, this dark cuisine world should not be underestimated. It brought with it a character who could get full marks as soon as it appeared, which shows its formidable high-end combat power.

If the school exchange tournament hadn't canceled the individual competition in recent years, Alice Nakiri's strength would have allowed her to dominate the entire competition!

Even so, based on their current strength, they are still a formidable opponent for the Eastern Academy!

"I'm taking a 20-minute break to go to the bathroom. I held it in until the very end of the match, and I was about to burst!"

"I'll go too."

Upon hearing the judges' words, Alice Nakiri stood up from her chair, while simultaneously reporting to Shirabuchi. Erina Nakiri also stood up shortly afterward.

"Then let's go together."

Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Alice Nakiri nodded slightly without saying anything, simply standing there waiting for her. Then, the two of them went to the restroom together.

"They do look somewhat like good sisters."

Watching Erina Nakiri and Alice Nakiri walk away together, Bai Yuan couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Turning around, I suddenly noticed that Yoshino Yuuki and the others seemed somewhat disappointed, a feeling composed of very complex emotions.

Even though I really wanted the Dark Cuisine World to win, why did I feel a sense of powerlessness after actually winning? I didn't do anything wrong, yet I won...

Do they still need to compete in this match?

"Don't be too discouraged. The games in the future may not be as easy as today. You will have your chance to play eventually. What you need to do is hone your skills."

Seeing the girls' complicated expressions, Bai Yuan guessed what they were thinking after a moment's thought.

However, there was nothing that could be done about it. The gap in strength between the two sides was too great, and the other side had no chance of winning no matter what. They also couldn't deliberately let the other side win.

Not only would they not benefit from that, but they would also be disrespectful to their opponents. Even if the opponent wins the game in the end, they would not be grateful to them.

A culinary duel is about giving it your all, so that no matter who wins or loses, there will be no regrets.

"Do we really have a chance to play...?"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Mito Yumi murmured, a hint of confusion in her eyes.

She suddenly realized that if things continued at this pace, they would most likely not be able to participate in the end, since the people ahead of them were too strong.

Leaving aside Alice Nakiri, both Lia and Erina Nakiri are genuine two-star chefs, and even in the entire competition, they are among the top tier.

If even Alice and Erina can't defeat their opponents, then it's highly unlikely that they can either be brought in to win.

"Heroes always appear last. If it's truly your turn to step forward, it means we've reached the most perilous moment, and that's exactly when you should stand up!"

Seeing that Yoshino Yuuki and the others had their heads down and were not motivated, Bai Yuan reached out and patted their shoulders, his words carrying a profound meaning.

He was right. When they are truly needed, the situation will be at its most critical, which is exactly the kind of scenario where a hero comes to the rescue.

At that time, they would definitely be the most dazzling people in the room.

"But when it comes to that, can the few of us really save the day? In the end, we're not that strong, otherwise we wouldn't have been the last to appear."

Huang Mei raised her head, her voice filled with a lack of confidence. Their skill level was only that of a first-class chef. Facing opponents whose weakest skill level was at least that of a special-grade chef, they simply had no ability to save the day!

“Your current team composition isn’t very good. It’s unrealistic for me to say that you can beat those master chefs. So after this competition, I will adjust the team.”

Upon hearing Huang Mei's words, Bai Yuan spoke without hesitation.

Given Yoshino Yuuki and her team's current lineup, if they were to encounter Touhou Academy in the final round, they could basically surrender and admit defeat.

Comparatively speaking, if a master chef is added to the team, the situation will be much better as the team's dishes are all centered around that master chef.

This is also the fundamental reason why Hakubuchi decided to let Tadokoro Megumi join the four-person team.

The front line has enough fighting strength. Even if they lose the game because they are not as skilled, there are still people like Tadokoro Megumi to hold the line in the end.

Even a prestigious academy like the Eastern Academy wouldn't have many more top-tier geniuses than them. If one is used up in the earlier matches, there will naturally be one less available later.

"Adjust the team?"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, the girls exchanged glances, all of them seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

Indeed, the current team structure is somewhat of a waste of high-end combat power.

The most wasteful pairing was the Nakiri sisters, one a two-star chef and the other a three-star chef. If Bai Yuan's main purpose wasn't to keep the sisters harmonious, he would never have let them team up.

"Yes, the specifics will be announced tomorrow."

Bai Yuan nodded slightly without saying anything more. At this moment, his gaze was focused on the people from the Qingzhen Academy, who were discussing strategies for the upcoming competition.

After all, they had already lost two out of five matches, and if they lost just one more, they would be eliminated. Under these circumstances, the pressure on them was undoubtedly immense.

However, even under immense pressure, they still have to play when it's time to play. Giving up the game is something they find even more unacceptable than losing it.

the other side.

"Little sister, are you a spectator at the school exchange competition? I'm a contestant, you know. I just defeated the top chef from St. Lun Academy. I wonder if you saw my heroic performance? Would you like to exchange contact information? I'll cook for you later."

Erina Nakiri emerged from the restroom first and stood at the door waiting for Alice Nakiri.

However, instead of waiting for Alice Nakiri, she was first harassed by the blond guy.

With blond hair, he could be considered handsome. The man's eyes lit up the moment he saw Erina Nakiri. He stepped forward, gave her a gentlemanly bow, and introduced himself, displaying his masculine charm.

"Sorry, I'm not interested in you."

Glancing at the man in front of her, she realized he was inferior to Shirayuki-sensei from head to toe. Nakiri Erina's expression turned cold, and she rejected him without a second thought.

Chapter 421 Duel! Twins vs. the Nakiri Sisters

"After the match, how about we go for afternoon tea together... What?! You're saying you're not interested in me? How could that be!"

The handsome blond guy was having a great time chatting and was about to use his charm to invite the other person to afternoon tea. However, just as he was continuing to talk, he suddenly realized that Erina Nakiri had not agreed, and his smiling face instantly fell.

"Can't you understand human language? Your chattering is disturbing me. I have absolutely no interest in you. You're nowhere near as good as my boyfriend!"

Seeing that the blond boy had finally stopped boasting, Erina Nakiri, who had been silent all along, glanced at him and then spoke, while inwardly wondering if she had said something unclear.

No, she should have made herself clear enough!

This guy was excessively arrogant and conceited. He pretended not to hear even though he heard it, and kept babbling on and on. Fortunately, he has finally stopped now.

"It's fine if you don't like me, but to say that I'm not as good as your boyfriend, I think you don't understand me at all."

I've already reached the level of a first-class chef at only eighteen. With a little effort, I can become a master chef in the future. I'll be a VIP at any restaurant, and your boyfriend could never catch up with me, no matter how fast he tries!

Being rejected was already embarrassing for him, but when Erina Nakiri said that he was not as good as her boyfriend, the girl's dissatisfaction reached its peak.

With a hint of jealousy and hatred towards Bai Yuan, the man launched into a tirade, belittling this complete stranger to the point of utter worthlessness.

"This guy, who hasn't even reached the level of a master chef at his age, isn't even qualified to meet my boyfriend, yet he wants to compare himself to him? It's absolutely hilarious!"

She could tolerate it when they talked about her, but when they mentioned Bai Yuan, especially when they kept saying bad things about him, Nakiri Erina couldn't stand it for a second longer, and her face visibly darkened.

"Master Chef? Do you know what level it is to reach Master Chef at this age? That's an unparalleled genius, one that can be counted on two hands in the whole world!"

"If I can become a top-tier chef at this age, I'll have a chance to join the ranks of those skilled in cooking. How can I be inferior to your good-for-nothing boyfriend?"

Hearing Erina Nakiri belittle what he had always considered his pride, the blond man's face darkened, and his words became more mocking.

At that moment, he only felt that Erina Nakiri was being stubborn.

In this world where food is paramount, chefs are arguably the most sought-after profession.

Although there are many master chefs and even more first-class chefs participating in this competition, this is a gathering of young chefs from all over the world.

If this were his hometown, reaching the level of a first-class chef at this age would definitely make him a household name and a role model for parents to strive for in their children.