After three years of dormancy, the Gourmet Tyrant was born.

Even if it's time to lay the truth out, there should be a more appropriate time.

It feels inappropriate to say this now.

What I actually meant was... was...

"Xuan Yu-jun... he's like a culinary master..."

"Yes, it's Grandmaster Xuan Yu, Grandmaster... not Master..."

Hisako tried her best to make amends and see if she could explain it away.

however.

The fabricated reason sounded utterly flawed.

I saw Erina and her secretary making a scene.

Alice immediately came over and supported Hisako from behind.

"Oh ho? Oh yo yo?"

"Why is your secretary's face so red? I almost laughed when I heard the excuse she gave."

Hisako immediately jumped away, blushing and anxious:

"Miss Alice, please be serious!"

At the same time, she immediately looked at Lady Erina.

At this moment, Erina was equally surprised and puzzled.

Even the reasons Hisako gave were hard for her to believe.

Master Xuan Yu?

When did this happen?

Hisako had unknowingly become Lu Xuanyu's disciple!

No wonder...

No wonder Hisako always speaks up for Lu Xuanyu lately.

It turns out the two of them... were very close master and disciple!

I didn't even realize it!

Hisako has been with Erina for so many years, how could she not understand her personality?

Hisako realized the seriousness of the situation from Erina's expression.

If I continue to deny it and make excuses, it might make Erina even more upset.

Since we've already reached a point where it's unavoidable, we might as well be honest and believe that Lady Erina will understand.

"Lady Erina, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hide it, I just didn't find the right time to tell you."

"It's about that Eight Treasures Cake incident... I... I'm not sure if the medicinal food I made will put a greater burden on your body."

"I was confused during that time, unsure if you would still need my medicinal cuisine."

"That's why I found Master Xuanyu and became his apprentice to learn about traditional Chinese medicine and medicinal cuisine."

"I want to... continue to do more for Lady Erina!"

When a problem is unavoidable, it's better to speak your mind.

From the starting point alone.

Hisako went to become Lu Xuanyu's apprentice, but her real purpose was for Erina.

.......

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After hearing Hisako's reasons, and looking at her anxious eyes...

Erina didn't show any emotion at all; on the contrary, she was deeply moved.

Being born into a traditional family of medicinal cuisine practitioners, apprenticing to a master to learn the craft is a very formal and important matter.

Hisako must have made a huge decision to seek out a peer to learn medicinal cuisine for her own sake.

No wonder Hisako learned many even more delicious medicinal dishes a few days after the Eight Treasures Cake incident.

Erina, as the taster, could naturally sense the changes in Hisako's cooking skills and the nourishing effects of the medicinal cuisine itself on her.

At first, she thought Hisako had suddenly become more intelligent and was evolving faster.

Now it seems it was all thanks to Lu Xuanyu!

This also proves that Lu Xuanyu really did not hold anything back.

She taught Hisako more professional knowledge about medicinal cuisine.

"Lady Erina, please don't be angry. I really didn't mean to hide it..."

Hisako is worried that things will affect her image in Erina's eyes.

Apart from that, she has never lied to Erina.

Erina quickly took Hisako's hand and replied:

"Why would I be angry..."

"So you've done so much for me. You were willing to do something as important as becoming my apprentice."

"How could I be angry with you? But next time, can you trust me?"

"It's okay if you tell me right away. Hisako has the right to make her own decisions."

"I'll just be a good listener, and besides..."

"Lu Xuanyu is indeed qualified and capable as a teacher!"

Upon hearing Erina's words, Hisako smiled again.

She tightly wrapped her arms around Erina's.

The thing I'd been worried about for so long was resolved so easily.

In fact, we should be grateful that we just said the wrong thing.

Otherwise, it's hard to know when a suitable opportunity will come.

"My God, so that's how it is! Young Master Xuan Yu is actually Hisako's master!"

"Why am I suddenly a little envious? I wonder if Xuan Yu still accepts disciples?"

"This is truly unexpected news! Is Lord Xuan Yu also so proficient in medicinal cuisine?"

"..."

Hisako, who had just felt a sense of relief and had a sweet smile on her face, was feeling much better.

"Um!!"

In an instant, I felt a strange chill.

She let go of Erina's hand and looked towards the glass table.

Watch closely!

It was Tadokoro Megumi's gaze!

He didn't show any complicated or changing expressions; he simply stared calmly at Hisako.

As if by telepathy, Hisako's alertness suddenly spiked.

After learning that Hisako was Genyu-kun's apprentice.

The confusion that had been lingering in Tadokoro Megumi's mind was finally resolved.

It turns out that the inexplicable sense of comparison that Hisako had been exuding these past two days was not a subtle rivalry between secretaries.

Rather, it's a contest of who is closer and more skilled between the secretary and the apprentice!

"He's here! Lord Xuan Yu..."

"Did you put the bell peppers in the oven?"

"Want some roasted bell peppers? I've never seen vegetables cooked this way in Provence before!"

At Mito Ikumi's reminder, everyone's attention was once again drawn to the food battle.

……

A fine layer of oil is brushed onto the outer layer of various colored peppers.

Following the cut, it seemed as if the unknown "filling ingredients" were also placed inside the oven.

0 degrees Celsius.

"The green peppers should be roasted for 18 minutes!"

"The red bell peppers should be roasted for 22 minutes!"