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

"Don't you notice that Xiaohui is... a little different from usual today?"

"Are you too nervous, or are you being too tense?"

Lu Xuanyu shook his head, unable to hear the specifics of their conversation.

However, one can guess the gist of it from Tadokoro Megumi's expression.

"Oh no, Takumi must have said some provocative things he shouldn't have said."

"Xiao Hui is really serious this time, so the outcome is predictable."

The current Megumi Tadokoro is no longer a nobody that anyone can step on.

This time, the theme is a "dessert" showdown.

It includes a wide variety of dishes, perfect for Tadokoro Megumi and Takumi to showcase their talents.

It seems that we have to thank Takumi for giving Tadokoro a push, which has completely propelled her into the spotlight.

In the audience seating area.

"Takumi's handling is so meticulous; he can use that crescent-shaped blade with such masterful skill!"

"Yes, she has a noble and elegant air about her, it's like she's performing a waltz in front of the kitchen counter!"

"The 'young master at the dining table' probably refers to chefs like Takumi, right?"

"Tadokoro Megumi seems quite unremarkable. How did she manage to win the B venue championship?"

"Don't say that. Being flashy doesn't necessarily mean being powerful. Maybe she has some special potential? It's just not obvious yet!"

……

Polaris Dormitory Spectator Area... 0

Marui Zenji: "Is Megumi really okay? She seems to be under a lot of pressure from the opponent!"

Ryoko Sakaki: "There won't be any problems. It seems you don't understand Megumi at all!"

Yoshino Yuuki: "That's right, that's right. Megumi is being extra serious this time, and she'll definitely give it her all."

Miyoko Hojo: "Those who say that this seemingly unremarkable guy, can he really be considered a chef? Tadokoro-kun has simplified every step of the process to the bare minimum, without any unnecessary frills!"

Anyone familiar with Megumi Tadokoro could tell that she was more serious than usual.

Moreover, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to culinary creation.

……

Backstage preparation area.

Alice Nakiri and Ikumi Mito appeared unusually relaxed.

Both women have been following Lu Xuanyu, and they have been making progress together in the past few days.

They have a very deep understanding of their own strength and that of their opponent.

Moreover, a victory for either side would allow them to continue on the path of 3.6.

Mito Ikumi watched the situation on the field with a smile and said casually:

"It seems there's no need to worry about Xiaohui."

"She can absolutely defeat any opponent, no matter who they are!"

Alice Nakiri nodded in agreement and leaned against Ikumi Mito's shoulder.

His expression was full of admiration for Tadokoro Megumi.

"As expected of Lord Xuan Yu's secretary!"

"It's just..."

"I'll take down the other secretary."

Mito Ikumi: "..."

"I won't lose so easily, Miss Nakiri!"

.......

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The judging panel gathered to conclude the tasting.

Commander-in-Chief Senzaemon Nakiri picked up a huge brush and wrote his name on the long scroll...

Megumi Tadokoro!

"Pfft..."

Takmi knelt on the ground, hands on the ground, incredulously.

Even up until the final result, he had absolute confidence in his cooking.

But Tadokoro Megumi actually won?

Moreover, judging from the judges' demeanor, they seemed to have no hesitation whatsoever.

They reached a consensus.

In other words, choosing Tadokoro Megumi's dishes is not difficult at all.

Is there really such a significant difference between the dishes I'm so proud of and those of Megumi Tadokoro?

"Takumi, I don't know what kind of determination you have in participating in this fall selection competition."

"I'm sorry, but if you want to challenge Lord Xuan Yu, your current strength is far from enough."

"As long as I'm by Xuan Yu Jun's side, I won't let you succeed so easily!"

The usually gentle Tadokoro Megumi completely changed her previous style and spoke sharply.

As she left the stage, Tadokoro Megumi glanced at Lu Xuanyu in the side of the curtain.

Lu Xuanyu maintained his smile; the two understood each other without saying a word.

……

The next battle.

Alice Nakiri defeated Ikumi Mito!

Soma Yukihira narrowly lost to Akira Hayama, who was unleashing his full power!

The final match is the most captivating.

The showdown between Ryo Kurokiba and Hisako Mito features pastries as their theme.

During the three-day intensive training session Lu Xuanyu gave them, Hisako happened to draw a pastry theme.

Lu Xuanyu made a very detailed comment at the time.

After returning home that night, Hisako made the same dish five or six times in a row.

They worked hard to correct the problems in the dish and then had Erina taste it.

Today, it was fully demonstrated in the duel.

While Kurokiba Ryo's dishes were also quite excellent, they still lacked impact thanks to the combined efforts of the two "god tongues".

In the end, Hisako Shinto won the match.

The top four teams in the autumn selection competition have been successfully determined.

Megumi Tadokoro!

Alice Nakiri!

Akira Hayama!

Hisako Shinto!

Three of them were Lu Xuanyu's personally trained apprentices, followers, and secretaries.

This sense of accomplishment is truly rare.

Even he himself did not expect that the autumn selection competition would go so smoothly.

……

In the afternoon.

Inside the main hall of Polaris Dormitory.

Alice Nakiri: "Did you see that? Lord Genyu, did you see my outstanding performance?!"

Hisako Shinoto: "It was a tough win. I was almost overwhelmed by their momentum. I'm so grateful for Master Genyu's training!"

Tadokoro Megumi: "Yeah, without Genyu-kun's special training, it would be very difficult for us to defeat our opponents. This time, our opponents are really too strong."

Mito Ikumi: "Damn it, my training still isn't good enough. Am I the only one out of the four who got eliminated?"

Erina Nakiri: "Everyone performed exceptionally well, giving it their all during special training, leaving no regrets!"