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

Lady Erina is being overly sensitive.

……

I arrived early and lingered in the woods outside the Polar Star Lodge.

After seeing the gate unlocked, Hisako Shinoto did not rush to disturb them.

Instead, they waited anxiously, hoping someone would come out.

Unexpectedly, the first person to arrive was Lu Xuanyu.

A mix of nervousness and trepidation prevented her from rushing up to strike up a conversation.

As a result, Lu Xuanyu strolled around and ended up in the Polar Star Vegetable Garden.

Hisako Shinto followed them in and inexplicably hid behind the vegetable shelf.

This feeling is like when I was a child and made a mistake while cooking medicinal cuisine, but I didn't know where I went wrong and was about to ask my parents for advice.

Every time I recall it, I feel an overwhelming sense of panic.

But for Lady Erina, and so that I can continue to make healthy medicinal meals for her.

Today, Hisako Shinto must push her limits and humbly ask questions!

"Eh? Where is the person?"

"They were just nearby a moment ago?"

When Hisako Shinto raised her head again, looking for Lu Xuanyu.

To their surprise, the other person disappeared into the path in the vegetable garden.

As she turned around in confusion, a tall shadow loomed over her head.

"what!!"

"what!"

Hisako Shinto retreated in a panic, tripped on the edge of the paddy field, and fell to the ground.

The medicine box hanging on her arm rolled off the cloth bag and overturned.

The Eight Treasures Cakes that had been prepared in advance were scattered and fell into the fields.

"Oh, isn't this Erina's secretary?"

"You're secretly following me this early in the morning, are you trying to become my disciple?"

Lu Xuanyu held a bright red tomato in his hand and spoke condescendingly.

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"I...I...I'm not!"

Hisako Niito felt inexplicably uneasy, shifting her position backward before hastily getting up.

Lu Xuanyu squatted down and picked up a pitiful piece of Bazhen cake from the ground.

Did you make it this morning?

"We must not waste food easily."

As he spoke, Lu Xuanyu brushed off the dust and popped it into his mouth.

After taking a bite, he roughly understood Hisako Shinto's purpose.

"It fell on the ground, so it's better not to eat it."

"Lu Xuanyu, I'm sorry... for disturbing you."

"I wanted to see you today..."

Hisako Shinoto was still not completely calm, and her ability to organize her thoughts had also decreased considerably.

Normally, she is not a timid or shy girl.

If they hadn't been discovered secretly following them, things wouldn't have come to this.

"I understand. Erina told you everything I said, right?"

"You specifically made seven improvements to the ingredients, and you're preparing to let me try them?"

"I guess they want to know what the other shortcomings are."

Lu Xuanyu hit the nail on the head.

Before he could even approach the master and servant, Hisako Shinto unexpectedly came to him.

It seems that the foreshadowing I left in the meeting room rest area has played a significant role.

He deliberately only pointed out the flaw in the amount of ingredients on the spot, without naming the other shortcomings.

The purpose was to whet Erina Nakiri's appetite.

As a result, the young lady wasn't caught, but a little secretary was!

"Lu Xuanyu, you are indeed smart."

"I've come here humbly to seek your guidance, hoping you can point out exactly what shortcomings I still have?"

"Why did you tell Lady Erina that eating my Eight Treasures Cake would harm her?"

Please tell me the answer, and I will improve it accordingly!

Hisako Shinto bowed at a 90-degree angle.

When asking someone for a favor, even someone your own age, you should always be sincere and humble.

Moreover, Hisako Shinto is a well-mannered girl who treats others with politeness and kindness.

She only loses her ability to think calmly when it comes to things related to Erina Nakiri.

"Why should I tell you?"

Lu Xuanyu asked bluntly.

"Eh? Ah? This..."

Hisako Shinto was taken aback by the question.

Isn't it a common practice at Totsuki Academy for students to help each other and point out the shortcomings of the kitchen?

Suddenly asked why... it seems there really isn't a reason.

Are people who have already become members of the Ten Outstanding Individuals really that difficult to get along with?

A violent, eccentric, and extremely dangerous individual whose actions are completely out of control...

The words that Erina Nakiri had used to describe Lu Xuanyu echoed in Hisako Shinomiya's mind.

"Lu Xuanyu, I...I'm genuinely seeking your guidance. If there's anything I can do to help..."

Before Hisako Shinto could finish speaking, a vegetable basket was already handed to her.

"Secretary, what era are we living in? Do you think sincerity is all it takes?"

"Practical actions are the greatest expression of sincerity."

After saying that, Lu Xuanyu turned and left.

Hisako Shinto hesitated for a few seconds while carrying her shopping basket before following Lu Xuanyu's footsteps.

……

Half an hour later.

"The green peppers here are growing well. Pick ten that are the right size for me."

"..."

"Wow! The cabbages in the greenhouse look so delicious, I want five!"

"..."

"Tomato, my favorite tomato! Help me..."

"You just picked a whole basketful! Are you preparing food for the winter?"

"Oh, we've already picked them. Never mind, let's go take another look ahead."

"..."

At first, all that was brought was a vegetable basket.

As a result, the shopping basket was full, so it was placed on the cart to be exchanged for an empty one.

If it's full, then go and exchange it.

It's full again, so I'll go exchange it.

In half an hour, Hisako Shinto picked five full baskets of vegetables, which Lu Xuanyu used as free labor.

She had never done so much harvesting work before; at most, she would pick herbs, which were not very heavy.