The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

Chapter 142 Autumn Selection Finals Open

While Jiang Yan was oblivious to everything else and focused on studying cooking.

A food battle that surprised many has come to an end.

That day, everyone from Polaris Dormitory gathered in the cafeteria to prepare for dinner.

Yoshino Yuuki glanced at the messages on her phone and suddenly couldn't help but shout out loud.

"Something terrible has happened in Takumi!"

Jiang Yan raised his head and looked at Yoshino Yuuki with a puzzled expression.

"What's wrong with Takumi?"

These past few days he's been so focused on coming up with culinary ideas that he hasn't paid attention to many other things.

Soma Yukihira, standing to the side, also looked bewildered, scratched his head, and shook his head frankly.

"I haven't heard anything about it. What happened to Takumi?"

Seeing that neither of them knew anything, Yoshino Yuuki took a deep breath and eagerly blurted out all the messages on her phone.

"Takumi lost his food battle against Mimasaka!"

"And—and his kitchen knife was taken by Mimasaka Subaru as a wager!"

The atmosphere in the restaurant instantly turned somber.

Takumi has a close relationship with the members of Polaris Dormitory. Although he is a bit arrogant and often provokes Jiang Yan and Yukihira Soma, he is not a bad person at heart, and his cooking skills should not be underestimated.

Ryoko stopped what she was doing abruptly, a look of worry on her face, and said softly.

"Takumi must be really upset right now—"

Jiang Yan frowned. Why was Misaku Ang engaging in a food battle with Takumi for no apparent reason?

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Yan felt that it was most likely Eizan Etsuya who had instigated it.

The target is most likely him or Soma Yukihira.

After all, it's no secret that Takumi has a close relationship with their Polaris Dormitory.

As for what Eizan Etsu also wants to do, if the target is him, it is most likely related to the special ingredients he has.

If it were Soma Yukihira, it would naturally be for revenge.

Of course, Eizan Etsuya's target might be the two of them directly.

However, it is currently the crucial period for the Autumn Selection, and as one of the persons in charge of the Autumn Selection, Eizan Etsu is unlikely to allow Mimasaka Subaru to compete against them in a food battle for the time being.

But Takumi, who had already lost the match and was out of the main competition, became a target without any scruples.

Afterwards, Mimasaka could use Takumi's situation to challenge him or Yukihira Soma.

Marui Zenji pushed up his glasses, a look of apprehension on his face.

"That Mimasaka Subaru, isn't he the guy who got 91 points in the qualifiers?"

"I have to admit, his culinary skills are indeed very strong."

After a pause, Marui Zenji then recounted all the information he knew about Mimasaka Subaru: "That Mimasaka Subaru has an extremely wicked personality. Once he sets his sights on a target, he will investigate that person, find out all their weaknesses, and then use provocation, threats, and all sorts of unscrupulous means to force them to accept the food battle."

"Moreover, the stakes in his food battles are always the opponent's most treasured kitchen utensils."

"Before this, he had already won 99 Food Wars using such despicable methods, and with this victory over Takumi, that makes a total of 100."

This number made the atmosphere in the restaurant even more oppressive. Soma Yukihira frowned deeply, and a clear look of dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes.

This behavior completely tramples on other people's cooking beliefs.

Seeing everyone's silence, Yoshino Yuuki felt a little worried and couldn't help but make a suggestion.

"Shall we...shall we go see Takumi together?"

"He must be feeling extremely disappointed and sad right now."

Upon hearing Yoshino Yuuki's suggestion, Tsubaki Ryoko immediately nodded in agreement, clearly showing her strong support.

However, Jiang Yan shook his head.

"Don't worry, Takumi won't be defeated so easily."

"Misaka's actions will only ignite his fighting spirit even stronger."

"He's not the kind of weakling who gets discouraged by one failure."

Soma Yukihira nodded heavily, his expression very certain.

"That's right!"

"That Takumi guy isn't the type to need someone to comfort him."

"One failure will only make him stronger; he will never give up!"

Seeing the confident expressions on Jiang Yan and Yukihira Soma's faces, the members of Polar Star Dormitory were still somewhat worried, but they ultimately gave up the idea of ​​visiting Takumi for the time being.

Moreover, they genuinely believed that Jiang Yan and Yukihira Soma were right.

Takmi will never be discouraged by a single setback.

The days passed in the blink of an eye, and the highly anticipated autumn selection finals finally arrived as scheduled.

The venue was packed with people.

The air was thick with tension and excitement as many trainees whispered among themselves, discussing the autumn selection process that did not include a semi-final.

Most trainees only knew that the competition schedule had been changed at the last minute, but they knew nothing about the reasons behind it. This unknown added a touch of mystery to the final.

The lights in the center of the venue suddenly turned on, drawing everyone's attention to one spot.

Isshiki Satoshi, dressed in a crisp and neat Totsuki Academy student uniform, held a microphone, his expression solemn, exuding a calm aura, completely different from his usual self.

"Isshiki-senpai?"

In the Polaris Dormitory area of ​​the audience seating, Yoshino Yuuki's eyes widened. She rubbed her eyes, staring at them in disbelief—

The figures on the stage.

"Is that really Isshiki-senpai? I almost didn't recognize him!"

"Indeed, this version of Isshiki-senpai is quite unfamiliar."

Ryoko couldn't help but mutter a complaint under her breath.

The others beside him, including Ibuzaki Shun, nodded in agreement. The people in the Polar Star Dormitory were already used to Isshiki Satoshi's casual manner in the Polar Star Dormitory, so seeing him so serious now felt somewhat unfamiliar.

Unaware of this, Isshiki Satoshi cleared his throat, and his voice carried throughout the entire venue through the speakers.

"Next, I will introduce the judging panel members for this autumn selection finals!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent, and everyone's eyes turned to the judges' platform in the center of the room.

"First, a shout-out to the chief judge of this year's finals—the headmaster of Totsuki Academy, Lord Kirisenzaemon!"

The lights shone first on the imposing Kirisenzaemon, causing all the trainees present to unconsciously hold their breath.

"Second place: Totsuki Academy board member and head chef of Totsuki Resort—Gin Dojima!"

With his tall and capable figure, Dojima Gin stood up to greet them.

"Third place: Lady Leonora Nakiri, the supreme commander of Nakiri International, the top research institution at Totsuki Culinary Academy, specializing in molecular gastronomy and cutting-edge culinary technology!"

The stunningly beautiful and elegant Cheryl waved to the crowd.

"The fourth and fifth places are held by Lord An, First-Class Executive Officer, and Lord Charme, Second-Class Executive Officer, from the internationally renowned culinary organization WGO!"

When Cheleonora appeared on the judging panel, Che Alice in the audience widened her eyes in surprise.

She had not received any prior notice and had no idea that her mother would be coming and would become a judge for the final competition.

Most of the students present were unfamiliar with the name Cherylonora, and they whispered among themselves, looking puzzled.

After all, he sounds like he's a member of the Kiri family.

In addition, many trainees were also very curious about WG0's First Executive Officer, An, and Second Executive Officer, Charme.

Satoshi Isshiki keenly noticed the commotion below the stage and immediately added his introduction with a smile.

"Lady Leonora is the core leader of the culinary field at Totsuki Culinary Science. She oversees all molecular gastronomy research and breakthroughs in culinary science at Nakiri International."

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"He is an internationally recognized authority in scientific culinary arts!"

After saying that, Isshiki Satoshi respectfully handed the microphone to Chereonora.

The gentle and graceful Leonora Nakiri took the microphone and then spoke somewhat haltingly.

"Hello everyone—I'm Che, Leonora, born in Denmark—the judging job must be very difficult, but I'll do my best."

This somewhat clumsy self-introduction elicited a burst of good-natured laughter from the entire audience.

At this moment, Alice had already dashed to the edge of the judging panel, put her hands on her hips, and looked at Ceriaonora with dissatisfaction, her face full of coquettishness.

"Honestly! Mom, why didn't you tell me you were coming to Totsuki?!"

"Alice, this is the judges' area. No one except members of the operations committee is allowed near here!"

Erina Kiri looked at Alice Nakiri with a helpless expression.

Alice completely ignored Erina's advice and walked straight to Cereonora's side.

"Alice, good day!"

Leonora Nakiri smiled gently, waved to her daughter, and then looked at Erina Nakiri, greeting her with a smile.

"Hello, Erina~ Still the same as always, getting trembling with anger at the drop of a hat~"

Erina Kiri's forehead creased with a few black lines as she thought to herself: She's angry because Alice always acts recklessly!

After a brief interlude, WGO's two executives, Charme and Anne, introduced themselves in turn.

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