The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

Russell Archie picked up his knife and fork, cut off a small piece of perfectly seared foie gras, and slowly put it into his mouth.

The next second, his pupils suddenly dilated, the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up, and a look of amazement appeared in his eyes.

The rich, fatty aroma of foie gras blends perfectly with the mellow sweetness of the sauce, while the crisp apple slices cleverly balance the richness with their refreshing fruity flavor...

The original flavor of each ingredient is brought out to its fullest potential, yet they complement each other, creating distinct layers and a breathtaking harmony.

He chewed slowly for a moment, then swallowed it gently, his face full of lingering relish.

After regaining her senses, she looked up at Jiang Yan and Sakaki Ryoko.

"The foie gras was cooked to perfection, not a bit too much or too little, just enough to lock in the rich juices inside."

"The seasoning of the sauce is just right, with a perfect balance of sweet and sour, making it an absolute must-try when paired with foie gras."

"Jiang Yan, Ryoko Sakaki, I'd give this dish an A grade."

Upon hearing the rating, Ryoko Sakaki breathed a long sigh of relief, while Jiang Yan was not surprised by it.

The process of making this pan-fried foie gras is not complicated, so it is entirely reasonable for it to receive an A grade.

In fact, if he could practice a few more times and handle the entire process himself, Jiang Yan was fully confident that he could make this dish even more amazing.

However, there is no need for it.

After the review session, there is free time before the next class begins.

Jiang Yan and Ryoko Sakaki returned to the kitchen counter together, intending to taste the fruits of their collaboration.

Jiang Yan took one of the plates of pan-fried foie gras and gently cut off a small piece.

Before even taking a bite, a rich and mellow aroma fills the nostrils—the unique milky fragrance of butter after being fried, mixed with the rich and creamy aroma of foie gras itself. Just smelling it makes one's mouth water and whets the appetite.

When you put the foie gras in your mouth, its smooth texture almost melts in your mouth. Far from being fishy or greasy, it has a perfect balance of saltiness and umami, with a hint of black pepper lingering in the aftertaste. The rich layers of flavor are surprisingly delightful.

Served with crispy fried apple slices, the crunchy texture balances the richness of the foie gras, while the sweet and sour fruit flavors cut through the richness and enhance the freshness, instantly brightening the entire taste buds.

Add to that the crispy outer layer and soft inside of carrots and potatoes, and multiple textures bloom on the tongue, weaving together to create a wonderful balance.

Jiang Yan felt that if he could have a glass of red wine with him at this moment, the flavor would be even fuller and longer-lasting.

Unfortunately, while he is old enough, his current status prohibits him from drinking alcohol.

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Jiang Yan and Ryoko Sakaki quickly finished off the food on their respective plates.

Just then, an extremely strong stench suddenly spread out without warning.

Jiang Yan's expression changed drastically, and his brows furrowed.

However, Ryoko Sakaki, standing beside him, appeared remarkably calm.

Jiang Yan turned his head following the stench and saw Nao Satsuka carrying a plate of an unidentified, pitch-black object, slowly walking towards the judging panel.

Wherever he went, the surrounding students covered their mouths and noses, their faces turning pale, avoiding him as if they were in a hurry.

Nao Satsuka placed the plate of unidentified black objects in front of Russell Archie and spoke in a low, hoarse voice.

"Please try our extra-stinky French-style pan-fried foie gras."

However, Russell Archie remained calm in the face of this stench that everyone wanted to avoid.

He calmly picked up his knife and fork, cut off a piece of the unidentified black object, put it in his mouth, and chewed with the same elegance and composure.

This made Jiang Yan feel admiration.

As expected of a man who can serve as a lecturer at Totsuki Academy.

Although he doesn't mind eating stinky tofu, he really finds this kind of stinky tofu hard to stomach.

"The pungent smell completely removes the fishy odor from the foie gras, while perfectly blending the pungent smell with the rich, fatty flavor of the foie gras itself, creating a unique flavor..."

Russell Archie put down his knife and fork, looked at Nao Sadazuka with satisfaction, and then gave his evaluation.

"Sadazuka Nao, I'll give you an A."

"Hehehe..."

Nao Satsuka let out a strange chuckle, clearly quite satisfied with the result.

He then turned around and left the classroom.

Next, she was going to write her thirteenth letter to Miss Erina.

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Following Russell Archie's lecture, there was a class that combined culinary theory with practice.

At noon, Jiang Yan had a reasonably delicious lunch at the college cafeteria and also checked into his accommodation.

The distance from Totsuki Academy to his house was too far.

Jiang Yan didn't want to waste a lot of time commuting every day.

As for the gem meat and the Gate to the World stored in the house, no one can enter without his permission.

Therefore, Jiang Yan had no need to worry about the risk of theft.

Therefore, it would be more convenient to live in the college.

To Jiang Yan's slight surprise, whether it was at Nakiri Senzaemon's behest or not, his assigned dormitory was the Polar Star Dormitory.

Jiang Yan was actually happy to see this happen.

After all, he really liked the relaxed and comfortable atmosphere of the Polar Star Dormitory.

After completing the accommodation application, it was time for the afternoon classes.

However, the afternoon classes were all theoretical, covering everything from the origin and characteristics of ingredients to the historical evolution of cuisine and nutritional balance—all professional content closely related to cooking.

Jiang Yan listened very attentively.

If you want to go further on the path of cooking, these seemingly dry theoretical knowledge are indispensable foundations.

Time flies, and the day's classes soon came to an end.

As the sun set, it dyed the clouds on the horizon a warm orange-red, and the afterglow bathed the buildings of Totsuki Academy, gilding them with a soft golden edge.

Jiang Yan packed his things and was preparing to go to Polaris Lodge to check in.

Before they had walked more than a few steps, they encountered Ryoko Sakaki, who was waiting by the roadside.

"You're going to check into the Polaris Dormitory, right?"

Ryoko Sakaki raised her chin, pointed to a bicycle beside her, and said in a light tone.

"I rode my bike here, want to come along?"

In the afternoon theory class, the two were still in the same class.

During the break between classes, Jiang Yan casually mentioned that he was going to move into the Polaris Dormitory.

The area of ​​Totsuki Academy is surprisingly large, almost equivalent to a small town.

It takes at least half an hour to walk from the teaching building to the Polar Star Dormitory.

In Sakaki Ryoko's opinion, Jiang Yan, being a newcomer, would certainly not have thought of preparing transportation, which is why she specially waited for him here.

Jiang Yan paused for a moment, then smiled and nodded.

Thank you.

He had completely forgotten about that; if it weren't for Ryoko Sakaki, he probably wouldn't have reached the Polar Star Dormitory until dark.

Of course, even though he wanted a ride, Jiang Yan couldn't let Sakaki Ryoko give him a ride.

Jiang Yan then took the handlebars and gestured for Ryoko Sakaki to sit in the back seat.

Ryoko Sakaki naturally did not refuse.