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He said something that Tomat didn't quite understand, but he didn't explain further and focused on waiting for the cooking to be finished in the kitchen.

But his mind drifted back to everything that had happened on Rhodes Island.

Putting aside the scarred man who had just arrived, this Tomat—Ethan would never admit that he was a glutton.

His taste in food can only be described as tragic.

They are not picky about nutritious meals that completely sacrifice taste in pursuit of nutrition.

Or perhaps this indirectly led the creators of the former dish to introduce an even more unpalatable nutritious porridge.

All of this made Ethan think that Tomat was someone who completely didn't understand what good food was.

Even if the way he enjoys his meal makes many people's mouths water, it's still a tragedy if he himself doesn't appreciate the deliciousness.

"I don't know what you're talking about, but let's cheer each other on! How about we go for some more food and shopping after the competition?"

Although Ethan's inner thoughts were quite complex, for Tomat, the impression that Safra had left on him was simply that she was often caught stealing food and was very particular about food.

He had seen Ethan get caught more than once, and instead of being punished, the chef would ask him what aspects of the dish needed improvement.

I appreciate the thought, but let's do it another day.

Ethan answered Tomat, his ears keenly catching the sound of the blotting paper being folded.

It looks like they've already started packing; the competition is about to begin.

He looked around again—there were only nine men in the players' waiting room, two of whom were Rhodes Island's agents. So the tenth person who should have been there was a female player who had been given a separate room.

It doesn't matter whether he's male or female; he will do everything in his power to win this game.

"Please bring the players out here!!"

As the host called out from outside, the moment the waiting room door opened, a mixture of the smells of fried food and freshly baked bread wafted into the room.

At this point, each table is separated to prevent the contestants from interfering with each other, so that they can concentrate on the food in front of them.

On the table, a huge plate was piled high with fresh hamburgers.

"This is our most famous product, the Original Liberi Beast Burger! The buns come from Victoria Farm, paired with fresh vegetables imported from Yan Country, plus free-range chicken from the East Country, and spices and seasonings from Sargon. It is the culmination of our company's efforts that makes us stand out from other fast food companies!"

They purchase cheap, high-quality products from various regions, transport them to processing facilities, and then sell them to people in different places at prices far exceeding cost.

The entire Terra is Colombia's money bag—just as the host said, the simplest yet most comprehensive masterpiece.

"The bottom layer consists of 6x6 hamburgers, decreasing to 5x5, 4x4... a total of 91 hamburgers! Also note that there's a two-kilogram ocean of fries around the plate! As for drinks, refills are free and there's no requirement to finish them!"

"Ketchup, mayonnaise, even chili sauce—we offer dozens of condiments for you to use during your meal!"

"So......"

"The match begins!!"

The moment the introductions to the audience ended, the host announced the start of the competition, and everyone rushed to their seats to begin their feast at the Obsidian Festival.

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"I initially thought that with such a large quantity, they would use inferior materials, but the quality is actually quite high..."

Baked at high temperatures, the perfectly puffed bread is sprinkled with fragrant sesame seeds, further highlighting the sweetness of the grains used as raw materials.

The crisp vegetables were kept in their freshest state, with green vegetables and red fruits packed together, suppressing the greasiness of the fried food.

The signature fried chicken is wrapped in a golden and crispy skin, but the frying process does not cause the meat juices to be lost. Even the slightest pressure applied when holding it in your hand can squeeze out the delicious juices.

Most of the contestants, upon tasting the first bite, realized how high the quality of this burger was, completely on a different level from the bread and cheese sandwiches made by those who imitated it.

However, Ethan, the self-proclaimed professional competitive eater, keenly sensed the numerous disadvantages that existed in this competition.

This does not refer to competition between players.

Rather, it's factors like timing and location.

It's morning now, the weather is fine, but the competition venue is outdoors. After a while, it will inevitably become unbearably hot. Hamburgers and fries are foods that lack moisture, and the vegetables inside are not enough to solve the thirst problem. In order to relieve thirst, one must drink that "unlimited supply" of cola.

However, the more you drink, the greater the proportion of water in your stomach, which makes it harder to eat more, especially since it's a carbonated beverage.

In addition, the food used in the competition is itself a very disadvantageous ingredient. Don't be fooled by the fact that the buns of the hamburgers are incredibly soft and the meat is tender and juicy. Over time, the bread will become dry and hard, the vegetables will wilt due to the heat, and the oil from the fried chicken will seep out and be absorbed by other ingredients, making the whole thing dry and tough.

Not to mention the two kilograms of French fries that came with it...

However, while the quantity is large, there are also a lot of disadvantages. But for the Terrans, and for some people with a strong appetite due to differences in physical constitution, it is not insurmountable.

Moreover, quite a few shady characters have infiltrated this competition.

"Look at that Safra, she's eating so fast!"

Each contestant was separated by tall partitions, so they couldn't see what was happening to the others; all they could see were the crowd of onlookers and mountains of hamburgers.

As viewers, they will observe those special contestants according to their own interests.

When Ethan quickly chewed and swallowed the burger in almost two bites, the audience, who initially had little expectation of him, instantly focused their attention on him.

"Eat properly to ensure you enjoy the delicious food while maintaining speed as much as possible..."

This is Ethan's initial feeding strategy.

Having already expanded her stomach and esophagus with a small amount of food, swallowing and chewing went very smoothly.

This is Isan, as Safra, imitating and improving upon the eating habits of the Phidian race.

You can't taste the deliciousness of food if you swallow it whole. You need to use your teeth to cut and grind it, and use your nose to feel the aroma of the food in your mouth. If you use these sensations as motivation, your appetite will not easily diminish.

"Whoever finishes eating first wins this game... so I still have a glimmer of hope."

Ethan recalled how Tomat and Baddock ate—they did indeed eat at an astonishing speed, but what stood out most was the sheer volume of food they ate.

In terms of sheer quantity, Ethan didn't think he could beat these terrifying species that ate even more food than their own bodies.

But if it comes down to speed and a willingness to go all out, they are not without a fighting chance!

"Hey! Look at that guy! What's going on? Referee! Referee! Someone won!!!"

But this decision was interrupted by a sudden commotion in the crowd just as Ethan was about to pick up his twentieth hamburger.

Everyone was exclaiming in surprise at the emergence of the champion.

"How is that possible? The match has only been going on for a minute!"

When he slammed his fist on the table in shock, Ethan realized he wasn't tall enough to see how the players at the other tables were doing.

But when he stood on the chair, looked over the barrier, and looked at the others, he found that Tomat and Badak had also stood up.

They were also watching the situation of others, meaning that the other two people who were originally considered by Ethan to be the most likely to win the championship were not the champions at this time.

"Beep—"

A sharp whistle blew, and the host walked to the end of the table, while many contestants hadn't even filled their stomachs.

"Um... if you eat it all, the competition is over. The winner is contestant number one..."

Even the host looked incredulous and held the microphone out to the seat hidden by the partition.

Could you please introduce yourself?

All eyes were drawn to the victorious number one player.

And in full view of everyone, she gave a brief self-introduction.

Initially, many viewers did not have high expectations for this contestant, because, like Ethan, he was a special but unremarkable presence among the contestants in the entire competition.

The other two-meter-tall, muscular men or tourists with tails all seemed to have a better chance of winning than these two.

But who could have predicted that the real champion would emerge from among these two, and finish eating at an overwhelming speed?

—The only female contestant won.

For 90% of the entire match, she was leisurely unpacking the hamburger.

Then, in the last ten minutes, he devoured all the food in front of him like a whale, and even drank his beverage in one gulp.

She remained unfazed throughout.

Then, as the victor, she only took away the prize vouchers that she could use at any stall during the Obsidian Festival.

That was just one of many prizes.

Afterwards, BB (whose identity was changed at the request of the parties involved), one of the bystanders, said the following:

"Eat more than ninety hamburgers and two kilograms of potatoes in one go? How is that possible? Even Fydia would be too full to walk!"

"I brew wine myself. Although I usually use high-energy stone worms, I also occasionally make grain wine. I've also used the leftover grains to make bread. To be honest, even though I'm so big, I can't eat that much."

"It's not impossible. After all, some people have very special Originium Arts that allow them to convert what they eat into energy and store it in their bodies. Such people could probably finish their food very easily."

"Hmm? You're asking why that person could do it without using Originium Arts?"

In the sweltering heat of Siesta, BB, a bystander wearing a suspiciously heavy protective suit, fell into a long silence when asked this question.

Finally, he answered in a serious tone, as if he were convincing himself:

"You know, that's Skadi."

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"I was hoping to win the prize money, but I was stopped before I was full."

"I don't care about money. Even if someone else wins, they can still eat the rest of the food."

The business owner escaped a disaster in a sense—while the two who were supposed to bring a year of "calamity" to the shop continued to sweep through restaurants and shops on the street.

What was originally meant to be slices of meat sandwiched in Sargon-style flatbread and rotated on a grill is now being eaten by Tomat, who is holding a whole skewer of grilled meat like a chicken leg, gripping the steel pipe that runs through the pile of meat, and gnawing on it.

Meanwhile, Bardak was carrying a large bottle of Siesta beer for party use, drinking it as he walked.