Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　How shameful! In the short few minutes he spent tasting the food, he completely forgot his responsibilities as a judge and only wanted to be a diner!

　"It seems the outcome is already quite clear."

　After exchanging a glance with the two people beside her, Senzaemon Nakiri's voice rang out again, making Erina Nakiri's heart leap into her throat.

　"What's going on? Why are Grandpa and the others praising Alice? What does this dish taste like that makes them say such high praise!"

　The thought popped into her mind and then became unstoppable. Erina Nakiri looked at the exquisitely prepared dishes on the table and swallowed.

　"Lady Erina..."

　Not far away, Hisako Shinto looked at Erina Nakiri with a worried expression, then glanced at the judges, feeling equally nervous.

　Although it wasn't her competing, the feeling was even more agonizing than competing against someone she respected most, because the opponent was the person she admired most.

　Who will be the ultimate victor?

　"The winner of this Food War is Alice Nakiri!"

　As they were talking, Senzaemon and the other two almost simultaneously pressed the light board for Alice Nakiri.

　The next moment, the large screen in the sky changed slightly. The names of Alice Nakiri and Erina Nakiri appeared on it, enveloped in cheap fire effects, and a score was added below.

　3:0

　Alice Nakiri is undoubtedly the winner!

　"How...how is this possible?! I lost..."

　Looking at the score in front of her, Erina Nakiri swayed slightly, her face full of disbelief, and she muttered to herself in a somewhat distraught manner.

　She lost?! She actually lost?!

　It's one thing to lose, but to lose by such a huge margin means that her cooking has absolutely no chance of winning?

　"Lady Erina actually lost?"

　Hisako Shinto was equally incredulous, muttering to herself before looking worriedly at Erina Nakiri, afraid that she would be disappointed.

　"Erina, your dish is exquisite and serves as a perfect dessert, but you've overlooked the most important point."

　Looking at the dejected Erina Nakiri, Senzaemon Nakiri spoke slowly, his voice carrying a faint air of authority.

　"what?"

　Erina Nakiri looked up, her big eyes filled with confusion.

　"With fish jelly as the main ingredient, the most important part is naturally the fish jelly itself! You make the broth with small pieces of salmon, garlic slices, thyme, white wine, and brandy. Although it's full of wine aromas and complements the salmon on top, the 'fish' flavor is practically nonexistent! The few pieces of salmon simply can't support the overall flavor of the dish!"

　In contrast, Alice's broth, made from fish bones and then strained, was combined with gelatin sheets to create a fish jelly. This resulted in a richer fish flavor and unified the overall taste of the dish—that's the fundamental reason you lost!

　食

　There were actually live salmon in the supply truck, but while Erina Nakiri could handle smaller fish, she couldn't possibly disassemble a huge live salmon in an hour without professional handling techniques and considerable experience.

　This is a difference in experience and a difference in basic skills. The solid foundation that Alice Nakiri has built through so much training by Hakubuchi was perfectly demonstrated in this match.

　Of course, even if Erina Nakiri is capable of handling salmon and using its bones to make soup, the final victory will still belong to Alice Nakiri.

　This is an absolute gap in strength!

　"You'll understand why you lost once you've tried it."

　Carrying the extra molecular fish jelly tarts to Nakiri Erina, Nakiri Alice smiled mischievously.

　For some reason, seeing Erina Nakiri's shocked and incredulous expression gave her a strange sense of satisfaction.

　All the pain and frustration I had experienced while learning to cook in the past have turned into comfort at this moment, giving me a feeling that my efforts have finally paid off.

　How do you say that?

　I learned this skill so that I could show off my skills in front of people!

　"The reason I failed..."

　Looking at the molecular fish jelly tower that Alice Nakiri brought over, Erina Nakiri swallowed hard, her heart beating faster.

　Although I was unwilling to accept my defeat, a loss is a loss, and my grandfather and the others could not show favoritism to either side in such a matter.

　Since that's the case, then figure out where you went wrong. It's not that you're curious about its taste and want to put it in your mouth to savor it!

　With a slightly flushed face, she scooped out a large piece of molecular fish jelly with a spoon, gritted her teeth, and put it in her mouth. The next moment, an indescribable taste spread across her tongue!

　Fish jelly serves as the base for this dish, presenting a clear, transparent, light, and silky texture.

　It melts slowly due to the heat in the mouth, releasing the rich and savory flavor unique to fish bone broth.

　Next, the paper-thin slices of fish added delicacy and freshness to the dish, showcasing superb knife skills. They were also seasoned with lightly salted water to remove any fishy smell beforehand, and then seasoned with olive oil and a little sea salt.

　The combination of these ingredients with the fish jelly creates a richer and more complex texture, giving the dish both the refreshing taste of the fish jelly and the rich flavor of the fish slices.

　The caviar embedded on the surface adds a touch of umami and saltiness to the dish, and when you lick it with your lips and tongue, it has a popping sensation.

　The bubbles on top, which are the core of the dish, are made from a combination of fish broth, caviar soy sauce, cream, and many other elements!

　Its texture is as delicate and smooth as a cloud, melting in your mouth!

　By gradually adding these small elements to the dish, the result is a synergistic effect that is greater than the sum of its parts, multiplying the deliciousness!

　“Ah, um~”

　The taste from God's Tongue was so strong that Erina Nakiri couldn't help but grab the table next to her, and an alluring sound escaped her nostrils.

　Her thighs involuntarily clenched together, as if something surged to the top, making her breathing heavy, and half of her body pressed against the table.

　This reaction lasted for half a minute before gradually subsiding. During this time, the girl's legs were trembling, and if she hadn't been supported by something, she probably would have collapsed to her knees. This shows the power of the dish!

　The God Tongue has the effect of amplifying the flavor of food. When faced with extremely delicious dishes, it can even affect the body and produce some subtle changes.

　"I see. This dish has reached the top grade level."

　Perhaps still recovering from the feeling, the last syllable of her words sounded slightly unsteady.

　At this moment, Erina Nakiri's expression was full of complexity, as if she could not believe that Alice Nakiri's strength had reached such a level.

　Seriously, aren't they all fourteen years old?!

　"Premium cuisine!?"

　As soon as Erina Nakiri finished speaking, Hisako Shinoto, who was not far away, couldn't help but gasp. Her slightly trembling eyebrows showed how shocked she was.

　A transfer student at Totsuki Academy's elementary school is a top-tier chef?! What a joke! A fourteen-year-old top-tier chef?! There's no one like that in the whole world!

　"Have you passed the master chef exam yet, Alice?"

　Senzaemon Nakiri asked with some curiosity.

　"No."

　Alice Nakiri shook her head. Although she had the ability to consistently produce top-grade dishes, she could not call herself a top-grade chef without passing the assessment.

　"It hasn't been approved yet..."

　Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's reply, Erina Nakiri and Hisako Shinomiya both breathed a sigh of relief.

　It seems this dish was just a lucky accident, a stroke of pure genius.

　But thinking about it carefully, it makes sense. A fourteen-year-old master chef is just too outrageous!

　"It seems you've won this time, but don't get too cocky!"

　An occasional success with a top-tier dish is ultimately just luck, not a reflection of your true skill. You won't be so lucky next time!

　Having realized this, Erina Nakiri suddenly felt confident that she could do it again. At her rate of growth, it wouldn't be long before she could make a top-tier dish!

　Although it might take dozens or even hundreds of attempts to succeed once, there are simply too many details to master in top-tier cuisine, and even with her divine tongue, she would find it difficult to handle.

　These kinds of details can only be learned through a lot of time and experience, increasing one's understanding of cooking. (God's Tongue)

　It only slightly increases the speed.

　I really don't know how Alice Nakiri trained. Even if she can only succeed occasionally, she is still considered a top-notch chef!

　Even among the Elite Ten, he would be at least in the top five! Some of the weaker classes could even rank in the top three!

　This is the value of a top-tier dish. Even if it is made by chance, it is still based on one's own strong skills!

　"Luck? Perhaps. I welcome your challenge anytime, but before that, call me Alice-neechan, Erina!"

　Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Alice Nakiri did not explain, nor did she want to, because she thoroughly enjoyed her battle with Erina Nakiri.

　Watching her try her best but still lose, and then stomp her feet in frustration and sigh with resentment, is so delightful!

　However, at this very moment...

　With her palm outstretched and pointing at Erina Nakiri, Alice Nakiri's triumphant voice rang out, her eyes filled with amusement. She had been looking forward to this day for a long time!

　"I..."

　Seeing Alice Nakiri's smug expression, Erina Nakiri suddenly felt a surge of shame, and the words stuck in her throat.

　The shame of being forced to call the other person "sister" because you lost a game is ten times greater than the shame of calling them "sister" voluntarily!

　"What's wrong? Aren't you going to honor your bet?"

　Seeing Erina Nakiri too shy to speak, Alice Nakiri raised her voice a few decibels, her pleasure intensifying.

　"I love... Sister Alice!"

　Clenching her teeth and mustering all her strength, Erina Nakiri shouted out those five words, her face flushed, before stomping her foot in annoyance.

　"Feishazi, let's go!"

　After saying that, Erina Nakiri left without looking back. Hisako Shinoto quickened her pace and followed closely behind her.

　"What a shy child."

　Watching Erina Nakiri flee in panic, Alice Nakiri's lips curled up slightly, and then she turned her gaze to Senzaemon Nakiri.

　"Grandpa, long time no see."

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　"Damn it! Damn it!"

　Hisako, go and investigate everything that happened to Alice in Northern Europe. I need all the information by tomorrow!

　On her way home, Erina Nakiri muttered to herself and stomped her feet from time to time, looking extremely unhappy.

　However, she soon seemed to have thought of something, turned to look at Hisako Shinoto behind her, and excitedly asked her to investigate Alice Nakiri's background.

　"Yes, Erina-sama."

　Hisako Shinoto bowed respectfully and said nothing more. She knew very well that Erina Nakiri was angry, and it was best to do more and talk less at this time.

　"Hmph, I won't lose again next time! How dare you humiliate me like this! I'll make you call me Erina-neechan!"

　Thinking about her performance just now, Erina Nakiri felt extremely ashamed and vowed to work harder to get back at him as soon as possible!

　However, premium cuisine...

　With my eyes closed, the delicious taste still lingered on my tongue, and my mind was filled with images of Alice Nakiri and her incredibly skilled fish-killing techniques.

　What exactly did that guy experience in Northern Europe?

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　At the food battle arena, after maintaining her familial bond with Senzaemon Nakiri, Alice Nakiri finished her day's activities and leisurely walked home.

　"Today was really fulfilling! Classes officially start tomorrow. After class, I'll find a chance to visit Kikuchi-senpai."

　Reflecting on her plans for the next few days, Alice Nakiri's thoughts drifted away, even imagining herself standing in the Guangzhou Master Chef assessment venue. The moment she passed the assessment, Bai Yuan hugged her tightly and said, "I'm so proud of you."

　So much so that she didn't even notice that a spirited and beautiful girl with short purple hair, wearing a school uniform, was standing at her door.

　After a year of growth, Hojo Miyoko has grown taller and her face has matured a bit. Combined with her incredibly hot figure, she is truly eye-catching.

　"What do you want, standing at my door?"

　When she got closer, Alice Nakiri noticed Miyoko Hojo and was immediately startled, but she managed to remain calm.

　"You're Alice Nakiri? You look pretty ordinary."

　After a long silence, Hojo Miyoko finally spoke, but her first words made Nakiri Alice frown: "What are you trying to say?"