Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　Tadokoro Megumi nodded as well, her expression resolute.

　"You two, hurry up, it's almost time for the boys to shower."

　Ryoko Sakaki urged him on, her face flushed slightly, clearly unable to be as emotional as she had hoped.

　"Here it comes! Hehe."

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　"That's about it. Please don't forget the items you need to bring. I've already packed them for you, so you can take them with you and set off tomorrow."

　Holding the reference documents in her hand, and looking at Erina Nakiri, who was leaning back in her chair with her eyes closed, Hisako Shinto said softly.

　"We're leaving tomorrow morning, and the meeting time is 6:00 AM, right? Hisako, thank you."

　I'm really looking forward to it! The assessment rules were personally set by Teacher Bai Yuan; only fifty out of a thousand people can pass successfully. It's brutal!

　Hell!

　Alice, let's have a proper competition during the midterm exams!

　Below the midterm exam brochure is a photo of Alice Nakiri, with Erina Nakiri's eyes filled with vengeful desire, determined to trample her underfoot.

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　"Fifty people were ultimately approved? That's even stricter than in previous years."

　"No problem, I'll stake on Aldini's name, I, Takumi, will definitely pass the test!"

　Takumi Aldini pinned the midterm assessment plan to the wall with a dart, his eyes burning with passion.

　He is never afraid of competition because he is confident that he will be the last one standing!

　"Onii-chan, let's do our best together!"

　Beside him, a chubby young man with a fleshy face said this.

　"Yes, Isami, we must pass this test together!"

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　"call."

　In the pitch-black kitchen, a hot-dressed, wheat-skinned young woman exhaled a long breath.

　The cleaver in his hand slammed into the cutting board in front of him.

　"Fifty people qualified, and with my abilities, it shouldn't be a big problem. I hope to achieve a high ranking."

　Speaking of which, has Erina-sama been taking Chinese cooking classes lately? I'll go check on her when she gets back from the assessment.

　"To have someone go there every day, they must be a very capable teacher."

　Looking at the chopped beef in front of her, Mito Ikumi picked up the project plan that was placed on the edge of the cutting board, her face slightly moved.

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　"Lady Erina, Lady Erina, hehehe, this time I'm going to make sure you taste my soup, this time I'm going to make sure you taste my soup~"

　At Totsuki Academy, research classrooms are filled with all sorts of strange ingredients.

　A girl with long black hair and red eyes was stirring the ingredients in the pot, which emitted a strong, pungent smell, but she looked completely enjoying it.

　"If I get a higher score than you in the test that fifty people passed, will Lady Erina give me a second glance?"

　Hisako! You despicable bastard! You stole my Erina-sama!

　"I'll stab you to death! I ...!"

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　"One thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine, two thousand."

　Exuding incredible heat, Kurokiba Ryo was doing push-ups in the cramped room to build up his stamina and have more energy for cooking.

　"The midterm exams are finally getting interesting."

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　"You're such a worry, I don't know how you're going to manage after I'm gone."

　Covering Shiomi Jun, who was asleep while doing research, with a blanket, the dark-skinned boy Hayama Ryo's face was filled with helplessness.

　What will happen without him during this month-long midterm exam period?

　"Only fifty people are qualified? If we fail, we won't be able to stay in Totsuki, so we must pass this test."

　Looking at the brochure in his hand and then at Shiomi Jun on the sofa, Hayama Akira muttered to himself.

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　"Brother Bai Yuan, who are you talking to on the phone?"

　Looking at Bai Yuan, who was sitting on the balcony, holding his phone and smiling.

　Alice Nakiri, wearing a thin nightgown, was sitting on the sofa, her long, slender, white legs swaying back and forth. She felt inexplicably uneasy.

　Why is this guy making a phone call while avoiding her? And with that smiling face, it's obvious the person on the other end of the line isn't a man.

　Now, seeing Bai Yuan hang up the phone, Nakiri Alice immediately got up and ran to the balcony, asking casually.

　"It's a secret; you'll find out tomorrow."

　Looking at the girl in front of him, who was full of curiosity, Bai Yuan didn't say anything directly, but kept her in suspense.

　"Hey, do we still have secrets between us? That was your new love interest, wasn't she? I understand. After all, you've been alone in China for so long, it's not surprising that you have a few women around you, so there's no need to hide it. I didn't say I wouldn't accept them!"

　But clearly, this answer did not satisfy Alice Nakiri. At this moment, the girl couldn't help but pout and said in a muffled voice.

　He's changed; he's become secretive.

　It wasn't like this before. Before, if anything happened to her, I would share it with her first and only...

　"What are you thinking about? I'm talking to the proctors who will be coming tomorrow. They just got off the plane and asked me about the meeting point for tomorrow."

　Seeing Nakiri Alice's inexplicable jealousy, Bai Yuan was truly baffled. Too lazy to hide it any longer, he raised his hand and tapped her head hard to stop her from overthinking.

　"Proctors? You mean the proctors for the midterm exams? By the way, aren't you planning to use teachers from Totsuki Academy...?"

　Alice Nakiri's eyes held a hint of doubt, yet she asked with curiosity.

　"All you do all day is daydream. As for those guys from Totsuki, I'll use some of them, but most of them are unqualified."

　Some of them are only at the highest level, and some are even below that. Their upper limit is fixed. The only useful thing is their teaching experience. I will let them take the stage as the second proctor for the assessment.

　This midterm exam was less of an assessment and more of a...

　It's more like a group training program; whoever adapts best will stay.

　"I see..."

　Bai Yuan made a slightly speechless remark, then walked over to the sofa and sat down. Nakiri Alice followed closely behind, a thoughtful expression on her face.

　"You'll find out when the assessment starts."

　Bai Yuan leaned back on the sofa. If he made good use of this month, the strength of these weak students from Totsuki Academy could at least double.

　However, he really looked down on the teachers at Totsuki Academy. After the midterm exams, he would arrange for some new teachers to come in and replace these guys.

　Turning Totsuki Academy into a breeding ground for the world of culinary disasters is not just an empty phrase!

　"Alright, get some rest tonight. Tomorrow's assessment won't be easy. If you don't take it seriously, even you might fail."

　"I know, you've never passed an assessment easily; you've gone through countless rounds..."

　Her words, tinged with both sarcasm and nostalgia, were a mix of complaints and reflections as Alice leaned back on the sofa, thinking about the days she was specially trained by Shirai Abyss and the annual final exams she had to go through in Northern Europe.

　Can we sleep together tonight?

　Suddenly, Alice Nakiri turned her head and looked in the direction of Shirai Abyss with a hint of interest in her expression.

　"No way, if you sleep together tonight, will you even be able to get up tomorrow? You're such a restless sleeper, don't you have any self-awareness?"

　Looking at Alice Nakiri's expectant eyes, Bai Yuan refused without hesitation. This girl had been doing all sorts of things as soon as she got into his bed, and she didn't act like a girl at all!

　"Okay, what a pity."

　"Could you tutor me in cooking tonight? It's really too early now."

　Although she still wanted to try, seeing the unyielding look in Bai Yuan's eyes, Alice Nakiri finally gave in.

　Of course, even if she compromised, she still wanted to spend more time with Bai Yuan, even if it was just a few hours of cooking in the evening.

　There wasn't any particular reason, I just really wanted to be with my master. Whenever I was by his side, a faint happiness would well up in my heart.

　"No problem. Feel free to ask me anything you don't understand during this time!"

　Bai Yuan was unaware of Nakiri Alice's thoughts, but he still nodded in agreement. He would never refuse anything related to cooking.

　Chapter 102 Seven Star Instantaneous Blade Dance - Part

　The next day, Totsuki Academy.

　A row of buses were parked in an orderly fashion in the open-air parking lot, creating an incredibly spectacular sight.

　"Teacher Bai Yuan, which car are you taking? We'll go with you."

　"Oh, it's Erina. We're in the first car."

　Do you want me to help you put your luggage upstairs?

　Looking at Erina Nakiri and Hisako Shirato, who were carrying five or six suitcases, Shirabuchi couldn't help but marvel at the girls' amazing fighting power.

　Alice Nakiri also brought three suitcases. I don't know why she had so many clothes. Wasn't she going to take an exam?!

　"No need, there's no need to trouble yourself with such a small matter. I look forward to your guidance during this midterm exam, Professor Bai Yuan."

　Shaking her head to refuse, Erina Nakiri said that the bus was just ahead and it was only a short walk away, so there was no need to trouble Bai Yuan. After saying this, she left with Hisako.

　"Please guide me, Professor Baiyuan."

　As she passed by Shirai, Hisako Shinodo nodded to him, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

　"Teacher Bai Yuan! Over here!"

　No sooner had Erina Nakiri left than Yuuki Yoshino's voice rang out behind her.

　Turning his head, he saw her waving to him with a smile, and next to her stood Tadokoro Megumi, who was holding her luggage and standing upright. When she saw him looking over, she nodded slightly.

　Bai Yuan simply raised his hand and waved in response, then turned back around.

　"Let's get in the car too."

　After glancing at the time on his watch, Bai Yuan spoke to Alice Nakiri, who was standing obediently beside him.

　"it is good."

　Alice Nakiri obediently responded and then followed Bai Yuan onto the bus. They sat in the seats that Erina Nakiri had reserved for them in advance.

　Ten minutes later, the bus slowly started moving. Looking at the scenery reflected in the window, Erina Nakiri finally couldn't contain her curiosity and looked at Shiro Awakening sitting next to her, saying:

　"Teacher Bai Yuan, could you please tell us where we're headed this time?"

　Unfortunately, due to the excellent secrecy, even Erina Nakiri didn't know their destination at this moment.

　"Each vehicle has a different destination. After the assessment, we will all rest together. Our vehicle's first stop is the river."

　Since it wasn't a major secret, Erina Nakiri didn't hide anything from Hakugen when she asked, knowing she would find out in half an hour anyway.

　"By the river? It seems our assessment this time will be outdoor cooking."

　Although these aren't common exam questions, passing shouldn't be too difficult if that's all there is to it, but getting a high score will require some thought...

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Erina Nakiri nodded and then closed her eyes to think.