I'm in a crossover anime world, and I've been transported to Hogwarts twice.

The tips of the ears, the base of the neck, and even the collarbone exposed outside the uniform—all the exposed skin turned from deathly pale to a vibrant, glistening red, like a boiled shrimp, at a speed visible to the naked eye!

It felt like tangible steam was about to rise from above!

Red and warm!

It's completely red-hot!

She stared intently at Genichi Hanyu, her red pupils burning with rage and murderous intent. Her teeth were clenched so tightly that they were grinding together, and her body was trembling violently from the extreme emotional turmoil, but she couldn't utter a single word!

My mind went blank, leaving only a raging inferno of humiliation and manipulation burning within me!

Genichi Hanyu's eyes lit up with pleasure as he looked at Rindou Kobayashi, who seemed about to explode at any moment.

He chuckled softly, seemingly quite pleased with the effect he had created.

He didn't linger and slowly stood up.

"Well then, goodbye, Kobayashi."

He waved his hand casually, as if what had just happened was really just a harmless prank.

The moment he finished speaking, golden-red phoenix fire appeared out of thin air again, instantly engulfing him.

The firelight flashed and disappeared in an instant, leaving only Kobayashi Rindou, slumped on the ground, her body red and glowing like a lit powder keg, and the faint smell of sulfur and burnt residue in the air.

The clearing in the woods has returned to silence.

Only Kobayashi Rindou's heavy, bellows-like breathing and her eyes fixed on the spot where the flames disappeared could be heard.

Her bloodshot eyes, burning with endless rage and humiliation, proved that the brief but life-altering joke had truly happened.

The setting sun cast its last rays upon her, making her shadow long and thin, but it couldn't dispel the cold, malicious gloom that permeated her heart.

210 Academy City Concept: I'm Here for Your Granddaughter

In the clearing in the woods behind the mountain, the suffocating golden-red flames and Kobayashi Rindou's almost burning, shameful and indignant figure still seemed to linger in the light and shadow, but the slight dizziness of the spatial shift had already arrived.

Before the residual heat of the flames had completely subsided, Genichi Hanyu's figure appeared like a ghost from a phoenix fire that exploded silently and then collapsed in an instant.

Location: Totsuki Culinary Academy, in the Commander-in-Chief's office—a symbol of supreme power and authority.

The large, antique-style room was filled with the rich aroma of top-quality wood and a faint scent of ink.

Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows is a meticulously maintained Japanese-style garden, where the golden rays of the setting sun shine through the paper windowpanes, casting warm dappled light on the floor.

Senzaemon Nakiri, the Demon King of Food from Totsuki Academy, sat upright behind a huge rosewood desk, his wide kimono sleeves hanging down, exuding an imposing aura without anger.

He was holding a proposal for the fall selection competition in his hand, his brows slightly furrowed.

When the golden-red flame that appeared out of nowhere, carrying an aura of holiness and destruction, exploded and disappeared in the center of the office, Senzaemon Nakiri's fingers gripping the proposal tightened suddenly!

His sharp, hawk-like eyes snapped open, a glint of astonishment and vigilance flashing deep within his pupils!

But when the flames subsided and the figure calmly stepped out of the fire was clearly seen, the tension on his face melted away like ice and snow, quickly replaced by a warm smile mixed with complex emotions.

"Lord Yuzuru!"

Senzaemon Nakiri's voice was loud and powerful. He put down the proposal and stood up, his tall body leaning slightly forward, with a proper respect and enthusiasm befitting a superior.

"What a rare guest! I apologize for not being able to greet you properly!"

He was shocked by the other party's unpredictable appearance, but his face remained expressionless, as if Genichi Hanyu had simply knocked on the door and entered.

Genichi Hanyu casually glanced at the imposing Japanese-style office, his gaze sweeping over the calligraphy of the character for "food" hanging on the wall and the valuable antique kitchen knife, finally settling on Senzaemon Nakiri's weathered yet still energetic face.

He skipped the pleasantries and cut straight to the point, his voice calm yet carrying undeniable weight: "Commander-in-Chief Senzaemon, no need for formalities. I've come to discuss with you the details of relocating the entire Totsuki Culinary Academy to Academy City."

"move?"

Senzaemon Nakiri's smile faltered slightly, and a hint of genuine surprise flashed in his eyes.

For over a century, Totsuki Academy has been rooted in this place and has long been an independent entity, with intricate connections to this land, the surrounding food supply chain, and the entire Japanese culinary world.

move?

This is no small matter!

But he was well aware of the energy represented by the young man before him and the extraordinary potential contained within the Academy City he controlled.

That was no ordinary place!

"Yes, a complete relocation."

With a certain tone, Genichi Hanyu walked to the huge French windows, his back to Senzaemon, his gaze seemingly piercing through the courtyard and looking towards a more distant future.

"I plan to build Academy City into a true sanctuary that brings together diverse wisdom and cultivates future elites. It should not be limited to a single field, but should be inclusive and diverse."

He turned around and looked intently at Senzaemon Nakiri: "Cooking, as an indispensable treasure of human civilization and as the supreme art of exploring the limits of life energy and senses, naturally occupies a pivotal position. Totsuki Academy, as the highest hall of the culinary world, is an indispensable piece of the puzzle of Academy City."

Genichi Hanyu's voice was not loud, but it carried an infectious quality as he described a grand blueprint: "There, Totsuki will receive far more resources than it does now, cutting-edge biotechnology to aid culinary research, supply channels for rare ingredients from diverse worlds, and endless possibilities for collision and exchange with geniuses from different fields. It will be an unprecedented golden age for the way of cooking, a stage that will make the name of Totsuki resound throughout the world."

Senzaemon Nakiri's heart began to pound violently!

The scene depicted by Genichi Hanyu was irresistibly tempting to an old man who had dedicated his life to pursuing the pinnacle of cooking!

Resources that transcend the mundane?

Ingredients from a diverse world?

A clash with top geniuses from other fields?

Each of these words is enough to excite any culinary enthusiast!

While the foundation of the Far Moon is important, the opportunity to shine even brighter on a higher platform is simply irresistible!

But he was, after all, a cunning and shrewd food demon king, who knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch.

He suppressed his excitement and asked in a deep voice, "The future that you described, Mr. Yuzuru, is enchanting. But within Academy City, is Totsuki Culinary Academy the only culinary school invited? Or rather, what are your specific plans for Academy City's education system?"

He needs a more comprehensive understanding of the overall situation in order to assess how much influence the Far Moon can wield within it.

Genichi Hanyu seemed to have anticipated his question, and a knowing smile appeared on his lips: "Of course not the only one. Academy City needs a hundred flowers blooming, not just one outstanding flower."

He walked slowly back to his desk, his slender fingers tracing the smooth rosewood surface as if sketching an invisible blueprint: "Besides your Totsuki Culinary Academy, I also plan to relocate to it all the top-tier schools with their own unique characteristics, such as Advanced Education High School, Shuchiin Academy, Sobu High School, Toyonosaki Academy, Seiryou Private Academy, Otonokizaka Academy, Hyakkaou Academy, and many more."

Each school name that was mentioned was like a piece of a puzzle falling, gradually building a vast, diverse, and infinitely possible super-educational ecosystem in Senzaemon Nakiri's mind!

He seemed to see a future city that brought together the best young people and the world's most advanced educational resources!

As the uncrowned king of the culinary world, Totsuki Culinary Arts holds an undeniable position in this ecosystem!

“Each institution of higher learning will receive resources and development opportunities that match its unique characteristics.”

As Hanyu Genichi looked at the increasingly bright light in Senzaemon's eyes, he added, "They will grow together through competition and cooperation, propelling Academy City to become a true cradle of the future."

Senzaemon Nakiri remained silent.

The sheer volume of information and the grander blueprint overwhelmed him.

This is no longer just a relocation; it's integration into an unprecedented mega-plan!

If Totsuki can occupy a core position in the culinary field, its future is limitless!

However, just as Senzaemon Nakiri was filled with excitement and almost agreed on the spot, Genichi Hanyu suddenly changed his tone, and his tone of control became tinged with an indescribable personal meaning.

"Of course, the details of these migrations will be handled by our subordinates, and there's no need for us to discuss them at this time."

He leaned forward slightly, his hands resting on the edge of the desk, his deep eyes staring directly at Senzaemon Nakiri, a smile playing on his lips that any man would understand.

"My main purpose in coming to Totsuki this time is, of course, to see Alice."

"Alice?"

Even the extremely shrewd Senzaemon Nakiri was taken aback by this sudden turn of events.

"Ah."

Genichiro Hanyu nodded slightly, his tone matter-of-fact.

"By the way, it's also to give you, the commander-in-chief, some face."

He smiled knowingly, the meaning in his eyes was self-evident.

After all, your two beloved granddaughters, Erina and Alice, are very close to me.

Since you've already stolen someone's granddaughter away, you should at least give the future grandfather some face and personally visit him to discuss the matter, to make it seem serious, right?

Who is Senzaemon Nakiri?

People get wiser with age!

He instantly saw right through Genichi Hanyu's little scheme of giving him face!

From the casual intimacy when the other person mentioned Alice's name, to the undisguised possessiveness in their eyes, and then to the meaningful mention of their two granddaughters, everything was crystal clear!

A complex mix of emotions welled up inside me instantly.

There was an instinctive worry as a grandfather about his granddaughter's future, a subtle discomfort with Genichi Hanyu's notification rather than request, but more than anything, there was an indescribable sense of relief and excitement.

He gave Genichi Hanyu a long look.

This young man is mysterious, powerful, and controls power and resources that transcend the mundane world.

If Erina and Alice could follow him, it would certainly be full of unknown risks, but it would also mean stepping into a vast world that ordinary people could not imagine!

The relocation and future status of Totsuki Academy are closely tied to this relationship!

For Senzaemon, who regards the glory of Totsuki and the legacy of the Nakiri family as his life, this is an unimaginable opportunity!

Sacrificing the freedom of two granddaughters seems worthwhile in the face of enormous benefits that could propel the Nakiri family to unprecedented heights in the culinary world and even touch upon the culinary principles of all realms.

It could even be described as a highly profitable venture?

"Hehehe."

Senzaemon Nakiri suddenly let out a low, hearty laugh, breaking the delicate silence in the office.

The wrinkles on his face smoothed out, and a shrewd glint shone in his cloudy old eyes—a magnanimity that revealed his understanding of the true nature of the exchange of interests and his willingness to accept it.

"I see."

He stroked his white beard, and his gaze toward Genichi Hanyu became incredibly warm, even carrying a hint of intimacy as if he were looking at his grandson-in-law.

"Your Excellency Yuzuru is too kind. Alice should be in her molecular gastronomy lab right now. Should I send someone to guide her, or..."

Genichi Hanyu waved his hand, a genuinely relaxed smile appearing on his face for the first time on this trip: "No need to trouble the Commander-in-Chief, I know the way around Totsuki."

He didn't linger after saying that, and turned to walk towards the door.

His back was straight and composed, as if this office, which symbolized the highest power in the far moon, was just a stop he casually stepped into.

Senzaemon Nakiri stood there, watching Genichi Hanyu leave, his smile lingering on his face for a long time.

He glanced down at the proposal for the fall selection competition on the table, then looked up at the magnificent Totsuki Academy under the setting sun outside the window. In his cloudy eyes, ambition and satisfaction flickered.

Two granddaughters?

Academy City?

The Golden Age of Cuisine?

This is a great deal.

222 Oh no, my little Yukino has gone astray!

"Oh?"

Genichi Hanyu's voice rang out, carrying a strange sense of pleasure, breaking the deathly silence in the corridor that had been filled by Nene Kinokuni's cruel analysis.

"Listen to what Ji Zhiguo said."

He tilted his head slightly, his gaze lingering on the calm eyes behind Ji Zhiguo Ningning's glasses as if they were a tangible object.

"You seem to know me?"

When faced with Genichi Hanyu's intensely probing gaze, Nene Ki no Kuni's body tensed up almost imperceptibly for a moment.

She pushed up her frameless glasses, the lenses reflecting the cold light of the corridor's overhead lamp, cleverly concealing the fleeting ripples in the depths of her eyes.

Her voice remained as calm and almost rigid as if she were stating an objective report: "I wouldn't say I know you, Mr. Yuzuru."

Her answer was perfectly tactful.

"It's just that the country of Ki no Kyo has a small foundation in the culinary world and occasionally undertakes some tasks to customize dishes for special VIPs."

Her words were brief, but the implications were clear enough.

Genichi Hanyu nodded knowingly.