Elf: Re-employment of retired champion of Padiya

Chapter 738 The Second Round of the Dessert Competition: Another Bizarre Judge Has Arrived!

Let's go back to a time not long ago, before Luo Mu set off for Frostmog Mountain.

Thanks to the nourishment of the "composite grass field" and the diligent work of the mudslingers and three gophers.

Furthermore, the mere existence of the Crested King, even without it actively exercising its power, ensures that the farm's crops are blessed by an invisible "abundance."

The first batch of crops sown in spring are almost all ripe.

Upon learning of this news, several restaurants and dessert shops that cooperate with the farm quickly sent people over in order to purchase the freshest ingredients.

Zhimi Restaurant came with the intention of buying up all the goods.

The refrigerated trucks transporting goods all the way to the air freight flights formed a long line, stretching from the farm gate all the way to a distant place.

This attracted the curiosity of people from several nearby farms and ranches, who came out to see what was going on.

While busy moving goods with the Swamp Monsters, Luo Mu also had to politely deal with the compliments from his neighbors.

After finally loading all the refrigerated trucks sent by Zhimi Restaurant, watching the convoy leave, and sending away the neighbors who had come to watch the excitement.

Luo Mu then noticed that a small van, smaller than the large number of refrigerated trucks of the same model that had been parked at the farm entrance, had appeared at some point.

And a woman who surprised him a little got out of the passenger seat.

Her champagne-colored cake hat concealed meticulously styled green hair, snow-white skin, and a figure that could be described as voluptuous.

The visitor was none other than Ms. Feng, the Gym Leader of Circus Town and the owner of the famous dessert shop "Pie Soup Mousse" in the Padilla region.

"Why did you come in person today?"

Since the two were already acquaintances, Luo Mu went up to greet them and simply asked the question that had been bothering him.

Normally, the people sent by "Pai Shulei Muzi" to purchase fresh crops are mostly apprentices from Afeng's shop or people from her dojo.

Why did you come all the way here in person today?

Ah Feng, still with that ever-smiling expression, explained in her signature soft, gentle tone, "I heard that most of the crops you planted on your farm this spring are already ripe. How could I possibly miss out on something like that?"

"Plus, I also need to prepare ingredients for the competition, so I thought I'd just come over in person!"

Ah Feng rubbed his hands together expectantly and beckoned Quan Quan Xiong, who was sitting in the driver's seat reversing into the parking space, to get out quickly.

“I brought this child along too. I think I told you before that this child has a very sensitive nose, and can also pick out some good quality honey.”

"Oh, it's here! Long time no see, Circle Bear."

Luo Mu naturally recognized the car in front of him that could drive, reverse into a parking space, and had a driver's license. It was probably the car that Luo Mu had driven and given A Feng a ride all the way here.

I vaguely remember that two years ago, when I embarked on a trip to challenge the gym with my then-X-Rayet cat, this Ursaring was just a very greedy little bear cub with a keen sense of smell.

It was misjudged by Luo Mu's strength and sent out by A Feng, who thought Luo Mu was just as weak as those students who ran away from Orange Academy to challenge the gym. Then it was unilaterally ravaged by Luo Mu and Lekcat.

Afterwards, Luo Mu even paid out of his own pocket to buy several jars of honey, which finally managed to appease the little guy who was sulking.

I didn't see it when I went to "Pai Shu Lei Mu Zi" last time; I only saw another bear cub that was very good at tasting.

However, considering the time frame, two years is more than enough time for that tender little bear cub to evolve into the big, muscular bear it is today.

Luo Mu's surprise only flashed through his mind for a moment before quickly dissipating completely.

Luo Mu glanced at the teddy bear that was looking at him with a somewhat arrogant expression, and he wanted to laugh.

It seems this guy still remembers the humiliation he suffered two years ago, but he couldn't show it because he was too young and had already received payment. So he could only express his dissatisfaction in this way.

Seeing that the Circly Bear was just whining and refusing to respond, Luo Mu didn't force it. Instead, he turned to Miss Afeng and asked, "What about that little bear cub with the sharp tongue from last time? Shouldn't we bring it here so it can taste it?"

"That child is responsible for tasting the apprentices' creations today, so he can't leave."

Remembering the bitter and resentful look on Xiong Bao Bao's face when he set off, A Feng couldn't help but cover his mouth and chuckle.

A slight upward curve appeared at the corner of Luo Mu's mouth.

Thinking about how the bear cub, who seemed quite arrogant in his memory, had been humiliated, the fatigue he had accumulated from working hard all day dissipated considerably.

Therefore, he simply led the way for Miss Afeng.

"Let's go take a look at the farming area first. There are still a lot of crops that haven't been harvested and are still in their freshest state."

"Great! I can't wait!" Ah Feng clasped his hands together and followed with a smile.

On their way to the agricultural area, the two chatted casually.

"Are the crops you plan to purchase this time the same ones as before?"

"Well, although it's not easy to make drastic changes to the recipe for our signature desserts, summer is just around the corner, and I'd like to buy more varieties of fruits or tree nuts to develop desserts that are suitable for the season."

"Cute fruit cakes are really popular among girls lately!"

"I understand. It means not only to create your own trend, but also to keep up with other trends, right?"

"Hehe, you got it right!"

Ah Feng raised his head slightly and began to recount his advanced sense of taste in desserts.

After the two chatted about their recent situations, the topic shifted to another matter that Luo Mu was very concerned about, guided by Luo Mu.

"A competition? Is it going to be another dessert competition?"

Luo Mu still remembered that last year, in order to win the item that would allow Little Fairy Milk to evolve, he specifically asked A Feng for advice and learned how to make "Baofen".

It seems like it's been almost a year already. Is that competition going to be held a second time?

Ah Feng made no attempt to hide anything from Luo Mu, nodding affirmatively, "Yes, the second one is about to be held."

"Are you going to participate? The prizes are prepared by pastry chef associations in several regions, so they haven't been finalized yet, and I can't tell you anything about them."

"There's no need for that on my part."

Luo Mu participated last time specifically for Xiao Xian Nai, since using items won in the competition to evolve is more meaningful.

This time, he really had no need or intention to participate.

but
While accompanying Miss Afeng to inspect the crops in the fields, Luo Mu's mind drifted to the petite figure of Frost Fairy.

Perhaps Alcremie would be interested in this competition?

Its dream was to become a pastry chef.

Although she has never taken the pastry chef certification exam, Luo Mu believes that with her current skills, Soapcake is already a senior pastry chef who can work independently.

What it lacks now is a stage to gain what is so important to a pastry chef – the so-called "fame".

Even though Luo Mu could easily spend money to rent a shop in Pingdie Town and open a dessert shop for Creamy Fairy, hoping to gain a reputation comparable to "Pie Soothing Mousse" through word of mouth, he wouldn't deny that participating in competitions to increase fame is the fastest shortcut.

He also wouldn't think it was a bad thing.

Luo Mu stopped thinking and looked at A Feng, who was carefully selecting crops and occasionally beckoning Quan Quan Xiong over to smell the crops.

Without much hesitation, he directly told the other party his thoughts.

"Having Alcremie participate in the competition is such a romantic and charming idea!"

Upon hearing Luo Mu's idea, A Feng clasped her hands together, and a blush rose on her fair cheeks from excitement.

The idea of ​​Pokémon participating in a pastry chef competition hosted by humans seems audacious at first glance.

However, when applied to the world and environment they live in today, it becomes less unacceptable.

The Ursaring by my side, the Fighting-type Pokémon that accompanies the workers on the construction site, and the Fire-type Pokémon in the kitchen.

These are examples of Pokémon's involvement in work.

There are no rules prohibiting Soap Milk Fairy from participating in pastry chef competitions!
Ah Feng seemed to remember something and said to Luo Mu, "You contacted me not long ago, didn't you? Asking me how to get a 'Pastry Chef Level Certificate'?"

"At the time, I thought you wanted to take the certification exam, but now it seems that it's Alcremie who wants the certificate?"

"Yes, but I haven't had time to take the exams lately," Luo Mu said, shrugging helplessly.

After asking A-Feng, he set off for the Hoenn region. After encountering a series of events, he didn't rest even after returning to the Padiya region.

It's the same old story about the Rippling Water incident and the Flatbread Gym incident. In a few days, I'll also be taking Delibird to Mt. Frosty.

In addition, Alcremie herself wasn't in a hurry to get the certificate, otherwise Luo Mu would have squeezed out time to take Alcremie to the exam.

This back-and-forth has delayed things until now.

"Hehehe, that's true, you're a very busy person." Afeng covered his mouth and chuckled, clearly aware of Luo Mu's various "glorious deeds" during this period.

"But don't worry, because this competition will be larger than the last one, as long as the participants get a certain ranking, they can get the certificate directly from the Pastry Chefs Association without having to take a special exam."

"Wouldn't that kill two birds with one stone?"

Ah Feng's words hit Luo Mu's needs perfectly, fulfilling his desire to "have it all".

By participating in competitions and achieving a ranking, Soap Milk Fairy's reputation as a pastry chef will increase, and she will be able to obtain a "Pastry Chef Level Certificate" that she can use to open her own shop without having to take a special exam.

This can be described as killing two birds with one stone.

But one thing is one thing, and in the end, this is just Luo Mu's personal opinion.

Whether or not to participate in the competition is a decision for Alcremie to make.

After taking Miss Afeng for a walk around the agricultural area, we went to the new orchard where the fruit-eating insects lived and selected some of the best fruit.

The two people and the bear arrived at the glass greenhouse where the Queen Bee and her retinue lived.

As a woman, especially one who loves desserts, Miss Feng naturally couldn't resist the blooming flowers in the flower shop.

After lingering in place for a while, she reluctantly followed Luo Mu and arrived at the area where the Queen Bee now lived.

A nest resembling the one built by that wild queen bee came into view, and the teddy bear's nose twitched wildly, drool unconsciously dripping from the corner of its mouth—

Its reaction reveals just how high the quality of the honey produced by the queen bee in the hive is.

Ah Feng almost immediately decided to purchase another batch of Three Bees honey.

Although Pie Sole Mousse's signature dessert is made with maple syrup derived from the sap of the sugar maple tree.

But with this quality of Three Bees honey, you can definitely make a dish that is no less delicious than the signature dessert.

As an ambitious pastry chef, Ah Feng had no reason not to give it a try.

After A-Feng finalized the purchase list, Luo Mu immediately notified Zhi-Hui-Xing to start preparing the goods.

On the way to Luo Mu's house for a cup of tea and a rest, A Feng mentioned something that surprised Luo Mu.

—It is said to be "terrible sweetness" that is tens of thousands of times sweeter than sweetness.

"If I have the chance, I'd like to go to the Sinnoh region and try to find that dreamy sweetness. I wonder if the guild master can grant me leave."

Hearing Ah Feng's sigh beside him, Luo Mu revealed a thoughtful expression.

"Terrible Sweetness" seems to be a specialty of a place called "Amber City" located underground in the Eternal Forest of the Sinnoh region.

Let's not even talk about how abstract the sweetness of tens of thousands of times is.

In this regard, he actually has a clue. To be precise, judging from the timeline, Ash, who is already traveling in the Sinnoh region, may have already been inside.

Decided!
After the major events in the Sinnoh region are over, I'll go to Eternia Forest and maybe have my Bee Queen learn some lessons.

Leaving aside abstract concepts like sweetness tens of thousands of times greater, it's enough that the honey made by the queen bee has a unique and delicious taste.

After bringing Ah Feng home, Luo Mu prepared tea for them and immediately called over Frost Fairy.

Ah Feng patiently introduced the information about the new dessert competition to Soap Milk Fairy.

He went through everything in detail, from the scale of the preparations to every other aspect.

As Luo Mu had predicted, Alcremie made the decision to participate in the competition without hesitation.

"Great! I look forward to the day when I can taste your work as a judge!" A-Feng said with a smile.

"Maffei!"

Alcremie nodded emphatically, indicating that her work would definitely not disappoint her.

Seeing how determined Frost Fairy was, Ah Feng put his index finger to his lips, thought for a few seconds, and then smiled and said, "In that case, let me, the judge, give you a little bit of information as a bonus."

"Compared to the judging panel last time, the number of mystery guest judges will increase this time!"

"Our guests aren't just from the Padia and Sinnoh regions, so if you want to create a flavor that all the judges will rave about, you'll have to work extra hard before the competition starts!"

As Ah Feng finished speaking...

Compared to the Alcremie who was on high alert, Luo Mu was lost in thought.

More mystery guest judges?
No, can we really add more of these weird guest judges?

Let's see who those two mystery guests were when I participated in the dessert competition last time!
Ms. Y, who dumped her work on Aoki and then went out to slack off, is also kind!
Zhu Lan, also known as "Miss Z," dumps her work on Wu Song and then goes out to slack off!
Two league champions secretly went to a dessert competition to be a mystery guest judge.

And now you're telling me that this kind of "Sleeping Dragon and Young Phoenix" phenomenon will increase?
(End of this chapter)