After three years of dormancy, the Gourmet Tyrant was born.

She opened the lid of the table, revealing an identical plate of beef stew in Burgundy red wine on the table.

"This...is for me?"

Mito Ikumi looked up and saw that Lu Xuanyu had already walked to the front of the podium.

After expending so much energy, she really wanted to eat something.

The dishes were prepared by Lu Xuanyu himself!

Who in the class could resist such a temptation?

She picked up the fork and knife from the plate, ready to cut off a piece to taste.

The moment the fork touched the beef, the soft texture made it feel as if the fork had bounced back.

"I even arrogantly called myself a meat cooking expert..."

“If I were to stew it using my own method, I could never achieve such a perfect consistency.”

"Even A5 beef can't do that, does he have magic?"

With anticipation in her eyes, Mito Ikumi cut off a piece of beef and put it in her mouth.

"Peng!"

"Peng Peng Peng!"

With just one bite, the sound of my clothes tearing exploded in my mind.

"Well……"

Mito Ikumi was so excited she couldn't speak, and her whole body trembled.

.......

16. Snatch the meat charm from Erina and give it to her dad! [Seeking flowers and ratings!]

[Congratulations, host! Roland Chappell, Head of the French Cuisine Department at Gourmet Guide!]

[Points earned: 150!]

[Congratulations, host! You are now the connoisseur of gourmet food, Mito Ikumi, the meat connoisseur!]

[Points earned: 60!]

[Current total points: 510!]

"excellent!"

"No changes were made to the ingredients at all."

"By simply adjusting the quantities, techniques, and cooking time, this French dish has been brought to such a magical level!"

"Lu Xuanyu, your strength is beyond doubt as you sit among the top ten!"

"This is really frustrating of me. My highest level of authority is only an A grade."

"The dishes you brought out are definitely more than Grade A."

"The younger generation is truly impressive! What a remarkable young chef!"

Roland Chappell was generous with his praise, smiling as he complimented Lu Xuanyu.

To be able to complete such a superb improved culinary work in such a short time.

Lu Xuanyu's skill level is definitely among the top of his generation.

"The chef who never smiles, Roland Chappell, actually gave such a high evaluation with a smile?"

"As expected of a member of the Elite Ten Council, their strength is incredible!"

"Damn it, how can we compare? We can't compete at all!"

"Hey, watch the heat! The broth in the pot is about to disappear!"

"..."

Roland Chappell's rave review attracted the attention of many students in the front row.

Some people were so engrossed in watching that they neglected to cook the food properly.

In front of kitchen counter No. 22.

Mito Ikumi had just snapped out of her delicious illusion.

In that brief moment, she seemed to have traveled through time and space to the romantic French countryside.

If she hadn't almost kissed Lu Xuanyu, the wine prince, she might still be lost in her own thoughts.

"You eat really fast!"

"How's our collaborative work? Not bad, right?"

In the time it took Lu Xuanyu to go and return, Mito Ikumi had already eaten everything.

It wasn't until Lu Xuanyu mentioned it that Mito Ikumi noticed the empty plate.

In her memory, she just kept eating without stopping, and didn't notice how much she had eaten.

"So...so delicious!"

"Although I've never made it myself, I've eaten beef stew in Burgundy wine many times."

"I've never had an experience like this before!"

“Xuan Yu, I know you made some minor changes to some small details.”

"I... was asked to do it several times, so I felt it more clearly."

"It turns out that making these small improvements can really enhance the quality by several levels!"

"Amazing, absolutely amazing, Xuan Yu!"

Mito Ikumi herself didn't even notice that her exhaustion had vanished.

All that remained was a slightly incoherent excitement and a strong desire to express himself.

"Go out for a walk? Our class is over!"

There's no point in staying in the classroom after the cooking is finished.

With an afternoon left, why not use it freely and find something interesting to do?

"You won't... read my palm again, will you?"

"Of course not! I'll treat you to ice cream to celebrate our successful collaboration!"

Hearing Lu Xuanyu's answer, Mito Ikumi did not feel relieved as she had imagined.

I feel... a little disappointed?

……

ten minutes later.

On a bench next to the ice cream shop at the Far Moon Campus.

"Hey, Xuan Yu, you've already eaten two."

"Want to eat a third one?"

Summer is almost over, be careful not to get an upset stomach!

Little did Mito Ikumi know that this was the most enjoyable ice cream experience she had had in two years.

Ever since acquiring the God Tongue, Lu Xuanyu has had to make all desserts and iced drinks for her.

Snacks bought from random shops outside can be eaten even if you force yourself.

It wasn't enjoyable; rather, it was a kind of gustatory torture.

After upgrading to the Super Taste mode, I can finally experience the joy of eating and drinking whatever I want again.

For a moment, Lu Xuanyu really felt sorry for Miss Nakiri!

"Meat Demon, don't worry, I'm in great shape, I won't get sick from eating this."

"I heard you've been... hanging out with Erina lately?"

Mito Ikumi: "Pfft!"

"What a weird word! Watch your words!"

"Erina-sama is so outstanding, I can improve even faster by her side."

"Lady Erina is very kind to me. She's not as difficult to approach as the rumors suggest."

Admiring the strong is an instinct for most people.

Mito Ikumi was the same, and the person she followed was recognized as the strongest among her peers.

At least yesterday, he was still in a league of his own and the strongest.

"Understood, understood."

"Flesh Demon, now you're in her heart..."