Food Wars!: I Became a Fantasy Ingredient Supplier

"Host, we have successfully bred 20 juvenile nutfish."

"There are 48 hours left until the Nutfish reaches adulthood. Please remember to harvest on time!"

……

Nut-shaped shad

Fish and beasts belonging to the category of fantasy ingredients.

Like the whole roasted pig, its capture level is Lv1.

The only difference is their habitat. The nutfish lives in the vast ocean, and an adult nutfish can reach nearly 2 meters in length.

As for the price, it costs 3 yen per 100 grams of meat.

As for its appearance, just like its name suggests, the taiko fish has a shell as hard as a nut, and its taste also has a strong nutty flavor.

In terms of fighting power, this nut-shaped shad is said to be far inferior to a whole roasted pig! It is only because this ingredient is hard to find in the ocean that it is considered difficult to catch.

Also.

There are also tricks to judging its freshness.

If its mouth is open, it means it's not fresh; if it's closed, it means it's a freshly caught fish.

Its meat is tender and delicious no matter how it is prepared or cooked.

Of course, it's best used for making soup, as it allows the flavors of nuts and fish to blend perfectly together.

……

"Ding dong!"

"Host, one Rainbow Fruit you planted on the Gourmet Farm has ripened. Do you wish to harvest it and store it in the warehouse?"

"Oh? It's ripe?"

Ye Chen paused for a moment, then picked the rainbow fruit.

Exhausted, he could only wash up and go to sleep.

This is the end.

That's all for the small restaurant!

……

The next day.

As dawn breaks.

At Totsuki Academy, the glazed domes of all the tall buildings have been coated with a layer of gold leaf.

But in the winding morning mist, in a villa with a noble and unique style, between the pure white marble columns, the girl's golden hair falls like melting sunlight flowing among the rose bushes that are still wet with morning dew.

On the tatami mat woven from rushes, Erina Nakiri knelt before the gilded dining table, gazing at a plate of exquisite golden caviar.

Real caviar.

Only the eggs of three types of sturgeon are available: the brook sturgeon, the Ocetra sturgeon, and the Chinese paddlefish.

These three types of sturgeon correspond to three different grades of caviar.

among them.

The eggs of the Chinese paddlefish.

It is absolutely the best quality of all sturgeon.

However, it also has the longest growth period. Generally, the Chinese sturgeon takes at least 18 to 20 years to reach sexual maturity and then lay eggs.

Furthermore, the eggs of the Chinese paddlefish come in a variety of colors, including white, light gray, and grayish-black.

Different colors.

It also represents different qualities.

The so-called golden caviar is actually made from the eggs of a mutant white sturgeon.

Why is it called a mutated Chinese paddlefish? Because this type of Chinese paddlefish has albinism, and its entire body is white, so even the eggs it lays are white.

……

now.

The golden caviar placed in front of Erina was even more precious.

It's because the eggs are from a Chinese paddlefish that has lived for over 100 years—yes, over 100 years!

Many pets don't live to this age, but the Chinese paddlefish can live to or even longer, leading many to believe that caviar aged over 100 years has a life-prolonging effect.

This has made even more wealthy people eager to obtain this caviar.

Then.

Does this kind of giant white sturgeon, which is over 100 years old, actually exist?

And believe it or not, they actually found them.

The people who found it were an Austrian father and son. After discovering this mutated, century-old white sturgeon, they used its eggs to make golden caviar!

……

"I see."

"Golden caviar is so named not only because its white roe is extremely rare, but also because its value far exceeds that of gold."

"More importantly, the Austrian father and son cleverly mixed finely ground 24k gold powder into the caviar made from these fish eggs, which is what gives the caviar its dazzling golden color!"

Just then, Erina, who had been lost in thought, snapped out of it.

She quickly picked up a specially made mother-of-pearl spoon and gently scooped up a spoonful of golden caviar.

He focused his gaze intently and examined it carefully.

It didn't take long.

She seemed to have realized something.

Chapter 24 Interesting

"Ah... mmm..."

As the spoonful of sturgeon caviar, imbued with the scent of the ocean, slid between her lips and teeth, Erina Nakiri subconsciously closed her eyes.

Glistening beads.

A gentle explosion on the tip of your tongue.

The savory broth, infused with the aroma of nuts, overwhelms the taste buds.

But as the last whiff of sweetness dissipated, it transformed into an indescribable sense of melancholy that lingered on the tongue.

Swallowed.

Erina opened her pale purple eyes.

Her long eyelashes cast butterfly-wing-like shadows on her porcelain-white cheeks. Finally, she parted her lips slightly, letting out a barely perceptible sigh that dissipated into the air.

"Alas! Even such precious ingredients can no longer satisfy my divine tongue?"

Finally, Erina couldn't help but recall the last time her grandfather had described a piece of meat that shone like a jewel to her in front of her, based on the latest issue of the food magazine "Dancyu".

"I wonder what the flesh of that gemstone is."

"Can it surpass sturgeon caviar that's over 100 years old?"

Erina frowned slightly, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and contemplation.

……

"Young Miss, I have good news."

In an instant, a vibrant voice rang out from not far away.

Before her stood a cute girl with short red hair, carrying a slightly bulky box, panting and walking quickly in front of Erina.

Her cheeks were flushed, and her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat.

His chest heaved violently with his rapid breathing, as if he had just finished a fierce race.

"Fei Sha."

"Any good news?"

She was elegantly savoring the golden caviar, but little did she know that the tranquil and pleasant atmosphere would be shattered by Hisako's unexpected appearance the moment she took her first bite.

Hisako, not even bothering to catch her breath, was so excited that her eyes shone.

She quickly and gently placed the box on the ground, her voice trembling slightly with excitement: "Look, look."

"This was sent from the headquarters of the WGO Gourmet Organization in France, directly to Totsuki Academy. And the sender's name is... Nakiri Managi!"

"Mother?"

Hear the name.