Food Wars!: I Became a Fantasy Ingredient Supplier

"What's going on here?"

Ye Chen looked surprised and muttered, "I was just saying, do you think you'd be scared out of your wits?"

Subsequently.

He stared at the startled apple in his hand.

Seeing that it seemed to be screaming silently, Ye Chen was stunned!

After a while, he seemed to wake up from a dream, his lips twitching uncontrollably, almost laughing and crying at the absurd scene.

"System, help me determine what level this apple, which has turned pale with fright, has reached."

The voice just fell.

A crisp electronic voice rang in Ye Chen's mind:

"Ding dong!"

"After rigorous evaluation by this system, this startled apple has successfully reached level 15!"

"What? You're already level 15?"

Ye Chen's eyes widened in disbelief.

……

Generally speaking.

To make a frightened apple taste better, people will use various methods to scare it, such as:

Throw a bomb at it, and its fear level will reach level 3.

Machine gun and rocket launcher fire can reach level 4.

Ah!

The highest level for frightening an apple is level 100.

However, in the world of Toriko, no one has yet been able to reach the maximum level of the "Scare Apple" skill!

Then, the price of a Level 1 Scary Apple is approximately 500,000 yen. The value increases by 500,000 yen for each level increase, meaning:

Ye Chen's current Lv15 "Scare Apple" is worth...

750 million yen.

Consider this: even using extreme violence like bombs, you could barely raise the level of "Scared Apple" to level 3. Yet, I only said a few simple words, and it reached level 15.

This kind of thing is really quite funny.

But.

In the original storyline.

However, there have been absurd scenarios where "Mr. Zombie" Zongjia could produce a level 80 apple simply by using his stinky farts.

So, thinking about this, Ye Chen felt relieved!

……

Bistrot

This type of restaurant originated in Paris, France.

Originally referring to a small bistro that offers affordable French home-style cuisine, characterized by a relaxed and cozy atmosphere and a combination of food and wine, its core features include affordable prices, authentic dishes, and a relaxed environment.

now.

As time goes.

In every neighborhood of Paris, there are hundreds of bistrot-style restaurants.

These small restaurants, which encapsulate history and culture, are the most accessible representation of French cuisine:

You can enjoy the finest parts of French cuisine without paying exorbitant prices.

but.

A typical Parisian bistro.

It's usually quite crowded, but that's not a problem when it comes to delicious food.

If categorized by type, Ye Chen's little restaurant could arguably be considered a bistro, but besides offering some home-style French dishes, he would occasionally serve other dishes, such as:

Chinese roujiamo (meat sandwich), Mapo tofu, Japanese sushi and rice balls, Western-style hamburgers...

all in all.

There aren't many rules here; you can eat whatever you want.

……

Night falls.

The Parisian night, adorned with neon lights, is even more romantic and mysterious.

On a street full of stories, Ye Chen's cozy little restaurant quietly ushered in its busiest moment.

In the store.

Warm yellow light always shines on every inch of the space.

The diners' laughter and the pleasant clinking of cutlery blended together.

Just as the excitement reached its peak, the wooden door of the small restaurant was gently pushed open, and a breeze blew in, carrying a hint of coolness.

All I can see is that...

Two beautiful women gracefully entered the store.

They instantly attracted everyone's attention, including Ye Chen's!

One of them was Annie, the WGO executive officer who had approached Ye Chen at a banquet not long ago.

At this moment, Annie, who was deeply imprinted in Ye Chen's eyes, was wearing a well-tailored evening gown. Even in such a casual setting, her noble temperament could not be concealed.

The other woman, whom Anne was carefully supporting, was dressed in a traditional kimono.

Her appearance.

It adds a touch of classical charm to the night in this modern city.

……

Take a closer look.

It's not hard to find.

The woman was slender and her face was slightly pale.

Ye Chen had a frail and delicate appearance, and even at this moment, she still had an IV drip connected to her hand, with the drip bottle swaying gently with her steps, adding to her fragile and endearing aura.

Despite her frail and weak body, her bright eyes still held a subtle yet unyielding resilience!

Subsequently.

Anne then allowed Nakiri Managi to sit in the seat closest to the kitchen counter.

Immediately afterwards, Annie looked up and smiled at Ye Chen, saying, "Hi, Chef Ye, we meet again."

"Let me introduce you. This is Managi Nakiri, the sole Special Grade Executive Officer of our WGO Gourmet Organization. She heard that you captivated all the guests at the banquet held at the headquarters of the 'Chef King International Gourmet Association' with your jewel-encrusted meat, and she is filled with admiration and curiosity."

"So... tonight, the two of us made a special trip to visit you."

"Ok!"

"I've heard about his name for a long time."

"Hello, I am Ye Chen, the head chef of this small restaurant."

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen simply nodded, then took the initiative to walk up to Nakiri Managi, bent down slightly, and extended his hand towards her.

Seeing this, Managi quickly gave Ye Chen a polite handshake and then said, "Ye Chen, right?"

"I heard that you recently won the gold medal at the Eskofi Youth Culinary Competition, awarded by the headquarters of the Chef King International Culinary Association?"

"Heh, it's just an award, nothing to brag about!"

Ye Chen replied modestly.

"Auguste Escoffier, a genius of smell and taste who was able to start his culinary career at the age of 13, is known as the 'King of Chefs' in the world of French cuisine."

"And the awards he established are naturally of very high value."

"How many exceptionally talented individuals have the biggest regret in their lives of not winning this award!"

"Not surprisingly."

"You...are now the whole of France."

"No, he's a supernova in the global culinary world."

Nakiri Managi smiled faintly, but her eyes never left Ye Chen, as if she wanted to uncover all the secrets he possessed.

"A culinary superstar? That's too kind of me. I'm just a chef at a small restaurant."

Ye Chen replied with a smile as well.