Shirou's clones number 30 million

Thinking about her recent experiences, Erina Nakiri sighed softly and said slowly:

"Actually, I had a food battle with someone before, a food battle where freedom was at stake. If I lost, I would have to work as that person's private chef."

"Why...?"

Hisako Shinoto's mouth gaped slightly as she stared at her in disbelief. What kind of food battle could possibly force Erina to risk her freedom?

And, incredibly, they lost.

"What is the time limit? How long do I need to work as a private chef? Is there no other solution?"

"As for the timeframe... it's probably forever."

"Huh...? Huh...!!? Forever? You actually agreed to such a cruel food battle?!"

"Because I thought I was sure I could win, but who knew I would lose my whole life."

"Can't we run away?"

"I'm sorry, I can't escape. But you don't need to worry too much. I will work hard to improve my cooking skills and win back my freedom as soon as possible."

"What kind of talk is that? If you lose the first time, there will definitely be a second time. If this continues, won't your life be ruined?"

Hisako Niito hesitated for a long time, then said in a low voice:

"Are you going to the house where you work as a private chef right now? If so, can I come with you?"

"It's possible, but why?"

"I'm worried about you. At the very least, you need to find out what kind of person the other person really is."

"Let's just say... he's not a bad person."

Before she could finish speaking, Erina Nakiri started laughing to herself.

To say that guy is a good person is to lower the standard for what constitutes a good person.

This was the first time Hisako Shinomiya had ever seen Erina like this.

Therefore, she silently increased her vigilance and had a strong idea: she must find a way to rescue Miss Erina.

Sitting in the car arranged by Shiro Sakurai, the two quickly arrived at the Sakurai family home.

But today, an unfamiliar black sedan is parked outside the wrought iron gate.

Have any guests arrived?

Erina Nakiri muttered something to herself, then noticed Hisako Shinoto looking around and smiled:

"Don't worry, Sakurai may have a bad personality, but he's not a bad person."

"Hmm." Hisako Shinoto nodded slightly, but her face still showed a hint of unease.

The car passed through the wrought iron gate, followed the path in the middle of the courtyard, and stopped in front of the main building's steps.

"Let's go, Hisako."

The moment Erina Nakiri opened the door and entered the living room, she froze on the spot.

At the same time, fear was evident on his face, and his body trembled involuntarily.

At this moment, Shiro Sakurai was sitting on the sofa with a cup of tea in his hand, wearing the same suit he had worn when he left home that morning.

But sitting opposite him was a stranger who was also familiar: Azami Nakiri, his father who had been missing for several years.

"Father... Father."

Noticing the two people at the door, Shirou put down his teacup, stood up, and said with a smile:

"You're back, Erina."

"Well then, Azami Nakiri, I will neither support nor hinder your plans. That's all, see you out."

Azami Nakiri glanced back and forth between Shirou and his daughter by the door, then quickly stood up:

"Wait a minute! What's the relationship between Mr. Sakurai and Erina?"

"What kind of relationship? Let's just say it's like a chef and a customer." Shirou paused and then smiled. "But you could also say we're friends."

Nakiri Azami seemed to be deep in thought, then lowered his head slightly.

"I'm so sorry to bother you today. Thank you very much for your suggestion. Since you don't object, I will proceed with the plan."

As he reached the doorway, he deliberately stopped in front of Erina and said with a light laugh:

"You have a good eye for choosing diners. Only Mr. Sakurai is worthy of your 'God Tongue.' I'll give you a compliment for now."

"The class of diners also determines your own taste. It seems that you have kept my words in mind. I am very pleased."

Even after he left, Erina Nakiri remained standing at the door, her expression stiff and her eyes filled with fear.

Seeing this, Shirou quickly walked over and asked softly:

"Are you that afraid of him? Surely not? No matter how you look at it, I'm the one who's more terrifying."

Upon hearing the last sentence, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but chuckle.

"Someone actually said they were scary? You're really a weirdo."

"Well... I won't argue with that, people often say that." Shirou smiled and then said, "It's getting late, it's about time to prepare dinner."

“Okay.” Erina Nakiri nodded slightly, then hesitated before asking, “Do you know he is my father?”

"know."

"What were you talking about just now?"

Her question caused Shirou to fall silent.

Telling her isn't out of the question, but that would likely make it much harder for Azami Nakiri's plan to succeed.

But if I don't tell her, she'll definitely blame me when she finds out later.

"I can tell you, but you have to agree to one condition."

"What are the conditions?" Erina Nakiri asked in surprise.

"It's not a complicated condition, you..."

At that moment, Hisako Shinoto reached out to block Erina Nakiri and said seriously:

"No! Miss Erina, don't forget why you're here in the first place. If you're really curious, we can investigate it ourselves. There's no need to fall for his tricks."

Chapter 144 Do you think you can replace me?

Chapter 144, Section 145: Do you think you can replace me?

"I think this lady might have some misunderstanding about me."

Before Hisako could retort, Shirou quickly said:

"The condition is simple: you cannot interfere with Azami Nakiri's plans."

"Huh...?" Realizing she had misunderstood, Hisako Shinoto quickly shut up.

I didn't expect it to be these conditions. It seems this guy isn't such a bad person after all.

"Is Father planning something...something bad?"

Erina Nakiri immediately thought of her grandfather and Totsuki Academy, and fell into deep thought:

My father has been missing for several years, and his name is forbidden from being mentioned in the family. If we were to investigate, it would be very difficult to get any results.

Moreover, if he had any plans, he could only tell his grandfather at most; it was difficult to do anything about them.

"Yes, but I will definitely tell my grandfather."

"That's not a problem. Mr. Senzaemon can't stop him. Besides, since Azami Nakiri saw you here, he'll definitely think about the possibility that I'll expose his plan."

"What plan is it? Is it related to Totsuki?"

"Yes, doesn't Totsuki have a policy? The Totsuki Elite Ten Council has power equal to, or even exceeding, that of the Commander-in-Chief. Azami Nakiri intends to gain the support of more than half of the Elite Ten to become the new Commander-in-Chief."

"Huh...? Father wants to become the new commander-in-chief? That's impossible! I will absolutely not support him."

"Even if you don't support it, there are still nine other votes. There are plenty of ways to persuade the other nine people."

Shirou paused for a moment and said in a slightly low voice:

"If it were me, I could get it done in a day."

"For example, cater to their preferences. Everyone has things they like. As long as you find their weaknesses, it's not difficult to persuade someone."

"If that doesn't work, you can try starting with his family. You can try persuasion first, then force, using both threats and inducements. There are many methods."

"Alternatively, we could use a food battle to force him to side with us. Of course, this method requires a lot of incentives to win him over."

Hisako Shinodo grew even more vigilant, staring intently at Shirou with the eyes of someone looking at a major villain, thinking to herself:

I was so naive to think this guy might be a good person! He deliberately kept Erina by his side; he must want her to do this or that.

“No, I must tell Grandfather immediately.” Erina Nakiri took out her phone, quickly walked to the side, and began dialing Senzaemon’s number.

At the same time, Hisako Shinto suddenly walked up to Shirou, bowed deeply, her head and waist level, forming a perfect ninety-degree angle.

"Please let me take Erina's place!"

What are you trying to do?

"Please let me become your private chef in place of Ms. Erina. I don't care what happens to me, but please let Ms. Erina go."

Do you think you can replace Erina?

“I…I’m skilled in medicinal cuisine, which would be more suitable for you.”

Having finished her call, Erina Nakiri noticed the situation and rushed over, saying somewhat angrily:

"What are you doing, Hisako?"

“Miss Erina, this person is far too dangerous. If you stay here, you will surely lose... something precious. So, please let me take your place!”

Hisako Aragaki couldn't bring herself to say the word "chastity."

From childhood to adulthood, she has always taken great care of Erina's life.

For example, when Erina wanted to read shoujo manga, he would tirelessly select very "pure" manga.