Shirou's clones number 30 million

“I’m the exact opposite!” Roma Shiro said again. “I hate troublesome things. If it’s going to be a war, I’d rather be at the front of the line, taking on a thousand men single-handedly.”

"This is Adris, not you!" Slime Shirou retorted.

"No, that's me. As for Adris, he runs too fast. By the time he's wiped out the enemy by himself, his men might still be on their way."

"That's true, haha..."

Adris looked at the group speechlessly, and couldn't help but defend himself:

"It's not that exaggerated. During battles, I do tend to observe the atmosphere and march with everyone."

"But when a fight actually breaks out, it's always one person who rushes in first," Roma Shirou complained.

“Isn’t that obvious? Otherwise, wouldn’t the prey be stolen?” Adris said without thinking.

……

The world of Shoji.

"Fate...it's truly amazing."

In the early morning, Shiro Sakurai ate the breakfast prepared by Erina while thinking about the Roman Empire.

With the help of another being, Nero successfully averted the great fire of Rome, a momentous historical event.

Furthermore, he was appointed as a military advisor, and his opinions were frequently sought.

If we persist in this way, history will change dramatically before long.

This means that she has escaped her fate of dying young.

He will surely become a wise ruler in the future.

So, what is this world like?

Azami Nakiri's fate was to seize Totsuki Culinary Arts, become a stepping stone for his daughter to overcome her heart disease, commit a series of evil deeds, and then be redeemed and return to the Nakiri family.

Not long ago, Azami Nakiri came here to ask for my opinion, in order to test my attitude towards his taking Totsuki.

Knowing that he would be ignored, he left gladly.

Unfortunately, he ran into his daughter Erina there that day, and his plot was discovered by her before it could succeed.

However, some things simply cannot be prevented by knowing them in advance.

Even with Azami Nakiri's methods, it's impossible for him to fall before the opening ceremony.

So, what exactly will he do?

Shirou glanced at Erina sitting at the table, thinking with interest.

"Erina, there seems to be a residential training program at Totsuki Academy. Are you interested in participating?"

"I'll make a brief appearance on the last day, but I won't go before then."

Erina Nakiri looked up at Shirou, hesitated for a few seconds, and asked tentatively:

"That day, the Totsuki Club will be inviting relevant personnel and their families to dinner. It's both a way of thanking them and a test for the students. Would you like to come with me that day?"

"oh……?"

Shirou's intuition told him that Azami Nakiri would definitely choose that day to take action.

Now that the plan has been exposed and has to be brought forward, it is the most advantageous time for him.

"Wasn't it said that only relevant personnel could go?"

"Hmm... You're my boss, so naturally you're also a relevant person."

"In that case, let's go join in the fun."

I wonder what kind of show Azami Nakiri will put on; it's really something to look forward to.

Chapter 179 A Lifelong Enemy

Chapter 179, Section 180: A Lifelong Enemy

This was the last day of the residential training at Totsuki Academy, and as agreed several days earlier, Shirou was invited to visit as a special guest of Erina Nakiri.

From early morning, Erina had a smile on her face and seemed to be in a very good mood.

The evidence is that when Shirou passed by the kitchen, he heard her humming a song while preparing breakfast.

At breakfast.

"Has something good happened, Erina?"

"Hmm...it's nothing...well, I guess I just had some slightly happy things happen?"

Erina paused for a moment, then smiled slightly.

As the saying goes, happiness is meant to be shared with others.

"I've never heard of that saying before! And how could I possibly tell you?"

As they were talking, the phone suddenly rang.

Shirou glanced at his phone screen and saw that it clearly showed Azami Nakiri. He instinctively looked at Erina.

"What's wrong? Answer the phone. Why are you suddenly looking at me?" Erina asked in surprise.

"It has something to do with you in some way."

Shirou pressed the answer and speakerphone buttons in quick succession, and the next moment, Azami Nakiri's voice rang out in the restaurant.

"Hello, Mr. Sakurai, this is Azami Nakiri. I apologize for the intrusion and for disturbing you."

"What is it? Tell me."

"Actually, I shouldn't have made this call, but my daughter Erina is with you. So, I thought you would be somewhat interested in what I'm about to say."

Upon hearing her father's voice, Erina Nakiri's smile vanished instantly, and a gloomy aura emanated from her.

"Oh...? Tell me about it." Shirou chuckled.

"Today, I will acquire full ownership of Totsuki. After that, I will host a banquet in the name of the Supreme Commander of Totsuki, and I hope Mr. Sakurai will grace us with his presence and witness this change of ownership."

"Okay, I will be on time at Totsuki Academy. I hope your performance will be spectacular."

"Of course! Even just for Mr. Sakurai's words, I will do my best to serve you and all the witnesses top-notch cuisine!"

After hanging up the phone, Shirou turned to Erina, whose expression betrayed her panic, and sighed:

"Are you alright? Why are you so afraid of him? You're like a mouse seeing a cat."

"I...I'm fine. Why does Father seem so afraid of you?"

"Isn't it natural for a fox to be afraid of a lion?"

"That metaphor... is quite vivid."

Erina couldn't help but smile, and the gloom on her face gradually dissipated, but her eyes were still filled with fear and worry.

"Could I borrow the phone? I'd like to call my grandfather."

"please."

Shirou pushed the phone over.

"Aren't you... going to stop me?" Erina asked hesitantly, picking up her phone.

Why should I stop you?

"Because if I tipped off my grandfather, it might cause my father's plot to fail."

"What does this have to do with me?"

Shirou chuckled dismissively and said:

“I think you may have some misunderstanding. I did not offer any help to Azami Nakiri’s plot against Totsuki; I have been watching from the sidelines.”

"Whether he succeeds or not is none of my business. If he succeeds, I will gloat over your family's misfortune; if he fails, I will mock Azami Nakiri."

"It doesn't matter which side wins, I'm just here to watch the fun."

Erina stared at him speechlessly, and couldn't help but think again, "This person is as awful as ever."

……

"Erina didn't come after all?"

In the lobby of the Far Moon Resort, Alice Nakiri looked around but couldn't find Erina, and couldn't help but sigh.

Since becoming someone's private chef, Erina has spent far less time at school.

Aside from classes, you can hardly see anyone at all.

"Ryo-kun, tell me, why did Erina become a private chef? She doesn't seem to be being coerced."

"do not know."

"Forget it, it's pointless to ask you."

As she spoke, Alice Nakiri felt inexplicably oppressed and unconsciously looked towards the door.

There, the gate was tightly closed, and there was no one around.

But for some reason, she always had the feeling that a wild beast might break in at any moment.

"Liangjun, I feel a bit tight in my chest today, and I feel like I can't breathe."

"I'm going to get some cold medicine."

"Wait a minute! I didn't say I was sick. How should I put it? It's not a physical ailment, it's more like the aftereffects of a nightmare..."

Suddenly, the door was pushed open.

A man in a suit and tie, with his hair neatly combed, walked in with a group of students.

Those students were all familiar faces; at a glance, most of the Elite Ten of Totsuki Academy were there.

The rest were all upperclassmen with excellent culinary skills from within the school.

"What's going on? What are these upperclassmen doing at the resort?"

While pondering, Alice Nakiri suddenly turned towards the man at the head of the group.