"Just try it. This dish is actually a popular street snack from Hong Kong, China. I wonder if it suits your taste."
The waiting period was excruciating, but thankfully, hardship eventually gave way to sweetness.
Watching Dylan approach them, carrying the curry fish balls, Natsume Sendawara and Chikai Orie's hearts raced as they stared intently.
Until he stood before them…
"Gulp."
Without a shred of composure or hesitation, Natsume Sendawara was the first to reach out with her chopsticks, while Chikai Orie was even more exaggerated, directly picking it up with her hand.
"So hot!"
"But it's so delicious! Even though it's incredibly scalding, I can't bear to let go of the dish in my mouth."
Their tongues darted, moving the fish balls to cooler parts of their mouths. Repeating this, they could just barely endure it.
"Threads of flavor permeated the air!"
Though somewhat scalding, the alluring aroma emanating from the dish made them forget the heat.
In an instant, both sisters transformed into demanding children, heedlessly shoveling the fish balls into their mouths, their pink tongues subtly licking their lips.
"This flavor…"
As they chewed deeper, the girls' initially clear eyes instantly clouded over.
A faint blush appeared on their faces, their legs involuntarily crossed, and a surge of heat erupted deep within their bodies, nearly making them stumble.
"Light! Light is bursting forth from her mouth!"
Watching the golden light erupt from Chikai Orie's mouth, Natsume Sendawara's voice held a mix of astonishment and disbelief.
Although they had long known Dylan might be a Seven-Star Special Grade Chef capable of creating "Flowing Light" grade dishes, witnessing this scene truly shook them to their core.
"The fish balls, meticulously crafted from a variety of fresh saltwater and freshwater fish, are delicate yet incredibly springy, with an exquisite texture that makes you unable to stop eating!"
Natsume Sendawara's face was flushed with a faint blush. Feeling the rich flavors filling her mouth, especially the delicate, incredibly bouncy texture of the fish balls, it truly left an endless aftertaste!
"The richness of the curry paste combines with the sweetness of the satay sauce, further complemented by the mellow depth of the peanut butter and the subtle spiciness of the turmeric powder. These seasonings, brought together, make the curry base both rich and complex!"
"Simultaneously, the addition of scallions and shallots imparts a fresh aroma to the curry, while chili powder, dried chilies, and other spices add further layers of heat, making the curry's flavor even more multidimensional."
Gently licking the curry residue from her fingers, Chikai Orie articulated the dish's flavor profile.
As the boss of the Curry Company and an expert in eating curry, she could naturally discern the cooking method of the curry before her with ease.
Using scallions and shallots was standard procedure, but adding satay sauce and peanut butter was beyond their comprehension.
That incredibly refined texture truly made them smack their lips in lingering enjoyment.
Thinking of this, Natsume Sendawara and Chikai Orie almost simultaneously reached out, ready to once again fully experience the exquisite taste of the dish before them.
"Use your chopsticks."
Seeing this, Dylan gently patted away their hands and handed them chopsticks, knowing in his heart that they were about to satisfy their…
A faint "Flowing Light" aura enveloped the curry fish balls, appearing like the world's most exquisite treasures under the light. An ineffable aroma permeated the air, stirring the appetites of everyone present.
Only, as Dylan hadn't spoken, they endured, standing poised to attack, their gazes fixed intently on the curry fish balls in the pot.
No rules, no order—this was what Dylan had taught them from the very beginning.
Therefore, no matter how much they craved it, they could only force themselves to be patient, staring eagerly at Dylan, hoping to catch his attention.
"Don't hold back anymore," Dylan said. "Come on, try it.""
Seeing this, Dylan nodded in satisfaction internally, then gestured for the surrounding girls to come and taste, while he himself skewered a string with a bamboo skewer.
The best way to eat curry fish balls, sure enough, was still to eat them skewered on a bamboo stick, then topped with a layer of the mildly spicy fish ball sauce—it was simply beyond satisfying!
Biting down on a fish ball from the skewer, the aroma of minced garlic, the fragrance of chili, and the scent of various spices all exploded simultaneously in their mouths.
If the curry in the curry fish balls had a mellow and rich aroma, then the flavor brought by the fish ball sauce was ardent and stirring!
The two combined, creating a sensation upon entry like a thrilling battle, and a joyous triumphal return upon lingering in the mouth.
Closing his eyes, he felt as if he had transformed into an invincible general on the battlefield, returning victorious amidst the cheers of tens of thousands of soldiers.
That moment of unrestrained grandeur!
That moment of magnificent splendor!
It was simply captivating!
"What's that you have? Can I have a taste too?"
Just as Dylan was immersed in the heroic ambition of achieving great deeds and serving his country, Natsume Sendawara's voice, filled with curiosity and longing, came from beside him.
"Here." Without much thought, Dylan placed the bamboo skewer to her lips, gesturing for her to open her mouth and taste.
Although Natsume Sendawara felt this was somewhat improper, with such supreme deliciousness right before her, she simply couldn't ignore it.
"Ahmm."
Taking a bite, she closed her eyes, transforming into a female general on the battlefield, one who yielded to no man. That surge of heroic ambition made her hair fly up, and an inexplicable wind swirled around her.
"Me too! Me too!"
Beside them, Chikai Orie saw Natsume Sendawara tasting the curry fish ball dipped in fish ball sauce, and immediately rushed forward anxiously, opening her mouth to take a bite.
As a twin, she simply couldn't tolerate her sister having something she didn't. If the other person tasted it, she absolutely had to taste it too!
At the same moment, one more person appeared in Natsume Sendawara's illusion: none other than her sister, Chikai Orie.
At this moment, her sister became her second-in-command, positioned at least to her left rear. The two sisters, united in heart, repelled the enemy, defended their homeland, and achieved victory.
"The General is mighty!"
"Truly worthy of being the General we chose!"
"Unmatched in valor, spirit soaring to the heavens, charging into battle with unyielding will. Fearless and dauntless, leading the charge, blazing fires and kitchen ranges reflect the face of war, the face of war!"
The warriors' voices echoed in their ears, accompanied by the clashing armor and neighing steeds of the battlefield, simultaneously shaking their spirits and making them instinctively grasp Dylan's hand.
Their bodies went soft from excessive excitement and arousal, becoming incredibly hot all over, while their faces displayed an enticing rosy flush.
That cooking could evoke such feelings, such impassioned grandeur, was beyond their imagination.
But what was certain was that this sensation was truly captivating; once tasted, they would be unable to stop, desiring to forever revel in it.
"Ahh!" Shameful, unintelligible sounds escaped their mouths. As diners experiencing a complete "Flowing Light" grade dish for the first time, few could remain calm.
Especially this "Flowing Light" grade dish, which Dylan had completed with utmost concentration and effort, its flavor far surpassed that of ordinary "Flowing Light" grade dishes.
That taste was potent enough to make one willing to sacrifice everything, just for another bite!
"Careful now. If it's too much, take a breather."
Wrapping his arms tightly around the two beautiful women before him, Dylan subtly indulged himself.
Although the two sisters felt it, out of shyness, they turned their faces away, feigning ignorance, but secretly cursed Dylan in their hearts for being shameless,
Yet, deep down, they also felt it was quite good, precisely because Dylan showed interest in them.
They wanted to eat his cooking every day.
This thought was sown in their minds, causing both of them to involuntarily embrace Dylan's neck, closing their eyes and feeling their furiously beating hearts,
Although he had prepared a large iron pot full, under such frantic consumption, it was emptied in just ten minutes. Even the curry left in the pot was used by them to mix with rice and taste.
"Even the leftover curry from making the curry fish balls, when poured over rice, became a Glow-tier dish. It's truly incredible!"
Watching everything before her, Natsume Sendawara's mouth slightly agape, her face expressing utter shock.
As the curry was poured over the rice, dazzling golden light erupted. This indeed reached the level of Special Grade Five-Star, or even Special Grade Six-Star cuisine—a Luminous-grade dish.
"After all, only by perfecting every single component can one create a top-tier dish. It's perfectly normal for a single element within it to reach the level of a Luminous-grade dish."
Erina Nakiri, who had somehow procured a pair of black-rimmed glasses and changed into a professional OL suit, exuded an overwhelming sense of authority.
"Now, let me discuss the endorsement fee with you."
Standing at the kitchen doorway, yielding the space, Erina Nakiri turned sideways and made a welcoming gesture. Hisako Arato stood by her side, poised to assist.
Now that these two sisters had just finished tasting Dylan's dish, their willpower was at its weakest point—the perfect moment for negotiations.
"I control a certain power," Dylan's voice rang out, "If you are willing to join me with your corporation, you can come here once every week, and I will invite you to taste my cooking.""
Just then, Dylan's voice rang out, making the two sisters pause in their steps to leave. Their minds were entirely filled with the phrase, "you can come here once every week.""
"Once a week? Can we eat whatever dishes we want?""
Neither agreeing nor refusing, they swallowed, asking Dylan if anything was acceptable, their minds already envisioning a wonderful future life.
"Theoretically, you can make requests. If I'm in a good mood, I'll accept. If not, you'll just have to eat whatever I feel like making.""
Dylan shrugged, not making any grand promises. Although he could fulfill their every culinary wish, it also depended on his schedule and mood.
"That's not bad either. You can't possibly serve anything unappetizing anyway, and spontaneous random dishes can be quite interesting.""
Hearing Dylan's words, Natsume Sendawara felt a pang of regret, but then the thought of being able to taste a "Flowing Light" grade dish once a week filled her with excitement, and her mouth began to water rapidly.
"What exactly do you mean by 'bringing the corporation to join'? If you're asking us to transfer all our shares to you, that's a bit too demanding.""
A look of struggle appeared in Natsume Sendawara's eyes. For a split second, she had actually thought she could accept this condition, but when she came to her senses, her heart felt utterly cold.
The dish she had just tasted seemed to possess a peculiar magic, capable of swaying her rationality. It was truly terrifying!
"I don't need your shares. I want your people…""
Looking at the twins before him, Dylan shook his head after hearing Natsume Sendawara's words, then uttered seriously, word by word…
Compared to useless shares, he was more concerned with how much profit these two individuals could generate.
"Huh?"
Hearing Dylan's words, the two sisters first flinched, then their faces visibly flushed, not from the dish, but from sheer embarrassment.
"Isn't this progressing a bit too quickly…?"
Chikai Orie's eyes darted evasively, as she muttered weakly, looking utterly embarrassed.
"Although you're very handsome and a good cook, for something like this, we should first get to know each other. And taking both sisters at once seems a bit too greedy…"
Natsume Sendawara was equally shy, but compared to Chikai Orie beside her, she appeared much calmer, seemingly still seriously considering it.
The others watched on, enjoying the drama, but a few girls felt inner anxiety, looking at Natsume Sendawara and Chikai Orie, then at themselves.
In their hearts, they wondered what made them inferior to these two, or if Dylan simply preferred this type of girl—blonde beauties, perhaps?!"
"You've misunderstood," Dylan explained. "I meant for you to join my organization, the Dark Cooking Society, not for you to become my women.""
Realizing his words had been misinterpreted, Dylan quickly clarified. His explanation instantly made the two sisters, who had misunderstood, flush crimson.
"Ah, I knew it! Hahaha."
Watching Dylan wave his hand and claim it was a misunderstanding, Natsume Sendawara's face showed a burning flush, yet she felt a strange sense of disappointment in her heart.
"What joining the Dark Cooking Society entails, and what you'll need to do, Erina Nakiri will explain to you shortly. You just need to accept it.""
Dylan looked towards Erina Nakiri. There was no need for him to personally explain such minor matters.
"Come with me.""
Although she didn't know why the discussion had suddenly shifted from endorsement fees to recruiting members, Erina Nakiri still possessed that level of quick thinking.
She immediately smiled and made a welcoming gesture to the two women before her.
As for Natsume Sendawara and Chikai Orie, feeling utterly mortified for eating like wild beasts, they had no face left to stay, so they scurried out of the kitchen.
"Dylan-Ge, do you like sisters?"
Alice Nakiri, blinking her adorable large eyes, had somehow edged closer and, to everyone's surprise, blurted out…
"I don't dislike it, nor do I particularly like it. It's normal."
"Alright, what a shame…"
Hearing Dylan's words, Alice Nakiri said with a hint of regret.
If he liked sisters together, then when Erina Nakiri joined, both of their statuses would significantly rise.
There was no other way. Dylan was simply too outstanding. Even if she was reluctant, she couldn't monopolize such an exceptional person; that would be unfair to the other girls.
"What's there to be disappointed about? Hurry up and cook. Oh, right, whose match is it tomorrow?""
Seeing Alice Nakiri's disappointed look, Dylan reached out and patted her head, then looked at the others.
"Tomorrow seems to be Hisako's match. I just saw her go to the Summer Selection Office. If there are no surprises, then…""
The crowd was silent at first, then Megumi Tadokoro's gentle voice came through, informing Dylan of the situation.
"Who's her opponent? And what's the theme?"
Dylan asked, slightly curious. Hisako Arato was considered a strong contender among them; as long as she didn't encounter a particularly formidable opponent, she should be able to win.
"Her opponent is Ryo Hayama, the third seat of Group A, and the theme is 'Curry' (廊)," Miyoko Hojo replied. "He seems like a tough opponent. Tomorrow's match will likely be very exciting.""
Miyoko Hojo replied, having chatted with Hisako Arato earlier in the kitchen and tasted her dish.
"'Curry' (廊)?" Dylan mused. "No wonder she let me taste that earlier. I accidentally gave her some revision suggestions. Since it's a competition, I should have let her figure it out herself.""
Dylan felt a bit helpless. Hisako Arato seemed to be growing somewhat reliant on him. This wouldn't do; he needed to have a serious talk with her later.
If she continued to ignore his teachings, he wouldn't hesitate to pull down her skirt and spank her in front of everyone!
"Alright, don't just stand there idly," Dylan said. "Although it's not your match yet, it might be your turn next time. Hurry up and cook.""
His mind was swirling with thoughts, yet his expression remained calm and indifferent. Dylan waved his hand, dismissing the girls to their cooking, while he headed towards the living room.
"Leader, we are willing to join the Dark Cooking Society!"
Just as he entered the living room, a woman's clear voice reached his ears. He looked up and saw that it was Natsume Sendawara who spoke.
At this moment, she was looking at him with shining eyes.
"Have you thought this through?" Dylan asked, a hint of playfulness in his tone. "Once you join, there's no turning back. This is a lifelong contract. If you quit midway, I'll make you regret it for the rest of your lives.""
Dylan looked at the two before him with a hint of playfulness. It was better to state some things beforehand to avoid any awkward incidents later.
"We have carefully weighed the pros and cons," Natsume Sendawara said seriously, "and found that joining the Dark Cooking Society will only bring us benefits, not disadvantages. So, we are willing to join!"
Natsume Sendawara spoke earnestly. After Erina Nakiri's introduction, they fully understood what kind of organization the Dark Cooking Society was, and realized that joining it meant finding a powerful backer for themselves, not handing over all their possessions.
Since that was the case, they had no reason to refuse. What's more, Dylan had offered conditions they simply couldn't turn down.
"Leader, please accept us.""
Having said this, Natsume Sendawara and Chikai Orie almost simultaneously rose, knelt before Dylan, and bowed their heads in a gesture of submission.
This was the aftereffect of tasting the curry fish balls.
At this moment, their heroic spirit undiminished, they regarded Dylan as their lord. They were valiant and skilled female generals, bowing only to him in this life.
"You two are being quite formal, aren't you?""
He lowered his head and saw a expanse of snow-white. To please him, the two were dressed very provocatively today, which at least made his heart race.
"Alright, I agree. You two may rise. Tonight, I'll have someone come to liaise with you. You just need to cooperate.""
As for becoming the spokesperson for your company, I'll make time for that after the Summer Selection concludes.
Dylan patted the two sisters' shoulders, smiling as he helped them up. With their addition, the Dark Cooking Society would undoubtedly grow stronger and stronger!
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