Pushing up her sexy black-rimmed glasses, Erina Nakiri on the other side slowly explained, even using her pointer to tease Hoshino Sora's clothes while talking, looking very improper.
"I see. This is a good opportunity to obtain the other four tenth seat. That way, most of the Elite Ten will be our people, and we can directly control Far Moon."
Hitting his fist against his palm, Hoshino Sora's tone carried a hint of excitement. Although he could control Far Moon before, how could that control be as firm as controlling half of the tenth seat?
"It's a bit rude to say you want to control Far Moon directly to the Far Moon Director."
Looking at Hoshino Sora's slightly upturned lips, Erina Nakiri teased his clothes even more vigorously, the tip of her pointer drawing gentle circles on his body.
"Since I control the Far Moon Director, isn't it only natural that I control Far Moon?"
Also, I've been meaning to ask since we came in, why are the lights off in here?
That's right, ever since Hoshino Sora entered, there was only a dim, yellowish light in the center of the room.
It wasn't very bright, only illuminating the immediate surroundings, but it created a very atmospheric feeling.
"Why are the lights off, Hoshino-kun? Don't you already have the answer in your heart?"
The pointer continued to trace Hoshino Sora's chest.
Hisako Arato, at some point, had already closed the conference room door, and as she walked, she took off her shoes, strolling towards him.
"Erina and I have been busy all day for this, running to many places.
Look, my socks are all sweaty, they look soaking wet."
A faint scent of leather and a girl's foot odor lingered at the tip of his nose.
Hoshino Sora couldn't help but swallow, then noticed that both their clothes were noticeably tighter than usual.
He didn't know whose idea it was, but Hoshino Sora could distinctly feel his heart rate accelerating significantly.
"It's been more than half a month, Hoshino-kun. We are normal girls with normal needs.
We're tired from working and need something to replenish our energy."
With the words spoken, Hoshino Sora naturally wouldn't pretend not to understand.
Although he had just expended a lot of stamina in a battle, Hoshino Sora faced their sudden attack without fear.
Before long, he had them defeated, throwing off their armor and scattering them in disarray.
After a while.
"The competition is in three days.
Do you need my help? Hmm..."
"Do you want to participate?
If you do, I'll take you along.
If not, I can find someone else."
Looking at Erina Nakiri who was getting dressed, Hoshino Sora sat in the chair with his legs crossed, speaking casually, looking completely relaxed.
"Wait, if you're looking for someone else, who are you planning to find?"
Originally, she just wanted Hoshino Sora to beg her, to enjoy the feeling of being begged, but upon hearing that Hoshino Sora had other candidates, Erina Nakiri immediately lifted her head and asked anxiously.
"Yumeko Jabami, Tadokoro Megumi, Alice.
If you're in, we'll swap Alice."
"Then I'll go.
After all, it concerns the tenth seat.
Do you know the rules of the League Food Halberd?"
Upon hearing that Alice might fight alongside Hoshino Sora, Erina immediately said anxiously.
She didn't want the other party to come over and show off to her afterward.
"I know a little, but not much.
Tell me the specifics."
"To resolve conflicts between students, chefs who share the same beliefs engage in a team-based showdown, where teamwork determines victory or defeat.
To perform well in the League Food Halberd, the key is first to personally understand the strength of your team members.
If you can't do that, you won't be able to respond to the ever-changing situations in a real Shokugeki.
By confronting the enemy with their respective dishes, and if necessary, assisting teammates to improve the completeness of the entire team's dishes, it means that all team members are Chefs, and at the same time, assistant chefs.
The League Food Halberd is divided into two camps, with each round being a 3v3 format.
Three people from the same camp enter simultaneously and can assist each other.
Any two people from the opposing alliance will compete, and the winner can continue to participate, while the loser is disqualified.
The last surviving side will win, meaning it will continue until all members of one camp fall."
Erina Nakiri, at some point, had produced an official book that clearly detailed all the rules of the League Food Halberd, even explaining its historical background.
"It's roughly consistent with what I know, but since we're going to be doing team combat, we definitely can't just muddle through like Erina and I did back then.
It's best to do some special training."
"You're right, League Food Halberd is somewhat different from team combat.
The most important thing is team coordination; understanding your teammates is even more important than understanding your opponents."
Nodding, Erina Nakiri strongly agreed with Hoshino Sora's statement.
"Then let's sleep at Erina's house tonight to deepen our competition coordination.
Hisako Arato, you come too."
"Hmm, Hisako Arato, you come help too."
"Okay."
Glancing at Erina Nakiri and confirming that although she was blushing, she didn't seem displeased, Hisako Arato nodded gently, agreeing to Hoshino Sora's suggestion.
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The next day.
Hoshino Sora, Erina Nakiri, Yumeko Jabami, and Tadokoro Megumi gathered in the Yōbi Dormitory kitchen.
"By the way, do you know what the theme is this time?"
It wasn't until he stood in front of the counter that Hoshino Sora realized he had forgotten to ask about the cooking theme.
He immediately turned to Erina Nakiri, who, upon hearing his question, couldn't help but roll her eyes cutely.
"You didn't think to ask that during all that time yesterday."
"Isn't it because my Erina is too charming?
How could I possibly have the presence of mind to ask about the cooking theme when I'm with such a charming Erina!"
"Slick talker, the theme is 'Biological Feast'."
Hearing Hoshino Sora's praise, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but blush, then said seriously.
"Biological Feast? What exactly is that?
I've never heard of such a competition requirement."
Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Yumeko Jabami couldn't help but frown.
Previous cooking competitions either gave a type or required the use of a specific ingredient.
This was the first time she had heard of such a vague theme as a Biological Feast.
"Feast refers to multiple dishes.
A Biological Feast should mean making multiple dishes from the same creature, similar to a whole pig feast or a whole beef feast.
This is a huge advantage for us."
As he spoke, Hoshino Sora looked at Erina Nakiri, wanting to know if he was right.
Only after she nodded did he continue: "Small JZ, this is a new breed developed by Gourmet Manor.
Its volume is only half that of an ordinary broiler, but its taste is thirty times that of an ordinary broiler.
Everyone has eaten many dishes made from Small JZ in the past and knows how formidable this fellow is.
It can be said that as long as it's used properly, victory in this competition will be as easy as taking something from a pocket."
A processed Small JZ appeared in Hoshino Sora's hand, and he placed it on the counter.
Yumeko Jabami, having dealt with Small JZ all night, stood in place with little interest.
But Erina Nakiri and Tadokoro Megumi were different; it was their first time seeing Small JZ.
Upon hearing that such a small chicken tasted thirty times better than an ordinary broiler, they immediately stepped forward to observe.
"This doesn't look special at all.
Isn't it just an immature broiler?"
Holding the Small JZ in her hand and examining it for a long time, Erina Nakiri really couldn't see how it was different from an ordinary broiler.
Could it be that concentrated means essence?
That's too ridiculous.
"You'll know the specifics when you taste it.
Besides the Small JZ, I also have a newly mutated Wine Chicken here, fed with good wine.
The chicken meat has a wine aroma.
However, this chicken is a newly mutated version, so the specific taste still needs to be seen through cooking.
Today's task is to cook the Wine Chicken with appropriate cooking methods and to consider the pairing for a whole chicken feast."
As Hoshino Sora spoke, he threw another Wine Chicken, whose flesh was slightly reddish, onto the counter.
Immediately, a rich wine aroma spread through the air, lingering continuously and endlessly.
Organism Name: Wine Chicken (Mutated)
Quality: Silver (Medium)
Mutation Effect: Similar in form to an ordinary chicken, the chicken skin is reddish, the chicken body emits a rich wine aroma, the meat is extremely tender, and its eggs are also rich in wine flavor, even capable of making the eater drunk.
"What a rich wine aroma!"
"This rich, mellow aroma is more profound than the finest wine.
How was this chicken cultivated?"
"I've never seen this type of chicken before."
Hearing Hoshino Sora's words, Tadokoro Megumi and the others nodded, then gathered in a circle, engaging in a lively discussion about the Wine Chicken in front of them.
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