"Damn it, that guy was right. The strong stench of the dried salted fish really left a powerful blockade on our tongues."
Erina Nakiri's palms were covered in cold sweat, and she couldn't help but start to worry about Satou, "It's what's called a flavor fortress!"
"Heh heh, as expected of someone I've taken an interest in."
Eizan Etsuya chuckled, a cold glint flashing across his spectacles, "Let's crush this uncooperative fellow underfoot!"
Satou, however, remained calm as he brought his finished dish to the three judges, saying, "Please enjoy, Milk Stewed Pork Rib Soup."
The milky white pork rib soup emitted a rich aroma, mixed with the fragrance of milk, and was topped with some blanched cabbage.
In this dish, Satou used three fantasy ingredients at once, stewing Cream Matsutake and Miltank milk together with the pork ribs, then adding slightly blanched Almond Cabbage on top.
"Oh? It smells so good!"
Isshiki Satoshi took a deep breath of the aroma, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
After having just smelled that foul odor, experiencing this fragrance was undoubtedly a refreshing experience.
"Milk Stewed Pork Rib Soup? No matter what, it's impossible to break through the flavor fortress left by Sadatsuka Nao, isn't it?"
Eizan Etsuya chuckled softly.
"Indeed, the transfer student is about to lose."
"Daring to go against Senior Eizan, isn't that just asking for death?"
"Yeah, that transfer student has been so arrogant lately, I've long been annoyed by him. Let him know there's always someone better!"
Many students laughed gleefully; in the past few days, Satou consistently getting an A in class had already secretly aroused some people's jealousy.
"You haven't tasted it yet, how do you know?"
Erina Nakiri said, gritting her teeth.
"That's right. No matter what, you have to taste it to know. I actually think this dish is pretty good."
Isshiki Satoshi said with a smile.
"Heh heh, indeed, then let me taste it. Anyway, the outcome is already decided."
Eizan Etsuya's lips curled into a cold smile, then he picked up a spoon and scooped a spoonful of the milky white rich soup into his mouth.
The delicious, rich soup, condensed with the essence of pork ribs, carried a rich milky fragrance and a mellow, silky smooth texture, sliding down his throat like silk.
"This…this dish!"
Eizan Etsuya's expression completely changed!
At this moment, he felt as if he was completely naked, enveloped by smooth, delicate silk. The contact of his skin with the silk made him feel an unprecedented comfort.
"Is it because of the milk? Adding milk turned the rich soup into a pleasing milky white, and it made the soup's texture incredibly rich and silky smooth, making one feel as if every inch of their body is wrapped in silk."
Erina Nakiri slightly narrowed her eyes, her cheeks flushed, feeling as if every part of her body was being caressed. A faint, unidentifiable sound escaped her nose.
"And with the blanched cabbage, its crisp and sweet taste greatly enhances the soup's deliciousness. The texture is incredibly refreshing, making one feel as if they are bathed in a spring breeze!"
Isshiki Satoshi's face also showed a look of intoxication.
"This…what's going on? The expressions of the three judges…"
"Is that transfer student's cooking really that delicious?"
The surrounding students were all greatly astonished by this scene.
"Why is this happening? My stench clearly sealed off the taste buds of the three judges, didn't it?"
Sadatsuka Nao also widened her eyes, her face full of disbelief.
If Sadatsuka Nao's dish was chains, then Satou's dish was silk. The chains that had tightly bound the three judges completely broke apart, and silk gently enveloped them.
"The…the soup is all gone!"
Tadokoro Megumi exclaimed in surprise.
It turned out that the Milk Stewed Pork Ribs Soup that Satou served had been completely consumed by the three judges, and the cabbage was also eaten clean. As for Sadatsuka Nao's dish, they had only eaten half of it.
Erina Nakiri put down her bowl, her cheeks slightly flushed as she thought about her earlier behavior.
Isshiki Satoshi, however, looked refreshed and let out a long breath, saying, "Then, let's choose the winner."
Eizan Etsuya's face was extremely ugly at this moment, and he directly said, "I believe the winner is Sadatsuka Nao."
Upon hearing him, Isshiki Satoshi's brows immediately furrowed, and he asked, "Eizan, isn't that a bit unfair?"
Anyone could taste that Satou's dish was clearly a cut above Sadatsuka Nao's.
Even Erina Nakiri became displeased, saying unhappily, "Senior Eizan, I think you are being unfair."
"Fair?"
Eizan Etsuya showed a mocking smile, "I just think Sadatsuka Nao's dish is more delicious, what's wrong with that?"
Isshiki Satoshi and Erina Nakiri immediately fell silent.
"Wow! How despicable!"
Yuki Yoshino cried out indignantly.
"This is just cheating!"
Tadokoro Megumi's small face also turned red with anger.
Even the students who supported Eizan Etsuya fell silent for a moment.
Eizan Etsuya, however, was unaffected. He glanced at Satou, smiled indifferently, as if to say, I did it on purpose!
Erina Nakiri suddenly spoke, "I believe the winner is Satou."
"That's my thought as well."
Isshiki Satoshi nodded.
This way, even if Eizan Etsuya voted for Sadatsuka Nao, the final winner would still be Satou.
"Fortunately, Senior Isshiki and Miss Erina are here."
Tadokoro Megumi let out a sigh of relief and said.
"I…I actually lost in front of Miss Erina?"
Sadatsuka Nao covered her face and began to cry.
"Hmph!"
Eizan Etsuya scoffed dismissively, feeling quite annoyed. Just as he was about to get up and leave, Satou suddenly spoke.
"I say, Senior Eizan, I'm quite interested in your Ninth Seat position. Please make sure to keep it safe until I come to claim it."
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire venue erupted in an uproar!
Was this Satou's provocation towards Eizan Etsuya, one of the Elite Ten?
It was simply too arrogant!
There had never been a student who dared to speak to an Elite Ten member like that!
Even Erina Nakiri, Tadokoro Megumi, and others were astonished.
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