Chapter 26
Regarding Takemine Mineo's words about wanting to train her, Erina didn't give it much thought. The thing that truly shocked her heart at this moment was the reality that Mineo possessed the God's Tongue. This revelation had delivered a massive psychological impact to Erina.
Furthermore, Mineo's God's Tongue was at a higher level than her own.
Instantly, Erina's heart was filled with a whirlwind of mixed emotions. She no longer knew what to say next. Even Alice, surprisingly, chose to remain silent.
Since she was a child, Erina had always been the center of attention in the culinary world because she possessed the God's Tongue. If the news that Mineo possessed the same ability spread, just how much influence would it have on the culinary world, Totsuki Academy, and the Nakiri family?
Mineo realized that his confession had caused a great mental shock to the two girls, but in his opinion, it wasn't a major issue.
He would continue to grow stronger in the future, so the God's Tongue was only a small fraction of his overall power.
He grumbled a bit in his heart because Saitama still hadn't replied to his messages; after all, the "One Punch" ability was the thing he wanted to extract most of all.
Mineo then checked the time on his watch.
"Erina, Alice, it's getting late. You two should head home and rest. Regarding the matter of becoming a guest lecturer at Totsuki, let me know if there are any developments."
Hearing Mineo's words, Erina suddenly stood up.
"Mineo-kun... thank you for the hospitality today."
"May I ask for a copy of your identification documents? I want to handle your recruitment procedures as soon as I return to the school."
"A copy of my ID? Alright, wait a moment, I'll go get it."
Mineo went up to the second floor, took his ID card from his bag, and made a copy of it.
After receiving the documents from Mineo, Erina and Alice officially said their goodbyes and left. Upon arriving at Totsuki Academy, the two girls went straight to the Director's office.
After they informed Nakiri Senzaemon about Mineo possessing the God's Tongue, the expression on the old man's face changed drastically.
Senzaemon stared at Erina and asked in a low voice:
"Erina! Are you sure you didn't misidentify it? That Chinese youth named Takemine Mineo truly possesses the God's Tongue?"
Erina sat on the sofa with her knees pressed together. The aura of a noble young lady radiated clearly from her. Facing Senzaemon's doubt, Erina bit her lower lip and answered:
"I'm certain... Mineo-kun did not lie to me. He... doesn't just have the God's Tongue; his skill level is even higher than mine."
"I confirmed it for myself while at his restaurant earlier. Besides... Alice was also there and can bear witness."
Seeing Senzaemon's gaze shift toward her, Alice's expression also became slightly serious.
"Grandfather, everything Erina said is true. Mineo-kun's God's Tongue is at a higher level than Erina's."
"In fact, its level has reached a stage that is difficult for us to even imagine. Furthermore, Mineo-kun's cooking skills... are deep and immeasurable."
"I have been studying Molecular Gastronomy since I was a child and felt that no peer of my age could match me. However, after seeing Mineo-kun's Molecular Gastronomy dishes, I felt like a frog in a well."
"Research into food atomization and gasification in Europe is still in the theoretical stage, yet Mineo-kun has already turned those theories into reality."
"Based on his Molecular Gastronomy techniques alone, I am convinced Mineo-kun has more than enough ability to be a world-class chef."
Senzaemon understood his granddaughters' characters perfectly. Erina and Alice were incredibly proud girls. In all his life, he had never heard them give such high praise to anyone else, not even to members of the Elite Ten or the senior alumni.
The fact that Mineo received such praise proved that this young man was far more formidable than even their descriptions suggested.
Senzaemon closed his eyes for a moment. The Chinese culinary world was a leader in the globe, and the current generation possessed many talented young chefs.
However, he had never heard the name Takemine Mineo. Could it be that this youth was a genius who had been hiding himself until now?
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