When the door first opened, everyone was excited, because a new world meant new opportunities. But soon they couldn't be happy, because only those holding the legendary cooking utensils could pass through the world barrier of that world, without being obstructed by the world's will.
Oriental Academy dispatched elites, carrying the only seven legendary cooking utensils available at the time, to the Gourmet Continent, embarking on a difficult epic of adventure.
Thus, after decades of exploration, and after three legendary cooking utensils were taken in the Gourmet Continent and more than ten Gourmet Continent cooking utensils were seized, everyone finally learned a lot of information.
After several more decades of development, Oriental Academy now had over a hundred cooking utensils, but there were only six legendary cooking utensils, protected in an absolutely safe place.
Of course, even though they acquired more cooking utensils from the Gourmet Continent, their effectiveness was clearly not as good as the legendary cooking utensils. The Gourmet Continent, this world, nurtured thousands of times more cooking utensils than their world.
Although the quality was somewhat lacking, the quantity was an absolute overwhelming advantage. Almost every village would have one or two well-known cooking utensils with magical effects.
At the same time, these Other World cooking utensils could serve as "tokens" to enter the Other World. Bearers would not be blocked by the world barrier, would not be rejected by the world, and would be protected by a mysterious force.
Of course, these cooking utensils varied in strength. The more powerful the utensil, the stronger the culinary power of the person who wielded it, because chefs from the Other World were allowed to fight to contend for these utensils!
This fighting was not the usual kind; it was more of a culinary duel. Both sides would have a cooking competition, and the victor would take the opponent's cooking utensil. Too much avoidance of combat would lead to being looked down upon.
Therefore, the people of the Gourmet Continent were very simple. Their idea was very straightforward: "If you want to fight, then fight! Powerful cooking utensils must be in the hands of powerful people!"
This was a world founded on gourmet food, with an even greater reverence for cuisine than Earth. Only such a world could steadily suppress China in culinary arts, and even take away three of its legendary cooking utensils when China first entered that world!
Gently placing the official book down, Hoshino Sora's face was filled with shock. So the "token" that could traverse two worlds was naturally born, no wonder it possessed such magical effects!
"It's so exciting! I feel like I've seen a thrilling culinary continent, and my anticipation is already at its peak! It's truly great to have left Totsuki!"
Letting out a long breath, Erina Nakiri's eyes sparkled with an unusual light. The wonders of the Gourmet Continent were simply too numerous, making her unable to stop, wanting to keep reading.
Unfortunately, there was only so much time. Although she still wanted to continue reading, there was a class tomorrow morning, and both of them had a certain interest in Oriental Academy's cooking classes.
They were not conceited, thinking they were invincible. On the contrary, the more their culinary skills advanced, the more they realized their shortcomings, and knew they needed to be honed, needing teachers who could guide their path.
"Let's sleep. We can read after class tomorrow. We still have a few days, so there's no rush."
The first group to enter the Gourmet Continent had already been selected: Hoshino Sora and Erina Nakiri.
Erina Nakiri was unregistered, and Hoshino Sora forgot to notify Lin Han in advance, but it didn't matter now. He would just bring her along when the time came.
As for the others, since they didn't have the legendary cooking utensils or 'tokens' at hand, Hoshino Sora could only temporarily leave them at his home here. He would bring them along after he went to the Gourmet Continent to borrow some cooking utensils.
If all went well, it shouldn't take too long. The main purpose this time was to figure out how to travel to the Gourmet Continent. If the method was simple, then he wouldn't need to rely on the Oriental Academy to go there in the future.
"Okay, time to sleep."
For the next few days, Hoshino Sora and the others attended classes during the day and listened to Lin Chichi talk about the Gourmet Continent in the study at night. Their days were incredibly fulfilling.
Although the girls had been assigned new residences, they still moved back into Hoshino Sora's home. Ten people in three rooms was a bit cramped, but it also made them feel very secure.
Only Hojo Miyoko, lacking a formal identity, busied herself daily, shuttling between the two houses. Yet, she showed no sign of discouragement, always appearing full of energy.
Soon, it was the day before their departure for the Gourmet Continent. On this day, Lin Chichi gave them a holiday, advising Hoshino Sora to rest well and prepare. Hoshino Sora then spent the entire night with his wife.
The next morning.
Hoshino Sora gently woke Erina Nakiri, who was sleeping soundly beside him. He then glanced at the other girls sprawled out, sleeping contentedly, and a gentle warmth appeared on his face.
Last night, he had exerted himself, engaging in various activities he wouldn't normally touch, doing his best to satisfy every girl present. Since he would be leaving for a while, it seemed the effort paid off.
Especially Erina Nakiri, since she was the one departing with him the next day, Hoshino Sora specifically saved her for last, and her God Tongue also received a baptism.
Unfortunately, everyone else was asleep at that time, so only Hoshino Sora witnessed the baptism of the God Tongue. If Erina Nakiri hadn't strenuously objected, he would have even wanted to take a photo as a memento.
"Good morning, Hoshino-kun."
Looking at the handsome figure before her, Erina Nakiri let out a soft murmur, characteristic of waking up in the morning. Then, she sat up, spread her arms, and instinctively lunged towards Hoshino Sora.
For a moment, their pure contact collided, and Erina Nakiri regained consciousness after the contact, emerging from the initial hazy state of just waking up.
Realizing her current state, Erina Nakiri was about to get up, but Hoshino Sora held her tightly in his arms, leading to another round of close interaction that made her body tremble several times.
"Alright, Hoshino-kun, it's getting late. Get up quickly, wash up, and then go meet up with Sister Chichi."
With a flushed face, Erina Nakiri looked at Hoshino Sora, who was a head shorter than her, and urged him, her voice trembling slightly and her breathing somewhat erratic.
"Ah... Mmm."
Hoshino Sora nodded contentedly, raised his head, and started changing his clothes. Seeing this, Erina Nakiri silently breathed a sigh of relief and quickly followed suit, changing her clothes. Then, the two of them went to the living room together.
Simply taking out the pre-made breakfast from his storage backpack, Hoshino Sora and Erina Nakiri eagerly ate at the dining table, filling their stomachs in less than ten minutes.
After finishing their meal, the two went straight to the teaching building, where Lin Chichi was waiting for them. While waiting, she kept checking the time and grumbled, "You two are really punctual."
It took Hoshino Sora and Erina Nakiri twenty seconds from appearing to walking over. Their agreed time was nine o'clock in the morning. By the time they reached her, it was exactly eight fifty-nine and fifty-three seconds.
"Of course, punctuality is a traditional virtue in Huaxia, you know."
"Normal people would usually arrive three to five minutes early, but you're truly a genius at cutting it close."
Lin Chichi complained speechlessly, then moved her long, fair, and strong legs, leading the two through several buildings until they reached a dim, yellowish basement.
The basement was currently filled with people, exactly ten at a glance. Lin Han stood in the center of the crowd, looking particularly aloof. She wasn't going to the Gourmet Continent, of course, but she needed to preside over the cross-realm ceremony.
"Sister~"
Seeing Lin Han, Lin Chichi, who had just entered the basement, sweetly called out. Then, she spread her arms and directly pounced into her embrace, rubbing her face against her chest.
"Ahem, you're a big girl now, still so undignified. Go stand aside!"
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