"You… you don't have an Elite Ten seat?"
Kujo Eisuke confirmed again.
"That's right."
Satou nodded.
Just then, he received a mission from the system.
"Host has received a new mission.
Mission Description: Complete the tasting at Kujo Restaurant and help it overcome the upcoming difficulties.
Mission Reward: Random Kitchen Utensil Gift Pack.
Mission Time: Within one day."
"Complete the tasting and help it overcome difficulties?"
Satou was slightly startled when he heard this. He seemed to have heard the chef mention preserving their one-star rating earlier. Could it be referring to this?
But no matter what, he had to complete this mission. The Seven Star Knives Greed he received last time were of excellent quality, so maybe he could get a similar kitchen utensil this time.
Speaking of which, Satou remembered that he still had a Dried Goods Monster ingredient he hadn't used. It had been sitting in his system space, and he had forgotten to take it out and use it.
"Wasn't Erina supposed to come for the tasting? We've been waiting for a whole month."
"Yeah, and we even paid a large deposit. And they just sent an ordinary student? This is too reckless."
"Far Moon is being too reckless this time."
At this moment, the chefs in the restaurant also started discussing in low voices, clearly expressing some dissatisfaction with Far Moon.
"Shut up! Don't speak ill of Far Moon!"
Kujo Eisuke turned his head and said sternly.
Although he was disappointed to learn that it wasn't Erina Nakiri coming for the tasting, he still chose to trust Far Moon, believing they wouldn't send a chef with no experience.
"Did Erina send you?"
He asked.
"That's right."
Satou nodded and said, "If you are not satisfied with my tasting this time, you can get a full refund, or you can ask Erina to come for another tasting next time."
"Another tasting? I'm afraid there's not enough time."
Kujo Eisuke showed a wry smile on his face, but he still turned to the chefs behind him and said, "Then, bring out the prepared dishes."
"Chef, do you really want him to taste it? But he's just an ordinary student."
One chef was immediately surprised.
"That's right."
Kujo Eisuke nodded and said, "I believe Far Moon would not make such a mistake and send a student without talent."
As a graduate of Far Moon, he was filled with pride for his alma mater and believed that it would never make such a low-level mistake.
Although Satou was not one of the Elite Ten, he might possess extraordinary talent.
"You are this student's friends, right? Have something to eat at my restaurant before you leave."
Kujo Eisuke smiled and said to Tadokoro Megumi and the others.
"Really? Haha, then we won't be polite."
Yukihira Soma couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"I'll pay."
Satou said.
"Heh heh, no need. It's rare to see my juniors."
Kujo Eisuke chuckled and then invited Satou to a dining table in the center of the restaurant, which was originally prepared for Erina Nakiri.
Then, a chef brought up the dish to be tasted.
French Lemon Chicken.
On the plate, there was a piece of fragrant roasted chicken breast, with a few slices of lemon next to it, emitting a rich, fresh lemon aroma.
"Is this the dish?"
Satou asked.
"That's right. This is our restaurant's signature dish. We hope you can find the flaws in this dish to make it even more perfect."
Kujo Eisuke said respectfully.
The other chefs stood behind him, also watching curiously, though many had obvious suspicion on their faces.
They didn't believe that this ordinary Far Moon student could possess amazing talent like the God Tongue.
Satou nodded and then began to taste.
The chicken was exceptionally delicious, rich with the fresh aroma of lemon and the flavor of white wine.
"How is it?"
Kujo Eisuke couldn't help but ask nervously.
The other chefs also focused their gaze on Satou, because Satou was now their only lifeline.
"Hmm, the taste is not bad."
Satou nodded and said, "This dish, it should be chicken breast marinated with lemon zest, mustard, minced garlic, soy sauce, and honey, then roasted in the oven, right?"
"That's right! That's exactly how it's made!"
A hint of shock flashed across Kujo Eisuke's face. He didn't expect that the other person would be able to describe the cooking method just by tasting a single bite!
The others were also greatly surprised. The suspicion in their eyes when they looked at Satou had disappeared, replaced by admiration.
Perhaps, this student really possessed talent close to the God Tongue!
"After roasting, you drizzle it with sauce, and the sauce should be made by simmering lemon juice, white wine, honey, soy sauce, and mustard, right?"
Satou took another bite and asked.
"That's right! Absolutely correct!"
Kujo Eisuke's voice trembled. By now, he was certain that this student was definitely not an ordinary Far Moon student!
He definitely possessed talent no less than the God Tongue!
"Hmm, the overall flavor of the dish is acceptable, but there are still some minor flaws."
Satou nodded and said, "The lemon used in this dish is yellow lemon, right?"
"That's right."
Kujo Eisuke quickly nodded.
"I think green lemon would be better. Yellow lemon and green lemon are two different types of lemons, but green lemon has a higher vitamin C content and a stronger sour taste. If you use green lemon, it can make the lemon flavor more distinct and also remove greasiness."
Satou said.
"And what else?"
Kujo Eisuke quickly asked.
"Also, the mustard you used, is it Daizang mustard? Among all mustards, Daizang mustard has a relatively strong flavor. I think honey mustard would be better."
Satou said, "In addition, the sauce is a bit thin; the simmering time could be longer. Also, the roasting time could be a few minutes longer to allow the flavors of honey and lemon to penetrate the chicken more…"
Satou rattled off several flaws in one breath, and Kujo Eisuke nodded repeatedly as he listened.
The chefs behind him looked at Satou with complete respect and admiration.
At first, they thought Satou possessed talent close to the God Tongue, but now they were absolutely certain that Satou's talent was by no means inferior to the God Tongue!
Even Kujo Eisuke was greatly shocked, wondering when his alma mater had produced such a genius again?
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