30 "Reunited suddenly," (1/2)

Central Continent Agastra.

The great annual culinary competition held there.

Eight masters of taste selected from eight countries around the world will gather there.

Their skills as chefs, as well as their skill in selecting ingredients, are invaluable. And the skill to hunt the monsters that will become the ingredients. The cuisine of this world is the sum of all these skills.

Therefore, simple cooking skills are not enough to win the championship in the grand cooking competition; rather, the existence of a brave man who can defeat demons with high-ranking ingredients is what is required.

However, the theme of this grand cooking competition is not only that, but also the new theme of 'food development' is the first priority.

I didn't know exactly what that meant.

Now, the grand culinary competition to determine the top of the food world was about to begin.

Wow, it's really lively!

The place of the tournament was a huge dome reminiscent of a coliseum, with an arena-like stage in the center, surrounded by excited and cheering spectators.

Yes!　After all, it's a competition for the best food in the world!　If you win, your name will be etched in history, and if you own a store, you'll be instantly certified as the world's top seven-star!　It's a tournament where even mere mortals can be given the title of heroes if they want to!

Oh, wow. Mina next to her is unusually talkative.

I've never seen her this talkative before.

Oh, there you are, boy. Is this your cook?

I looked and saw Kasarina, the teacher of Fitis, whom I met in the hot springs last month.

”Well, well, I'm more of an ingredient supplier for her.

Oh, really. Well, that's all right, but what about Phytis? Isn't she with you today?

She's currently on her way to get the ingredients. She should be ready for your game.

Kasarina smiled with amusement at my answer.

Soon, as I am talking to Kasarina, a person who appears to be the presenter comes on stage and activates a magic spell that vibrates the air, making his voice echo throughout the hall.

'Ladies and gentlemen!　This world's culinary history rewriting competition!　”Food Pioneer”!　The big cook-off will be held!

The crowd erupted at the presenter's declaration.

The MC responds to their excitement by continuing on.

First of all, I would like to introduce the contestants of this grand cooking competition!　First, the winner of the prestigious last big cook-off!

The moderator's declaration is followed by an even louder cheer than before.

Casarina, standing next to me, keeps a calm tone and whispers a warning to me.

”Here she comes, boy. Watch and learn. I believe he is the favorite to win this tournament.