The hall of the Blue Sky restaurant had become crowded with customers who were curious and interested in the cooking duel.Almost all the remaining customers in the restaurant had flocked to fill the available seats in the hall.On the platform, Jack stood beside the table on the right, while three head chefs stood beside the table on the left.In the middle of the platform, Harry stood holding a microphone in his hand."Ladies and gentlemen," he said with a smile on his face."Today, we received a challenge from a young man who claimed to be the greatest in Rivertown when it comes to cooking! Someone who forces us to submit and acknowledge his greatness! Someone who says that our cooking was just ordinary!"As he said these words, the expression on Harry's face changed, where he put on a sad and tough expression at the same time.He hoped that with his words, he could garner sympathy from the customers present there."Must all Eldoria men act so lowly by flattering people to gain the
Hearing the bell ring, Jack abandoned his intention to pour the sauce onto the plate and instead returned the pot to the stove.Then, he himself carried the large plate where the beef he had grilled earlier was placed to the main table.After that, Jack stood behind the table not far from the chefs. The chefs were at the left end of the table, while Jack was at the right end.As soon as the two plates were placed side by side, the difference in the appearance of the meat prepared by the two competing parties was very clear.The chefs' dishes looked perfectly cooked with a rich coating of spices and red sauce. With other compositions in just the right proportions neatly arranged on the plate, it was hard not to say that it was a masterpiece dish, one of the best that only people could exclusively get at the Blue Sky.Not long after that, Harry walked somewhat hastily from behind the curtain behind the platform and stood right in the middle between Jack and the chefs. As his gaze fell o
The woman pierced a small piece of grilled meat with her fork.However, before she put it into her mouth, she said very loudly, once again, "You told me that you would work for me for free for a few months if it turns out I like your cooking, didn't you? I disagree with that condition!"Jack furrowed his brow. "What do you mean?""I don't want someone like you to continue to wreak havoc in this city," the woman continued, shaking her head. "So I want you to promise that you will leave Rivertown as soon as possible, forever, and never come back!"As she said this sentence, both of the woman's eyes were filled with anger and hatred, as if Jack were not only a societal nuisance tarnishing the town's life but also a criminal making everyone's life unrestful.However, Jack didn't seem bothered by the demand at all. "Fine! I agree!""Everyone here is a witness! You have no reason to deny your words!" the woman continued.She then reluctantly and with a disgusted expression on her face broug
What came out of the woman's mouth made everyone present shocked."What? What did she just say?"They wondered if there was another implied meaning in the woman's words."This can't be possible, can it?" they muttered, as if unable to believe what they had just heard.However, upon seeing the expression on Lenora's face, they began to realize that what the woman said was indeed honest.Driven by curiosity, some guests sitting in the front row then rose from their seats and hurriedly walked towards the platform."Lenora, tell me you're not joking, right?" A man in his sixties wearing a black suit, who had been observing Lenora, couldn't hide his curiosity anymore."I'm not lying!" the woman said without lifting her face from the steak. "You can try it yourself!""Hufft!" The man took a deep breath and grabbed a knife and fork, wanting to prove the woman's words true. So did the middle-aged woman next to him.They cut the meat, which looked strange to them, and put the pieces into their
The announcement certainly caught everyone by surprise, including Matilda."What? Is what I'm hearing true?" she muttered unconsciously.She knew very well the struggles her son faced when it came to cooking. Let alone competing against chefs, even Jack probably wouldn't be able to make himself proud with his cooking.Lenora's words certainly shocked her in an unexpected way.Nevertheless, no one dared to refute Mrs. Calder's words.If she had decided on something, then it was final!"Young man, tell me, what is your name?" Lenora asked, her tone even sounding more polite."Jack, my name is..." Jack almost said Eldrone as his family name before he remembered his temporary identity. "Jack Andrews!"Lenora smiled broadly. "Mr. Andrews, it is an honor for me that someone with extraordinary talent like you came to our restaurant and challenged our chefs!"She then slowly stepped towards Jack. "But, I understand that your visit here is not a coincidence, is it? If I may know, what is your
A few moments earlier."Jack, there's a much better way to get revenge!" That was the sentence uttered by Quantara just before Jack directed his fist towards Harry's face."What should I do?""Challenge him to a cooking duel!""Why challenge someone I'd have to destroy their face to cook? I'll beat him up right now!""Jack, you already have 90 points in the system! You just need ten more points to reach the next level!""I know! But I told you, I won't let anyone insult my mother, let alone threaten her to breathe freely! I can't help but feel like crushing him!""That's the point! Every time you're in a critical situation, the system will adjust the situation to your condition! If it's about saving someone's life then what you do can become a mission!""Are you saying that saving Matilda is the same as completing a mission?""Exactly! And if you manage to eliminate the threat to that woman, you'll earn an additional 10 points that will take you to the next level!""But why should I c
"One hundred million! If you pay me a hundred million right now, I'll give you the ownership of this restaurant!""Lenora, but didn't you say you wouldn't sell it?" Napoleon's face showed that he might only have a slight objection. Though, in reality, what he felt in his heart was more than that."Even if you were to sell it, shouldn't you sell it to me, who made the offer first?""Forgive me, Napoleon!" Lenora just shook her head weakly with a slightly uncertain look.Napoleon looked disappointed with Lenora's response."This is all because of you, troublemaker!" Napoleon yelled at Jack. "You shouldn't have been allowed to be here from the beginning!"Lenora's recent answer made him unable to contain his anger towards the young man any longer. "Now get out of here before I do something that will make you regret!""Mr. McFadden, didn't I make it clear from the beginning that I want this restaurant? Then why should I leave if I can pay for it?""You really have a big mouth! Show us all
Matilda looked at her son, almost at a loss for words."Mom, is there something wrong?" Jack asked, smiling."No! I just don't know what else to say now! You make me so proud!" Matilda wiped tears from her eyes."You shouldn't make decisions too quickly, Mom!" Jack said, grinning in a way that was hard to interpret.What did he mean?"I want you to sign this paper!" Jack handed her the paper, smiling sincerely."Jack..." Matilda couldn't continue her words as the corners of her eyes welled up again.All she could do was hug her son."I know you've wanted to open a restaurant for a long time! And since I have some money, why not make it happen for you!"Matilda shook her head. "No! I don't want this! The restaurant will remain yours!""But, Mom...""No! Don't argue with me this time! You have to obey me!" Matilda showed a stern expression Jack had never seen before. "If I say this restaurant is yours, then nothing can change my decision!" she said, maintaining the same expression."Alr