However, Erina's cheeks were flushed, and she was gripping Hoshino Sora's hand exceptionally tightly, clearly bothered by his 'Mother' comment before they left.
"Why did you call her 'Mother' when you came out earlier?
Don't you know that our relationship isn't actually very good?"
"It's just politeness, and even if the relationship isn't very good, she's still your mother, and she'll be my mother too, won't she?"
Looking at Erina Nakiri, who had suddenly stopped, her expression a bit subtle, her eyes constantly shifting to the side, but still stating the reason for her dissatisfaction, Hoshino Sora couldn't help but say with a smile.
"But that will make her misunderstand."
"Misunderstand what? Aren't you my wife?"
"Oh, well… in short, you're not allowed to call her that next time."
Looking at Hoshino Sora's somewhat innocent gaze, Erina Nakiri opened her mouth for a long time but couldn't articulate anything coherent.
Finally, she could only stamp her foot and loudly tell him not to call Nagiri Mana "Mother" anymore.
"Alright, I know."
Looking at Erina Nakiri's rather complicated feelings towards Nagiri Mana, Hoshino Sora's voice was gentle.
He wasn't in a hurry; his previous words were just to prove his presence to the other party.
That's right, calling Nagiri Mana "Mother" was to declare ownership of Erina Nakiri, a kind of invisible show of force.
Of course, this show of force was too naive, which was why Nagiri Mana found it amusing and thought this boy was very interesting.
"If nothing unexpected happens, the second round of the competition should start in the evening.
It's still morning now, so we have plenty of time.
How about we visit Gourmet Manor after a long time?"
Looking at the current sky, Hoshino Sora seemed to be muttering to himself, yet also asking Erina's opinion.
After all, she was the only one beside him at the moment, so these words were meant for her and no one else.
"I'll go in with you.
I want to select some ingredients inside and then create a dish that surpasses this world, to make her stop looking down on the 'God Tongue'!"
Hearing Hoshino Sora's hint, Erina Nakiri immediately spoke, her eyes filled with determination.
She had always believed that only high-grade ingredients could be used to cook high-grade dishes!
"Alright, then I'll open the door for my dear wife~"
It's not shameful to defeat an opponent with high-grade ingredients.
After all, cultivating high-grade ingredients also requires effort and is an important part of a chef's strength.
Although she didn't cultivate these ingredients, she had given herself to Hoshino Sora, so Hoshino Sora's things were naturally hers, and she used them without any psychological burden.
Chapter Twelve: New Blood, The 'Compensation' of the God Tongue
Finding a secluded corner, and after confirming no one was around, the two directly entered Gourmet Manor.
"Master~"
"Master, you're back~"
"Master, hug hug, Mistress Erina, hug hug~"
As soon as Hoshino Sora and Erina Nakiri entered Gourmet Manor, a large group of beautiful female slaves surrounded them.
Most of these slaves were from the Neko Mata Clan, with one or two Forest Elves mixed in.
Because he was usually very kind to them, these Neko Mata beauties had a very high level of affection for Hoshino Sora, and by extension, their attitude towards his harem was also very good.
"Alright, alright, everyone go about your business.
We still have things to do.
We can hug later."
While stroking the heads of the surrounding cat girls and squeezing Erina Nakiri out of the crowd, Hoshino Sora experienced both pain and pleasure, secretly grateful that all the slaves he bought were beautiful girls.
Being surrounded by a group of beautiful girls was better than being surrounded by a bunch of rough, burly men, right?
In Gourmet Manor, he was the master, he was the god of these girls!
As long as he wished, he could enjoy new girls anytime, anywhere.
Of course, he also had his principles.
For the girls in Gourmet Manor, Hoshino Sora always admired them from afar without defiling them.
Admiration was enough; he didn't want to see these innocent girls get hurt.
After all, his love was limited, and it was already at its limit just for his current wives.
"Yes, Master."
"Master, touch my head too, so I can show off to my friends when I go back."
"And mine, mine, we'll stand obediently to the side!"
Because all the slaves gifted by the system were between 16 and 22 years old, for their lifespan, this age was undoubtedly very young.
Initially, they were very reserved due to not understanding the environment and the master's personality, but after living in Gourmet Manor for a period of time, they gradually revealed their true nature.
The Neko Mata themselves are a lively and active race.
"Alright, alright, touch, touch, touch."
Hoshino Sora couldn't refuse this at all, but stroking their heads wouldn't take up much of his time.
Erina, seeing this, was about to say something, but then a cat girl immediately approached her.
"Mistress, touchy touchy~"
"Then I'll touch you once…"
Looking at the small head with ears in front of her, Erina Nakiri hesitated for a moment, but seeing the cat girls' pure and clean smiles, she still reached out and touched them.
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