The WGO, when organizing a competition of this level, naturally arranged temporary accommodations for the participants. Although not particularly luxurious, they were more comfortable than typical high-end hotels.
"I'll go back with you guys. It will take at least three more hours until the next match ends. If it's still not my turn by the match after that, I'll have at least six hours of rest."
Hearing Hoshino Sora's words, Tadokoro Megumi smiled at him after a few seconds of thought, and as she spoke, she walked up quickly, taking his arm.
"Alright, but before that, let's go find Erina. She should be close to finishing her trial as well."
Checking the time on his phone, Hoshino Sora walked towards the third door. From the time they passed through the third door until Eishi Tsukasa finished his cooking competition, six or seven hours had already passed.
Even though it was still dark, the sun would rise in at most one or two hours. After all, they arrived here in the evening, and according to Tokyo time, it was 4:37 AM.
"Erina? Come to think of it, I haven't seen her at all."
Alice was the first to respond to Hoshino Sora's words. Indeed, she hadn't seen any sign of Erina Nakiri since earlier. She had thought the other party was in a different arena.
"Is Erina-sama participating in a separate assessment? How could this be... What's the situation now?!"
Compared to Alice's surprise, Hisako Arato was more concerned and puzzled, because she didn't know what this special assessment was, but since it involved the word'special', it must have its own intricacies.
As for whether these intricacies were good or bad, that remained unknown, which was why Hisako Arato showed such a worried expression.
"Given her strength, that kind of assessment would be simple and stress-free, at most just a bit tiring. I'll give her a massage tonight to relieve the fatigue."
Hearing Hisako's words, Hoshino Sora said indifferently. As they chatted and laughed, they arrived at the third door. At this moment, Erina Nakiri had just defeated the last eliminated chef in the Bagua Formation, breathing slightly, with a hint of fatigue in her eyes.
Although her Gourmet Cells kept her physically energetic, there was truly nothing she could do about mental fatigue. While her energy was stronger than ordinary people, it was impossible not to be tired after defeating so many opponents simultaneously.
"Erina, oh, you're finished."
Looking at the relieved Erina Nakiri, Hoshino Sora stepped forward to greet her. At this moment, she was standing still, resting, and the sound of a broadcast echoed in the sky.
"All challengers defeated, no one passed the revival round. With this, Erina Nakiri's third trial is complete, and she enters the main competition. Please keep an eye on your phone for updates."
As Erina Nakiri just saw Hoshino Sora, the sound of the broadcast announcement came to her ears. At this moment, chefs who had been conquered by her cooking lay scattered around her, while she stood proudly in the center of the crowd like a queen.
"This scene is truly spectacular. Honestly, I really wish I could switch places with you. It must be incredibly exhilarating to compete against so many chefs at once!"
Looking at the surrounding scenery, Hoshino Sora couldn't help but exclaim, then leaped to Erina Nakiri's side, opening his arms and pulling her directly into his embrace.
"Hoshino-kun, and everyone…"
Erina Nakiri was a little surprised to see Hoshino Sora, who had appeared out of nowhere, and the bevy of beautiful women following him.
She had been cooking the whole time and didn't know what was happening outside, but she knew that Hoshino Sora had come to pick her up.
"No need to say more, let's go back and rest first.
You've worked hard battling so many chefs at once.
Once we're in the room, I'll personally give you a massage, then you can get a good night's sleep to replenish your energy."
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