They were about to go back to their cars and have a nice little date. But an old man with long hair that looked like a Mishima came up to them.
"Ramiel-dono, Samus-dono, Yuna-dono, Lulu-dono. it's a pleasure to meet you here. How is it? Totsuki academy?" The old man greeted respectfully.
"Senzaimon, it's pretty good. And I saw your granddaughter. Erina Nakiri? She was a pretty unique individual." Ramiel laughed and Senzaimon chuckled.
"She has a pretty strong character, especially because of the environment she was raised in. Please do take care of her." Senzaimon bowed.
The four of them don't even need to go to Totsuki, it was a great honor for them to even judge there. And they are absolutely qualified for that.
Even one of their best alumnus do not have a Michelin star. And they all have three under their belts. They're basically super stars in the culinary world. And nobody knows about them, except him.
"Go support one of our restaurants again okay? We'll be opening another one, because why settle for less, right?" Ramiel laughed and they drove away.
"What monsters... So young, but are already at the top. It seems that you will never be able to reach the number one spot Erina." Senzaimon sighed.
Ramiel had a great idea and they have all the time in the world anyways. "Hey, you guys. How about we upgrade our restaurant a bit?" Ramiel smiled and they listened.
"What do you think about a tower? A hundred floors of different kinds of cuisine all over the world? We'll call it, Cuisine la Babel?" Ramiel gave an ambitious suggestion.
"Babel as in the tower of babel? Hmmm, that sounds interesting." Samus was into it. "You really don't want to do things half assed." Lulu sighed.
"But won't that be difficult?" Yuna was concerned that he would be working too hard for it. "Nah, we'll just create more clones of us and they'll do all the work. While we go to school?"
They thought it was doable, they could just make clones that don't take too much energy. And they have tons of it anyway.
"You guys in?" He double checked and they nodded. "Then we'll be buying a skyscraper right in the middle of Tokyo! They'll be running the restaurants and we will leave our mark as legendary chefs in this world."
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Meanwhile, at Alexandra's group. They were currently travelling in a VTOL with the first members of Overwatch.
Everybody was quiet and they kept on giving glances to Alexandra. "You guys got anything to say?" She spoke up and they panicked.
"No! No. We were just curious about your powers, yes." Reinhardt explained. "Then let me show you." She gave them a summary of her powers through their minds and they went into a daze.
"I've got a question... Are you guys really humans?" Reyes was curious and Morrison glared at him. Thinking it was an offensive question.
"Hmm, if we have to say. Then technically, yes? But we are augmented." Tifa answered and Reyes was satisfied, not stupid enough to dig deeper.
"Are you on humanity's side?" Ana, the tanned sniper from Egypt asked as she got serious concerns about their allegiance.
"Are you breathing?" Cloud spoke up and Ana was confused. But she still nodded, not sure what the relevance of her breathing to the question.
"Then we're on humanity's side." Cloud squinted his eyes at her. Asking a stupid question.
She then broke into a cold sweat. 'T-that's true... They would have killed us all by now if they weren't.'
"How's the girl doing?" Balderich changed the question and Alexandra nodded at him with a smile.
"Look at her, isn't she so strong? She already got over her PTSD and is on her way to be a great doctor." Alexandra puffed her chest in pride and the members of Overwatch were stupefied.
The tension earlier was so tense it could be cut by blowing on it. "Big sis Alex, you're embarrassing me." Angela blushed and scratched her head sheepishly.
"Ohhh, is that true, little missy? Then be thankful for them okay?" Balderich smiled at Angela and she nodded.
"Un, they're all so nice. Big sis Tifa always cooks me food. Big sis Aerith plays with me all the time. And the big brothers carry me as we fly like an airplane." Angela told her story.
Overwatch then thought they were as human as they could be. Just a bit insane.
"We're nearing Detroit, we need to drop down now or we'll be shot down by the Omnics." Morrison reported. The nearest Omnium factory was in Detroit. And it nearly destroyed Toronto. The landmass of America was too big, so they were spread thin and the Omnics didn't do a lot of damage. Except Detroit which is in ruins already.
"Well, we can slow down a bit. Angela needs more practice in being a marksman." Alexandra was going to cooperate with them for now.
Angela needed a 90+% accuracy rate before Alex was satisfied with her training in marksmanship. And it needed to be consistent as well.
The 6 jumped off of the plane without parachutes and waited for the others on the ground.
Once they were there, Reyes was talking about their plan to storm the Omnium and let Torbjorn shut it down.
But Alex and her team weren't listening of course and were hyping up Angela to hit all her shots without missing.
They stealthily approached Detroit and hid in the ruins. Which was hard, considering that Balderich and Reinhardt are decked in super heavy armor.
"You know, this isn't going to work right? Reinhardt, on us. Balderich, you go with team Overwatch. We will be decoys and gather all the heat to us." Alexandra ordered and they pulled Reinhardt without them even getting a word in.
"Trust in them, that's the best plan too. We need all the time we can get." Morrison thanked their initiative.
And in downtown Detroit, Overwatch already saw explosions happen over there. "That's our cue! Move!" Reyes ordered quietly as they went in deeper to shut down the Omnium.
At the other team, Reinhardt was practicing being a shield for the group by blocking the enemy while his support was Angela.
"Pretty good shots missy!" Reinhardt laughed as they hid behind walls, preserving his shield integrity as much as possible and used it on another angle where enemies are appearing.
The others were just throwing rocks or using finger guns to fire lightning or air pressure at the Omnics. Simulating a normal squad of soldiers with more normal weapons.
Preparing Angela to fight with less firepower in her squad if she ever decides to be a combat medic.
Reinhardt listened to Alexandra's words back in Eichenwalde and was retreating slowly with Angela if they were starting to get overwhelmed. Acting more as support instead of running in and getting his whole group killed.
"That's it little missy, bring on the heat to these Omnics!" He laughed as he saw Angela snipe robots left and right with her plasma rifle.
He throws a blast of energy from his hammer too from time to time. "You're doing great Angela, keep it up." Tifa patted her head while shooting bursts of fire from her fingertips.
Angela worked hard and sniped the Omnics that were increasing exponentially fast. "What should you do in this situation Reinhardt?" Alex questioned him.
"Hit and run, guerilla tactics!" He thought about it for a moment and Alexandra nodded at his quick thinking.
They used the ruins as cover and when the Omnics seem to lose interest in them further, they attack once again.
But they heard a comm from the other team and there was a lot of gunfire. "We're being surrounded! Can you guys please take off the heat or send some support?" Ana radioed them.
"I guess you've killed enough of them Angela, good job. Let's have you rest now." Alexandra carried her and gave her a piggyback ride.
They then brandished their weapons and Reinhardt watched carefully. Aerith casted a spell and he observed the beautiful lights that flew into the skies.
But when they dropped on the ground, he used his shield immediately as the shockwaves hit him and almost made him go down.
Detroit turned into a blazing hellfire. Lightning got shot out by Tifa and the streets that were filled with Omnics got zapped by chain lightning.
Alexandra swung her sword and city blocks of buildings got sliced, creating an open field for them to round up the Omnics and kill them en masse.
They then casted a gravity spell that attracted the Omnics to the open field. The Omnics that entered the place got crushed like an aluminum can.
Reinhardt winced and imagined himself being there, he shivered. Knowing that he'll be squashed inside of his armor just like the Omnics.
"This is Alexandra, you guys must be successful now? We gathered thousands of Omnics at our side." She asked their side.
"Affirmative, thanks for the diversion. Couldn't have done it without you." Balderich replied as the pressure on them decreased immensely.
Torbjorn then managed to shut down the Omnium after one hour of fiddling with its controls. The Omnics that were ravaging Toronto and other parts of Canada immediately shut down.
They checked with the UN and we're given the good news. Overwatch finished a major mission and shut down an Omnium.
"Balderich my friend! You should've seen what they were capable of! They cut down whole city blocks. Just look at the fierce battle we had." Reinhardt boasted and they saw that there were tens of thousands of Omnics, scrapped.
"Let's talk about that later Reinhardt, where's the next Omnium? We go, now. Rest in the ship." Alexandra was adamant.
Morrison and Reyes also agreed that it was of utmost importance to get rid of as much Omnium as they could.
And with Alex's team on their side, it was a done deal.
They went all over the world and acted as a strike team to shut down Omniums or support defense forces if the Omnics were too numerous in a certain battlefield.
Humanity started pushing back and Overwatch was hailed as a noble group of heroes that fought for humanity.
Various forces around the world were given more breathing room and they could reform their military defenses.
Casualties dipped massively and the Omnic crisis was being dealt with more effectively.
While the team was resting for another raid for an Omnium to shut down. Ramiel's message arrived and Alexandra made a decision.
"Ramiel isn't going to move and we need to return to Gaia. That's our best course of action so we can pinpoint their location." Alex wanted to go back immediately.
"So we're leaving eh? Overwatch seem to be a pretty good bunch too. They can take care of the remaining rabble from the still active Omnics. If they can't... Then they were doomed to fail from the start." Tifa agreed with her decision.
"Y-you're leaving?" Angela went wide eyed and started tearing up. Alexandra frowned, but she steeled her heart.
"Angela, you be a good girl okay? We'll visit you, don't worry. When we return, I want you to be a successful doctor. And we'll be bringing new friends too. My super handsome and awesome brother." Alexandra patted her head and smiled.
"But... I'll be alone again." Angela cried. "You'll be taken care of by the bald guy, Balderich. He's a good guy, you like him and Reinhardt right?" Tifa pacified her.
Angela nodded, but she was still sad. "Awww, don't cry. We'll return, we promise." Aerith smiled at her.
"You promise?" Angela couldn't do anything and they were resolved to go. "Of course! Don't you worry. We take our promises seriously!" Zack ruffled her hair.
Cloud just nodded, not really good with children and words. "How about we commemorate our meeting and bonds with a picture?" Alexandra shouted to Reyes. Bring a camera at once or they'll blast their asses.
Reyes arrived with a camera quickly and he was sweating. "Take our picture, Reyes. It better be the best photo you'll ever take." Alexandra glared at him and he nodded quickly.
"Okay, say cheese!" He took the photo and they checked it out. "Here, don't forget our promise alright? We'll be back. If you aren't an awesome doctor by then, I'll tickle you." Aerith tickled her and Angela laughed.
"Reyes, we'll be returning to where we came from. Good luck to you and Overwatch." Alex said their goodbyes.
They flew to the skies and Angela shouted out to them. "I'll be waiting for you!" She waved at them and the quintet smiled at her.
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Back at Ramiel, he bought an entire skyscraper in the middle of Tokyo and started renovations of it immediately. And with his immense speed again of course, completed the changes and turned 100 floors of it into restaurants that will serve unique cuisine from all around the world.
It was a gourmand's paradise. 100 different parts of the world that anybody can experience. And its announcement of course took the world by storm.
And with his PR department doing a good job once again. Its fame rose immediately, especially because they were linked to his previous restaurant which have 12 Michelin stars.
"Muahahaha, I'm taking over the culinary world!" Ramiel laughed boisterously and Samus got embarrassed.
"Shut up! Look at the people staring at us." She chided him and he huffed. "Let them look! Besides, aren't they staring at you girls? You are beauties after all." He kissed Samus and she shut up with a blush.
"Ramiel, you're such a philanderer. Trying to seduce us in broad daylight." Yuna pouted at him and he patted her head.
"Let's divide the 100 restaurants alright? 25 each and I'll be serving at the 100th floor. It will be the cuisine that is enhanced by magic. Only our friends and hand picked people will be able to dine there." He announced and Cuisine la Babel was off to a great start.
It was top of the headlines and people weren't waiting massive queues there due to the sheer size of the collection of restaurants.
Though it was still a walk in one that does not accept reservations. Those who try? Well, they'll lose every penny that they tried to use in order to sway the system to their advantage.
"Ohh, speaking of the 100th floor. We'll eat there first and have a date. Then let's serve Senzaimon, he did let us in without problems in Totsuki." Ramiel made a call and invited Senzaimon.
"Ooh, a nice lunch. Will you be going all out? You really know how to push out buttons don't you?" Samus smiled at him.
"He always makes it better, even if we try and copy him." Lulu still thought it was a mystery. Though she won't let the chance to eat his best dishes go.
"Well, he is the one who taught us after all. We have some catching up to do, come on." Yuna pulled him and was eager to eat some good food.
"Yare, yare. I'm going to be your cook for a long time aren't I?" He shook his head, but he was happy to serve.
After they had their lunch, Senzaimon arrived at the location of their building and was in awe. "100 different cuisines. All in this skyscraper, you're going to kill me Ramiel-dono. Surprises like this is bad for the heart."
He entered the building and went to the top floor. Ramiel was awaiting him there, already wearing his uniform.
"Welcome Senzaimon, I am going to serve you the best that humanity can offer." Ramiel bowed and Senzaimon's blood was pumping.
"Umu, very well. Please do, surprise me if you will." He went to a seat and after some time, Ramiel gave him a burger.
"A burger?" Senzaimon was a bit apprehensive. Burgers can be delicious yes, but they're quite limited.
"Hmph, don't doubt Senzaimon. Or you'll regret it for the rest of your life. Burgers are the ultimate food of the planet. You can carry them anywhere, they can be delivered without losing its integrity, they're fast to make, and it is a good source of nutrition if you're on the go!" Ramiel slammed the table.
"Okay... I will still eat it, I will not doubt." Senzaimon put it into his hand and the kaiser roll that were used as buns are nice and crunchy on the outside, but when he squeezed it, the insides were super soft.
He then took a bite and immediately slammed his face on the table. "Oops, he went on and died immediately. It was too good I suppose." Ramiel sighed.
Putting his hand on his back, he restarted his heart with precise electricity and restarted his brain so he would be conscious.
Senzaimon then gasped and panted. "D-did I... Did I die?" He stared right at the burger he bit and had another one. He just needed to experience it once again.
"And... He died once again. Stop killing yourself old man!" Ramiel smacked him on the head and took away the burger from him.
"Ramiel-dono... Are you sure you aren't putting special poison on that thing? When I bite into it, my taste buds just overwhelm my brain and then I die blissfully. I saw heaven, twice." He squinted his eyes and thought that thing is dangerous.
"Well, it's just too good. You get so satisfied that your body loses its will to live. Pretty good right?" He smiled and Senzaimon bowed at him.
"Thank you for this experience, I will never forget it." He then went out and returned to his duties.
"Wow, it's that potent? I never thought that the tough looking old man would die from that burger. Well, it is the most delicious thing I've tasted." Samus shrugged.
"Maybe we can weaponize it?" Lulu chuckled and Yuna pouted at her. "We can't sell those, people will just drop dead on the ground you know?" Yuna chided her.
"Okay, so friends and family really are the only ones going to be served here. Come on girls, let's go home." Ramiel closed the curtains on that issue and they went home.
A few months after their tower opened, all of its restaurants were reviewed by Michelin once again. And they broke the record, a record that will never be broken.
The 99 restaurants of the tower each received 3 Michelin stars. Turning them into a worldwide sensation.
"Heh, we conquered the world." Ramiel swirled some wine like a villain. It didn't even go through much review.
Michelin's inspectors all unanimously agreed at the ratings. It was a landslide.
"Come on, let's go to school. We gotta see what's next on our curriculum." Ramiel dressed up in his uniform and they went to Totsuki.
In a field, the first years were being rounded up for their entrance ceremony and someone was about to give a speech.
"Please give a round of applause for the 1st year's representative, Erina Nakiri." The Emcee gave the mic to the blonde.
"Ooh, she's giving a speech." Yuna was curious on what she will say.
"Students of Totsuki, we are all given an opportunity of a lifetime to study here. You are in a school where future elites gather and be out on the world to achieve greatness. Do not tarnish our honor and uphold the culinary excellence of Totsuki." She finished and she had a pretty intense speech.
"High schoolers? Elites? Pft." Samus snickered and thought that the majority of the students would definitely be kicked out almost immediately.
"Next is the director of the academy, he will be giving a speech." Senzaimon went to the podium and the students went quiet.
"Why do they say he is like the mafia? He's a pretty polite old man?" Yuna didn't understand and thought they were being dramatic.
"Well, he looks like a Mishima. Maybe that's why." Ramiel chuckled and he would play Tekken with them later.
"Students of Totsuki, congratulations in your promotion to the highschool department. You've learnt the basics in middle school and stand here today for a new curriculum." Senzaimon's deep voice was heard.
"Practical skills, theory, gastronomy, nutrition, business management, food safety. All basic skills you need. And almost all of you, will be food for the top students that will move up to the 2nd year." Senzaimon announced and the students were shaken.
"Only a handful of students graduate from this school every year. Struggle and succeeed, or be thrown out by your competitors. That is our creed! Study well." He started his exit and the entrance ceremony was over.
"Hmm, the passing rate here is abysmal? Then are they even teaching them right?" Lulu questioned and Ramiel shrugged.
"You heard the man, maybe they just teach the basics and let them fend for themselves?" Samus theorized.
"Come on, let's go to our first class. It says here that it's a french cuisine one?" Yuna checked their syllabus.
They went to their designated classroom and saw Erina there. "Ohhh? Erina, fancy seeing you here? Senzaimon told us to take care of you, so let's get along well okay?" Ramiel patted her head and she froze.
"Don't touch her! Do you know who she is?" Hisako hissed like an overprotective mother cat.
"Well, she's Senzaimon's granddaughter? Ain't that right?" Ramiel confirmed with her and she nodded.
"Not only that! She's the heir of the Nakiri clan and is also the 10th seat on elite ten council of Totsuki!" Hisako was seriously offended.
"Umm, Hisako? Aren't you overreacting? Erina isn't even mad, you're getting angry in her stead?" Yuna questioned her actions and she looked at Erina that was in a daze, remembering his omelette.
Hisako then looked around and noticed she was raising a ruckus, so she shut up and gritted her teeth.
"Her status doesn't matter anyways. Senzaimon will make an announcement later, listen to it carefully." Samus told her off.
"Hoh? Who are they? Transfer students? They're awfully chummy with grandfather. Someone special maybe?" A girl with red eyes and white hair that was awfully pale licked her lips in excitement at the new variables. (pic)
"Alice ojou-sama, you look like you're planning something bad." Her attendant who is also a student in the school that looks tired like L stared at her.
"Hmph, so rude Ryo-chan. I am not planning anything, I'm just really curious what grandpa is planning." She puffed her cheeks.
"Hmm? You kind of look like Erina? Are you her relative? Senzaimon didn't tell us anything about you, nice to meet you!" Yuna noticed her and shook her hand.
Alice was surprised at Yuna's cheerful attitude and shook her hand with a smile as well. "Hello~ can I know how you guys transferred?" She shamelessly asked.
"Well, Ramiel did a call and he talked to Senzaimon. Then we entered, no problems. It's probably because of our restaurant. We run one you see?" Yuna explained, not really thinking anything of her question.
"Hoh? What is it if I may ask?" Alice wanted to know what it was and was really curious. Just like majority of high school girls, she loves gossip after all.
"Ahhh, that? That's a secret~" Yuna gave her a smile and stared right at her eyes with amusement. Alice trembled for a bit, feeling the pressure of Yuna's soul.
"O-okay, tell me later then okay?" Alice stuttered and Ryo raised a brow. He never saw his employer back down like that.
He then looked at the others and he crossed eyes with Samus. She stared at him and raised a brow. "What are you looking at?"
Ryo hung his head low immediately, breaking into a cold sweat from Samus' glare.
A teacher then arrived and they were tasked to cook a Beef bourguignon. They had two hours and if it's mediocre then their grades will fail immediately. Only greatness will pass.
"Hmph, what a simple ordeal. This is too easy." Erina haughtily swayed her hair.
"Beef stew? I love that, Ramiel make us some good beef alright?" Samus requested of him. "Sure, but you've gotta make one yourselves right?" He smiled and they started their own batch.
They observed their cut of beef with absolute scrutiny. Every string of muscle, fat, any possible deviations for a good piece of meat.
Everyone whipped out their knives and they began trimming it further. Balancing the muscle fibers so it will have an even cook.
Removing excess fat, muscles, and tough fibers that will result in an uneven texture.
They then marinated it in some pineapple juice. It has an enzyme that breaks down proteins. And it will result in meat that is so tender it will disintegrate with just a couple of chews.
The trimmings were then reused for a mixture of beef stock and vegetable stock. Incorporating powdered dried mushroom into it to give it a robust meaty flavor.
Kelp was also added along with a few more dried vegetables. Because it adds savoriness even though it doesn't make it fishy.
With impeccable timing, they cooked the ingredients to their peak. Boosting its flavor to their utmost potential.
After an hour, the beef was seared after a thorough washing and pat drying. They seared it at a different pan to get the nice and even maillard reaction.
They then brushed it with a touch of soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce mixture. The meat absorbed the flavors and locked it in.
Deglazing the pan and adding it to the pressure cooker, they softened it up even further for the perfect tenderness.
Soft chew, but with a bit of bite. Bold flavors, but mixed well, the slight irony taste of beef taken out by the marinade.
The red wine it was braised on, thickened to a perfect consistency. Reduced down, but not having any unpleasant bitterness or burnt taste.
It also had a savory goodness that will make any taster's cheek twitch like it was having an orgasm.
(Note: If foods are really savory, it will make your cheeks tighten up and squeeze. It's made with the same muscles of the vagina. So it is like orgasmic, lol.)
They served it to the teacher, Erina and Alice staring right at it. It was nice and glossy, the beef kept its shape and had a deep burgundy color to it that was shining.
"Go on, please have a taste." Ramiel offered and the teacher took out his notepad. He took a bite of it and his eyes rolled.
Though he didn't die and was twitching like he was having a seizure. Ramiel then smacked him on the face, bringing him back to reality.
"N-non... I... I cannot grade this Magnum opus. If I had to, then it would be tres bien!" The teacher screamed at the top of his lungs and ripped his clothes.
"Uhhh, they're ripping their clothes now? What's next, someone will flash us?" Samus was really concerned and Lulu looked at the teacher in disgust.
"Um, sir. Our grade please?" Yuna's smile twitched. "Ahh, oui. You do not need to enter my classes anymore. I will let Senzaimon know that you are already perfection."
"W-what? It was that good?" Erina raised a brow and was drooling a bit. She couldn't help it and swallowed her pride.
"Can I... Can I please have a taste?" She walked up to Ramiel and fidgeted in embarrassment. "Yeah, sure?" He gave her a spoon.
She sniffed it and the smell was irresistible. A drop of her drool escaped from her mouth and Hisako immediately wiped it.
Erina gave it a taste and she froze in place. "S-such body, taste, and texture! Ahhn~" Erina hugged herself in place and bit her lip, like she was having the best orgasm in her life.
"Yuna, don't look." Lulu covered her eyes and was really having second thoughts about the school.
Erina imagined being in a pasture, a cow lathering her up with sauce. Cows then went up to her and started licking her.
"Hngh~ the beef is so tender! Like it's caressing my tongue! The sauce gives it so much body! It's coating my palate with extraordinary flavor. And the beef's taste is still predominant, gentle but strong! Hmmmm~ I... I'm cu-" Erina's mouth was covered by Ramiel as she was going overboard.
"Okay, that's enough." He gave a wry smile. Erina then leaned into him and was panting hard.
"You look like you just molested her." Samus deadpanned.
Alice then tried it too without any permission or anything and her whole body trembled. "Ahn~ what is this!? My mouth is exploding with flavor! Hngh~ Such a complex mix of flavor, my cheeks are cu-" She was shut up by Ramiel too.
Erina and Alice then leaned on each other, their huge melons clashing. "Thank you very much for the show, I mean compliment. Yeah, that."
Samus, Lulu, and Yuna stared at him and he was unapologetic. "What? It was entertaining, no?"
"Erina-sama!" Hisako immediately helped Erina and Ryo with Alice. Their knees were weak and they were wobbling.
"I... I can't walk. My legs are jelly." Erina panted and stared right at Ramiel. "Y-you have to take responsibility for me. That dish was basically an assault." Alice teased.
"I'm sorry, you'll have to wait until you're 18." Ramiel's stance was firm on that.
After the fiasco, they had some free time. While they were lazing around under a tree, a wild Mishima appeared.
"Everyone, I have a request to make." Senzaimon kneeled in front of them and they nodded lazily.
"I have finally formed the perfect group for you. And I want you to judge a shokugeki of Erina's. It's how students settle disputes. And there needs to be an odd number of judges. I will be the fifth." Senzaimon wanted to announce their role in the school.
"Hngh, but the temperature is pleasant and it feels so nice here~" Samus complained and she didn't want to stand up.
She was hugging Ramiel from the side and the opposite arm was Yuna's territory. "That's right~ the ambiance here is perfect."
"Get up you three, you'll just laze around here the whole day if you don't do anything." Lulu sighed and they grumbled.
"Okay, Senzaimon. Lead us to the venue yeah?" Ramiel squinted his eyes and will be brutally honest in his judgement.
"Ahhh, yes. Right this way." Senzaimon was ready and they entered a limo.
At a stadium, one Erina Nakiri is having a dispute with the sumo club. They were wasting the budget because they haven't produced any research or results in their specialty. A hotpot that sumo wrestlers eat to gain weight called chanko nabe.
"This is unacceptable! Our club is going to get demolished by you? You're abusing your power!" A fat man wearing a kimono screamed.
"Hmph, senpai... Not only have your club wasted the school's budget for years, you just ride the coattails of your predecessor. A disgrace to the Totsuki name." Erina gave him a cold look and he shut up.
"Ahhh! Fine! We will settle this with a shokugeki! Erina Nakiri!" He pointed his hand at him and was sure that he will win at their category of hotpots.
"Then struggle all you like, an ant is still an ant. No matter what it does." She smirked and they started the shokugeki.
But the judges hasn't arrived yet. Alice who was watching her cousin from the sidelines looked everywhere, but she was shocked when she saw 5 individuals walk in and sit at the judge panel.
"T-they are the judges? but they're just first years like us?" Alice went wide eyed. They walked in like bourgeois mafia, wearing shades and drinking some iced coffee.
"Everyone, stay quiet. Today, we are having special judges. As you all can see, they are wearing the Totsuki uniform. But that isn't relevant, because they are qualified and certified to be judges." Senzaimon's voice booked in the venue and everyone was silent.
"Grandfather, what's the meaning of this?" Erina thought it was a joke of his, but he never jokes about cuisine.
"Silence! Erina, I am announcing something important here." Senzaimon frowned at her and she was shocked that he told her to shut up.
"These four individuals will make up another prestigious group in Totsuki. And they shall be named. The four divine monarchs!" Senzaimon introduced.
"Man, that's... Kind of over the top?" Samus cringed and was embarrassed to be called that.
"Eh, just go with the flow." Ramiel shrugged and let him continue.
"The king of the east, Azure dragon. Ramiel!"
"The king of the west, white tiger Byakko. Samus!"
"The king of the north, black tortoise Genbu. Lulu!"
"The king of the south, vermillion bird Suzaku. Yuna!"
"They are the four undisputed monarchs of Totsuki! Fight and struggle to the top! They are the apex. The top 1 seat of the elite 10 can try and challenge them, but be warned. True kings did not ascend to their throne through inheritance. A crown is warranted with strength! And their strength befits a crown."
The crowd stared at them with awe. The pressure they were exuding commanded respect. Their eyes seemed to be glowing as the students had the compulsion to kneel.
Ramiel then smirked and his voice seemingly reached everyone even if he just spoke normally. "Well, that was dramatic. But I have one thing to say. Put your foolish ambitions to rest, for our reign... Is absolute."
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Thank you for reading everyone, ciao.