They came to the cafeteria once again.
Unlike breakfast,
lunch came in far larger portions and with a much richer variety of dishes. Even while walking there, they could smell the aromas drifting out from the cafeteria.
Moreover, top students could enter through the East Gate for a "special lottery."
None of the lottery options included "hodgepodge." They were all exceptionally delicious, high-end foods that provided excellent mental replenishment and recovery.
There was also a chance of winning first, second, or third prize.
Third prize was one special feast.
Second prize allowed free meal selection for a week.
First prize was lunch with a teacher.
In today's lottery, only Pope won third prize, receiving an entire Seafood Feast that he could share with his companions.
Unfortunately, Han Dong had no chance to sample such a feast.
When it was his turn, the staff member immediately recognized him as the student specifically mentioned by the Master Chef and led Han Dong directly to the entrance of the Back Kitchen.
"Master Chef is waiting for you in the Ingredient Room at The Depths. Be careful on the way."
After that brief reminder, the staff member carried the lottery box back to their post.
The Back Kitchen was even larger than Han Dong had expected, with several levels... Naturally, the so-called The Depths lay at the very bottom.
The uppermost kitchen was cleaner than many high-end hotels on the market. Every section displayed a "Daily Hygiene Inspection Report." If the rating fell below A-Class, the personnel in charge would be punished.
Following the stairwell downward through the Back Kitchen,
he passed the "Processing Layer" and the "Screening Layer" before finally reaching the deepest, darkest Ingredient Layer.
The air carried more than just a fishy stench. It was also filled with screams.
The cries