Demon Feast—Dish Preparation Period
Chief Magician—Jain seemed to have foreseen something in advance and placed great importance on this Demon Feast,
He had even removed his mask while cooking and brought out techniques related to the Third Abyss, drawing the attention of quite a few people nearby. The pressure was practically overwhelming.
However, Jain was also silently observing another person in the kitchen: Clown Art, whom he had not seen for several months.
Not only had Art become thinner, but his behavior had also become much more restrained. He was no longer exaggerated, and even his aura had changed from before.
In Jain's eyes, although no malign aura was spreading outward, the concentration of malignity within Art's body was far higher than before—high enough to make even him feel waves of danger.
Art, who was preparing a mysterious dish, naturally noticed Jain's scrutiny.
He did not avoid it.
Instead, he took the initiative to meet Jain's gaze. Facing the Abyss Eye head-on, Art squeezed out his trademark clown smile from between his withered features.
Time was up.
Chef Timmy rolled his flexible tongue into a loudspeaker.
" The serving passage is now open. All personnel, please complete serving within fifteen minutes. Those who exceed the time limit will lose their qualification for the Demon Feast and must pay one hundred percent of the kitchen expenses."
This time, Jain chose to serve first. The Natalie Sisters followed close behind, while Mr. Rabbit seemed to have prepared a main course and remained in the middle.
Clown Art, however, did the exact opposite.
His dish was already finished and simmering in the pot to keep warm, but he still had not plated and served it. He seemed intent on being the very last.
However, someone else in the kitchen seemed to want to