The Choice of Appetizer: Snails or Foie Gras

This was accompanied by the breakage of both ropes.

The chairs that A'yu and Carrot used swayed a little more than before.

The rope that broke for both of them was the one on the left-hand side of the chair, near the front.

A'yu, however, was not affected much.

Carrot seemed a little nervous and shifted to the right rear, adjusting his center of gravity.

But it wasn't particularly difficult.

After all, the other three ropes are still there.

If another one breaks, things might get complicated.

"Four ropes... in other words, four chances?"

"Following the Western meal order, after the Aperitif come the appetizer, soup, Side Dish, Main Dish, dessert, and After-meal Drink. There may or may not be a salad after the Main Dish... so there will probably be seven or eight courses."

Lin Yu pondered for a moment.

"No, perhaps later on there will be a punishment of cutting multiple ropes at once, so we can't be too optimistic."

"Furthermore, if the balance is poor, there's a significant risk of falling if two or three bars break."

But no matter what...

The first stage should be over.

Apart from A'yu and Carrot, no one else was punished.

Certainly...

Although they weren't punished, it was clear that everyone except Lin Yu was in a bad mood.

The Octopus "Ka" remained completely oblivious to this.

The Octopus began to speak on its own.

"In short... after enjoying a pleasant and delicious Aperitif, I will now prepare the appetizers for everyone!"

As the Octopus spoke, the tables surrounding the pool emitted mechanical sounds.

Immediately, the tables opened, and a ring of iron plates rose up.

Octopus "Ka" retrieved a spatula and a set of paper and pens from the water, then began to ask the guests, "For appetizers, we have Teppanyaki Butter Foie Gras with Blueberry Sauce, and Cheese-Seared Snails with Parsley... Which would you like to choose, guests?"

As soon as Ka said this, all seven Player understood.

"I'm afraid this choice will determine what the next test will be."

Thinking of this, Li Hua politely asked, "Respected Head Chef, could you please tell us the difference between these two dishes?"

"Of course," Ka bowed slightly, as if in homage, "It's my duty."

"The Teppanyaki Butter Foie Gras with Blueberry Sauce is rich and flavorful, a delightful appetizer. It's made with the well-trained, fast, strong, and firm- Carnivorous Prairie Giant Goose, whose liver is relatively firm and plentiful."

"The Cheese-Seared Snails with Parsley is rich in milk flavor and has a salty taste, which can also stimulate people's appetite. The snails used are the Night Valley Highly Venomous Striped Snail. They move at the same speed as snails, but their shells are extremely hard and they can spray Poisonous fog. However, don't worry, when they are cooked, they will undergo a certain detoxification process to greatly reduce their toxicity, and their shells will not end up on the table."

"You have limited time to savor the appetizers—I hope you finish them quickly!"

After the card was introduced, Li Hua nodded thoughtfully.

"I see... One of them is probably larger in quantity, and the other is somewhat toxic."

"Foie gras requires a long feeding time, while snails may cause toxic reactions after consumption."

Carrot thought for a moment and was the first to speak, "Then I choose the snail."

Li Hua adjusted his glasses and made the second choice. "I also choose the snail."

He had already used up all his abilities three times, and although the cooldown time was short, he hadn't recovered yet.

Therefore, Li Hua is making his choice based on the information he already knows.

Clearly, both of them were quite confident in their ability to detoxify.

"Then I'll choose foie gras."

A'yu said, with her hands clasped to her chest and her legs crossed.

Judging from her appearance, it's clear that she's just deliberately going against Li Hua.

"I'll choose foie gras too."

After finishing his explanation, Mosin-Nagant added, "I used to be a hunter, and I often ate wild game... I had good teeth and I ate quickly."

He grinned, revealing a set of perfectly aligned teeth.

Robin a moment, the robin gave his answer, "I choose the snail."

Qianhuan stroked her chin. "Really? Then I'll choose foie gras too—I hate having an upset stomach."

Lin Yu, who had deliberately remained silent until the very end, looked at the card and asked sincerely, "Um, can I change my choice after I've made it?"

"Of course not," Ka held up the pen and paper in his hand. "I've noted down everyone's choices."

Lin Yu nodded and smiled, "Well, I have a big appetite... can I have two portions?"

I paused for a moment.

Then it nodded. "Of course!"

Li Hua looked at Lin Yu with some surprise.

Despite the fact that the two were enemies in real life, he couldn't help but ask.

Why are you doing this?

Lin Yu rested his chin on his hand and looked at Li Hua with a mischievous grin.

"Oh dear, you idiot... Do you think that choosing a 'dish' is the same as choosing the direction of the test?"

"Otherwise what?"

Li Hua frowned slightly and asked in return.

The others also looked at Lin Yu with curiosity.

Lin Yu leaned back and said, "If it's just because of 'ingredients,' is it necessary to explain the habits of these two animals?"

Li Hua's expression was stern.

"You mean..."

"The Aperitif test has 'two parts,' but I don't think the appetizer test only has one," Lin Yu said, looking at the Octopus Ka. "Besides... it should have prepared enough ingredients for seven people, right?"

"I just saw... several of the bags it carried down were moving."

A'yu had already realized what was happening.

"Damn, I get what you mean!"

"You mean, in this level, each of us will have to deal with two animals—but we'll choose to cook one of them?"

Upon hearing A'yu's words, Ka threw two enormous sacks out of the pool.

"That's exactly right--"

As the Octopus spoke loudly, the two burlap sacks were untied.

There are seven cages and seven transparent boxes inside.

The cage contained a giant goose taller than a person, with a menacing horn and sharp teeth, while the box contained a snail the size of a fist, with a metallic sheen on its shell.

"To ensure that every guest has a choice, I prepared seven portions of each ingredient!"

"And in order to uphold the principle of not wasting food... I will choose to give you the 'ingredients' that you didn't select!"

"However, please dispose of the remaining ingredients yourselves in a safe and harmless manner!"

As he spoke, Ka easily killed four snails and four geese with a spatula.

The Octopus's movements are extremely effortless. Whether it's a goose or a snail, it simply opens the cage door and lid, and gently taps the head and shell, instantly rendering the animal lifeless and collapsing!