A true hero propped up a collapsing edifice and turned back an overwhelming tide.
A true hero stepped forward when no one else could.
A true hero... Kujou Sara filled two bowls to the brim.
One was pitch-black, the other a purple mush.
Kamisato Ayaka and Yoimiya only dared to watch.
Kamisato Ayato kept smiling. He could only steel himself and go ahead. Everyone had to eat.
"Help yourselves. Not many people have ever eaten the Shogun's cooking." Zhongli remained quite calm as he served himself some too.
"Let's get it over with in one go." Yoimiya and Kamisato Ayaka each filled two bowls as well.
Last came Yae Miko. "It should just taste a little off, right?"
Kujou Sara immediately took huge mouthfuls, gulping it all down as the other six watched her.
Everyone in the livestream room watched her too.
Kujou Sara clenched her teeth, then forced a smile. "Mm... Your Excellency... not bad!"
She lasted less than five seconds.
"I'm almost at my limit!" She struggled to hold on.
Meanwhile, Kamisato Ayato took a bite. The overwhelming saltiness gave way to explosive heat, while the other dish had a bizarre sour taste.
"No flower blooms for a hundred days..." He sprinted straight to the river and couldn't help throwing up.
Yoimiya slumped over the table on the spot, foaming at the mouth.
Kamisato Ayaka said, "Not to be underestimated!"
She followed in her brother's footsteps and ran to the river.
Yae Miko gave up, adorably sticking out her tongue and acting as if she had dropped dead.
Beside them, Zhongli frantically gulped down water. "I would buy osmanthus blossoms and carry wine aboard, but such fine food would give an old friend a fright... Your Excellency's cooking is truly unparalleled. Elevating dishes to such unimaginable heights is