Chapter 201: Time is running away

In each showdown, she paid extra attention to Soma’s techniques and skills in preparing the ingredients. After each loss, she would analyze why she had failed.

After so many failures, Lillian unconsciously began to see the ever-confident man as her culinary master. As long as she could continue to have culinary showdowns with him, she believed that one day she would reach the pinnacle of culinary arts and bring the most delicious ingredients in the world to her Lady Charlotte.

After watching the inspiring story of Lillian’s tireless training to become the world’s number one chef, Yukina, who was sitting at the dining table with chopsticks in her mouth, looked utterly amazed.

“No way, Lillian, you actually challenged that person that many times? Didn’t you go crazy after losing so many times? Is your head made of iron?”

Hearing Yukina’s question, Lillian bashfully hooked her finger at her slightly reddened cheek.

“Well, after a few consecutive losses at the beginning, I did doubt whether I was fit to be Lady Charlotte’s exclusive maid. But then, I realized that the outcome of the challenge no longer mattered to me. I started to enjoy the process of the challenge itself—the tension of competing with my master and the anticipation of seeing Lady Charlotte’s expression when she tasted my food. Before I knew it, my cooking skills had reached this level. After all, it’s all for the sake of letting Lady Charlotte enjoy the most delicious food in the world. I will bravely push forward no matter what difficulties I face.”

Lillian’s face was filled with loyalty to Charlotte, as if her heart had sworn eternal allegiance to her long ago.

Looking at Lillian’s serious expression, Yukina was momentarily stunned.

“Well… you’ve certainly worked hard! By the way, since your cooking skills have become so amazing, how about you teach me a few things? I also want to learn how to make such delicious dishes.”

Yukina’s face was full of anticipation. Without waiting for Lillian’s response, she unilaterally declared Lillian her master.

“It’s settled then, Master Lillian! After school, you can teach me how to cook!”

“Lady Yukina, this… this is not right! Me, your master? I’m afraid I’m not qualified!”

“Of course you’re qualified! After all, you are a girl who works relentlessly toward her goals!”

Seeing she couldn’t change Yukina’s mind, Lillian’s gaze shifted to Charlotte beside Yukina, hoping Charlotte would persuade her stubborn sister.

“Lady Charlotte…”

Charlotte, however, looked completely unconcerned, muttering as she ate her breakfast.

“That’s a great idea! If Yukina learns a thing or two from you, she can also lighten your burden!”

Although taking care of Charlotte was no burden to Lillian, at least the next time Yukina wanted to cook herself, Charlotte wouldn’t have to wear a bitter face while waiting for Yukina to serve a pot of dark cuisine.

Confirming that Charlotte had no objections, Lillian sighed softly.

“Alright, Lady Yukina. If you want to learn to cook, you can come to me anytime. But I can’t accept the title of ‘Master.’ Lady Yukina should just call me Lillian.”

“No, I can’t do that! Since I’ve decided to learn from you, you are my master! I will respect you more than anyone, even ten times more than my brother.”

Under Yukina’s serious correction, Lillian had no choice but to temporarily become Yukina’s culinary master.

After finally getting Lillian’s approval, Yukina relaxed.

But just as she was about to continue watching the story of Lillian and Soma’s culinary showdown, she suddenly noticed the time on her phone: 7:55.

There were less than five minutes left before class started, yet they were still sitting at home, leisurely eating breakfast and watching anime, looking completely relaxed.

“Hey, hey, how can we be so engrossed in the otherworld story that we lose track of time?”

Noticing the time, Yukina jumped up from her chair in alarm.

“What? It’s already that late? Class starts in five minutes! How did time fly so fast?”

Time was tight. Yukina didn’t have time to worry about anything else. She quickly grabbed her school bag, took Charlotte’s hand, and rushed toward the front door.

“Brother, why don’t you look nervous at all? Hurry up and run! Otherwise, we’ll be late for school!”

“But we won’t make it in time! With only five minutes, even if you run at full speed, Yukina, you won’t make it to the classroom before the bell rings!”

“Whose fault do you think it is that time has suddenly become so tight? It’s because you made me watch such a long story, brother! I thought a twenty-minute episode would be it, but it turned into a feature film. You could have just skipped past that promotion exam!”

“Eh? This was the story you wanted to watch! And you were enjoying it so much. You didn’t look like you disliked the plot at all!”

Without realizing it, Yukina and Charlotte started bickering fiercely, even though they hadn’t even left the house yet.

Watching Yukina and Charlotte argue, Lillian, who had been watching in confusion, stepped forward.

“Um… Lady Charlotte, Lady Yukina, you seem to have an urgent matter. If you keep arguing, you’ll run out of time.”

“See? Even Lillian is clearer than you. Brother, stop being so stubborn! Hurry and come to school with me! Even if we’re late, we still have to run!”

Saying this, Yukina was about to push open the door and drag Charlotte out.

“Yukina, do you want to be late?”

“Who wants to be late? It’s all because you were dawdling, brother!”

“Then that solves it! Since you don’t want to be late, running is out of the question. How about we try a different method?”

“A different method?”

As Yukina looked puzzled, Charlotte skillfully pulled a magic broomstick out of her dimensional space. She had a confident smile on her face, and she hoisted the broomstick onto her slender shoulder.

“We can just fly there!”

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