Monster Gourmet
Hidden amidst the bustling city streets lies a magical restaurant, where the dishes are extravagantly expensive yet exquisitely delicious—so much so that a single meal becomes an unforgettable experience for a lifetime. But take heed: before dining, you must carefully read the restaurant’s rules, or you might easily forfeit your chance to eat there. What’s that? You think your wealth allows you to do as you please? Sorry, do you see that elderly man waiting in line by the door? He’s the richest man in the city! What’s that? You’re a famous food blogger? Apologies, but every woman clamoring to serve dishes inside is already a renowned influencer. What’s that? You’re used to getting your way, fearing nothing? Young man, that attitude is dangerously misguided…
Monster Gourmet
Canglan City, Sakura District, Imperial Court Grand Hotel.
As the sun dipped toward the west, hundreds of people crowded in front of the hotel, the dense throng casting long shadows. All eyes were fixed on the interior, peering anxiously through the glass, as if waiting for something monumental to happen.
With the evening rush hour approaching, more and more curious passersby joined the crowd, the scene growing rowdier by the minute.
“What are they doing here?”
“Isn’t it obvious? They’re waiting for interviews.”
“Is some big shot dining inside again today? Tsk, the Imperial Court Grand Hotel’s reputation is really soaring these days.”
“There’s no big shot—everyone’s here to interview the mysterious head chef of Imperial Court, the one hailed as the ‘God among Gods’ by the culinary world.”
“That chef actually agreed to an interview?”
“Of course not. But rumor has it that a new chef challenged him this morning and won by a landslide, taking the head chef’s position in front of everyone and forcing him to leave the Imperial Court. The hotel’s management clearly wants to capitalize on the buzz, secretly leaking news of his departure to attract attention and boost their fame.”
“No way! If that’s true, this is huge news!”
“It should be true. After all, the drama of ‘the old god falls, the new god ascends’ never goes out of style.”
“Frankly, the Imperial Court’s maneuver is suffocating. If it weren’t for that mysterious chef, they’d never have leapt from a no-name eatery two years ago to the unrivaled king of Sak
