"Looks like the spin has been hit: ......

"Huh, he's the weakest of the Four Heavenly Kings: ......

...... "Being attacked by a human is a disgrace to the demon race. ......

"No, don't you guys think that's too much to ask of a fellow fighter?

After the spin defeat, as soon as I headed to my friends, I heard the four-tenant line that I had heard somewhere else.
The only one who is going along with it seems to be that girl with an eye patch, and I had a feeling that Ys-chan and others were being unwillingly told.

"Even if you fight a good fight, doesn't it mean something if you lose?

...... That being said, I don't have the words to reply.

"Or rather, it's a spin.

The girl with the eye patch muttered as she ate her spin dish.

The usual spin dish would have tasted better if it had been a copy of my opponent's dish.

"...... Ah

The gothic loli girl's single word was a blind spot, and she muttered to herself about it.
Well, if I had started out with a difficult dish instead of sashimi and used my own cooking method instead of being a copy of my opponent, I would have won for sure.
However, that's just a theory of what would have happened if my opponent had been Amarnes, and if I or Fitis had fought Spin normally, there's a high probability that we would have lost.
To be honest, this battle was not a lucky punch, but a win-win situation.

"Now, we will disclose the pairings for the next three rounds, the mid-round match and the designated dishes.

Meanwhile, the gourmet master was about to announce the next match-up and the designated dish.

Currently, the odds between them are one win and one loss.
In other words, if one of us wins the next mid-major match, we will have a de facto reach.
It is not too much to say that the next round is the most important matchup that will determine the outcome of the game.
The next matchup will determine the outcome of the battle.

Understanding this, not only us, but also the Demon King's side gets tense, and the next battle table is revealed by the gourmet master.

The third round: "Diner Girl Mina vs. Vampire Aristocrat Alucard.
Designated dish: noodle dishes

The moment you see the list, I clenched my fists and turned around to see Mina's name on the list.
I was worried about Mina's mental health as she was seated in a seat that was far more important than the general's match, but there was the same calm and composed Mina as always.

I see, so you'll be my next opponent.

The vampire tribe of Alucard, whom I had previously encountered on the battlefield, looked down on Mina with a rose in one hand as if she were sorting through her opponents.

I'm not sure if you're going to be able to find a way to get your revenge on the beautiful beast that defeated me on the battlefield that time, but it looks like she's not participating in this cooking battle. That's a shame.

When Alucard speaks with some disappointment, Mina, without being pressured, looks back at the man in front of her and declares firmly, "She's my best friend.

She's my best friend. I'm in the middle of an important battle right now, and I can't be here. But I have sworn to fight for her at this cooking competition. If you want to fight her, I'll fight you head-on, including her share. I won't let you regret it.

It is a common man who is supposed to be helpless, but shows a dignified strength that does not back down a step against the powerful Alucard, to which Alucard muttered to the ordinary girl in front of him, who until then would not have been interested in him at all, and narrowed his eyes.

I see. I thought it was just some nameless flower on the side of the road, but it's quite a spirited one. I like it. Let's look forward to our next match to see how far an ordinary flower like you can shine.

Then he threw the rose in his hand and quietly disappeared into the darkness, Alucard.
Didn't he have a character like that?　Especially roses.

Mina on the other hand was resolute, but if you looked closely you could see her shoulders trembling slightly and her knees were slightly wobbling.
No matter how strong she is, she's just an ordinary person among us.
She's just a town girl who's good at cooking with no power.
You have to be careful not to get caught in the middle of the situation.

"It's okay, Kyou-san. I'm going to win for Kyou-san, for Lily-chan, and most importantly, for everyone.

Mina, who never usually speaks so boldly, assured me so clearly.
I could feel the weight of her determination and I nodded quietly in response to her thoughts.

You're in charge. Mina-chan.