Chapter 125: The Collapse of the Academy Peace and the Soba Noodle Research Society (Part 1)

During the following period, Sui, along with Miyoko and the other members of the Rare Ingredients Research Society, successfully defeated three more research societies.

The activity room had become filled with new kitchen equipment and various ingredients, all of which had been claimed from the defeated research societies.

During regular classes, the academy provided ingredients for students to use, but when it came to personal research, they had to purchase everything themselves. Each research society's monthly budget was primarily spent on ingredients and kitchen tools.

"Look at all this loot!" Megumi and the others were awestruck as they glanced around the room, taking in the vast collection of spoils.

"If you see anything you like, just take it," Sui said generously. Since he had no plans to expand their membership, it would be a waste to leave so many ingredients and kitchen tools unused.

"Whoa! Look at all this 5A-grade beef!" Yoshino exclaimed, staring at the high-quality beef, practically drooling.

"Oh, we got that from the Beef Cooking Research Society," Miyoko explained, laughing. "They saved up their activity funds for months to buy it, but we won it from them."

"Is that a new electric kettle?" Megumi asked, spotting a brand-new kettle. "I've wanted one for my dorm room for ages but could never justify the expense."

"Go ahead and take it if you like," Sui offered with a smile.

"Really? Are you sure? This brand is super expensive," Megumi asked hesitantly.

"It's fine. We're all part of the same team, right? Take whatever you need," Sui replied with a grin.

Blushing slightly, Megumi nodded and accepted.

After that, everyone picked out something they liked. Subaru grabbed a few high-quality kitchen knives, Miyoko took some 5A-grade beef, and Megumi and the others also claimed a variety of ingredients and tools.

Once the spoils were divided, the group gathered to enjoy a beef hotpot together.

"Sui, next time you go 'raiding' and fighting Shokugekis, take me with you!" Yoshino, thrilled with her share of the "loot," clung to Sui's leg, pleading.

Sui sighed, speechless. Did she really just call it a 'raid'? We won fair and square through Shokugekis! he thought to himself.

Meanwhile, at the same time, another showdown was concluding elsewhere.

"The winner is Alice from the Molecular Gastronomy Research Society!" announced Kawashima Rei.

"Damn it... Now we don't even have an activity room, not even one that stray dogs would want!" Gouda Hayashi Kiyoshi cried, tears streaming down his face.

Alice, however, was absolutely thrilled. "Great! Let's keep going and dominate Totsuki!"

With a small flag in hand, she marched triumphantly, while the group of students following her glanced around anxiously, clearly unsure what to do.

After finishing his classes for the day, Sui returned to his home.

"I've won six battles today. If I win four more tomorrow, I'll complete my mission," Sui thought to himself.

That night, Erina, still unwilling to accept her previous defeats, challenged Sui to another cooking competition. Unfortunately for her, the outcome was the same—she was defeated once again.

Sui smiled, effortlessly picking up the proud heiress and carrying her toward the bedroom ready for another battle.

"Next time! Next time, I'll definitely win!" Erina screamed as she struggled in his arms.

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The next day, as Sui made his way to the Totsuki teaching area, he noticed students staring at him with awe and whispers following him wherever he went.

"Hey, did you hear? That transfer student took down six research societies yesterday!"

"Yeah, I heard some of them were long-standing societies with a lot of history."

"The Rare Ingredients Research Society has become something to fear."

When Sui arrived at his activity room, he found that Miyoko, Subaru, and the others had already gathered there. Even Yoshino, Megumi, and Ryoko were present.

"Sui, I'm cheering for you today! Go get 'em!" Yoshino wore a headband that read "Victory is a Must!" and had even prepared a banner to show her support.

"That's right! The Rare Ingredients Research Society will win!" chimed in Ryoko, dressed in a similar manner.

Sui sighed. Are they just here to grab more spoils?

"Haha, Sui, do your best today as well," Megumi said with an awkward smile.

"Well then, let's get going," Sui replied with a nod.

However, today was shaping up to be far more chaotic than the day before. Other research societies had now joined the fray. After hearing about Sui's victories and the valuable items he had won, other societies wanted a piece of the action and had started challenging one another.

"The Skewers Research Society! Do you dare to challenge our Dairy Research Society?"

"Do you have the guts to have a Shokugeki in your activity room?"

Throughout the school, such confrontational voices could be heard. The once peaceful atmosphere had evaporated, and now, every research society was on edge, fearing an unexpected challenge from a rival group.

"Alright! Let's work hard to dominate Totsuki today!" Alice declared, waving her small flag. "The Molecular Gastronomy Research Society will win!"

Turning to her follower, Alice frowned. "Hey, Ryo-kun, show some enthusiasm! Sui won six matches yesterday—we need to step up our game!"

"Oh. The Molecular Gastronomy Research Society will win," Ryo responded, rather unenthusiastically.

At the same time, Sui led Miyoko and the others to defeat three more research societies.

"Awesome! We've cleared Building D! Should we move on to the next one?" Yoshino asked excitedly, holding her small flag high. Behind her, Megumi and Ryoko also carried flags, acting as their cheering squad.

"Sure," Sui nodded. He only needed to win one more match to complete his mission.

As they approached another building, they noticed something unusual.

"Oh no! It's the Rare Ingredients Research Society! Quick, close the door!"

"Pretend we're not here!"

The members of the research society inside quickly slammed the door shut, pretending the room was empty as soon as they spotted Sui and his team approaching.

"Are we really that terrifying now?" Sui sighed.

"Cowards! Totsuki doesn't need students like you!" Yoshino yelled angrily.

Just then, they arrived at the door of another research society.

"Soba Noodle Research Society?"