"Takeru, can we try some of these dishes you made?" Hearing Takeru's words, Ebina looked at him expectantly.
"Yes, yes, I'd also love to try the desserts you made, Takeru!" Following Ebina's lead, Umaru also spoke expectantly.
"Is it okay, Takeru-kun?" Mai's eyes held a hint of coquettishness and pleading, looking very captivating.
"Since everyone is so curious, let's bring them all to the table and try them." Looking at everyone's expectant expressions, Takeru showed a smile.
Perhaps these desserts hadn't reached their peak, but they were already peerless delicacies rarely found in the world.
"That's great!" Hearing Takeru's words, everyone shouted happily.
Perhaps these desserts weren't necessarily better than BB Popcorn or Supreme Rice, but having watched Takeru's natural and seamless cooking process, their anticipation for these desserts was even greater than for all the food they had eaten before.
Soon, everyone went to the dining table with expectant expressions. Ram and Rem quickly took out large boxes from their item bars and began bringing various dishes to the table.
Finally, the most anticipated desserts made from Rainbow Fruit were served.
"Itadakimasu!" Before enjoying the meal, everyone put their hands together, said a sincere blessing, and then eagerly picked up their spoons, quickly scooping up the soft dessert before them.
The moment they scooped up the dessert, everyone was stunned. The softness of the dessert before them was even softer than pudding, but its weight was comparable to gold of the same volume.
However, none of those present were ordinary people. Although shocked, they quickly regained their composure and eagerly put the dessert into their mouths.
Instantly, the depth and variety of the flavor clearly presented themselves on everyone's taste buds.
Feeling this unique deliciousness, everyone was reluctant to swallow it immediately. They closed their eyes and continuously savored this profound flavor.
The degree of deliciousness left everyone at a loss for words to describe it. Or rather, these words were too pale and would be a desecration of this deliciousness...
While everyone greedily enjoyed the Rainbow Fruit dessert, Takeru scooped a spoonful into his mouth.
Although he also felt an unparalleled deliciousness, his body's instincts told him this dish could still be optimized. One step further would be truly reaching the ultimate of Rainbow Fruit cuisine, and would also bring him tremendous benefits.
Spoonful after spoonful, Takeru continuously tasted, constantly feeling what that missing element was.
Soon, after eating three plates of desserts with different degrees of completion, Takeru was stunned. The changes between them made Takeru completely realize what the final missing element was.
Thinking this, Takeru directly disappeared from the spot. The next moment, he arrived in the kitchen.
He quickly took out the remaining Rainbow Fruit. With a thought, the Rainbow Fruit completely turned into juice. Then, Takeru took out milk, gourmet powder...
Finally, after ten minutes, ten new desserts made from Rainbow Fruit, Rainbow Jelly, appeared before Takeru.
Smelling the special aroma they emitted, Takeru quickly manifested a spoon.
Gently pressing the dessert with the spoon, the soft treat sank in. When Takeru let go, it quickly bounced back. Its softness was astonishing.
Then, Takeru eagerly scooped a spoonful and put it in his mouth. The special flavor that exploded made Takeru feel as if every cell in his body had 'come alive', greedily devouring the energy contained in the Rainbow Jelly and beginning to evolve rapidly...
After eating five servings in a row, Takeru came to his senses. After thinking for a moment, he evenly divided the remaining five servings and brought them to the dining table, giving them to everyone.
"Takeru, what is this?" Looking at the new dessert Takeru handed over, Emilia couldn't help asking curiously, a vague guess in her mind.
"A perfect dessert made from Rainbow Fruit. The deliciousness and variety of the Rainbow Fruit have been fully brought out. You'll understand once you taste it." Hearing her words, Takeru said with a proud expression.
Hearing Takeru say this was the most perfect Rainbow Fruit dessert, everyone involuntarily swallowed, their hearts starting to pound nervously.
After all, the imperfect version had already intoxicated them. What would this perfect version be like?
With nervousness and anticipation, everyone carefully put the dessert into their mouths.
The moment the dessert entered their mouths, everyone unconsciously widened their eyes, feeling as if they were receiving a baptism from the Rainbow Fruit.
Each baptism brought an indescribable sense of refreshment. Most importantly, everyone felt their bodies completely stretch at that moment, feeling extremely relaxed.
"So delicious!" Everyone said, tears unconsciously flowing from their eyes.
The Rainbow Jelly contained a deeply moving deliciousness, truly so delicious it made you cry.
Seeing everyone's expressions, Takeru smiled. He was happy that everyone liked the dishes he made, and also happy that his cooking skills had once again improved.
As his aptitude continuously increased, Takeru could see obvious improvement in both his strength and other fields with just a little effort. That was the terrifying nature of Takeru's aptitude.
Soon, as time passed, everyone broke free from that special dreamlike state.
Feeling the vitality emanating from their bodies, everyone was surprised and delighted.
Although they didn't have Gourmet Cells, perfect dishes could still activate their cells. At such times, whether practicing physical techniques, meditating, or simply recovering, their efficiency was very high.
Thinking this, everyone quickly finished breakfast and went outside to train.
Seeing everyone full of vitality, after thinking for a moment, Takeru decided to go pick up Ai and the others first. After all, the little ones had been asking for a while.
Thinking this, Takeru instantly disappeared from the spot. When he reappeared, he was already in a corner of the Hinatsuru Inn in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Then, after briefly sensing Ai's location, he walked straight towards her.
Along the way, some guests and staff saw Takeru and were stunned. After continuous transformations, Takeru's appearance and aura were now top-tier.
However, no one had any memory of when Takeru had checked into the inn.
"Excuse me, are you... Mr. Nara?" Soon, a female staff member remembered seeing Takeru from afar before. At that time, the owner of the Hinatsuru Inn, Akina, had been extremely respectful to Takeru.
"Yes. I'm here to pick up Ai." Hearing her words, Takeru nodded with a smile.
"You're here to pick up Ai-sama? Let me show you the way." Hearing Takeru's words, the female staff member enthusiastically offered. Whether for Takeru's appearance or his status, he deserved such enthusiasm.
"Then I'll trouble you." Hearing her words, Takeru still smiled and nodded. Although he could teleport directly to Ai, having been seen, teleporting again wouldn't be ideal.
Led by the female staff member, Takeru quickly followed her to a room. The staff member directly knocked on the door.
Knock, knock!
"Who is it?" Hearing the knock, Ai's young voice came from inside.
"Ai-sama, it's Mr. Nara. He's here to pick you up." Hearing Ai's voice, the female staff member quickly spoke.
"Nara... it's Master!" Hearing the staff member's words, some commotion quickly came from inside, and soon the room door was opened.
"Master!" The moment she saw Takeru, Ai threw herself at him, burying her whole body in his embrace.
"So, Ai, how have you been at home these days?" Seeing the excited Ai, Takeru gently stroked her head and asked.
"Not bad, but I missed Master, and everyone else." Hearing Takeru's question, Ai expressed her longing for everyone.
"Okay. First, go say hello to your parents, then we'll go back." Hearing her words, Takeru said with a smile.
"Okay." Hearing this, Ai had no objections.
Then, after thanking the female staff member, Takeru took Ai to find a busy Akina.
Seeing Takeru's arrival, Akina dropped everything she was doing and directly welcomed Takeru to a quiet room.