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[b][color=fff200]Yang Bethlehem[/color][/b]

She let out a sigh of relief when the reception of the crowd that tried her food was one of cheer, slowly turning into one of confidence at least for her. Since she prepared those quite often at the temple with the other students, it comes easily to her.

During this time, she tried what she can, sadly she couldn't enjoy Nero meat. Declining to eat it and only was able to eat the side dishes. Even the birdlike maid was pretty good as well with her dish.

But tasting the Ushi-Oni dish, with some hesitancy at first, it gave her nostalgic memories of her home. It has been a long time and having some of it brought back that feeling.

"I like this." She said and praised to the Ushi-Oni even as the competition went on.

To Yang's surprise, she won and it took her a moment to process it. 

"Oh, thanks!" Yang bowed to everyone as she took it humbly.

Though one seemed to disagree, which had her rubbing the back of her head when she heard the Ushi-Oni accusation. "Well...I definitely would have voted for you though-"

That wasn't a lie either, Yang was genuinely impressed that an Ushi-Oni of all monster girl, was able to cook such a normal and delicious, to her standards at least, meal. Most had little to no patience and usually prefer more simpler way of cooking.

The moment Ushi-Oni made her declaration, Yang's eyebrows rose before a large Chesire grin graced her face.

Seeing Ada and Kira coming to her side so quickly in her defense was touching, Yang moved forward as she patted Ada back to clam her down before turning to Kira. "Kira, don't bother. When an Ushi-Oni sets her mind on something, it's impossible to budge them away from it. I was already expecting this to happen anyways. Please guide Ada to the side and make sure that she doesn't gets involve."

"Don't worry, I'm just going to play with the Ushi-Oni for awhile." Yang knelt down and slowly pat Ada head before holding her by the cheeks, smiling without showing her teeth. "Go follow Kira, alright. It's gonna be fine."

Then just as quickly, she removed the apron and like a switch, she went from the calm monk to an expert and disciple of the White Tiger temple, the air changing around her as she stepped forward to the Ushi-Oni. Entering into a nimble and loose stance with a smile that suited a monster girl more than anything.

"Come on then! I need a good exercise to burn up the food I just eaten!" Yang gestured to the Ushi-Oni, heart racing fast from both excitement and fear. An Ushi-Oni was a threat that calls for demon extermination [i]squads[/i] and here she was, going at it alone. 

Yet this was merely one obstacle to reach the pinnacle and closer to her master one day.

Good thing that most of her attacks were blunt force and not sharp weapons, getting blood on her will be disastrous and this place didn't need two Ushi-Oni's rampaging the area.


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[b][color=ed145b]Ditzy Stoneclub[/color][/b]


When the other Ian asked what guild, Ditzy tilted his head at that and answered him.

"The guild obviously!" He smiled and answered the obvious, not realizing the answer didn't help at all. His reply, however, had everyone else realized just who was the fake Ian was.

Nevertheless, Ditzy grip was firmly on him and despite the light touch, it felt impossible to move away.

Then with a flick of his wrist, a smoke bomb slammed into the ground. The sound, scent, and smoke scared Ditzy, the latter letting go of the fake Ian and covered his ears at the sudden loud noise right in front of him.

Made worse was the smoke got into Ditzy lungs, causing him to choke and cough as the taste felt awful in his mouth. His nose, particularly sensitive, clogged immediately and eyes closed at that.

It took a moment before Ditzy recovered and open his tear-filled eyes, seeing that the fake Ian was caught by the minotaur and tiger girl.

"That was mean!" He said before coughing.

Hearing what the fake Ian planned to do, that just made Ditzy pouted in anger.

"Joke not funny." Ditzy curtly said with a frown as he turned to the real Ian. "You decide punishment."

Once that was done, Ditzy turned to the minotaur and tiger girl. The competition was ruined but at least they can still play a bit.

"Want to play again to see who's strongest? We can arm-wrestle!" Ditzy eagerly changed the topic once they're together, turning to the Jinko first. "Ditzy hit bell higher than minotaur! So Ditzy wanna see if Ditzy is stronger!"