Ethue's Outer Space Burgers: The Return Book 3: Competitions

The sabotage is over.
Now it’s time to prove who belongs.

With the mystery behind the mechanical rodent finally exposed, Ethue’s name is cleared—and his restaurant is thriving again. But peace doesn’t last long. Across the street, rival chef Boram Ju isn’t ready to let go of their rivalry, and the debate over automation versus tradition is far from settled.

This time, the conflict won’t be fought through lawsuits, spying, or sabotage.

It will be decided in the kitchen.

When Ethue and Chef Boram agree to settle their differences through a series of public cooking competitions, the spotlight turns hot. From dumplings and noodles to burgers and desserts, each challenge puts skill, creativity, and pride on display. As the rivalry escalates, the entire city watches—including regulators, critics, and powerful figures who once doubted Ethue’s place on Earth.

Meanwhile, the threat of Zachery Lockhart still lingers in the background, reminding everyone that influence and corruption don’t disappear so easily.

Competitions brings the series’ central conflicts to a head, blending food, rivalry, humor, and social commentary into the most complete and satisfying installment yet. Long-standing tensions find resolution, unexpected respect forms between rivals, and Ethue takes a major step toward truly belonging in a world that once feared him.

Sometimes the best way to settle a conflict
is to step into the kitchen and cook.