Originally, Vegeta had intended to have the group report on the situation here, but considering that plans could change, he decided not to bother with that for now.
After waiting for a short while, two well-groomed girls cautiously approached Vegeta, carrying two dishes. Another person followed behind them with a set of cutlery.
Noticing how all three were visibly nervous and even slightly trembling, Vegeta didn't say anything. He simply gestured for them to set the items down.
Under the watchful and tense gaze of the three women and Yoshiyama Isamu, Vegeta began to sample the food.
The first two dishes were sashimi: one was salmon, and the other was black tuna, also known as bluefin tuna.
Sashimi primarily focuses on the selection of ingredients, knife skills, and the preparation of the accompanying sauce. These aspects are more about the quality of the ingredients than actual cooking skill.
The ingredients Vegeta brought back were clearly of high quality, and the bluefin tuna, with its rich fat content and delicate, flavorful texture, was particularly impressive.
After a simple taste, Vegeta found it very satisfying, especially the refreshing and slightly sweet aftertaste, which was enhanced by the well-paired sauce.
Seeing Vegeta quickly devour the food without showing any anger or flipping the table, the group let out a small sigh of relief.
Then again, if even bluefin tuna sashimi couldn't satisfy him, it would have been nearly impossible for the rest of their dishes to do so.
"You all continue your work. Prepare enough food for a hundred people for now, and make more if needed," Vegeta ordered, noticing the three girls staring at him in a daze.
"Uh...yes, sir! Please wait a moment!" the girls responded, snapping out of their stupor. A hundred servings of food? They wondered if they had misheard.
But seeing how Vegeta had almost immediately finished the two plates of sashimi, the three women quickly turned and ran toward the kitchen.
Yoshiyama Isamu, who was waiting nearby, looked at Vegeta with surprise but dared not say anything.
After a few more minutes, more dishes were brought out, including some salads and stir-fried items alongside the earlier sashimi. Without hesitation, Vegeta began eating them at a rapid pace.
A few minutes later, a large bowl of ramen and some fried foods were served, and Vegeta continued to eat quickly, showing no signs of slowing down.
For the next hour or so, a strange scene played out in the dining hall: seven or eight girls busied themselves in the kitchen, trying to keep up with Vegeta's eating speed.
Even though Vegeta slightly slowed his pace, it was clear that their cooking speed barely kept up with his voracious appetite.
Looking at the stacks of dishes piling up around him, Vegeta lost count of how much food he had consumed. Only after the hunger completely subsided did he allow them to stop cooking.
Relieved to be granted permission to stop, the eight women let out deep breaths. Aside from Saeko Busujima, who had better physical stamina, the others looked as if they were about to collapse from exhaustion.
Of course, even Saeko was breathing heavily, her gaze at Vegeta filled with astonishment.
"Alright, come over here," Vegeta called, looking at the exhausted women without much concern.
"Yes, sir. What else do you require?" the women asked, forcing themselves to stay alert.
"Starting tomorrow, I'll be taking Yoshiyama Isamu and the others out to hunt the undead. While we're away, Saeko will be in charge. Any objections?"
Vegeta asked, looking directly at Saeko without hesitation.
"Sir, are you leaving?" Saeko asked, surprised by his words.
"Yes. I'll probably come back each night," Vegeta replied casually, nodding.
"If you trust me, sir, I will do my utmost to protect this place," Saeko responded seriously after considering his words.
"Those who disobey or cause trouble will be executed without mercy. As for the rest, handle them as you see fit. Don't push yourself too hard. If you encounter anything you can't handle, prioritize your safety," Vegeta instructed, his expression calm.
"Understood, sir," Saeko acknowledged, surprised by Vegeta's unexpected concern for her well-being. The other women were equally astonished, quickly realizing that Vegeta seemed to hold Saeko in high regard.
Regardless of why Vegeta valued Saeko, they all resolved to stay on her good side or, at the very least, avoid making her an enemy.
"That's all for now. You can rest," Vegeta dismissed them.
"Sir, I have a question," Saeko hesitated but spoke up as the others were about to leave.
"Go ahead," Vegeta replied.
"Why did you choose us this morning?" Saeko asked, her curiosity evident.
"No particular reason. I just saw some potential in you," Vegeta answered.
"Potential?" Saeko repeated, slightly puzzled by his response. Seeing that Vegeta had no intention of elaborating, she didn't press further.
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