Loot

"Oh ---"

Vlad let out a soft gasp of admiration. It was as if Nami had seen the most precious treasure in the world. It was like how Sanji had seen the world's number one beauty Empress naked in front of him. It was like how Zoro had seen a famous sword and a great sword. It was like Luffy had seen delicious meat. It was like Robin had seen history.

"Gulp!"

Vlad could not help but swallow his saliva. The hand holding the fork trembled a little. This was the first time that Vlad had such a reaction. In the past, no matter how strong the enemy was, he had never had such a reaction. However, this time was different. It was completely different.

"This, this, what is this?"

Vlad exclaimed in shock.

In front of him was a small plate with a cake and a chocolate cake on it.

However, could such a thing really be called a cake? Was it really possible? This kind of thing was no longer a cake, was it? It was obviously not a cake?

"This is, where did this work of art come from?"

Vlad could not help but let out a sigh.

The delicate and small chocolate cake was placed on a small plate. The black and white chocolate and cream matched well with each other. The surface was full of curved and beautiful chocolate patterns, complementing the name of the cake. The small carved flower on the top was even more beautiful. There were two small drops of dew on it.

"This, this, is this really a cake?"

"Dino, are you really not an artist?" Vlad asked.

"An artist? A gourmet artist? That's not bad!"

"Dinuo, the chef that Vlad had just recruited, please have a taste of his special chocolate cake!" Vlad said.

"Can I really eat it?" Vlad looked a little hesitant.

"Please, Mr. Vlad." Dino smiled. "Food is made to be enjoyed. This is the only function of food."

"That's good!"

Vlad's eyes lit up. This was the excitement he had never felt before.

Light, very careful, very cautious. Vlad used his fork to gently dig a small piece of the work of art cake. With a face like that of a saint, he stuffed the small piece of cake into his mouth with anticipation.

"Mm"

Vlad seemed to have lost all the strength in his body. He leaned back against the chair, his eyes blank. His eyes stared blankly at the ceiling. His mouth had already forgotten to chew.

"What - what is this?"

Vlad only had this thought in his mind. Was this thing in his mouth really a cake? How strange. Why? Why? Why did he feel like he was flying all over, forgetting everything in an instant, whether it was annoyance or sorrow? How strange!

How should he describe such a delicacy? How could there be such a cake in the world? Vlad looked a little tearful. What was this? If this was dessert, what was it that he had eaten in the whole cake island? Was it feces? It must be feces, right?

It was like listening to music, a wonderful concert, chocolate, cake, cream, a perfect fusion, a wonderful taste, the perfect sweet taste and the aroma of cream, it was like a mouth singing! It was an indescribable feeling.

"Hu... hu... hu..."

Vlad suddenly sat up and gasped for breath. He looked at the plate of cake as if he was looking at a monster.

"A small plate of cake can make me lose my composure to such an extent. It's not simple!"

Vlad picked up his fork again, a determined smile on his face. "But I'm not someone who gives in easily! How could I be conquered by a mere cake!"

"Mm!"

"Super delicious!"

Vlad covered his face.

He had a happy expression on his face.

"Haha!" Dino looked a little happy. After all, chefs all hoped that their works would be recognized by others.

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"Cough cough,"

Vlad coughed twice. His expression was very serious. He held his chin with his hands crossed. His eyes were a little solemn. "Don't misunderstand, I'm not a person who likes to eat dessert. I just want to test the cooking skills of a chef."

Baby - 5 who was already very familiar with Vlad threw him a disdainful look, completely ignoring Vlad's sophistry.

"Oh?" On the other hand, the newly joined Dino seemed to be a little enlightened.

"Mr. Vlad," Dino laughed softly. "Are you not satisfied with the chocolate cake this time? It doesn't matter. Although dessert is not my best dish, there are still quite a few pastries that can be made. There will always be one that suits your taste!"

Vlad's pupils shrank, as if he had encountered an extremely difficult problem.

"'cough cough, let's not talk about this for now,"

After a long time, Vlad, who had stopped his own fantasy, blushed and changed the subject with some embarrassment. "Now, there are more important things waiting for us to do."

"Oh, oh!"

The maid who was smoking happily on the side replied with a questioning look.

"Ha-ha."

Vlad had a kind smile on his face. He looked at the maid with a bright smile in his eyes. "Miss Maid, let's see your training doubled from today on. I think your body is enough. You can start to develop Haki."

"You..." There was a surge of anger on his face, and he immediately wanted to turn against Vlad. After all, she was never a good tempered girl, and she had been a lot when she faced Doflamingo.

"Huh?"

Vlad smiled and looked at the maid gently. There was a hint of a smile in his eyes.

"'-Yes."

Baby-5's body trembled, and he could not help but shrink back. He nodded in agreement with Vlad's suggestion. After all, this man was not a good man or a trustworthy woman. He would not show any mercy in the name of training.

"That's good," Vlad was very satisfied with the maid's tactful attitude. After all, no leader wished for his subordinates to always go against him.

"Then, now, everyone, uh, no, the two of you,"

Vlad placed a huge package on the table, and the sturdy table could not help but tremble, "Now is the time to witness a miracle!"

"Wahahahaha, it's finally my favorite treasure opening segment!"

Vlad laughed and put his hand on the package. He smiled and said, "Guys, take a guess. What is inside?"

The chef and the maid looked at each other and shook their heads slowly. Dino said softly, "Is it something you got from Marygeoise?"

"That's right,"

Vlad smiled. "The biggest harvest this time aside from you. The treasures of the Celestial Dragons, our development funds will all depend on them!"

Vlad gently moved his hand and opened the package. A dazzling golden light entered his eyes.