The Bait, Determining the Power Balance in the Military Encampment

Day 146 - 7:59 PM - Barracks, Caramoan Feeder Port, Guijalo, Caramoan, Camarines Sur

"It's getting noisy outside."

Mei said with a frown. 

Together with Pearl, she was frying the breaded octopus cuts using a portable stove. Even with the sizzling sound of the oil in the saucepan, she could hear the noise coming from outside.

"Don't mind them."

Mark ruffled Mei's hair as he stood behind her to see the octopus inside the saucepan. By Odelina's teachings, Mei, who barely had experience in the kitchen before, could now cook dishes perfectly. She was even careful that both sides of the octopus cut were evenly fried, flipping it every now and then.

"Big Sister Mei, how long will it take? I'm hungry."

Emika asked while sitting on her bed. Just from the smell, it looked like she was about to drool.