Chapter 220. Thane Town
The evening breeze swept through the academy courtyard as Tyler sat under a shady tree, enjoying a moment of quiet.
’It’s not like before,’ he thought ’Before it’s just the girls and me out there on the sea... Now They’ve got their own lives in the academy. They got their childhood back. They might even find someone they like.’
"Here’s your tea." Darla’s voice interrupted his musings, pulling him back to the present. She stood beside him, holding a steaming teapot, her face radiating a sense of pride.
He glanced up, surprised to see her. "Join me."
Darla nodded and gracefully sat beside him. She poured herself a cup of tea, her movements reflecting her growing confidence. Though she’d faced challenges in her other classes, she’d excelled in the academy’s cooking course, where she was quickly making a name for herself. Yet, even with her success, she never forgot her role as Tyler’s ship cook.
"Taka would definitely love learning here," she remarked, her thoughts drifting to the octopus fishman who’d often helped her in the ship’s kitchen. Taka had always been a better cook, but now Darla was certain she could rival his skills.
"We’ll bring him here next semester," Tyler replied with a grin, taking a sip of tea. Almost instantly, he felt a subtle shift in his mind, a refreshing clarity washing over him. It was as if his mental energy had been gently replenished.
"Huh... Wow. Even your tea has buffs?" he asked, slightly astonished.
Darla chuckled. "Foods work differently here. They’re split between normal dishes and special ones that have temporary effects. They don’t last as long as pills, but the taste... well, it’s something even pills can’t offer. Since arriving in the North, I’ve learned a lot about preparing immortal dishes."
Tyler also know that. The academy canteen always gives them immortal dishes to concentrate on studies.
Tyler laughed, impressed. "Good to see you improving. Keep it up," he said, reaching over to pat her head.