Chapter 149: VOL 2 - 94: You can trust me on that.
Without intending to stand aside like dead weight, Ethan quickly retrieved from his storage ring a pair of thermal flasks adorned with beautiful carved runes. Several porcelain cups, and some desserts that were kept in a gorgeous display case that maintained them fresh and at their peak. Ethan then placed them on the coffee table and served them into the cups. At that moment, he looked at everyone present and announced with a smile.
"Here is a little refreshment to lift your spirits—some pastries and coffee."
Upon hearing the announcement, the students turned to look at Ethan and then gazed at the impressive desserts and the cake, quickly assuming he was not speaking to them. But at that very moment, the Direct Disciple opened the gate of the display case holding the desserts, then added with a smile as he looked at them.
"Go ahead, the previous fight was quite tough, and it's good to have a little snack; it might help us better weigh our options in solving the riddle."
"Thank you very much, Direct Disciple Williams."
Upon realizing that it was indeed for them, the students quickly expressed their thanks with cheerful and somewhat moved smiles on their faces, as the chance to eat what the Direct Disciples enjoyed was far too rare; so, with great enthusiasm, they began to take some pastries and their cups of coffee, soon displaying expressions of delight at the incredible taste of what they were eating.
(Direct Disciples really do have the best things...)
Upon tasting the pastries and the coffee, the same thought occurred to the three students—not only were they exquisite, but with each bite, a warm current flowed through their bodies, erasing fatigue and energizing their exhausted muscles. At that moment, Ethan turned to look at Zoe, Elara, and Liliana, then commented with a smile.
"Come on, fellow disciples, although they're nothing out of this world, the pastries are made with High Honey from the Tau System and the coffee is Albor Coffee, so together they can energize the body and clear the mind."
"Thank you for the attention, Disciple Williams, though I must apologize—I'm not much of a coffee fan; I prefer tea." Liliana remarked with a smile as she gracefully took a dessert, a gesture echoed by Elara and Zoe with slight nods as they too took some desserts.
Liliana's words brought a somewhat awkward smile to Ethan, who had only coffee with him, since in his circle—his family and his master—coffee was the most popular beverage, and he was no exception, while tea was something consumed only on rare occasions.