Ceobe

"So... Mr. Revy is actually Mr. Horn's cooking teacher..." Lava said with a touch of emotion, having learned the whole story through their conversation. In a sense, her decision to taste Revy's honeycomb cake also carried a hint of defiance, as she still found it hard to believe that someone dressed so un-chef-like could make such delicious honeycomb cakes. Unfortunately, the moment she took a bite, she knew she was wrong.

Layers of crispy pastry brushed with butter, with various nuts wrapped inside, and then drizzled with honey after baking. It was soft and tender in the mouth, with just the right amount of chewiness, perfectly complemented by the enticing sweetness of the honey that added depth of flavor. The crispy crust and the layering brought by the nuts almost made her, someone who doesn't particularly like honeycomb cakes, instantly fall in love with this food.

—This person is very impressive!

However, facing Lava's sincere praise and admiration, Revy merely smiled faintly. "One could only say we borrowed some cooking techniques from each other. Besides, I also learned quite a few Sargon-style dishes from Horn. If we're talking about who taught whom, I can only say, it's fifty-fifty, right?"

"Mr. Horn told us about his cooking teacher, saying that even in another ten years, his cooking wouldn't catch up—and I never expected it to be you, Mr. Revy," Lava replied.

"That Horn, he really is..." Revy shook his head helplessly, not wanting to dwell on the matter : "Speaking of which, what's with this girl? I don't think I've seen her before?"

Revy looked at Ceobe. The Perro girl's stomach seemed like it could never be filled; the tall pile of honeycomb cakes had already dwindled a bit, but the girl still held a honeycomb cake in each hand, devouring them with gusto.

Rhodes Island's biggest eater is right beside me!

However, Lava seemed already accustomed to Ceobe's other-dimensional stomach. She just scratched her head : "This one... we met her during a mission previously... She originally tried to attack us to steal food, but then she fainted from hunger. So she became our captive."

"Fainted from hunger?!"

"Yes," Lava sighed : "I've truly never seen such a silly child. I'd say even the little patients in the nursery department have higher intelligence than her—honestly, I really don't feel at ease leaving such a child in the wilderness to fend for herself, so I brought her back."

Revy nodded. "Don't underestimate this child," the Sarkaz man narrowed his eyes, looking at the food-devourer not far away : "I have a feeling... this child's potential, especially in combat, is very strong."

"Who says it isn't?" Lava smiled : "To be honest, Mr. Revy, when we encountered her, if she hadn't truly fainted from hunger, she alone would have almost defeated our entire team..."

"Oh?" Revy's eyebrows rose : "Someone who's never been trained, almost defeating a Rhodes Island reserve operator squad? That's quite interesting."

"Alas, speaking of this, it's quite embarrassing," Lava averted her gaze, seemingly feeling a bit ashamed by Revy's words : "Ceobe's fighting style is very unique. She can attach Originium Arts to her weapons and then throw them... different Originium Arts can also imbue weapons with different properties. Honestly... the first time we encountered this, it was really hard to deal with..."

Revy looked at the weapons stuck in Ceobe's back; it was practically a small mobile arsenal...

"I see, no wonder you found it difficult to deal with," Revy nodded : "Truly a special ability—so Kal'tsit or Amiya agreed to let her become an operator, right?"

Lava nodded. "How should I put it... this child... is indeed... quite incredible..."

After carefully choosing her words, she continued: "However, her Oripathy is quite deep, so the higher-ups should also be evaluating whether she's truly suitable for the battlefield."

Hearing Lava's words, Revy turned to gaze at Ceobe who was eating not far away. The girl, sensing his gaze, looked back, and their eyes met. The Perro girl paused for a moment, then broke into a brilliant smile. Although there was still honeycomb cake residue on the corner of her mouth, Ceobe was in an exceptionally good mood at this moment. Others always told little Ceobe to leave, only Big Brother Horn, Big Sister Vulcan, and little Lava were willing to make honeycomb cakes for little Ceobe to eat! So Big Brother Horn, Big Sister Vulcan, and little Lava are all good people! This person is also willing to make honeycomb cakes for little Ceobe to eat! And, his honeycomb cakes are really delicious! So, he is also a good person, just like Big Brother Horn, Big Sister Vulcan, and little Lava!

And Revy, feeling the goodwill in Ceobe's eyes, returned a kind smile to her. He didn't dislike such naive and adorable, somewhat silly people. After all, compared to deceit and intrigue, a silly child who won't lie to you, and who is good to you if you are good to her, is truly a rare find.

A smile suddenly blossomed on Revy's lips; he thought of an old friend from the past. Yes... it's true... very rare.