Chapter 220 - News from South Sea (2) (1/2)

(Jane's PoV)

South Sea.

The waves were ridiculously strong even at day. It was obviously in the middle of the day, where the sun should still feel the hottest in the beach, but it was inexplicably cloudy and windy. The wind was not particularly strong, but it was enough to give people a soothing effect in this weather.

”It's cloudy today too, huh?” The middle-aged woman who was serving our orders took a short glance at the sky before she continued serving the food.

I turned my head towards her as I asked her curiously. ”Is it normal?”

The woman smiled warmly. ”It's normal. It's just… every time the weather is like this, something will definitely come up.” She answered. ”Anyway, enjoy your food. Just call me if you need something.”

The woman turned around and walked back behind the cashier. I turned my head back towards the waves of the sea.

”What are you doing? Why don't you eat?” Sanji pulled me out from my daze as he put a piece of grilled fish on my plate while Tom scooped some chili sauce into small plate and put it in front of me.

”Are you thinking about what the woman said?” Tom put some vegetables on my plate.

”Huh? Not really.” I shrugged. The enticing aroma from the food in front of me made me forget about what I had in mind for a while.

”Dig in, then. Whatever happens later, you should eat your fill first. The grilled fish here is awesome.” Tom's eyes shone in excitement.

He was right though. I couldn't describe the wonderful feeling I had when I took my first bite. I could feel my body melt from how delicious the food was. It was a simple menu, yet the taste was so amazing that I couldn't help but want more of it.

It was my first time I lost control of myself when eating outside. By the time I realized it, the plates in front of me were empty, leaving only fish bones in it.

”Wah, it's so satisfying.” Tom said, feeling content as he patted his stomach.

”Do you think she will give us the recipe if I ask for it?” Sanji squinted his eyes as he looked at us seriously.

”Sanji, it's rude to ask about someone's recipe.” I warned him while wiping my mouth clean from any grease with slightly warm cheeks.

”Then, let's not do it. I'll just go and pay for it.” He said and stood up to pay for our food.

I followed suit and waited for him outside the restaurant with Tom. Again, I was mesmerized with the waves in the sea. The sound of it was calming that I forgot I used to like sea when I was a kid.

Since when did I grow bored of this soothing and relaxed sensation?

I was still watching and enjoying the sound and scenes, but something happened afterwards.

I saw a bigger wave came approaching us. It wasn't big enough to reach the furthest line of the shore, but it was still big nevertheless.

Just when the wave moved down like a person doing a deep bow, my eyes caught sight of three beautiful women, looking otherworldly and enchanting, standing on top of a golden horseless carriage.