Time Travel: Age of Discovery

Though harmony in the world seemed as elusive and fleeting as a breeze through autumn leaves, Teja gradually discerned the seeds of hope within him. He influenced Sakaski, making him a different person than he had been before. Perhaps change had been quietly brewing, waiting for the right moment to break through.

At lunchtime, Tina sat beside Thea, her eyes sparkling. "Master, you look so joyful." Smoker, beside him, immersed in his plate, devouring his meal with intense concentration. Thea smiled faintly, saying nothing, his mind wandering to possible future scenarios and the choices he would make if the trajectory of the world changed.

But after a moment, Teya smiled and shook his head. That future has not yet arrived, he only needs to stick to the mission and desire of the present. "Tina, take a rest after dinner, I will teach you the secret of dominance

"Hearing Teya's words, Tina responded excitedly: "Really? That's great!" At this moment, his heart was only filled with Tina, Smoker's growth and his own practice.

"What about me?" Teya glanced at Smoker, who still had rice grains stuck to the corners of his mouth, "You need to concentrate on mastering the armament color, and work hard together." The room was instantly filled with Tina's silvery laughter and Smoker's playful voice.

Holy Land, Marinford.

Five high-ranking elders sat in a magnificent room, their expressions unfathomable. The name of Teia occasionally floated through their conversation. "Frevans has been eliminated, but I didn't expect Vice Admiral Teia to be involved. His behavior seems uncharacteristic."

"Fortunately, he didn't cause any major disaster. Has the Navy's mandate become too broad? Admiral Sora actually holds Vice Admiral Teya in such high regard."

"After all, he is the rising star of the navy. If he hadn't helped Sakaski resist the pirates and protect the source of wealth, he would have been punished by now." At this point, the white-haired old man pondered for a while, as if he saw through the world.

Not necessarily. Thea went to Frevans simply to defend the innocent and protect peace. As long as he is in the Navy, he will be a check on the World Government, which is also a good thing."

Then he changed the topic: "But the current situation must change. Since Roger's death, the navy's power has grown. A big tree is prone to storms, so the branches must be pruned to protect the trunk." Everyone fell silent, each of them understanding each other, with a determined look on their faces.

Another old man smiled and said, "It's time to restructure the navy. The time is right, but the first step is to establish checks and balances..." "Control Kong and make him a shackle on the navy!"

The sun rose and the moon set, and it felt like he was back in the days of the Naval Academy. Teya immersed himself in training and teaching the new recruits every day. This comfortable life only made his mind clearer. From his office window, Teya gazed at the cadets on the drill field, taking his last puff of his cigarette, the smoke lingering in the air, a dreamlike feeling.

However, after only a week of mentoring Tina and Smoker, they were transferred away, leaving Thea to focus solely on the Naval Academy. This group of cadets seemed familiar, but Thea had no desire to favor one over the other, his mind preoccupied with the future. If the situation with Frevans happened again, would he still strive to maintain his composure as he did today?

He couldn't be sure, even though he was a vice admiral now, the navy's increasing corruption under the control of the World Government was obvious. Since the World Government could do whatever it wanted, how much could the navy do under the constraints of the World Government?

These days, Teja thought, he'd only touched a few people and gotten involved in minor matters. But he didn't deny his actions. Misjudgments needed to be viewed from a different perspective. He saw the World Government's actions clearly, and he couldn't turn a blind eye.

He knew that drastic change was difficult at the moment, but even the slightest change held infinite possibilities. He talked about justice, but how completely could human selfishness be eradicated?

"Tiya, what are you thinking about?" A voice interrupted his thoughts. He turned around and saw that it was Master Zefa walking into the room.

"It's Mr. Zefa, just enjoying the scenery."

"If you want to relax, go for a walk." Zefa's words were ambiguous. He knew that Thea needed a distraction, but if he spoke of his vision of subverting the pirate world, he would probably be ridiculed. Tina and Smoker left for a long time, and Zefa looked at Thea, his worry unspeakable.

The image of Teya reflected worry in his eyes. He was kind, but faced with the world as it was, no one could remain calm, not even the battle-hardened Zephyr. The horrific sight of a country in ruins would be enough to make even the toughest man tremble, but Teya witnessed it firsthand, and it was truly shocking.

Zefa tried several times to talk to Teja about it, but ultimately couldn't bring himself to speak. Teja appeared calm, but Zefa worried that he was deeply troubled. "It's time to go on patrol. Ask the marshal for a mission this afternoon." Teja's decision made Zefa breathe a sigh of relief, instantly comforted.

"Good idea. Be careful when you go out. Tell me if you encounter anything." Zefa's words made Teya feel warm in his heart. He smiled at Zefa, and his gratitude was self-evident.

Knock, knock, knock! Suddenly, there was an urgent knock on the door. A nervous naval officer entered, caught sight of Teya, and immediately saluted, saying, "Vice Admiral Teya, the Marshal requires your immediate attention. This is an urgent matter."

Teya wondered if the mission he'd been thinking about so much had come so suddenly. He said goodbye to Zefa and walked towards the Marshal's office without hesitation. Sora looked anxious, eagerly awaiting Teya's arrival, his eyes darting between the guests beneath their masks.

"Dad Kong, what's the errand?" Teya walked in easily and spoke jokingly. Then he felt the difference in the atmosphere and his eyes fell on the two mysterious men in white.