Time Travel: Age of Discovery

The door creaked open, and the familiar sound of arguing was clear in his mind without looking back. Teya shook his head secretly.

Four days ago. Suddenly, a deafening roar from behind her interrupted her immersion in the magnificent scenery.

Before departure, Tina suddenly rushed out from the corner and insisted on following Thea's route, lingering and refusing to give up. Thea thought it was just business as usual, but since that time she had tasted Tina's "unique delicacy", Thea had a deeper respect for her.

But Tina used new cooking bait, which made Teya avoid it and deny it eagerly.

Ultimately, they couldn't escape their predicament. Tina, acting like a spoiled child, burst into tears at the harbor, drawing a crowd. Although no one spoke directly due to Teya's status, rumors spread. Teya, knowing the gossipmongering nature of the navy, shook her head helplessly. Hearing the words of A and B, Teya couldn't help but smile wryly.

Navy officer A said, "Major Tina is a beautiful sailor, but Vice Admiral Teja remains indifferent. Is there something else?" Teja's forehead was slightly sweaty. "Something else?" What did that mean?

Tell her clearly. Navy Officer B then said, "I don't think Vice Admiral Teja is that kind of person." He then added that he might have a lover outside, which only made Tina lose her composure. Teja was speechless: "..." You guys should use more imagination and practice as soon as possible in your free time!

With no other choice, Thea yielded. However, Tina immediately flashed a sly smile, and Thea secretly smacked himself on the forehead, feeling tricked again. Fortunately, Thea managed to stop Tina's desire to enter the kitchen, agreeing to her request to depart together. Unexpectedly, not long into the voyage, they encountered Smoker, and the group reappeared. Initially peaceful, but not long after, the war reignited.

The two seemed to have a close relationship, but in fact they were bickering constantly, especially Smoker, who was so young and acted like a naughty boy, which made Thea laugh and cry. This scene made Thea smile bitterly, thinking back to the first time he led them to set sail, when the two boys had grown up.

Glancing at the two men in this deadlock, Thea couldn't help but smile. "Smoker, you're already twenty years old, how can you still have the mind of a child? And who taught you to smoke this cigarette?"

"Tina... well, there's no point in saying more. As long as you stay out of the pot, everything will be fine." Teya looked at the two of them, knowing that if they continued like this, they would be exhausted before reaching the South China Sea. The adjutant announced: We will reach the next island in an hour and will stop for supplies.

Half a cup of tea later, the faint outline of an island emerged where the sea met the sky. From afar, Teya looked familiar. Tina suddenly asked, "Master, why are you traveling to the South China Sea? Do you know anyone there?" Having accompanied her master on numerous sea voyages, Tina had been curious about his whereabouts but had never delved into his purpose. This question was unexpected.

"What you said is true, but whether he knows it or not remains to be revealed." After saying that, Thea glanced at Smoker who was in deep thought. Amidst the smoke of his cigar, he seemed to be searching for the answer to the mystery.

To Teya, even though Smoker is growing older, he still has a childishness that Teya thinks has something to do with him. But only in this way can Smoker maintain his innocence and sincerity.

Smoker asked at the right time: "Master, you are looking for the one called 'Tyrant', right?" After saying that, he glanced at Teya with doubt in his eyes.

Teya turned to the ocean and chuckled, "Yes, you guessed it right."

Smoker wasn't surprised, but Tina was. Ever since her master returned from a mission, she'd noticed a significant difference in Thea. Now, hearing that it was a pirate expedition, she couldn't help but wonder if her master was hiding something.

"Don't misunderstand me. Bartholomew Kuma is the king of a country. I want to know why the ruler of a country, known as a 'tyrant', would travel around as a pirate."

"Can..."

Tina was about to speak when Smoker stopped her. Smoker sternly asked Teyayan, "Master, the capture was a mission, but this trip is a personal one. Could it be...?" He frowned, pinching his cigarette. "Could it be that Bartholomew Xiong is Master's nemesis?"

Teya froze, looking at Smoker. Unexpectedly, her guess had been completely wrong. She smiled wryly, yet found it quite amusing. Perhaps a trip to the South Seas would bring them further insights, but as for their own wishes, it was perhaps too early for them now.

"Look, it's just beginning to make itself visible," Tina called out, pointing ahead. Everyone looked ahead, and an island loomed before them. This was Fengshou Island, small and remote, but still large enough to provide supplies.

After arranging supplies, Teja, Tina, and Smoker set foot on the island. This was their first visit. It was located between the Grand Line and the Calm Belt of the South China Sea. As the island closest to the Calm Belt, it was named Wind Guard.

The island's scenery gave Thea a sudden sense of discovery, a sense of being a wind traveler. Nearby, Tina and Smoker looked impassive, and Thea suddenly realized that this unique feeling was unique to him.