At that name, Jason took a deep breath and slowly turned his head, enunciating every word-
"Third. Do. Not. Call. Me. Tao. Tao!"
Jason practically forced the words out through gritted teeth. After a moment's thought, apparently deciding that wasn't enough insurance, he added, "Every time you say it, you lose one meal's worth of meat!"
What? Take away my meat?! No way! Absolutely not!
"Okay, Jason! No problem, Jason!"
Although the Merfolk could eat other foods, their favorites were still all kinds of meat. Miaomiao already counted as a merfolk who enjoyed "snacks." Meat cooked using human culinary methods was her absolute favorite, followed by all sorts of sweets and fruit. What she hated most was leafy greens, especially the ones with strange smells.
Unfortunately, Butler Batman Alfred was a staunch advocate of balanced nutrition and healthy eating. Besides the milk that appeared without fail, every meal had to include vegetables and fruit.
Miaomiao happily ate the fruit and drank the milk, but those vegetables...
In Miaomiao's words: "We Merfolk work hard at cultivation to become the ocean's apex predators, not to eat grass!"
But there was nothing she could do. Who could help it when the almighty Butler Batman held absolute power over the kitchen? Alfred's position at Wayne Manor was supreme and unshakable. Offend Batman, and you still had a chance-after all, Batman was a vigilante who upheld the no-kill principle. But offend Butler Batman...
Batman and the entire lineup of Robin Birds would all come to offer you their friendly greetings. That rare blessing of five bats arriving at your door was quite an exquisite experience.
The lunch Jason made was a rare all-meat feast for Miaomiao these days, and she enjoyed it immensely.
The handful of pearls with their blue-violet glow that Jason collected were