Of the world's ten measures of culinary mastery, Nanahoshi held two, and Luo Ge alone held six.

The next day.

Near the port.

"By the way, aren't you really planning to consider staying a few more days?"

"Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Randolph. However, I must take my leave now."

Luo Ge politely declined Randolph's repeated attempts to persuade him to stay, and then, along with Nanahoshi, Lilia, and Aisha, dragged a pile of luggage.

We arrived at the eastern port early in the morning.

They bought their ship tickets yesterday and are planning to set sail for the Millis Continent.

The sea breeze blew in from outside the harbor, carrying the salty smell and the cries of seagulls in the distance.

The ship was already docked at the pier, and the boatmen were busy loading cargo and supplies into the hold, their shouts rising and falling.

Randolph stood on the dock and couldn't help waving goodbye.

Although the departure of Luo Ge and Nanahoshi left this Death God with some regret, as he could no longer learn from him and refine his culinary skills.

But a smile still managed to appear on his pale face, a smile of joy at recognizing his two friends whose culinary skills were in no way inferior to his own.

You must come back to this shop next time!

"Yes, definitely next time!"

Luo Ge turned back and waved to him, then led the group onto the ship.

The boat rocked gently with the waves. Luo Ge helped Aisha step over the gunwale and then reached out to pull Lilia along.

Nanahoshi followed behind him, her steps a little unsteady, but she still managed to jump up on her own.

If Luo Ge were to turn around at this moment, he would probably notice Randolph on the dock, his eyes filled with admiration and reluctance to part with him.

That look in his eyes was like bidding farewell to a long-lost confidant.

"Hello..."

After the ship slowly sailed away from the harbor, Nanahoshi suddenly leaned over and looked at Luo Ge, "By the way, you seem to have a bit of a special interest in that Mr. Randolph, don't you?"

"Um."

Luo Ge nodded, his gaze still fixed on the harbor. " Nanahoshi, that Mr. Randolph is no ordinary man. If I'm not mistaken... he should also be a swordsman, and a very skilled one at that."

"Huh? So, how does he compare to you?"

Luo Ge paused for a moment, then said seriously, "Not bad."

"Although I've never sparred with him, my intuition tells me that his swordsmanship is no less than mine."

"Huh???"

Nanahoshi was completely stunned.

She had initially thought that the restaurant owner with the half-eye patch was just an ordinary cook like her, perhaps with ridiculously bad cooking skills.

Now, Luo Ge is telling her that the person who can make even stewed dragon meat taste worse than shit is actually a powerful fighter whose combat strength is no less than Luo Ge's?

Who is Luo Ge?

She knew it very well.

At first, she only had a vague understanding, but as she gradually learned more, she realized that the Sword King was considered a high-level combatant in this world.

And what about herself?

Nanahoshi suddenly realized that, in this strange world, the only person she had encountered so far who she could defeat was this three-year-old Aisha standing next to her.

Nanahoshi leaned against the railing, silently watching the harbor gradually recede into the distance, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside her.

In short, she has been in this other world for quite some time now. Despite being by the side of the expert Luo Ge, she has not only failed to learn swordsmanship, but has also failed to master magic.

Seriously...

How can there be such a huge difference between people? We're all reincarnated beings, after all.

If I had to pinpoint my only area of expertise, it would be my exceptional talent for learning.

at the same time.

Under the scorching sun.

Meanwhile, on the harbor shore, Randolph watched the ships sail away into the distance, and a similar feeling of mutual respect arose within him.

He stood on the dock, his hands behind his back, the sea breeze making his apron flutter.

He squinted at the eye not covered by the blindfold, gazing in the direction the sails had disappeared, and remarked with a sigh, "The world's culinary arts are divided into ten measures; I have one, Miss Nanahoshi two, and Mr. Luo Ge has six."

"The remaining bushel shall be divided among all under heaven."

Unable to contain his feelings, Randolph turned and walked towards his deserted restaurant.

As Luo Ge and his party sailed away from the eastern port of the Kingdom of Dragon Kings, heading towards the Holy Kingdom of Millis.

Not long after, another group of people arrived.

It was a search and rescue team temporarily formed by Roxy, Elinalise, and Talhand.

The three found a hotel in the port area to stay in. Talhand went to the port to inquire about ship schedules, while Roxy and Elinalise stayed at the hotel to unpack their luggage.

As soon as Roxy pushed open the door to the hotel courtyard, she saw Elinalise leaning against the wall, chatting and laughing with two unfamiliar men.

The two men were burly and had menacing faces; they looked like port dockworkers. They were currently fawning over Elinalise, each smiling more brightly than the last.

"Miss Elinalise, you are absolutely amazing..."

"Should we consider staying?"

"Yes!"

The two burly men looked at Elinalise with expressions of lingering reluctance and longing, as if they had just experienced something wonderful.

Elinalise tossed her long, brown-yellow curly hair over her shoulder, a lazy smile on her lips, and pulled out dozens of silver coins from the purse at her waist, casually tossing them to them.

"... Seriously, didn't we agree that this was just a transaction? You can't fall in love with me so quickly."

"This is the agreed price."

The two burly men took the silver coins, and their expressions instantly changed from reluctance to ecstatic joy.

This beautiful Long-Ear Race girl not only made them feel comfortable for a few days, but they also got paid!

There's such a wonderful thing in the world.

The two left, expressing their gratitude profusely, and before leaving, they turned back several times to wave goodbye to Elinalise.

Just after Elinalise paid off the two people and sent them away, Roxy, who had been standing next to her, had a face full of black lines on her forehead.

He barely suppressed the urge to swing his wand and use magic to hit people.

Looking back, ever since she met Elinalise, the various scenes she witnessed have given Roxy a splitting headache.

This Long-Ear Race elven warrior seemed to have an almost inexhaustible interest in that kind of thing.

She flirts with everyone she goes with, and isn't picky at all.

As a pure and innocent girl, Roxy felt like she was going crazy every time she saw such a scene.

"Miss Elinalise!"

Roxy gritted her teeth and spoke, her voice barely containing her barely contained anger, "We still have a long way to go, could you please conserve your energy?"

"It's all your fault... If you hadn't been so slow, we wouldn't have missed out on the last few tickets today."

"Okay, okay, Roxy, I was wrong. I'll be more careful next time."

Elinalise waved her hand lazily, looking completely unconcerned. "But, Roxy... do you know how long-winded you are?"

"You're so long-winded, and you always have this lecturing attitude. Be careful you don't end up not finding a man."

Just as Roxy was about to retort, Elinalise suddenly leaned closer.

A pair of amber eyes scanned her up and down, a meaningful smile playing on his lips, "Oh, right, Roxy... if I remember correctly, you're single too, aren't you?"

"How about we try finding a guy too? Maybe next time?"

"Don't want!"

Roxy refused without hesitation, her face full of disgust.

"Huh?"

"Why? Our lovely Roxy... why don't you find a boyfriend?"

"Hmph, I don't want to be so casual about it." Roxy turned her head away with a face full of resistance.

Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, a faint blush rose on her cheeks. She lowered her head, rubbing her hands together in front of her, her voice growing softer and softer.

"Someday in the future... I encounter danger in an adventure dungeon. In my most desperate moment, someone will surely come to my rescue riding on a colorful cloud."

"Then we'll fall in love at first sight... quickly become lovers... go on adventures together... dating, and finally get married and have children, building a happy and fulfilling family..."

She spoke softer and softer, until the last few words were barely audible, like a mosquito's buzz.

Unconsciously uttering these heartfelt words, even Roxy felt quite embarrassed, her ears turning bright red, and even her neck showing a hint of shyness.

Elinalise, who was listening nearby, paused for a moment, then burst out laughing without any restraint.

That's it?

She covered her mouth, unable to resist mocking, "He really is just a little kid who hasn't even grown all his hair yet, what a laughable and childish thought!"

"You!"

"You're not allowed to laugh!"

Roxy's face immediately turned red.

"Okay, okay, I won't laugh."

Elinalise said she wouldn't smile, but the corners of her mouth stretched into an even wider grin.

She reached out and patted Roxy on the shoulder, speaking with the air of someone who'd been there all along, "... Roxy, you'll understand when you're a little older. Not all men in this world are Prince Charmings."

Some people are gray donkeys, some are stray dogs, and some are even worse than a dog on the roadside.

She thought for a moment, as if recalling someone, and the smile on her face suddenly faded. She snorted, "Some people are bastards."

In short, no man in the world is worth a woman's sincere heart.

Roxy looked at her suddenly changed expression but didn't reply.

She always felt that Elinalise always had this angry and resentful look on her face whenever she mentioned a certain person.

But she didn't ask any further questions.

Everyone has their own past, and she has no right to judge others.

After the two finished packing, Talhand returned from the port with news of the next ship bound for Millis.

The bad news is that I missed the last ferry of the day, but the good news is that I can still buy tickets to Millis tomorrow.

We'll depart tomorrow at noon.

"Good."

Roxy nodded, then warned repeatedly, "Then we'll leave tomorrow, but Elinalise must restrain herself tonight and not flirt with any more women."

Regardless of whether Elinalise listened or not, Roxy couldn't help but look up at the direction of the port.

Several seagulls circled over the sea, and sails dotted the horizon in the distance.

I don't know why.

She suddenly felt an inexplicable anticipation, as if someone important was waiting for her on the other side of this unfamiliar sea.

This journey might bring unexpected surprises.