Volume 4: Chapter 5: A Normal Day

"Kid, where did you go today?" Cadmus questioned.

"Oh, I was getting materials to make the cart. Version 2 this time!" Keith answered with an excited voice! Cart version 2 was going to be better than the previous version!

"You already got the materials, Leader?!" Arlo's eyes sparkled! The others shook their heads. It was not a surprise since it was Keith.

"Mmhmm! I went to Dalen to get the materials I need!"

"Wait, they actually sell explosion-proof wood?" Carolyn questioned.

That was a thing?

"Nope. Dalen didn't have explosion-proof wood. But he did have fire-proof, quake-proof, and other proof woods! I grabbed what I thought I needed." Keith smiled.

Dalen showed him everything he had. And he grabbed whatever he thought was useful.

"Arlo, let's make this cart perfect this time! I want it to be able to withstand everything!"

"Understood! I'm excited!"

"..." Are you trying to make it into a battering ram? The others didn't know what to say to make it sound. The two looked really excited about doing this. Nothing would get through to them.

"Anyways, I should get started on dinner," Keith rolled up his sleeves and headed to the kitchen. When he said this, everyone was excited.

There were a lot of options he could go. Keith clapped his hands together,

"I'll make that," Taking out all of the ingredients, Keith started to prepare the chicken thighs. He pat-dried them and sprinkled some seasoning,

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"What are you putting on top of it, Keith?" Carolyn entered the kitchen.

"I'm putting some ground kainju berries." It was a little spicy and had a little zest to it.

"This would go well if you place it on top of meat," Keith smiled.

"I see," Carolyn smiled as she sat across from Keith. Keith tilted his head,

"Do you need something?"

"Nope. Just wanted to sit here," Carolyn smiled.

"I see," Keith laughed as he placed the meat into the oven, letting it bake.

"Now for the vegetables," Keith took out two vegetables.

"These vegetables look interesting," Carolyn chuckled as she stared at the vegetables.

The two of them had a weird shape and colors. One was the shape of a cucumber, but it was purple. The other was zig-zagging and was green.

"Indeed."

The cucumber is called a galeumber. It tasted similar to a mix of cucumber but had a subtle bitter taste. The other is a lightmelon. It tasted more like a squash and a pumpkin mixed together.

"Are you going to bake them as well?"

"Mmhmm!" It was all baking this time. Keith drizzled some oil onto the vegetables and tossed it into the oven.

"The waiting game is so boring," Carolyn sprawled on the table. Keith chuckled,

"All good things need to wait,"

"Bleh!" Carolyn stuck out her tongue.

"Relax, do you want some juice?" Keith questioned.

"Sure," Carolyn brought up her cup.

Snap! Juice was created like that!

Once it was finished, Keith placed it on the table. Carolyn marveled, "Looks good!"

"I just need to drizzle the sauce." Keith made a simple white sauce for the chicken.

"Let's eat now," Keith stated with a happy expression.

Carolyn smiled, "I'll call everyone."

"No need!" Sarah stated, "We're all in the dining room!"

Keith and Carolyn shared a look before chuckling. He brought the food to the table. Like that, everyone ate!

And they were immersed in the taste.

"I have to go now," Carolyn commented. After she finished, it was time to go.

"I'll walk you back," Keith got up as well.

"You don't need to do that," It was simple. Carolyn only needed to leave through the gate and enter again to get to her island.

"Still need to be careful," Keith chuckled. Like that, the two walked out of the building,

"Gabriel and the rest are so lucky!" Carolyn couldn't help but say this.

Keith chuckled, "You know I was expecting you to join my island, to be honest,"

"Hmm? Why do you think so?" Carolyn tilted her head.

"That's because you're the type who thinks with her stomach instead," Keith laughed. That caused Carolyn to pout.

"But in all seriousness, I thought it would be fun if we were together,"

"Well, too bad. My brother got to me first,"

Carolyn stuck out her tongue. The two of them entered the portal and teleported to the lobby.

"See you tomorrow," Keith waved his hand.

"Mmhmm!" Carolyn entered the portal again.