"Queen—slow down~"
Two tiny elves, one on each side, carefully guided Tinas toward Kurose Akira.
As the alabaster G-cup of the White Elf Queen came into view, Akira felt his pulse spike. Her bikini, a few sizes too small, clung to her lush, creamy body, leaving faint traces of pale pink indentations that only heightened her allure.
Beside her, Beyafly and Beyaflora—though stunning in their own right—looked merely like supporting leaves, their beauty overshadowed by the Queen's dazzling presence.
Gulp~
Akira's eyes nearly popped out. The sheer visual impact lit a fire inside him, igniting the barely-contained radiance of his Saint Light.
"Haha~ It seems President Kurose is particularly fond of my swimsuit?" the White Elf Queen teased, covering her mouth with a delicate hand.
"C-cough~"
Akira quickly averted his gaze, heart racing as he fought to suppress the overwhelming surge of Saint Light. But it was futile—the Queen's irresistible charm shattered his willpower effortlessly, making the golden radiance pulse even brighter.
The scene naturally alarmed the two tiny elves by her side.
"Ah~ it's President-sama's little weapon!"
"So scary!"
Furiously, they pressed their hands over their eyes, peeking between fingers at the spectacle. Though pants obscured most of it, the outline was enough to shock them.
"Mr. Kurose, come with me~ I'll take you to try on the swim trunks I bought for you," Ivsha said, tugging him by the arm toward the changing room by the pool.
Finally, the Saint Light quieted under Ivsha's subtle influence.
Akira exhaled, stepping out of the changing room in fresh swim trunks. Ivsha followed, casually wiping her mouth as she walked past him.
When he returned to the pool, the White Elf Queen was already gliding through the icy water like a koi, radiating elegance.
Nearby, Alys and the elf sisters played in the shallow end. None of the three could actually swim, especially Alys. Her doll-like body absorbed water, becoming plump and glistening… perhaps even a little bigger?
"Mr. Kurose, come swim with us!" Ivsha looped her arm through his, a bright invitation in her gaze.
Hmm.
Akira nodded, entering the pool alongside her. Though nearly a college student, he had never formally learned to swim.
"Have you never taken swimming lessons?" Ivsha asked, curiosity piqued as he hesitated in the water.
"Yeah," he admitted. "During middle school exams, I only signed up for running. Swimming was never in the curriculum."
"Then~ I'll teach you~"
"Alright," he replied.
An hour later, Akira had learned the basics under Ivsha's guidance. Yet more than swimming, he enjoyed leaning on the pool's edge, indulging in Ivsha's attentive care.
"Ah~"
Ivsha brought him sliced fruit, feeding him with delicate precision. Akira relaxed against the pool's edge, savoring the sweet taste while watching the White Elf Queen's flawless swimming form.
But as his gaze lingered on the Queen, Ivsha's lips curved mischievously. Beneath the water, she started moving subtly…
"Hm?"
Akira felt it instantly—Ivsha's succubus tail had wrapped around his Saint Light!
"Mr. Kurose~ one round isn't enough~" Ivsha purred, her pink tongue brushing softly against his cheek.
"C-cough~"
Akira blushed deeply, averting his eyes. After all, they were in a public setting!
The White Elf Queen rested briefly before resuming her swimming, this time dragging Lucia into the water. They moved like mermaids, their elegant forms twisting through the pool.
Beyafly, Beyaflora, and Alys splashed playfully in the shallow end.
Had anyone noticed Ivsha's divine interference, the chaos would have been immediate. But before Akira could react, Ivsha pressed her lips to his. The wet, soft contact filled his senses, and he momentarily forgot their surroundings.
The rapid motion of her succubus tail and her potent prayers made Saint Light difficult to contain. Golden sparks flickered even beneath the water.
Then—without a sound—Loserine appeared behind them. Expressionless, she asked, "President, someone's looking for you."
"Loserine?"
Akira jolted, spinning to face her. He hadn't noticed her arrival at all—no noise, nothing.
"Your timing is… impeccable," Ivsha murmured, releasing him reluctantly. She even helped adjust his swim trunks as a courtesy.
"Who's here?"
Akira pushed off the poolside and approached Loserine.
"The leader of the Senfei Guild," Loserine replied calmly, glancing almost imperceptibly at the still-glimmering Saint Light.
"President Xu is here?" Akira raised an eyebrow in surprise. How could Kureha—still sleeping beside him—suddenly show up at his guild?
He didn't dwell on it and quickly made his way to the guild hall.
There, Xu Feiyan entered alone. Seeing Akira in nothing but swim trunks, her almond eyes flickered with a mischievous sparkle.
"Looking fit~"
"What brings you here?" Akira asked, handing her a bottle of drink.
"I came specifically to thank you. Without you, Hong Lian and the others could have been in mortal danger," Xu Feiyan explained.
"You know, I was just doing my duty."
Akira opened a drink, taking a modest sip.
"That won't do," Xu Feiyan said, producing an item from her bag. "I don't like owing favors."
"This…?"
Akira took it—a candy-like item whose effect was unclear.
"Lucky candy. It's good for you," she said.
Hmm?
He popped it into his mouth.
[Consume Lucky Candy (Epic): No effect obtained. You receive the "Unlucky Fellow" blessing!][Unlucky Fellow: ?]
Akira's expression darkened. Was he… inherently unlucky?
At that moment, Alys, still in her swimsuit, scurried past into Loserine's room and then back out, brimming with excitement.
"What are you doing, Alys?" Akira asked.
"Master! Ivsha told me to help Loserine with her swimsuit! Such a beautiful suit—how could I not wear it?" she chirped.
Ah~
Akira understood. If it were Loserine herself, she'd never voluntarily put on a swimsuit.
"Are you holding a pool party in the guild?" Xu Feiyan asked curiously.
"Yeah, want to join?" Akira smiled.
After a brief hesitation, Xu Feiyan smirked. "Sure! I actually have something I want to discuss with you."
Akira blinked at her decisive reply. He couldn't refuse. "Did you bring a swimsuit?"
"Yes," she said, producing a bikini from her bag. "Is there a changing room?"
"Follow me."
Akira led her to the pool. By then, Virora and Xue'er had also arrived.
"Master!" Virora waved excitedly, while Xue'er flailed happily on her back. The Silver Flame Butterfly was absent, likely still wary of the water.
"The changing room is over there," Akira pointed out. Xu Feiyan nodded and went inside.
Akira turned to Ivsha, waiting patiently. Her hunt for his Saint Light wasn't finished.
"Can we now, Mr. Kurose?" she asked, eagerness glimmering in her eyes.
"Not yet, later," he said with a shrug.
"Oh~"
Ivsha pouted momentarily but then smiled mysteriously, plotting anew.
The White Elf Queen and Lucia, post-swim, lounged in the sun. Two rulers with plenty to discuss.
Loserine, helped by Alys, had changed into her swimsuit. As expected, her blue, semi-transparent silk dissolved against her alabaster skin, leaving her fully visible to Akira—swimsuit or not, it was as if she weren't wearing anything at all.
Just as Akira admired the scene, Xu Feiyan emerged in her futuristic bikini, showcasing her figure.
"How is it? Do you like it?"
"Perfect!" Akira gave a thumbs-up. Her figure rivaled Lucia's, slightly smaller than Ivsha's. Though he admired her outfit, he secretly preferred the tight blue-and-white cheongsam she wore earlier.
Ah~
Lost in thought, he followed Xu Feiyan into the pool. The cold water flushed her pale skin with a soft blush.
Ivsha brought two cocktails.
"Please enjoy~"
"Thank you," they echoed, clinking glasses.
Xu Feiyan leaned closer. "Do you remember our previous agreement?"
"Yes," Akira nodded. "You wanted to borrow Virora to strike at the A-rank guild."
"Exactly~" Xu Feiyan smiled faintly. "I plan to start in the next few days. Did you confirm Virora's consent?"
"She agreed. Notify me when the day comes," Akira replied.
"That's good~" Xu Feiyan exhaled in relief. Striking an A-rank guild required Virora's aid.
"What's the special task for the A-rank strike? Similar to the C-rank promotion?" he asked curiously.
"Somewhat, but with key differences," Xu Feiyan said, swirling her glass gravely. "The A-rank tasks are strictly confidential. Unlike C-rank promotions, they aren't public."
"Fifty-three B+ guilds have tried and mostly failed," she continued.
"You're well-prepared. Success should be higher than others, right?"
Xu Feiyan shook her head. "I'd estimate only an eighty percent chance."
Akira raised an eyebrow. She was more cautious than he expected.
Meanwhile, Ivsha, watching intently, whispered:
"Mr. Kurose~ I can't hold back anymore~"
Her fingers traced her abdomen, magical runes flickering as a gentle curve formed.
He felt it instantly—the Saint Light, being drawn away.
What the—?
Her eyes met his, and he understood.
No way… a distance prayer?
A notification popped in his vision:
[Your adventurer Ivsha has sensed the secrets of Spatial Law from you!]
"Ah?"