Esdeath was waiting for Lortell to come. Instead, she saw Maruti walking towards her in her bikini outfit.
Maruti's golden bikini gleamed in the sunlight, the fabric catching every glimmer of the ocean like it was made from sunlight itself. The sea breeze brushed through her hair, and for a second, even the waves seemed to rise a little higher behind her, drawn in by her confident, mature charm.
Brenna froze for a few seconds the moment she laid her eyes on Maruti, standing at one place like a statue, her mouth slightly open.
"You have finally started enjoying your female body, huh?" Esdeath said in a teasing voice, a small smile appeared on her lips.
"Shut up. They forced me to wear it!" Maruti groaned, lowering her shoulders in defeat and making a sour face.
"Look at you. Why do you have an umbrella? What are you, a vampire?" Maruti asked in a comedic tone, pointing at the black umbrella.
"I don't want to get a tan. What if Lortell doesn't like tanned skin, Esdeath? I can't take the risk!" Esdeath replied seriously, despite how idiotic it sounded.
Maruti looked at Esdeath and then at her own tanned skin. "That's racist, you know?" she said with a sigh. "Besides, I highly doubt anything can give you a tan with your ghostly skin!" she added.
Esdeath didn't say anything. She just quietly ignored her words and stood there, her expression unchanged.
Maruti smirked and let out a quiet chuckle before turning to Brenna. "Not bad," she said, looking over Brenna's outfit. "You sure look ready to enjoy your first time at the beach."
Brenna smiled shyly, brushing her hair behind her ear. "Yes… I'm just waiting for everyone else to gather so we can all enjoy together," she said softly, her tone warm and polite.
The moment she said her words, Kailith, Ravenna, and Alice also arrived, joining Maruti and Esdeath. Only leaving Lortell to come.
"Let's play something. How about water polo?" Kailith said, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
"I'm gonna do skating and swimming first. That's where the real fun is!" Maruti said, crossing her arms around her chest. But unknowingly, it lifted up her breasts, making them look even larger.
"Volleyball in beach sounds fun too," Selene came walking towards them as she said, her small hands forming a ball shape.
"I'm afraid I can't play volleyball in this age, nor do I know how to play!" Brenna said nervously, her hands fidgeting with the edge of her shrug.
But then, Maruti immediately tapped Brenna's back in her own comforting way. "It's fine if you can't play. But you are still very young!" she said, her voice warm and reassuring.
"Yes, I'm young ~" Brenna thought to herself with quite satisfaction. Maruti's words felt too soothing in her ears, making her feel happy and relaxed.
"Let Lortell come first. She'll be the one to decide!" Esdeath added proudly, her chest puffed out a little.
"No need to wait. I'm here!" Lortell's voice came from behind them.
As everyone looked over, Lortell came walking towards them, wearing a red-colored string bikini outfit with a semi transparent red shrug over it.
The bikini top hugged her chest with many threads behind her back, while the string bikini bottom was covered with a red sarong, leaving one leg bare.
The red sarong wrapped loosely around her hips, swaying with every step she took. Because of her long legs, the cloth only reached her knees, showing just enough skin to make her look effortlessly seductive.
The sheer elegant and mature beauty she was emitting was just overwhelming. She walked towards them while running her fingers through her silver-white hair, which was floating because of the wind currents, making her approach look even more seductive.
"Wow, a vampire is walking in the sun so freely while a human is having an umbrella!" Maruti muttered to herself, having a little laugh at the irony in the situation.
Esdeath just froze the moment she laid her eyes on Lortell. The umbrella from her hand slipped away without her even knowing it, falling softly onto the sand. Her eyes were wide, her mouth slightly open, completely captivated by the sight of Lortell.
"That's a nice reaction," Lortell said softly, tapping Esdeath's forehead with her finger.
The gentle touch made Esdeath blink and snap back to reality. Her face flushed a deep red, and she quickly looked away, pretending to fix her sarong just to hide her embarrassment. Lortell smiled knowingly, her silver hair glimmering as she turned to the others.
"Let's start with something simple—playing in the water," she said cheerfully.
"Yay! Let's go!" Maruti shouted, already dashing toward the sea. She raised her hand, summoning a surfskate made of shining water energy, and leapt onto it with ease. The board glided over the waves as she laughed loudly, the wind and spray hitting her face.
Everyone followed soon after. Brenna hesitated for a moment, testing the water with her toes, then giggled softly when the cool waves washed over her feet.
Alice splashed some water toward her, and Brenna squealed, splashing her back. Selene joined in, laughing brightly as she threw handfuls of water at both of them, her small arms moving fast.
Kailith smirked and joined the chaos, sending a huge splash at Ravenna.
Although Ravenna had enough time to dodge, Instead she turned back and let the huge splash hit her back.
The moment it hit her,Her body immediately shivered and she let out a moan.
"Ahh~, You are so cruel Kailith.",She said.
"You seemed quite enjoying it though!", Kailith said flatly, Narrowing her eyes.
The air was filled with laughter and the sound of waves crashing softly against the shore.
A few steps away, Esdeath and Lortell stood in the shallow water. Lortell gently flicked water at Esdeath's arm with her fingers, pretending to act innocent.
Esdeath glanced at her with narrowed eyes, then smirked and kicked a small wave toward her.
Lortell laughed and stepped closer, lightly splashing her again before dodging the counterattack. They didn't say anything, but the teasing looks and quiet smiles said enough.
Later on they joined with others, Playing together and enjoying the moment.
For a few minutes, everything felt peaceful—the sound of laughter, the sunlight on the waves, and the cool water around their legs.
Then, out of nowhere, a loud whoosh came from behind.
Maruti came skating back across the surface of the water, riding a wave at full speed. Her golden bikini shimmered in the sunlight as she zipped past, sending up a massive splash that drenched both Kailith and Alice in one go.
Kailith or alice couldn't move at all, They were too busy looking at maruti's jiggling breasts with wide eyes and ended up getting splashed right at their faces.
Alice laughed immediately, shaking her wet hair and sending tiny droplets flying through the air. A wide, happy smile spread across her face. "That was worth it!" she said, wiping water from her face with the back of her hand.
"Maruti!" Kailith's lips twitched in a mix of anger and embarrassment.
The next moment, her body floated up from the water, and then she stepped on the water like it was solid ground and started running towards Maruti at a rapid speed, her black tail swishing behind her.
Maruti was enjoying her skating, gliding smoothly on the water's surface. But then she saw Kailith running on the water, coming directly towards her.
"Ahhh! That's cheating! No magic!" Maruti shouted, her voice filled with panic. She immediately turned back and tried to run away via skating, pushing herself harder than before.
But Kailith's speed was too fast. She immediately caught up to her in no time, her feet barely touching the water as she ran.
Maruti closed her eyes instinctively, expecting Kailith to hit her at any moment. But nothing happened.
As she opened one of her eyes, she saw Kailith bending and wrapping her strong arms around Maruti's waist. The next second, Kailith flipped back, making Maruti and herself dive into the water.
SPLASH!
A huge splash rose from the water, making water run down like rain on everyone who was nearby.
Maruti and Kailith swam up and took their heads out of the water, gasping for air.
"Hahahaha... How was it? Hahaha..." Kailith laughed out loud, a genuine, carefree laugh that echoed across the beach. Her eyes were sparkling with joy.
For a second, Maruti felt annoyed, her brows furrowed. But then she let out a long sigh and chuckled lightly, the corners of her mouth turning up into a small smile.
"Okay, I lost!" she admitted, her voice soft.
Maruti then laid down on the water surface, putting her hands behind her head. Only her face and chest were out of the water, and she used only her legs to swim, showing off her swimming skills.
"Eww, what's this?" Selene's small voice came from the water.
Everyone turned toward her. She was swimming near a corner of the beach where the waves had pushed a pile of garbage together—empty cans, plastic wrappers, bottles, and bits of soggy paper floating in a messy cluster. The water there looked dull and dirty compared to the clear blue around it.
Lortell frowned lightly. "It seems the cleaning team isn't doing their job properly," she said in a calm, matter-of-fact tone.
Brenna looked at the floating mess with disappointment. "It's really the fault of tourists," she said, shaking her head. "They shouldn't just throw their trash everywhere like that."
Esdeath's red eyes glanced at the pile briefly before she sighed. "Let's just ignore it for now, We can tell the manage later" she said softly.
"Right," Lortell agreed, brushing her wet hair back. "Let's play volleyball instead!" she said, stepping out of the water gracefully.
Everyone cheered in agreement. They had already enjoyed splashing each other enough—it was time for something new.
As soon as they reached the dry sand, Lortell raised her hand slightly, her silver hair shimmering in the sunlight. A gentle wave of heat magic spread out, drying everyone's clothes in an instant. Their damp hair turned soft again, and within seconds, it was as if they hadn't even been in the water.
It didn't take long for them to divide into two teams. One side was Esdeath, Lortell, and Selene—clearly a strong lineup. The other team consisted of Kailith, Maruti, Alice, and Ravenna.
Brenna didn't join. Instead, she quietly grabbed a beach lounger, placed it under a large umbrella, and lay down comfortably. The shade covered her from the sun, and a soft breeze brushed her skin as she watched the others prepare to play.
Once the game started, it became clear just how strong Esdeath's team was. Despite being outnumbered, they were still dominating the match. Lortell's quick reflexes and power were almost unfair—each time she hit the ball, it flew across the net like a bullet.
Selene, though smaller, moved fast enough to keep up with everyone else, her white bikini and silver hair flashing each time she jumped. Esdeath tried her best, though it was clear her new body still hadn't regained its full strength. She lacked stamina compared to the others, but her focus and precision made up for it.
The match turned intense very quickly. Every single individual had high physical power. Although magic or Essence stones weren't allowed, the sheer physical power alone looked fierce.
BAM!
BAM!
BAM!
Sand flew everywhere as they dove, jumped, and spiked the ball. Maruti had a wide smile the entire time, sweat glistening on her forehead, but her eyes shone with determination. She loved battles—even playful ones—and this was no different.
Ravenna, though, was clearly enjoying the game for a different reason. Every time the ball hit her—or she "accidentally" let it hit her—she let out a soft yelp and smiled dreamily to herself.
"Ouch~ that one was strong,"
"Ohh, So bold~"
"So ruthless~"
she murmured each time. Clearly savoring the sensation and satisfying her masochistic desires.
Meanwhile, Brenna stayed reclined on the lounger, watching with a lazy smile. The scene in front of her was… quite something.
Every time someone jumped for a spike, their hair and, well, "other big and round things" bounced too. With all of them being such stunning beauties, it was hard not to notice.
She chuckled quietly to herself. "I should've brought milk and popcorn,"