Seeing Yuanhui's seemingly delighted expression and tone, I felt rather perplexed. This guy seemed like a child who had just found toys and candy.

"You mentioned before that your sister is Edward's daughter, so I was wondering if she might be hostile towards me when we first met, but... "

After he casually mentioned Yukari's name several times without any reservations, I immediately felt my previous irritation returning.

Just as Yukari was about to unleash her anger, Yuanhui suddenly reached out his hand.

"We are meeting for the first time... right? I am Sakai Yuanhui, often under the care of your father."

His palm was thick and large, further emphasized by the military leather gloves he wore.

However, despite wearing gloves, Yuanhui had no manners when it came to handshakes, and there was a hint of mockery at the corners of his mouth.

"I won't say much more, just... don't keep bothering Juxi."

"What did you say?!"

Ignoring the hand he extended, Yukari coldly remarked.

She had no intention of establishing a good relationship with Yuanhui and didn't think he was inclined to one either.

"Why?"

After a moment of confusion, Yuanhui's gaze shifted between the fingertips of his gloved hand and Yukari, indicating he couldn't immediately comprehend her words.

"I told you not to bother Juxi; after all, he doesn't need a sister who knows nothing about him!"

The resolute manner in which Yuanhui spoke made me consider intervening, but he yelled before I could.

"Don't you want to relieve yourself of your burdens?"

As he finished speaking, Yukari awkwardly withdrew her hand, seeming to realize she had been misunderstood.

However, she didn't give up but hesitantly added, "What if I don't listen?"

"Huh?"

I was somewhat baffled as some things were just uncertain.

Like the legend of the witch's cat, doomed to fail

There was no need to respond. Yukari decided to turn and leave, her foot suddenly hitting something.

Gigantic in size, inedible whether boiled or roasted... just like this guy.

"Hey, what if I don't listen?"

Thunder pressed down hard on my toe, causing me to wince in pain.

"Ouch, why did you have to step on my toe!"

"Witch, don't bother him! Otherwise..."

"Otherwise what?"

Yuanhui slowly intertwined his fingers, making his joints crack.

Though driving away his sister, Yukari, who was bothering his brother was not his intention, he saw no other way.

Suddenly, Yukari felt her foot sink as she stepped on mine, reaching down to pick up my phone that had fallen on the ground.

My phone made an arc in the air before being caught by Yukari, resembling something only mischievous kids would enjoy doing.

"Sorry, if you're tough, come at me then!"

"You..."

"What? Are you scared of a mere woman's fist?"

"What?!"

Was he implying a woman's fist was ineffective, or that he wouldn't heed Thunder's advice? Perhaps he meant both.

"I'm quite stubborn, unfortunately."

As he spoke, a touch of anger appeared on his smiling face.

After a brief silence, Yukari finally turned and walked away, thinking to herself, irritating guy, he's really annoying! Thinks he's such a man? Just likes to show off… How can there be such a shameless person?

Why would Juxi be interested in a guy like that. Yes, interested, not fond, it must be that way.

"Oh, do you... do you two know each other?"

Although the content of their conversation should not be heard, the tense atmosphere between the two could be felt, so I asked with some concern.

"No, we don't know each other."

Absolutely no acquaintance, and in the future, I don't want to have any connection with that person, not just for myself, but also to make sure Yukari and I keep our distance.

"Go back."

Yukari tucked her hair behind her ear and walked away.

The sea breeze brushed against my face, lifting my spirits. Strolling along the promenade, Yukari and I unconsciously stretched. The weather today was exceptionally sunny.

The promenade area was quiet, as in this season, almost all the residents gathered indoors at the artificial beach and sunlight in the center of Elena Castle, the only tourist attraction for the locals to enjoy.

And now the Student Union's tasks were starting to get busy, even though it’s not busy, today was the day we, the Student Union, were in charge of overseeing the shops and security, the residents' only vacation hotspot, so many people would eagerly visit to enjoy the rare beach.

Though it was expected.

But...

"There are still quite a lot of people, but oh no!"

Freland muttered to himself as he busied his hands on the ice cream cart. Flat followed closely behind.

Even without looking back, I could sense that the inexperienced Furaht behind me was a bit nervous.

And it's understandable. After all, his older brother always took charge, and this Furaht only possessed a muscular body.

On the other side of the beach, I was tied up by Chiyori's two motionless golden pythons, and before I could regain consciousness, I found myself tightly bound.

"Big sis, I'm really hot right now, can I cool off under the parasol as well?"

"Serves you right, you leech. No mercy for freeloaders, you should commit seppuku in apology!"

"I totally agree with the idea of being patient this time, because I also dislike that person named Sakai Yuanhui, are you going to do it yourself or should we help you?"

This is maddening, these three are teaming up to punish me, wasn’t it Yuanhui who annoyed them... why blame me?

Clearly, just one step away from experiencing the 'normie' life with the young girl, but at this moment, instead of happiness, there was more excitement from being watched.

"Hmph, let this weirdo be a disgrace to our Student Union and entertain us!"

"Yukari, what are you doing?"

"Just giving a punishment to the one who stood me up!"

It seems that being late for a date might not be the worst reason for punishment.

"Alright, then leave it to me. You guys go enjoy the sun!"

After Yukari said this, she intended to dismiss Chiyori and Shinobi.

"What? Leaving you alone with this guy might lead to something..."

"Don't worry, they are securely tied up by Chiyori's two thick hemp ropes. All is well!"

With a comforting pill swallowed down by the upset ninja, she repeated her instructions.

"Go and have a good time, or..."

Actually thinking to herself that she could try to get a regular customer to engage them in endless conversation.

Thinking of my helpless look, Yukari couldn't help but want to laugh.

"Hey!"

Hearing the shout, as I turned around, a tall older sister, who seemed to be older than Yukari, had joined Yukari on her side.

"Sorry for being late...phew! Did I?"

She had just stopped her motorcycle and immediately hugged Yukari tightly.

"Jora...is that you?"

Glancing at the sister called Jora, although shorter than Yukari, her muscles were well-developed, giving off a tomboyish vibe. So my first impression of Jora was—ignore as much as possible.

"Anyway, I'm in a hurry, is there any need for a stranger to bother me?"

"Hey, aren't you the one staying...eh? Um...what was it?"

You see, I'm the man who's supposed to save the world, any woman would be interested in such a tough guy.

"Ha...howdy?"

...

Though it felt a bit off at first, but...now the feeling was completely different! Ninja gradually entered a state of ecstatic forgetfulness.

"Finally...finally done!"

"Done with what? Just getting caught up chatting with a guest, is that it?"

"Well...um, how much longer do I have to wait?"

Must be a really chatty guest, huh? While it could be Yukari's request, but was it because she was tired of them that she sent out these annoying tasks, or was someone playing tricks behind the scenes, like...

"Achoo!"

Rubbing my itchy nose, I thought intriguingly, who's cursing me?

"Alright, I got it, thank you."

"No problem, it's on my way, so I'll take off now."

With that, Jora started her motorbike again, waved to us, and left.

As the surroundings quieted down, Yukari loosened my bindings.

"Eh?"

"What's 'eh'? Aren't you coming up?"

With that, Yukari resumed her pace. Up ahead on this path was a spot where a flying bird and a wild rabbit were known to frequent.

Of course, Yukari

she thought, she should wait there for Snow. Watching the fish play in the water was always delightful, seemed like she never got tired of it, it would be even better with some bait.

The atmosphere was quite pleasant, Yukari looked stunning in her black swimsuit, something I had never seen before, I was surprised by how great her skin and figure were.

Out of male instinct, I swallowed hard, my cheeks blushing, deliberately avoiding her gaze as I hesitantly spoke.

"Yukari, do you...like this city?"

"No, I hate this city."

Yukari spoke softly, with her hands wrapped around her knees, her gaze fixed on the vast sea in the distance, as if she had a lot on her mind to confide in me about.

"Be it the vast ocean where the seabirds play, or the azure sky, the trees swaying leisurely with their leaves, and the beautiful, clean paths..."

"What's wrong with them? Aren't they wonderful?"

"...Wonderful? Ha, are you a fool?"

This was the last remaining green in the castle, and it was already a luxury to occasionally see this kind of touch.

"Do you want to know?"

"..."

"Fine, then I'll tell you everything. In fact, all of these are just three-dimensional holographic projections!"

As she spoke, Yukari snapped her fingers, and the soft beach immediately turned into a mechanical-like wall. Could it be...

"That's right, the entire indoor swimming pool is just fake."

To prove this point, I even dipped my finger in the 'sea water' and put it in my mouth. Sure enough, there was no hint of saltiness, just pure water!!!