Sophia had always envied Teresia. Teresia had an optimistic mindset and could naturally be close with Young Master Derek. And then there were those two... those two rapidly expanding assets...

She knew it well. Ever since meeting Teresia, she’d noticed it. Teresia grew at a monstrous pace every single day!

Sophia wanted to develop just as rapidly. If she did, Young Master Derek would surely be drawn to her. So she observed Teresia’s daily routines, mimicking her habits to uncover the secret to growth. But she discovered Teresia’s lifestyle was impossible for ordinary people to copy... She ate until she felt sick! Teresia’s stomach seemed bottomless—no wonder she absorbed so much nutrition.

“How I envy you...”

In the pool, their bare bodies brushed lightly again. Feeling Teresia’s soft curves, Sophia couldn’t help a low sigh.

“Sophia, what exactly are you envious of?”

Sophia glanced at Teresia. “I envy you.”

“Me? What’s there to envy?”

Teresia was utterly confused. Sophia stayed silent—it’d just make her feel insecure.

Seeing Sophia bury her head in the water, pouting, Teresia sighed. “I’m the one who envies you! I wish I could be as cool as you... *snap!*” She mimicked Sophia’s water-ball spell, flicking her wrist and splashing water.

Sophia surfaced. “That’s not very useful.” She thought her weak water ball couldn’t help Derek at all.

“But you practice seriously every day. I can’t even train—I haven’t awakened magic yet.”

“Awakening magic isn’t a big deal. That day, I prayed to Young Master Derek, and he granted my wish~” Sophia’s heart swelled sweetly at the memory.

“I asked Young Master Derek for help too. He told me to eat. He’s right—full stomach, strong body. But after eating so hard for days, I still haven’t awakened...” Teresia shrugged.

*Eating hard?!*

Teresia was already growing at a terrifying rate—did she really need to eat harder?! Wouldn’t the nutrients overflow?!

“Well... it takes time. If not, Young Master Derek will find a way to help you...” Sophia whispered, though panic clawed inside her. *Please, big sister, slow down! At this rate, I’ll never catch up!*

Teresia mistook it for encouragement. She clenched her fists and shot up from the water. “Yeah! I believe Young Master Derek will help me!” Her beautiful form emerged, glistening before Sophia. Up close, Sophia paled. Sure enough, this girl was growing like a monster—those two assets grew more magnificent by the day!

Just then, a creak echoed from afar. The bathhouse door slowly opened, revealing a familiar silhouette through the mist...

...

Ten minutes earlier, Derek woke groggily at his desk. His eyes opened, but sleepiness lingered. He spotted the bath basket at his feet, packed with fresh clothes, and remembered he needed to bathe. Yawning wearily, he shuffled toward the bathhouse, ignoring the darkening sky and the cold meal on his desk.

Normally, Derek would’ve noticed the faint sounds inside the bathhouse. But after a full day of “service” from Teacher Xinzel, his energy was drained. Dazed, he reached the door, pushed it open without thinking.

As he stepped forward, a faint girl’s outline appeared in the steam. The door’s draft cleared the mist, sharpening his view. Some hidden strength jolted Derek—he forced his heavy eyelids open wide!

Then...

“Eek!”

A girl’s shriek pierced the air!

Derek slammed the door shut and retreated fast. He stumbled a bit—but it wasn’t what you think! This wasn’t a cowardly escape! His eyes were nearly blinded!

Yes, in that instant, the bathhouse flashed with anime-style fan service... complete with holy light! Other shows used subtle holy light bars top and bottom. But he’d taken a full flashbang to the face—almost lost his sight! What the hell was that?!

Derek knew censorship mattered, but this was brutal! Instead of refining the content, they blinded the viewer. Even a yandere wouldn’t be this insane!

After resting a while, Derek recovered. He checked the sky, recalled the incident, and pieced it together.

*A lucky pervert moment?!*

Lucky my ass! Tears still stung his eyes.

*Did I see anything?*

He strained to remember. Foggy bathhouse... no, he saw nothing. Absolutely nothing...

*Hey, Witch Sister, let’s talk calmly! No black smoke over a little memory replay—I didn’t do anything with Teresia!*

*Still, Teresia’s healer physique... truly promising~*

*Enough smoke! I’m begging you! Just a compliment—must you get jealous?!*

*You’re a witch—can’t your heart be as vast as a Holy Maiden’s?... Fine, stop the smoke! Just a suggestion!*

Clearing his mind, Derek puzzled over the flashbang. Why was there light in the bath?

Could it be...

...

“Eek!”

Teresia shrieked, shielding her chest and diving underwater. When the door closed again, she blushed at Sophia. “Was that... Young Master Derek?”

“Mm.”

“What was he doing here?” Teresia whined.

“I’m shocked too. Derek isn’t the type to peek at our bath. If he needed that, I’d have... no, I mean, he must have a reason. At first I didn’t understand, but seeing your reaction, I figured it out...”

“Me?” Teresia was clueless—she only knew Derek had seen her naked!

“Yes. Didn’t you ask Young Master Derek to help awaken your magic? That flash—you’ve succeeded.” Sophia spoke calmly, inwardly praising Derek again. *Young Master Derek is a god! Nothing’s impossible for him!*

If she’d known he’d visit, she’d have stood tall through the mist. Then she reconsidered.

No... better not humiliate herself.

“Magic awakening?”

Teresia focused inward and felt something new. She should’ve been overjoyed—but magic didn’t matter now. What consumed her was...

Remembering that moment, her body flushed hot. Her heart pounded wildly. Shyness and a strange, unfamiliar emotion bloomed.

Teresia had awakened—but it wasn’t just her magic.