Is it wrong to try to meet someone in a dungeon?

"I've asked the question I wanted to ask! Okay, let's go."

As the main god's tone grew increasingly high, Ais and the others' ominous premonition also reached its climax.

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Following Nyod's intelligence, the group continued south from the fishing port of Melen and left the town.

That place was hidden away in the shadows of tall trees and giant rocks.

"Wow, it's all white!"

"I thought this place only had harbors or rocky terrain; I didn't know there was a waterfront like this..."

"So beautiful..."

Tiona, Tione, and Ais were all amazed by the white sand beach that stretched out before them.

This is a naturally formed lagoon on the shore, surrounded by trees and huge rocks, and quite spacious. Steep cliffs rise on both sides. Of course, there is no one else there except Ais and her friends, making it a true secret beach.

The gentle ripples made a quiet sound as they hit the beach.

The seemingly secluded coastal scenery brought smiles to the faces of Lefia and the other members of the group.

"Alright, Ais and everyone else—put these on!"

However, the noise from the gods hindered this beautiful scene.

As if the time had finally come, Loki struck a strange pose and shouted loudly, dumping everything out of his backpack.

Since time immemorial, the gods who descended to the mortal realm have always brought various cultures or inventions to humankind.

Among these inventions are what are commonly known as the "Three Divine Weapons".

While described as three types, each race and cultural sphere carries its own distinct connotations. For example, there are animal-ear headbands that can transform non-orcs into orcs, and stretchy, tight-fitting pants widely popular among adventurers. Others include harem pants, black stockings (silk stockings), sailor suits… These inventions of the gods, involving conceptual issues, often spark debates about which should be classified as "divine artifacts," sometimes even escalating into bloody battles. For some seekers who have developed certain preferences due to divine intervention, their heated debates never cease.

However, there is one artifact that has universal value and is universally recognized.

That is "swimsuit".

"This is the real reason you came to Mehren, isn't it...?"

Under the strict command of the main god, the cat-woman Angie put on a small amount of clothing, covering her chest and exposed navel with her arms, blushing and moaning.

Like her, whose slender tail swayed back and forth, the group members, having changed their clothes, emerged from behind the rocks, all trying their best to cover their bodies. The beautiful limbs of these shy girls, except for their breasts and hips, were now fully exposed to the sun.

"Although I took a few cold showers on the 18th floor..."

"But wearing this swimsuit seems to make me even more embarrassed..."

Lefia and the girl (human) Linne twisted their bodies incessantly.

Compared to most swimsuits that are so-called one-piece designs, with fabric that's practically the same as underwear, it seems to evoke a sense of shame in young girls. Lefia, still developing, clearly shows her cleavage from the top half of her swimsuit, while the bottom half, with its short skirt, softly sinks into her small hips.

"You brought all these people's swimsuits with you all the way here...!?"

Alicia, dressed in a one-piece swimsuit, even had the tips of her long ears turn red. The mature-looking elven beauty stared at the main god, who was breathing heavily through his nose.

"Wow—! Woohoo—! This is amazing—! Dazzling, captivating limbs under the sun, is this paradise!?"

The goddess, who was fond of women, reached the peak of her excitement.

Loki used the seemingly respectable excuse of investigating the lake to persuade her comrades, but she couldn't hide her wicked intentions. She stared at her shy or extremely disgusted retinue members with bloodshot eyes, and stretched her clenched fist straight up to the sky.

"Strange, where's Rivera—!? Where's my lovely Rivera—!?"

"She froze behind the rocks over there, holding her swimsuit..."

"What?! I want to see Rivera in a swimsuit?! In that case, I'll just go help her change!"

"—Stop right there!" "Stop right now—!" "You're not allowed to make Lady Riveria do that kind of thing—!"

Loki rushed behind the rocks, only to be stopped by the elf members. Led by Alicia, they pinned the god to the beach. "Goo-wah—!?" Loki was still yelling, but as they pressed against her soft, pink skin, "Goo-hehe…" she quickly broke into a smile. Lefia, who was a step too late, saw this and broke out in a cold sweat.

Just as Lefia had said, Rivera froze in time, frozen in place, before the tiny swimsuit she was holding in both hands. (...Just like Lefia and the others said...so embarrassing...)

As for Ais...

She looked down at her body in her swimsuit, her cheeks slightly flushed.

She wore a white two-piece swimsuit. Unlike the others, she wore a long wrap skirt around her lower body.

Loki forced her to wear the battle cloth, which she initially resisted, but this swimsuit was even more embarrassing than the outfit. Even though there was no one outside the Familia present.

Thankfully, the male lineup isn't here. Ais thought to herself, rubbing her exposed upper arm.

"Miss Ais! Miss Ais's swimsuit outfit...!"

"Wow—" "It's really beautiful—" "So nice—" "I'm so envious—"

Ais took a little longer to change into her swimsuit, and that's when Lefia and the others noticed her. Her delicate skin, slender legs that even her toes looked incredibly delicate, and her beautifully shaped, alluring buttocks drew their admiration. Not just Lefia, but the other members of the group were full of praise. For some reason, even the young Ais in their hearts seemed to transform into someone dressed in a swimsuit, leaving them dazzled.

Ais blushed even more. The envious glances from other girls that she usually didn't care about made her want to lower her head.

"Tiona and the others...couldn't possibly be shy."

"No way, right? It's not like you'll lose a piece of flesh."

"It's pretty much the same as what I usually wear—"

Catwoman Angie glanced at Tione and Tiona, who showed no signs of shyness whatsoever.

Both sisters were wearing pale blue swimsuits, just as Tiona had said, no different from their usual attire. The swimsuits were very thin, appearing almost transparent like feathers, as if one could see the skin underneath. The two sisters showed no embarrassment whatsoever, exposing their full breasts and soft, supple thighs, among other brown limbs.

Soon after, Loki gave up on Riveria's swimsuit and shouted in front of the other members:

"Alright, everyone, let's put work aside for now and have some fun!! Let's change the word 'sea bath' to 'lake bath'! A brief respite for the fighting girls—! Of course, there will be some wardrobe malfunctions too——————————!"

"No!"

The evil intentions of the supreme god made the girls blush and retort in unison.

In any case, the girls began to enjoy a lake bath as a way to reward themselves for their usual hard work.

"It's not as noticeably salty as seawater, but it's still a bit salty—!"

"Miss Tiona, you jumped in too early!"

"Let's not talk about that anymore, Rafia, let's go together!"

"Ah, wah wah wah!"

Tiona, the first to rush out, jumped into the water. She tossed her head like a puppy, cheerfully brushing aside the bangs that clung to her forehead. Perhaps inspired by the girl's innocent and carefree demeanor, the younger members of the group also beamed, leaving footprints on the white sand and stepping into the lake without hesitation.

It was mid-spring, and summer was still a long way off. The lake water was still a bit icy, but for adventurers trained in the harsh environments of the dungeons, it was nothing more than a trivial matter. They frolicked on the shore, splashing each other, and the lagoon was soon filled with laughter.

Her breasts swayed, her waist twisted, and she adjusted her swimsuit as it sank into her skin.

Loki's pleasure reached its peak as he watched the girls excitedly enjoying their lake bath.

"Ah, what a feast for the eyes~. Although it's not the beach, there are swimsuits and cute girls... guhu guhu, this is the best combination~"

"What a lecherous old man..."

Tiony couldn't stand the god's drooling expression, so she slowly looked up at the sky.

"I've never been to the South, I wonder if it's like this there?"

The murmured sound was absorbed into the blue sky.

The dazzling sunlight shone on the beach where only a group of girls were present.

“…………”

In the midst of this, Ais stood alone in a corner by the water, as if she had nowhere to go.

That look was less like the aloof "Fiora" and more like a child afraid of the white waves crashing on the beach.

"Miss Ais! Would you like to play with us?"

"…………Well……"

Lefia noticed that Ais was alone and came over to play with her with a happy expression.

Faced with Lefia, who was soaking wet, Ais glanced in another direction.

Far from the shore, the group members floated with only their faces above the water, and further out, they could see Tiona swimming comfortably. The water seemed very deep.

"...I... I think I'll just forget it..."

"?"

Seeing that Ais seemed a bit off, looking unsettled, Lefia tilted her head in confusion.

"What's wrong, Ais? You're not afraid of water, are you?!"

Loki approached and succinctly revealed the truth.

“Eh!”

“…………”

"Miss Ais...you can't swim?"

--Oops!

Ais suddenly started behaving strangely, her golden eyes darting around nervously. And her reaction said it all.

Hearing Lefia's startled cry, "What's wrong? What's wrong—?" Even Tiona and Tione came over. After listening to their confused junior explain what had happened, the two initially looked puzzled, but quickly frowned. "Now that you mention it..." "Yeah, she seems to avoid going near water in the dungeon..."

"When she almost fell into the water, she always used wind (magic) to kick the water's surface and escape..."

Under the gaze of Tiona and the others, Ais was speechless.

She twisted her hands together, her slender fingers fidgeting and rubbing together awkwardly.

"...Every time I try to swim, I sink..."

A moment later, her cheeks flushed, she confessed in a soft voice.

"Huh?! Really?"

"You're kidding, right?"

"But...but! Don't you often take cold showers in the dungeon? Even on the 18th floor, I clearly saw you floating on the surface..." "It's fine where my feet can touch the bottom...but as soon as my face touches the water..."

Seeing that Tiona, Tione, and Lefia had all called out, Ais answered more hesitantly than usual. Her head hung lower and lower, and she was so ashamed that she wanted to disappear.

Seeing her like this, Lefia couldn't help but be surprised. She hadn't expected the girl she admired so much to have such a weakness.

【Sword Princess】Ace Wallenstein.

Sixteen years old, a complete landlubber.

This is the price of spending all your time in the dungeon and only focusing on fighting.

"I never expected Ais couldn't swim. You've been to the waterfront building so many times, I thought... um? Wait a minute, does that mean—if I drag Ais into the water, I can beat you?"

The dignified god instantly revealed a lewd smile.

"I'll do whatever I want with you in the water—! Prepare yourself, Ais-chan—!"

"——!"

"Oh my god!?"

Loki lunged forward, but Ais's expression changed, and she unleashed ninety percent of her power to meet him.

Forgetting to hold back, she slapped the god so hard that he rolled all over the beach. At that moment, Tiona grabbed Ais's hands.

"Then Ais, practice until you can swim!"

“Eh…”

"Exactly, this is a great opportunity. Delaying it won't end well, will it?"

"I...I'm also willing to help Miss Ais!"

"...Uh, um."

With a smile from Tione and a burst of energy from Lefia joining the fray, Ais couldn't refuse and could only nod. Ignoring the turbulent storm raging in the girl's heart, the course to correct her inability to swim began.

"Anyway, I want to see how bad you are at swimming first."

"Ais, could you stand in the water for a moment?"

“Okay, okay…”

Ais started speaking in a strange way, taking off the wrap around her waist.