Help! My Overprotective S-Rank Master Who Loves Me Too Much Won't Let Me Go on Quests! - Chapter 35: Let\'s Go to the Safety Ocean for the First Time!

Chapter 35: Let’s Go to the Safety Ocean for the First Time!

The next day, having successfully identified the cause of the powerful magical reactions as part of our mission, the four of us—Aria-san, Shuteridone-san, Etenela-san, and I—were heading toward Safety Ocean. This was a sea where no monster would appear, and we were going to enjoy it as promised.

“Adin-kun and the sea~! I’m so excited~!”

“It sounds like fun, Aria-san.”

“Of course it is! Adin-kun, have you ever played at the beach before?”

“No, I haven’t.”

“I thought so~! By the way, have you ever worn a swimsuit?”

“No, I haven’t.”

“Just as I thought! Well, I’ll be the first to see Adin-kun in a swimsuit and give you lots of compliments!”

“A swimsuit is just a short pair of leggings designed for movement in water, right? Is there really much to compliment?”

“Oh, come on! Adin-kun, you don’t get it, do you? Just imagining our ocean life together is so much fun~!”

Aria-san seemed thrilled, which was great, but I had something I was curious about regarding Etenela-san, so I decided to ask her directly.

“Etenela-san, what happened to your two horns and black wings?”

“Hmm? Oh, I retracted them because Shuteridone was being noisy.”

“Of course. If a succubus were in town, it would cause a panic.”

“Yes, yes, I know. That’s why when we went out for dinner yesterday, I used magic to make sure people couldn’t see my horns and wings so they wouldn’t realize I’m a succubus.”

“I see… But why did you use magic to hide them yesterday instead of just retracting them like you are now? It seems like it would have been less taxing on your magic.”

“If I didn’t have my horns and wings out, it would be harder to respond quickly if someone attacked suddenly. Especially if it were someone like Aria-Feruste.”

Aria-san glared at Etenela-san.

“Me!? During a time when we were just listening to Adin-kun, I wouldn’t attack during a meal!”

“Well, what if I had said something like, ‘Maybe I’ll try to tempt Adin~’?”

“I’d have burned you.”

“See?”

“That’s your fault for saying such things, Etenela-san!”

Despite their bickering, we continued on to Safety Ocean, and upon arrival, I was amazed by the scenery.

“This is my first time seeing the ocean, but it’s incredible…! The water stretches out so far and is so blue!”

“Yes, it’s amazing! …Adin-kun, you’re so cute being so moved by the ocean~”

Aria-san shared my excitement, and I could tell she was also deeply touched by the beauty of the sea. Speaking of which…

“Aria-san, have you seen the ocean before?”

“Yes… but only when going to defeat monsters. It’s my first time coming to the Safety Ocean… But now, it’s as if I’m experiencing the ocean for the first time because I’m here with Adin-kun.”

Aria-san smiled warmly as she said this.

Next to her, Etenela-san was expressing her awe.

“The ocean… I never knew places like this existed where people live.”

We enjoyed the ocean view together before heading to a nearby armor shop. The reason for going to an armor shop was that, given its proximity to the sea, it also sold swimsuits.

I didn’t know which swimsuit to choose, so I just picked one that seemed to fit my size and waited for the others.

Shuteridone-san quickly followed suit and bought a swimsuit as well, but Aria-san and Etenela-san were…

“I think Adin-kun would prefer a more subdued look, but considering he’s a boy, maybe a little exposure…?”

“If I use magic to tempt him, he might see through it, but if I show off my body and Adin is captivated, it’s not as if it would be obvious. I should get a swimsuit that highlights my body as much as possible…”

After much mumbling and deliberation, the two finally bought their swimsuits and were about to change into them.

…I knew I didn’t have time to waste, but for now, I decided to forget about training and fully enjoy the ocean with Aria-san and the others.