Chapter 510: Swimwear Party on the Yacht
Above a stretch of sea, a huge private yacht docked at the marina, with young girls wearing breezy swimsuits calling out to their friends, playfully frolicking around. Even as Extraordinary Witches, sometimes they would become lively girls mingling with students.
This yacht was quite large, which explained the many guests invited, and the interior was expanded through spatial techniques, making the space even larger.
Since the theme was swimwear, the girls coming and going wore refreshing swimsuits, and there was even a pool bar inside.
Indeed, the yacht surprisingly had a pool; seeing this design, I could only say it was impressive. Additionally, certain areas featured glass-bottom pools where one could see the underwater world from below the vessel.
“Thank you~” As a waitress carrying drinks walked by, I took a glass of juice and thanked her symbolically.
Then I leaned over the side of the yacht, my weight resting on the armrest, lazily observing the activity at the dock below.
Sister Bai had brought me over a bit early; not everyone was here yet. Nevertheless, things had already started to liven up. For example, the waitress who had just served drinks was a new student participating in the event, also with the intention of picking up a part-time job. After all, who would turn down earning some extra cash during the holidays? Expenses at the Witch Academy were quite significant.
Through the Earth Vein Identification Technique, I gathered some general information. I heard that tips could be received, but they couldn’t be demanded. However, honestly, with everyone dressed so lightly, was there even a place on them for tips?
I instinctively touched the four-leaf clover hair accessory at my side; I should have some tips, but fine, I’ll just wait for the next opportunity…
I swirled the tasty juice in my glass, watching the witches continuously arriving below. With everyone dressed so lightly, it was difficult to tell who was an Extraordinary Witch and who was a preparatory student at first glance. Yet, the mentor organizing this swimwear party must have thought the same, right?
If fun and relaxation had to be considered in this way, it would be too tiring. Besides, it was already a holiday, and students and teachers had temporarily set aside their identities.
“Is that Xiao Han?”
Suddenly, a figure caught my attention. Just by hearing the voice, I recognized who it was. “Oh… Lin Yi? What a coincidence to see you here.”
I greeted her with a smile, then appraised Lin Yi’s current outfit. She wore a two-piece swimsuit that was slightly conservative but revealed her abdomen, the flexible fabric clinging to her curves and evoking thoughts.
“I had no choice; after all, it was an invitation from an Extraordinary Mentor, and besides, I had no reason to refuse,” Lin Yi said. She had thought she was mistaken for a moment, but looking at the sexy girl in front of her, her gaze inadvertently darted away. “Are you waiting for someone?”
“Yes, I am indeed waiting for someone. What about you? Just hanging out here?” I asked with a smile.
As for the person I was waiting for, it was Luxien. Although my spirit vision indicated that due to certain reasons Luxien would not be attending this swimwear party, it didn’t matter. Fortune could change.
While my mental power could influence shallow threads of fortune, deeper intersections of fortune were beyond my means unless I had real tactile senses akin to spirit vision, or other methods.
But it was alright; even if I couldn’t directly influence fortune, don’t forget I was an individual within the tapestry of fate. Any actions I took would have enough influence to cause subtle shifts in fortune.
When I decided to give the Great Knowledge Seed to Luxien, that decision already stirred the threads of fortune slightly.
This wasn’t just an attempt at influencing fortune; it was also a preliminary exploration of whether fortune influenced the protagonist or vice versa.
Once I made my decision and indicated I would participate in this party, I left the rest to fortune.
Now I had arrived on the yacht, and the result of the spirit vision indicated… Luxien was likely to come, influenced by her followers. Hmm… Luxien’s followers were certainly the type who knew how to enjoy fun. Knowing that Luxien was once a boy, they were still committed to dragging her along was quite touching…
But this was merely a macro observation of fortune and results derived from the observational data.
So here I was, wanting to see Luxien dragged over by her followers, showing a reluctant expression as she was made to attend this swimwear party. Of course, I was also curious about what kind of swimsuit Luxien was wearing.
“I really have nothing much to do. I heard this swimwear party’s itinerary would pass by a deep-sea fishing ground, and there would be boat fishing, so I came over,” Lin Yi explained her reason for attending.
“Is that so? Well, I hope you won’t end up on the empty side~” I said with a laugh. I couldn’t believe Lin Yi was also a fishing enthusiast?
But… was fishing even an activity at a pool party? Was it that I had too little experience, or were witches just too free-spirited?
“Thanks for your good wishes. Then I’ll take my leave for now. I’ll chat with you later if I have some time.”
“Okay, take care~”
After a brief chat and seeing Lin Yi off, I took a sip of my juice. It tasted good, but I personally felt it lacked the richness of the Fool Dream Drink.
This upcoming sea pool party, from what I understood, would last a day or two. With the witches’ schedules, relaxing and having fun for a day or two was actually no problem, and the yacht also provided places for resting.
However, while I was observing, I suddenly noticed something unusual!
“Huh?” I widened my eyes as I looked down at several girls with wings who appeared to be… Holy Angels.
Wait a minute, why would Holy Angels be at a pool party organized by the Witch Academy?
Moreover… didn’t the Holy Angels always have a contentious relationship with the Witch Academy?
Perhaps my gaze was too intense, as they looked up at me, smiled, and greeted me.
“d*mn…” I thought to myself, then used the Earth Vein Identification Technique to figure out what was happening.
After a long while, the technique finally gathered some information. Even though it was fragmented, I could piece together a general understanding.
These arriving Holy Angels were Extraordinary Angels, which was a main reason for the difficulties in gathering information through the Earth Vein Technique.
Not all Holy Angels disliked witches; some had established good relationships, resembling individual behavior that shouldn’t be escalated to group dynamics. In fact, Holy Angels lacked gender distinctions, but they still retained some traits from when they were girls, likely making it possible for them to socialize with witches.
The main purpose for their participation in this swimwear party was… to seek thrills!
Though hard to admit, Holy Angels did not seek s*xual stimulation, which had caused them ongoing distress. Thus, they often portrayed an image of “having no desires,” but that didn’t mean they didn’t crave such stimulation; in fact, they might be more attuned to the pleasure and excitement the external environment brought them.
So what could be more thrilling than entering the witches’ “den”?
“Tsk… such extravagant fun…” I commented, deciding not to delve deeper and allowing the pure angels in my heart to have some privacy.
However, from what I learned through the Earth Vein information, this party not only invited Holy Angels but also the Aphhemia Academy. Of course, quite a few Extraordinary Academies had extended invitations as well, primarily to girls; whether they attended was up to them.
As for why only girls were invited… that could be considered an unspoken rule. To accommodate all witches, there were some who had strong aversions to the opposite gender. To avoid any unpleasantness, it was simpler to have a blanket rule.
Just as I was finishing my glass of juice, I saw a group of girls gathering together and heading this way.
And I immediately spotted the girl in the center of the crowd—Luxien.
Hmm~ she really was pushed over here by her followers?
Seeing this, a satisfied smile involuntarily crept up on my face; this was truly too amusing!
Then my gaze fell on Luxien’s swimsuit, which turned out to be a one-piece!
It even had a hollow design at the waist. Though it was deep black, it highlighted her fair skin.
After all, it was impossible for witches to be anything but beautiful. They were truly a fascinating race.
Just as I was admiring her, suddenly a hand snaked around my waist without me noticing, the slightly cool fingers pressing against my side made me shiver for a moment, but I quickly recognized the touch. It was Sister Bai’s hand!
Don’t underestimate the profound sensitivity to external sensations developed through body cultivation! Of course, there were also Sister Bai’s repeated gentle caresses that allowed me to identify her touch so quickly.
“Hehe~ Sister Bai, how come you’re here?” I leaned back into Sister Bai’s embrace, looking at her face and quickly smiling.
“What was Xiao Han just looking at? Looking at other pretty girls in swimsuits?”
“Indeed… that’s true… but! Sister Bai’s swimsuit is the most beautiful!” I felt Sister Bai’s fingers pinching a bit of soft flesh at my waist, so I hurriedly spoke up.
“It’s fine; if you’re going to look, then look. After all, isn’t a swimwear party meant to provide that kind of setting for everyone?” At this moment, Sister Bai leaned back with me against the side and said, “It’s good to broaden your horizons in this atmosphere, witness the diversity of other girls…”
“Um… Sister Bai?” I said with a hint of fear; was Sister Bai suddenly changing her tone?
This was making me a bit scared!
“It’s alright, I’m genuinely advising you. But Xiao Han, remember, while you’re admiring all this beauty, you too are a part of what others are admiring, okay?” Sister Bai continued, one of her hands pulling on the leg band around my thigh. With a little tug, it snapped “slap~” against my thigh. “If I was to restrict you from looking at other pretty girls, that would certainly backfire, right?”
“Um… I can only see Sister Bai in my eyes…” I wriggled my leg slightly; the light flick of the leg band, though not painful, reminded me it was Sister Bai’s doing.
“No need for that, Xiao Han. Only by experiencing more can you appreciate everything without blushing or feeling shy. I hope to see a different sparkle in your eyes when you spot me among the beauties, rather than forcing yourself to focus only on me while also blushing at seeing other women. That would make me jealous, you know?”
“Eh?!”
I widened my eyes, stunned by Sister Bai’s surprising words!
“Did you hear me, Xiao Han?”
“I-I heard you~ but… thank you, Sister Bai, for your understanding.”
“I’m just trying to help you grow a bit. If you lack exposure, I’m genuinely worried that you might get swept away by some beauty’s little beckoning finger, you understand?”
“That would never happen!” I immediately retorted.
“You saying it would never happen is just your expression, but it doesn’t mean I wouldn’t worry. Since you have so many shortcomings in this regard, I could introduce you to some people,” Sister Bai said, pulling me back to the edge of the yacht. “There are nuances in appreciating swimwear; it’s not merely about indulging the eye. As a girl, you should also learn how to dress and decorate yourself, which includes swimsuits.”
“Wait, Sister Bai, what kind of development is this?”
“I’m teaching you how to appreciate beauty. As you learn and grow, your threshold for these sensations will rise. Only then can you engage rationally and think about what beauty truly is. A low threshold for appreciation is merely the reckless fulfillment of desire. The reason high-end and low-end environments can appear similar yet have different atmospheres is that one appreciates beauty while the other indulges in lewdness. Do you understand?”
“Is… is that so?!” This was the first time I had heard such an explanation.
“Yes, exactly.” Sister Bai did not continue further, her tone softening. “However, humans are not saints, and witches are the same; as long as one is driven by desires, the differences between places come down to mindset.”
As she finished speaking, Sister Bai turned to look at me again and then spoke.
“So, Xiao Han, no matter the place—whether high-end or low-end—don’t take the initiative to engage. Only act based on your own needs. What I said earlier was merely a public explanation, but regardless of whether one is human or a witch, they won’t be bound by rules; it’s primarily about personal thoughts. However, I don’t want you to become the bad side of things, even though I’m fully aware that such things cannot be avoided.”
“What if I accidentally get tainted by the bad side?” I asked out of curiosity.
“Then you can only show me that kind of attitude, understand? Xiao Han… you can only belong to me!” At this point, Sister Bai’s words were filled with absolute possessiveness and undeniable certainty.
After Sister Bai’s strong declaration of ownership, my mind was filled with the sense of satisfaction and security that she brought me. Perhaps that was the reason I loved Sister Bai?
She gave me freedom but also firmly announced my belonging. Freedom felt like a surging ocean; no one could roam without chains. Sister Bai was like a lighthouse in the night, directing my path and illuminating my way home.
“Okay~” I replied cheerfully.
