Finally, the ship arrived.
Aalakhor Archipelago, the Island of Zephyr.
「The Aalakhor Archipelago is a collection of small islands located in the eastern part of the region, across the Boreal Sea.
The archipelago is known for its stunning natural beauty, with crystal-clear waters and secluded beaches.
It is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, some of which are endemic to the islands.
The islands are characterized by their rugged terrain, with rocky cliffs and lush forests covering much of the land.
Many of the beaches are surrounded by towering volcanic rocks, creating a dramatic and awe-inspiring landscape.
The tallest mountain in the archipelago, Mount Aalakhor, stands at an impressive height of 2,000 meters.
One of the most popular destinations in the Aalakhor Archipelago is the island of Zephyr, which is renowned for its beautiful beaches and luxurious resorts.
However, what many visitors do not know is that this island also has a unique and intriguing alchemy research lab facility.」
As the group exited the ship, Archibald made sure to help Rumia, who was still looking very pale.
"Hang in there, Rumia. We've already arrived on Zephyr Island," Archibald said as he tried to support her.
He then added, "But hey, on the bright side, think of all the exciting stories we'll have when we get back home."
"I don't care," Rumia groaned, "Next time we travel, it should never be by ship."
Rachel turned around and asked with a concerned tone, "Are you sure you're alright, Rumia? I knew elves couldn't handle boats, but I didn't know it was this bad."
Archibald chimed in, "Oh, Zephyr Island is the perfect place for us to relax and forget about this boat ride," to which Rumia agreed, but then she added, "I just wish we could've gotten here some other way".
"(Even if I had to sell my soul to come here I'd die a happy man! The main attraction? Our girls in swimsuits, baby! Rachel might not have the biggest chest, but her face and butt are on point. Lutessa, on the other hand, has got some serious assets, if you know what I mean. Rumia? She's got it all - curves in all the right places. And Lirien? She's a cat-lady with a perfect figure. And let's not forget about Myne - she's the epitome of just right. I've been counting down the days until I can see them all in their swimwear)" (Archibald)
Lutessa, who was walking behind them, spoke up, "Sir Knight, you're so kind for helping Rumia this way," causing Archibald to laugh as he replied, "I have to support her. She's like a sister to me."
"(Yeah right...)" (Archibald)
But then Lamperogue, who was walking behind Lutessa with his arms folded, sighed and spoke in his dull voice, "You're just using that as an excuse to be closer to her. Pervert..."
Archibald turned to him and exclaimed, "How dare you?! I'm no pervert! I'm a man of culture!"
Lutessa nodded several times and said, "Well, Sir Knight might be a pervert, but he's also a nice person."
"I am not a pervert!" Archibald yelled out. "I'm a man of culture!"
Unfortunately, Rumia, who was already feeling seasick, couldn't take it anymore and ended up barfing on the ground, which almost made Archibald want to vomit too.
She then profusely apologized before barfing again, causing everyone to take a step back.
"Uh... maybe we should give Rumia some space," Rachel said, trying not to laugh.
"I second that... goodluck Archibald," said Lamperogue, his voice mocking.
"(This guy...)" (Archibald)
Vesta and Taro stumbled out of the ship, holding a bottle of alcohol in their hands.
They both took a sip and Taro let out a sigh of relief. "That was one hell of a ride," Taro said as he took another swig.
Vesta chuckled and said, "Tell me about it. It felt like we were going to sink any minute."
As they walked, Taro suddenly said, "You know, I think Nermel is sexier than Myne. Her backside is just-"
Vesta interrupted him, "What? No way. Myne is sexier and you're only picking Nermel because she's your teammate."
Taro laughed and said, "That's not true. Nermel has curves in all the right places."
Vesta rolled his eyes before burping loudly. "Excuse me," he said, grinning. "That wasn't supposed to happen."
Meanwhile, Archibald quietly helped Rumia out of the ship, trying his best not to look at her body.
But he couldn't help but notice how attractive she looked, especially with her clothes slightly loose and her cleavage showing.
Rumia thanked him before passing out on him, causing Archibald to panic.
He looked around before seeing Rubik and Nermel approaching them.
"Hey, Archibald! What are the odds of us all ending up on the same island?" Rubik said, smiling.
Archibald forced a smile and said, "It's a funny coincidence."
Nermel sniffed the air and wrinkled her nose. "Something smells fishy," she said.
Rubik nodded in agreement and said, "Yeah, it must be the ship."
Archibald felt a pang of anger towards Rubik and Nermel for interrupting him and Rumia, but he hid it behind his forced smile.
"Anyway, let's find our accommodations and freshen up," he said, trying to change the subject.
As they walked away, Archibald stole a glance at Rumia's body again.
He knew he was in trouble.
He'd become less of a pervert as of recent.
And yet, he didn't have the level of self-control he sought-after.
...
Some hours passed.
They were now enjoying the beach.
As the girls headed towards them, Taro cried out in delight, "Vesta, look at those curves! My heart can't take it!"
Vesta nodded in agreement, wiping away his tears as he said, "Same here, Taro. I think I'm in love."
Archibald rolled his eyes at the two before turning to watch the girls approach.
Lirien had chosen a simple but elegant swimsuit that matched her hair, while Myne had opted for a more revealing design that showed off her figure.
Nermel, on the other hand, had gone for a black bikini that made her look both mysterious and alluring.
Archibald felt proud. Just proud.
Rumia ran up to them and smiled, "Hey, guys! Aren't you gonna swim?"
Vesta and Taro exchanged a glance before nodding vigorously.
Archibald sighed and said, "I'll stay here and guard the beach from monsters."
Myne smirked, "Oh, is that right? Are you scared to join us, Archibald?"
Archibald stood up and said, "Of course not. I just don't want to get my hair wet."
The girls laughed as they headed towards the water, leaving Archibald to watch them.
He couldn't help but admire their beauty, especially Rumia's lithe form as she swam in the waves.
Vesta and Taro were too busy ogling the girls to notice anything else.
Archibald relaxed under the shade of a tree.
Then, he noticed that Lamperogue was busy reading a book about alchemy.
Archibald chuckled and mocked him by saying, "You're as boring as ever, Lamperogue."
Lamperogue sighed in response and shot Archibald a glare. "Am I supposed to care, Archibald? We're not here to play around. We're here on a quest."
Archibald looked around at the beautiful beach and sighed. "You're no fun, Lamperogue. Lighten up."
Just then, Lutessa and Rachel approached Archibald from behind, holding a beach volleyball in their hands.
Lutessa was wearing a cute blue and yellow swimsuit, and Rachel was wearing a red one-piece swimwear that showed off her curves.
It was natural for flat ladies to select one-piece swimwears as their choice of beach attire.
Lutessa twirled around and asked Archibald flirtatiously, "So, Sir Knight, how do I look?"
Archibald grinned widely and said, "You look super cute, Lutessa. I didn't expect anything less."
Lutessa blushed and said, "Thank you!"
Rachel jumped in front of Lutessa, demanding that Archibald compliment her as well.
Archibald chuckled and said, "Rachel, you look just as beautiful. I have no doubt that you'll stop traffic with your looks."
Suddenly, Rubik appeared seemingly out of nowhere, and poured sand on Archibald's head.
"What the hell, Rubik!" Archibald exclaimed, shaking the sand from his hair.
Rubik laughed and said, "Ha ha, gotcha! You'll never catch me, Archibald!"
Archibald picked up a handful of sand and threw it at Rubik.
But Rubik used [Spatial Magic] to transpose their positions.
Consequently, Archibald ended up with a mouthful of sand instead.
Rubik laughed loudly and said, "You can't defeat the might of [Spatial Magic], Archibald!"
"Bastard," said Archibald, coughing sand from his mouth.