After completing their busy schedules at the guild, Elena, Serena, and Aria decided to head to the town for some shopping.
This time, their goal was to buy new clothes and lingerie.
The Town's Biggest Boutique
Standing in front of the largest clothing store in town, Elena brushed her hair back and sighed.
"It's been a while since I bought new clothes. I feel like I've been wearing the same things forever."
"Yeah, and my lingerie is all worn out," Serena added with a mischievous grin.
Aria flinched, her face turning red.
"Do we really have to talk about underwear…?"
Serena smirked playfully.
"Of course! It's important, you know. In battle, gear is everything—but your final defense is your underwear."
Elena chuckled while Aria's face turned an even deeper shade of red.
Elegant Dresses and Battle-Ready Lingerie
As they stepped inside, a grand chandelier cast shimmering light across the shop.
Beautiful dresses gleamed under soft, colorful lighting, drawing the attention of every customer.
Elena picked up a refined dress.
"What do you think? Perfect for a fancy party, right?"
Serena held up a bolder design.
"You should try something daring for once. You'd look great in this."
Aria nervously picked a simple dress.
"I think I'll just go with this one…"
"Excellent choice, miss," the shopkeeper praised her with a warm smile.
But Aria only clutched the dress tighter, still shy about the entire shopping trip.
The Lingerie Section Incident
As they continued browsing, the group eventually arrived at the lingerie section.
Soft lighting and a delicate floral scent filled the air as beautiful lace pieces hung elegantly on display.
Aria immediately took a step back.
"I… I think I'll just wait over there—"
Serena smirked, grabbing her wrist.
"Aria, you're not running away, are you?"
"I just… it feels embarrassing to pick this kind of thing out in public," Aria admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Please, feel free to take your time," a shop assistant said kindly.
Elena picked out a modest, lace-trimmed design.
"This one looks fine, right? I think I'll go with this."
Serena's eyes sparkled as she held up an incredibly bold design.
"Now this is real battle-ready lingerie. Durable for both day and night combat."
Aria nearly choked on her own breath.
"Serena! People can hear you!"
Serena shrugged and grinned.
"So? A true warrior must be prepared—whether on the battlefield or in bed."
Elena chuckled while the shop assistant struggled to keep a straight face.
The Entrance of Lisa: The True Warrior's Choice
At that moment, Lisa walked in, confidently holding a piece of almost completely sheer lingerie in her hand.
"Lisa, you're here too?" Elena said, surprised.
"Of course. I fight in battle every day, so I can't always dress up on the outside. That's why my lingerie has to be bold. It's my personal reward."
Serena gave her an approving nod.
"See, Aria? Even warriors prioritize their underwear."
Lisa placed her lingerie on the counter, her expression unwavering.
"This is my victory prize."
Relaxing at a Café After Shopping
After finishing their shopping, the four of them stopped by a nearby café to relax.
As they sipped on their warm tea, they reminisced about their shopping experience.
"Today was really fun!" Serena said cheerfully.
"Yeah, shopping together makes everything more enjoyable." Elena agreed.
Aria, still thinking about the lingerie shopping, hesitated before speaking.
"Next time… I'll try to be braver."
Serena grinned mischievously.
"Next time, we're picking even bolder choices for you."
"And don't forget to keep your battle-ready lingerie stocked," Lisa added, nodding firmly.
Merslin Appears
Just then, Merslin walked into the café and spotted them.
"Hey, what are you all doing here?"
Serena turned to him with a teasing smile.
"Aria was having trouble picking out battle-ready lingerie, so we had to help her."
Aria gasped, her face turning bright red.
"Serena! Stop talking about it!"
Merslin blinked in confusion.
"Battle-ready… lingerie?"
Elena and Lisa exchanged amused glances before laughing.
"We'll explain later, Merslin," Elena reassured him.
Serena leaned closer and smirked.
"Next time, I'll pick one out just for you. Something that fits perfectly."
Laughter erupted around the table as they enjoyed their time together, strengthening their bond even further.