LRAB Chapter 399
Chapter 399
With Ethan and Thomas slightly crossing the line to chase away the guys bothering Natalie and me, and with Antonio stepping in to keep things civil, we finally resolved the situation. Now, the three of them had the chance to take a good look at our swimsuits, each one standing awkwardly in front of us.
“...Lilith.”
“Yes, Master Ethan.”
“...The swimsuit suits you well.”
“...Thank you, Master Ethan.”
“You... really look great. It’s beautiful and suits you perfectly.”
Ethan’s compliment was simple yet direct, exactly what I’d hoped for when I spent hours picking out this swimsuit. Hearing it directly from him, though, made me feel a bit shy.
“Na-na, Na-natalie... Wh-what’s with that swimsuit?”
“This? Lady Lilith personally picked it out for me. She insisted I couldn’t just wear anything and spent two hours choosing this one. What do you think, Thomas?”
“Th-that... It’s really pr-pretty... Or, I mean, it’s... attractive...”
“Huh? So you think it looks good?”
-Nod, nod, nod!-
It seemed things were going well with Natalie and Thomas, too. He nodded fervently, looking quite pleased with the swimsuit I’d chosen for her. I was reassured that my choice had been the right one.
Meanwhile, on the Agnes and Antonio front...
“Lady Agnes! You look absolutely stunning! You’re always beautiful, but today you’re even more radiant!”
“...What are you going on about all of a sudden? Just leave me alone.”
“Did you pick out that swimsuit yourself? Was there someone in particular you wanted to show it to? Don’t tell me it was for another man...”
“Shut up, it wasn’t like that.”
“Ah! Then, could it be that you wore it for me?! I’m truly honored....”
“It’s not like that! I just wore what my friend chose for me. Stop jumping to weird conclusions—it’s annoying!”
Agnes frowned, clearly unimpressed with Geitma’s casual reply. As a competitor for the Elizabeth family’s successor role, she likely found it hard to accept the idea of spending her time on a beach vacation rather than making significant accomplishments.
“I knew I should’ve chosen the Forestry Exploration class for my last course.”
“Oh, come on, Lady Agnes. People can’t just run full-speed all the time. You work so hard every day; it’s good to relax once in a while.”
“...If I were to relax, I’d rather read a magic book in the library than waste time here.”
Seeing her sulking, Antonio seized the opportunity to step in.
“Lady Agnes, I have a shaded mat set up over there. If the sun’s too much, would you like to rest with me?”
“...Shade?”
“I even brought a few magic books from the royal archives that I thought you might enjoy.”
“...Royal magic books? I can read them?”
“Yes, though I can’t lend them out due to the laws, I can let you read them under my supervision.”
“Wait, Antonio! Did you get permission from the King for that...?”
“I only brought copies, Seraphina. Don’t worry.”
“I’ll read them. Where is it?”
“There’s a shaded area over there, prepared by my attendants...”
For once, Antonio had bait that Agnes couldn’t resist. He wasn’t officially a student, so he used his status to lure Agnes successfully.
“So, what’s the worst that could happen if the King finds out...?”
“Still, thanks to Prince Antonio, Agnes is finally calming down. Let’s enjoy ourselves since we’re at the beach.”
“...Fine, if Geitma insists.”
“Let’s set up our own tent nearby. Prince Antonio and Lady Agnes won’t be far, so we can still join the others for a barbecue later. By the way, Lord Ethan, want to join us for dinner? We were planning to have a barbecue, and you and Lady Rosewood are welcome...”
The arrival of the main party certainly made this feel like a Luminar Academy summer holiday. Though Ethan and I weren’t technically part of the hero’s party, we were naturally blending into the atmosphere.