Volume 3 Chapter 11 Pool
When I enter the pool, I can't help but think about the luxury of this house.
After all, it has spacious rooms, a large warehouse, a pool, and even a mind of its own. I hardly need to think about the room lights as they automatically turn on and off, making it quite impressive. Sometimes, music plays automatically too.
The pool, in particular, is where the playful nature of this house shines the most. The records placed at the edge of the pool play music on their own when people approach, adjusting the music according to the situation.
Most of all, the water in the pool changes its movement from time to time. It can turn into a pool with swirling currents like a small whirlpool, generate waves with mysterious power, and even change its shape.
Right now, it had turned into a flowing pool. I was drifting around the outer edge on a float, while Moruru and Ice, who still had energy, were spinning around near the center of the whirlpool.
"""Aaah! Hahaha!"""
Feeling good, I was just drifting along absentmindedly. This house where I live is really nice... I'm so grateful.
As I was thinking about that, someone grabbed my float.
"Huh?"
"Wade, you look fun. Let me ride too."
Sandra in a swimsuit grabbed onto my float. She had her usual golden side-tail hair and was wearing a black bikini that showed off her white skin without reservation. Her well-proportioned body exuded beauty.
"Oh," I said.
"Were you at home today, Sandra?"
"No. I finished a quest quickly and came back. Then I felt the playful vibes from the pool."
"Seriously? Sorry about that. If this float is okay, feel free to ride on it."
As I tried to get off the float, Sandra unexpectedly sat on top of me.
And we began to flow along with the pool.
"...Sandra-san?"
"Lately, Ice seems to be taking the lead. I can't deny that feeling. I need to regain the lead here."
"What are you talking about?"
"Hmph"
Sandra lay on top of me, turning her face away from mine. Her whole body pressed against me, making me aware of her weight and softness.
Sandra's blonde hair rested on my chest. The problem was that Sandra's petite bottom was right above my waist.
"Sandra, um, if you don't move soon, my..."
"Wade, the balance up here is off. Make sure to hold on properly."
"Huh?"
Sandra took my hand and placed both of them on her stomach.
...Even though it was a stomach, touching a woman's bare skin like that felt, well, soft.
"Sandra, isn't this a bit too bold?"
"I'm fine with it."
"Yet your face is all red."
"...Even I get nervous sometimes."
"That's a lie."
Sandra looked at me expressionlessly. Then, her lips curved slightly.
Her face turned slightly red.
"You toyed with me."
"Haha, your bluff was too weak."
"It's revenge"
Sandra flips over me. The back that was facing me now turns upwards.
In other words, Sandra's well-shaped chest is crushed on top of my stomach.
"...Sandra-san. I surrender."
"I win. As the victor, we'll have a one-hour endurance match."
"Probably another match will start after that."
"Ah! Wade is flirting with Sandra! Moruru, Ice, it's an ambush!"
""Ohhh!""
Reacting to Toxy's voice, the flow of the pool stops. The three of them swim vigorously towards me and suddenly cover me.
Together with the floating rings, we all sink into the water. In the world of blue, bubbles rise chaotically. Then, we all resurface at the same time, look at each other, burst into laughter.
"I keep getting ambushed. Give me a break."
"No way. Wade, you should appreciate being surrounded by these cute girls in swimsuits more and enjoy the situation."
Toxy clings to my arm with a mischievous smile. Her modest yet definitely present chest is pressed against me.
At that point, I have no means of resistance.
"Come on~. You've already praised everyone's swimsuits a lot. What more do you want?"
"Say, Wade-kun, with a smile, okay...?"
"Ice, I may be saying this out loud, but there's no guy who dislikes this situation."
"Are you being honest or not being honest, Wade?"
"Wade is weak to seduction and straightforward, Toxy. I see it all as his true feelings."
Sandra pokes my cheek with her finger. "You know me well," I shrug my shoulders.
Then, a voice calls out from the house, "Hey, Wade. Isn't this the best time of the year?"
I look over there and exclaim, "Oh."
"Alex, long time no see. I heard you've been busy lately from Clay."
"Well, hold on a sec. But, what a sight for sore eyes. Seriously, you've gathered nothing but cute girls."
"I didn't really intend to gather members with that in mind though."
Seeing that he seemed to have some business, I approached Alex, saying "Excuse me" as a preface.
"So, what's up? You're not going to ask me for money, are you, Alex?"
"Well, that's disappointing. I admit that my actions are not in vain, but sometimes I act with a bit of an old man's heart."
"Let's see...?"
"It's about Metamorph Dragon. Are you having a hard time with it?"
"I am indeed having a hard time with it."
"Hahaha! If you can answer like that, then you should be fine. Alright, show me your face for a bit."
I called out, "Ice," and showed Alex the Moruru she was holding.
"Alex, this is my cute daughter, Moruru. Moruru, this shady guy is Alex."
"Hahaha, shady!"
"Hey hey, even though I'm the most sincere guy around. But, I can tell she's quite cute. No, she's not just cute. Even though they're not a noble lady, all the beauties seem to gather around here."
Teasing me, Alex turns to Moruru and says,
"Actually, I kind of live in this house on and off, so play with me sometimes, Moruru."
"Eh, what should I do?"
"What's the matter, hey? Are you already become a woman just a few weeks after being born? You've got such fluffy hair. Where are your horns hiding? Huh?"
Saying that, Alex pets Moruru's head gently.
Then, his expression changes. With a significant sense of unease, the smile disappears from Alex's face.
"Hey, Wade. Where are the horns?"
"Huh, probably don't have any. What's wrong?"
"Don't have any? That can't be right. Whether it's a Metamorph Dragon or any dragon, they have horns."
Alex started examining Moruru's head with a strong force. Moruru might not be in pain, but experiencing such rough handling, she is surprised, "Eh, eh."
"Alex, san, please stop...! Moruru really doesn't have horns. I've washed her head many times. I haven't confirmed anything horn-like."
It was Ice who stopped that. With sharp eyes piercing through, she glared at Alex.
Alex let go of Moruru's hand.
"My bad. Seems like I got a bit carried away too. ...But, I have one concern. I won't do anything forceful anymore, but can I confirm just one thing?"
"..."
Ice, still wary, tried to pull Moruru closer while keeping an eye on Alex. I intervened.
"Ice, I understand your caution. But Alex's knowledge is genuine. He's also Clay's business associate. He might notice important things that we couldn't possibly realize."
"...Wade, kun..."
With a solemn expression, Ice looked down at Moruru. Then, with a restrained look, she handed Moruru over.
"Thanks for trusting me. ―――Moruru, sorry about earlier. I startled you."
"N-no, it's okay, I wasn't hurt, so..."
"I see. You're kind. While you're being kind, can you open your mouth for me?"
"My mouth?"
"Yes, your mouth."
Alex pointed at his own mouth. Moruru nodded and then opened her mouth wide.
Peering in. Carefully. As if trying to see all the way down her throat.
And then Alex stumbled and fell on his butt.
"...Alex?"
"H-haha. That was surprising. Wade, you definitely have something crazy. If not, I can't explain this."
"Hey, stop saying things that make me anxious and beating around the bush. What did you find out?"
"Got it, I'll explain. Stop giving me that scary look while I'm talking. It's not that scary when others get excited, but yours gives me the creeps."
Alex raised both hands in surrender and pointed towards the back of his mouth.
"Hey, something unusual was found deep in Moruru's throat. It's not a bad thing. In fact, it's a good thing. A really good thing... It's so good that it could potentially lead to a war."
"What was found there?"
"The mark of the Ancient Dragon."
"What?"
In response to my question, Alex explained.
"Let me be direct. Wade, Moruru isn't a Metamorph Dragon. She is an Ancient Dragons, descendants of the Ancient Dragon lineage. She is the highest-ranking species in the dragon race, and... if I were to say that all the confirmed Ancient Dragons, except for one, have become gods, would you understand the gravity of the situation?"
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