CH 123

There was a place near the capital where people could swim in the ocean.

It was a beautiful beach with clear blue water, and it was very popular among people visiting the capital.

Many people went there with their families and friends, and of course, many couples as well.

Some on the other hand, both men and women, would go there to hit on others as well.

Others were looking for more serious relationships, such as people who wanted to become the spouse of a noble.

When nobles went there for a swim, it quickly turned ugly as they would be swarmed by people of the opposite sex.

Still, being popular among the opposite sex felt good, so many nobles went to the beach for no other reason than to be fawned over.

This day, there were many nobles at the beach, especially women. Some had terrible figures, but were still surrounded by men with nice faces and bodies, who were looking to be married and gain money and status.

These women came specifically to feel a sense of superiority… But something would ruin that for them.

“Should we put the parasol here, Theo?”

“Y-yes, there.”

A young couple attracted every man’s eyes away from the nobles.

The man had a nice figure, but was still young, so he did not attract much attention.

The woman he was with on the other hand, was incredibly beautiful. Even other women were mesmerized.

She had pure white skin, and wore a jet black bathing suit.

It was much more revealing than her regular outfit, but did not seem vulgar.

She wore a slightly transparent pareo above her jet black bikini. It was not more revealing than what the other women present wore, but still fascinated men of all ages.

Her silver hair brightly reflected sunlight, which combined perfectly with her bikini to make her look even more charming than usual.

No artist could do it justice. It was the kind of beauty that could bring down kingdoms.

In the meantime, this couple that was the center of everyone’s attention…

“…This is irritating. Would they all run away if I cut the ocean in half with magic ?”

“L-let’s not do that, Helvi.”

It sounded quite violent, although she did not say it loudly enough for it to reach the ears of the people looking at them.

Even if they did hear it, they would have certainly assumed it was a joke… But Helvi was very serious, and had more than enough power to do it.

She was also so annoyed, that she would have done it if Theo did not stop her.

The vulgar stares from men were very unpleasant, but the looks of disdain directed at Theo were even worse. The men who thought such things… Most men present, were punished for this.

“…! M-my crotch really hurts…!”

“Gyah! It’s breaking…!”

Helvi did not go that far, but that was how much it hurt.

Most men present dropped and grabbed their crotches. It was a very peculiar sight for people unaware of what was going on.

“…Did you do this, Helvi?”

“I did. They deserved it for making fun of you.”

“Uu… I’m really happy but…. It gives me mixed feelings as a man…”

As he looked around, Theo felt as though he could almost sense the pain the other men felt.

This took care of the vulgar stares coming from men, but the stares from women remained.

Some were simply fascinated, and did not feel any negative emotions towards Helvi… But they were in the minority.

Most of the female stares directed at Helvi were filled with jealousy.

It was often said that a man’s jealousy was unsightly, but women’s jealousy was very annoying.

Some resented her because the cool men they wanted to hit on were made captive along with all the others.

Others blamed Helvi because their husbands or boyfriends were looking at her.

(So it is nothing more than misdirected resentment. Blame your men, or blame yourselves for being unable to charm them.)

Still, Helvi was not entirely unsympathetic.

She could not deny that if Theo was entranced by some other woman, she would probably resent her more than Theo.

(But Theo… Would never do that.)

Theo had been next to Helvi in her swimsuit for over twenty minutes, but still could not bring himself to look at it directly.

He would occasionally sneak an embarrassed peek, but would quickly turn away as his face became red. It was very clear that he would not be staring at other women.

But still, Helvi’s feminine heart wanted Theo to look at her directly. Especially since she fought her embarrassment to be able to wear this swimsuit.

She monopolized the men’s attention, but that did not matter at all. All she wanted was for Theo to get one good look.

“Theo, what do you think of my swimsuit?”

“H-hum… I-it’s beautiful!”

“Fufu, then say that as you look at me.”

“…! Uu…!”

Theo looked at Helvi, with his face bright red.

He managed to look directly at her, even as he fidgeted in embarrassment.

“I-it’s really beautiful, and cute… And wonderful…”

“…I-I see, Thank you.”

He was clumsy with his words, but his expression and general attitude showed his love for Helvi.

Helvi was very aware of this, and also had to look away to hide her embarrassment.