Day 1 of the Trip.
I packed all the necessary items into the Space.
Most of it was prepared by the resort, so there wasn’t much for me to gather.
What I brought were some special foods I had prepared beforehand. And weapons, but…
Today is a trip, not a battle.
“I should enjoy the vacation.”
In the past two months. To be precise, I rarely took a break for almost 30 years.
I was always rushing around and never allowed myself to rest.
That place was somewhere you couldn’t relax, even if you wanted to.
But now…
“……”
I stood in front of the mirror.
I felt a bit awkward in an outfit that was completely different from usual.
Of course, I wouldn’t wear a Saintess robe in reality, but in Deoen, I always wore white.
To avoid drawing attention, I deliberately wore black clothes, a mask, and a hat in reality.
I admired my appearance for a moment.
“…Not bad.”
This outfit is quite nice.
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Kiki Beach Resort.
A very famous tourist island located in the south of the continent, you have to take the Kikiho to get to it.
Kiki Island belongs to Kler, one of the Rankers and the president of Deoen Tourism “Sea”.
Kler decided to turn this island into a tourist destination the moment he saw the beautiful scenery of Kiki Island for the first time, investing a huge amount of capital from reality to transform it into one of the three major tourist spots in Deoen.
“And thus, Kiki Beach Resort was created! Great for couples, families, or even if you go alone!”
“Ooooh! This is awesome! Right, sis?!”
“Wow… This is insane.”
The blue sea unfolded before my eyes at the pier.
The manager Joah and editor White Autumn, who had arrived earlier, were listening to the guide’s words.
White Autumn took a deep breath, as if all the fatigue from the past was washing away.
It was really tough just staring for two months…
“But you’re really pretty.”
“Hehe. I put in some effort to come here.”
Joah had emerald-colored hair, matching her emerald green eyes.
She wore a pure white sundress and sunglasses that looked like goggles.
She twirled around and smiled brightly.
“But you’re super pretty too!”
White Autumn.
True to her nickname, she had snow-white hair and yellow eyes, dressed in a fantasy outfit unique to Deoen that suited her cool summer style perfectly.
“I just came looking ordinary.”
“Aw, come on… oh! It’s here! Right here!”
Two guys were looking around.
Editor Battery and Manager Hyuji approached this way after hearing Joah’s voice.
Okay, Battery and Manager Hyuji heard Joah’s sound and came closer.
The attire here is also just a cool travel outfit.
“Lady Lily hasn’t arrived yet, right?”
“Yep. Apple Flavor hasn’t come either.”
“Don’t you think they’ll arrive if we wait a bit?”
“Haha! Then I need to tell you more about the tales of Kiki Island before the rest of the party arrives. Two years ago, Kiki Island was just an ordinary deserted island. But the races that lived there…”
“Hey! Over there!”
“The races…”
“Whoa, that’s crazy.”
“Is this for real?”
“……”
Leaving behind the sulking guide, the editors and managers all fixed their eyes on one spot.
A very withdrawn Apple Flavor and a woman walking like she’s on a photoshoot with blue hair.
Her outfit, on the one hand, was quite ordinary.
A pure white tank top, a thin outer layer, and short jeans.
If an ordinary person wore it, you might think, “Oh, just wearing some cool summer clothes,” but she was different.
“Wow.”
For a moment, it felt like everyone here transformed the dock into a runway.
Especially captivating was her presence, which drew attention even without trying…
“Insane…”
The destructive power of her wearing the saintess’s white robe was on a whole different level, freezing everyone in place.
And then they understood.
Why Apple Flavor next to her seemed so withdrawn.
“If she walks over like that…”
What would happen to a person, turning them into an octopus in an instant?
She was also incredibly tall.
“Why is everyone acting like this?”
Once Lily reached the front, she nodded her head.
Amidst the stunned silence, only White Autumn managed to speak up.
“No…”
“?”
“No! No! Why have you only been wearing white clothes until now!!!”
“Huh?”
“This. This this this…!”
White Autumn flailed her hands in the air, unable to touch the goddess’s body.
“Why have you kept this hidden…?”
“Is this God’s workplace…?”
“Wow.”
“Sister…! No, Boss, you’re so pretty!!”
“Oh. Thank you.”
Such an overwhelming reaction, but Lily nodded calmly.
Hearing someone say she’s beautiful was very familiar to Lily.
After all, she’s been hearing it for the past 30 years, so if she hears it now, even more so.
“But everyone seems fine. I don’t think I’m the only one who should say something.”
“No, you can’t compare an ant and a lion!”
“Agreed, agreed.”
“Wow…”
“Ahem!”
Clap!
“It looks like everyone is here! Then let me introduce you to the beauty of Kiki Island as we go along!”
Alright everyone, this way~
This way~
We boarded the ship following the guide, who had a sign around their neck.
At a glance, it was of gigantic size.
For only 6 people boarding, it was closer to a cruise ship.
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“Wow! Look! Dolphins, dolphins!”
Splash!
The youngest, Joah, excitedly pointed at the sea from the deck.
A pod of pink dolphins leapt out of the water and then plunged back down.
Everyone’s gaze was fixed on these dolphins, which were a much richer color than the pink dolphins hard to find in reality.
“Those dolphins are called Flika and they only live near Kiki Island. They’re a fascinating creature that turns white in winter.”
“Wow…”
“But don’t get too close. They’re creatures with a level of 85, and if you get hit by their tail, ordinary outsiders will probably die.”
“Experience points, huh.”
“…What?”
In that moment, the guide seemed startled and flinched.
I chuckled and shook my head.
“Just kidding.”
“Oh, yes! Then if you go this way…”
After that, various marine creatures made their appearances.
From dolphins and sharks that you might realistically see to the unique beings of Deoen.
It was clear that marine creatures were a bit stronger than those on land.
This was somewhat similar in the past as well.
‘The Kraken was really strong.’
Ancient beasts were all powerful, but the Kraken boasted such strong power and might that it deserved to be called special.
In fact, its win rate was almost close to fifty-fifty.
Ultimately, it suffered at the hands of the Celestial Race, and after that, it could no longer be challenged.
The most noteworthy sight was a whale about a quarter the size of the cruise.
Considering the cruise was hundreds of times larger than an ordinary ship, the whale was indeed massive.
It was said to be an 87-level “field boss” residing here, but the owner of Kiki Island, who claimed part of the sea as territory, kept it as a display and didn’t hunt it.
The reason this was possible was partly due to the finite nature of that field boss, but also because of the owner’s excellent control.
“So! In fact, there hasn’t been a single accident. The owner of the island is incredibly powerful. Hahaha!”
“Is that so?”
That’s what they said.
“Yes. It seems we are almost there.”
A small island was visible from the deck of the cruise.
We had arrived at Kiki Island.
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“Welcome to Kiki Beach Resort!”
“Welcome!”
As soon as we set foot on the beach, what greeted us were palm trees and relatively short people.
And at a glance, it was an incredibly massive resort.
A building that seemed to blend modern sleekness with fantastical elements.
Among them, the most eye-catching was this one.
[Welcome to Kiki Island – Kiki Beach Resort.]
[Tip: Kiki Island is a tourist island remodeled from a deserted island with a special secret. During the day, it offers a pleasant heat and cool scenery, while at night, a refreshing breeze and beautiful constellations. Be careful! Kiki Island may have many secrets, but there’s no need to dig them up.]
“It’s a dungeon, isn’t it?”
“That’s right. Kiki Island is an island made up of dungeons.”
An island remodeled without conquering dungeons.
That was the identity of Kiki Island.
Above all, it’s the reason Kiki Island could become one of Deoen’s top three tourist destinations.
[The secrets of Kiki Island are being protected. Stats will randomly increase slightly at certain conditions.]
[Power increases by 0.2.]
“When you tour Kiki Island, your stats will increase. It’s a treasure created by Kler, the master of Kiki Island.”
Every time you “tour” Kiki Island, your stats go up.
That’s why the travel cost is particularly high compared to the other top three destinations.
Unlike typical tourist attractions where you just play and look around, Kiki Island is a space where you can grow too.
“Just enjoying it makes your stats go up.”
Isn’t that beautiful?
The guide said with a smile, and we nodded.
I didn’t come here just to gain stats, but it wouldn’t hurt to have some.
I’m fine with that, but for the manager and editor, aside from Hyuji, their basic specs are low, so even that slight increase would seem substantial to them.
White Autumn, who had been excited since earlier, raised his hand.
“I want to check out the rooms quickly! I heard the rooms here are amazing.”
“Of course. Kiki Beach Resort boasts the best accommodations in Deoen.”
“Ooo…”
“Then, let me guide you.”
With that warm welcome, we entered the resort.
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