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Chapter 10 - Volume 1 Chapter 9 - Beach/filler

As Leviathan arrives back, he summons everyone for a dinner. One by one, Maya, Belial, Azire, Suna, and Hollie gather around the table. Leviathan sits at the head, a proud smile on his face. "Everyone has done well with their training," he announces, "so I've decided to give you all a vacation at our personal beach in the Fallen Angel Kingdom!"

The room erupts with joy as everyone cheers, excited for a much-needed break. But then Suna hesitantly asks, "Wait, where are we going to get bathing suits?"

Leviathan chuckles. "Don't worry! Maya and Belial can get anything they need from the kingdom for free. We'll leave first thing tomorrow morning, giving you the whole day to enjoy."

With that, they finish their meal, animatedly discussing their plans for the next day. Maya excitedly declares she's going to build the biggest sandcastle, while Belial stands on the table with a fist raised, proclaiming he will catch a shark. Hollie quickly joins in, confidently announcing she'll catch an even bigger one.

Amidst the banter, Azire's mind is racing with one thought: he can't wait to see Suna in a bathing suit. Unbeknownst to him, Leviathan, who can read minds, bursts into laughter, much to the confusion of the others. "Alright, everyone, get some sleep!" he commands, his eyes twinkling with mischief.

The next morning, the group wakes up and walks to the castle entrance, where they're greeted by a sharply dressed man in a suit and white gloves. "I will be your instructor today," he says, leading them to a magical train. "It will take a while to arrive, so take this time to sit back and relax."

While on the train, conversation flows, and Azire, curious about his companions, asks Belial and Maya about their backstory. The two exchange a glance before Belial begins, "Well, we live in the castle with Leviathan as our father, but the story goes much deeper. You see, Leviathan has hundreds of children, and the council decided he shouldn't house all of us. Instead of picking favorites, he held a tournament."

He continues, "We don't remember where it took place, but it was like a survival game, and the goal was to be the last one standing. Initially, we weren't meant to kill each other, but greed crept in, and chaos ensued. By the end, Maya and I had taken down around twenty-five competitors using stealth and tactics."

Azire, Suna, and Hollie listen in disbelief, but Azire, unable to contain his curiosity, asks more questions. Just as Suna is about to respond, the instructor's voice crackles over the intercom. "We have arrived!"

They rush to the windows and gasp at the stunning beach and crystal-clear water. As they disembark, Hollie and Belial use magic to conjure up their bathing suits. Although they aren't the most stylish, they're ready for action. Hollie ties back her hair and, in her shorts and tank top, leaps into the water, soon followed by Belial.

Meanwhile, Azire, Maya, and Suna head to the bathing suit area. Azire can't help but smirk; he's alone with two beautiful girls trying on suits. As they ask him for his opinion, they begin trying on different styles, quickly turning it into a light-hearted competition.

The tension builds as Maya and Suna rush to try on more suits, getting closer and closer to Azire. Overwhelmed by the situation and still navigating the waves of puberty, Azire suddenly faints.

"What just happened?" Suna exclaims, and soon the two girls start bickering over whose fault it was that he passed out.

Later, the group heads to the beach, enjoying volleyball, swimming, and sharing meals. As the sun begins to set, Maya and Belial return from their shark hunt. "You spent all that time and didn't catch anything?" Azire teases.

In response, they conjure magic symbols, summoning hundreds of sharks from the depths. The group gasps in surprise, except for Hollie and Belial, who declare, "It's a tie!"

Azire shakes his head in disbelief as they all head back to the train, their laughter echoing in the warm evening air. "You guys are something else!" he says, smiling at the memorable day they've had together.

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