Walled City College, Black Swan Castle, and club activity room.

The wind blows through the vast valleys, across the lush forests bathed in sunlight, and across the lake that reflects the sky like a mirror, bringing a warm and gentle feeling into the room through the large and tall windows.

Even though there is no direct sunlight shining into the room, the bright and colorful world outside the window still makes people feel the unique heat of summer.

In the activity room today, the floor was covered with a light green mat, and several girls were lying on it for their lunch break.

Loran Hill sat on a round cushion, wearing a simple white dress, her bare feet resting directly on the mat. She leaned against the windowsill, gazing at the blue sky and scenery outside, occasionally closing her eyes for a nap.

Classes at the academy have been gradually suspended, and the specific holiday schedule will be announced in two days. During this leisure time, several former roommates and colleagues have reunited.

After the excitement of the competition some time ago, most people have become a little lazy, and now several people in the club are taking this opportunity to have a good rest.

In the lounge inside the activity room, Letty and Nia were sleeping on the bed, while Bumansha was busy preparing summer snacks in the kitchen.

Ye Ling rested his head on Loran Hill's legs and was sleeping soundly. This guy had been having a bit of a day and night confusion recently. He was very energetic at night and wanted to sleep during the day.

Katie and Vimiya sat together at a small table on a mat, watching Lily across from them whispering the rules to them and teaching them how to play a chess game.

It was a game similar to Monopoly, where you move the squares and draw cards to trigger events. But it was a little simpler than the one I used to play with my roommates.

From time to time, the cheerful chirping of cicadas could be heard from the distant forest, and a line of white red-billed storks flew across the clear sky.

Looking at Ye Ling sleeping so soundly in her arms, Loran Hill also felt a little sleepy. She leaned against the wall and slowly closed her eyes. She was also ready to lie down and rest. The only sound in her ears was the low voices of Katie and Lily playing games.

A bee seemed to have lost its way. It flew in from the window, landed on the windowsill, then flew into the room and circled under the ceiling.

Lily looked up at the little bee, made a gesture of silence to the two people in front of her, and then stepped lightly on the table, ready to catch the flying little bee.

Katie watched Lily's actions with some curiosity, while Weimiya's face under her veil showed a hint of smile. The two watched Lily tiptoe, stretch out her hand, and try to catch the bee that flapped its wings.

Once, twice, three times, Lily still didn't catch it. Feeling a little embarrassed, she painted a little red on her light pink nails, then jumped up and swept towards the flying little guy.

The bee, in its panic, crashed directly into Lily's palm, but it escaped unharmed. However, Lily was not so lucky. After jumping into the air, she fell directly in the direction of Luo Lanxier.

In a hurry, she pressed one hand against the wall to steady herself, but her foot landed on the thigh of the sleeping Ye Ling. Ye Ling was also startled and suddenly opened her eyes, watching Lily's face getting closer and closer.

"Wow." The two shouted in the activity room. As Lily fell, Ye Ling stretched out his hand to block, and finally the two collided with each other.

Lily's feet slipped onto the mat beside her, and her body leaned forward, hitting her forehead on Ye Ling's elbow. Stars appeared in her eyes. Ye Ling also reacted, stood up and pressed Lily onto the mat, his two small hands just pressing Lily's wrists to the ground.

"Lily hit me again." Ye Ling accused Lily of having ulterior motives and trying to murder her, so she wanted to punish her severely.

"It hurts..." Lily said unwillingly with her forehead red, and then she struggled hard again. Soon the two of them were rolling and fighting in the activity room again.

Among the group, Ye Ling and Lily are the youngest. Although they often fight, they actually have a good relationship.

After this, Loran Hill woke up from his nap. After Ye Ling got up, she also took the opportunity to stretch her body.

"Dangdang~ The pudding is ready. Do you want to eat it?" Bumansha also prepared the snacks and brought them out.

The transparent pudding swayed slightly on the plate, sparkling in the distant sunlight, and the light green and orange fruit pieces were particularly tempting.

"I want to eat." Seeing the snacks coming, Ye Ling and Lily stopped fighting immediately. They quickly walked to the table and watched Bumansha put the plate on the table.

Soon the two of them picked out their favorite flavors. Lily chose a light green pudding with kiwi, and Ye Ling chose an orange pudding with yellow peach.

Katie and Vimiya also each chose a pudding and tasted it in small bites.

"Loran, choose one too." Bumansha continued to carry the plate over.

Loran Hill sat up, picked up a small plate of light green pudding, scooped out a small piece with a small spoon, and put it in his mouth. The cool, sour and sweet feeling surrounded his tongue.

"Delicious~" She looked up and said to Bumansa.

"I'm glad you like it." Bumansha smiled with relief and was about to turn around, when the door suddenly opened.

Aliena came running in excitedly, striding forward with one hand on the doorframe, and excitedly announced, "Have you decided where to go for your vacation? I have a great suggestion!"

"Not yet." Several people present shook their heads. They have been resting recently.

"Then come with me to the Southern Islands for adventure. I am the daughter of the great Captain Kinsons!"

"Ah, Aliena is finally willing to mention her father's name."

"Where are we going on an adventure?" Ye Ling and Lily ran over with interest.

"It's right here." Alena held up the holiday mission notice in her hand.

[A group of unusual and extraordinary swordfish has appeared in the waters near Banlan Island in the Southern Islands, posing a significant threat to passing ships and requiring clearing. Due to their large number and widespread distribution, it is recommended that groups of 5-10 students travel together.]

"It would be very comfortable to go to the beach in the summer. The weather won't be too hot. How about going together?"

"It seems good."

"Well enough."

"That's it."

So everyone's holiday itinerary was decided.

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I will write some relaxing plots later to take a break and make some transitions.

This volume is slowly coming to an end. In fact, it feels a bit long, and I still suffer from lack of experience.

In the next volume, the protagonist probably won't stay in the academy anymore. The plot and development of other parts will be written, and the situation on the continent will slowly change.

The general direction of the subsequent story is already determined, but it still needs to be gradually refined, so the recent plot will be a bit smoother to allow for a break and transition.