episode_0145

Even machines, which pursue extreme efficiency far beyond human comparison, require rest after a certain period of operation.

So rest is essential for humans, who are the epitome of inefficiency.

After all, don’t we even have a mechanism called ‘sleep’ that automatically shuts us down if we operate for too long?

Especially recently, with so much to do, I needed at least 6 hours, and on average 8 hours of sleep to feel good.

Well, let’s leave sleep aside.

My ‘scenario’ has also been running non-stop during this first semester.

During my time as a princess living in the castle, to be honest, it was the ultimate freeloader life—sleeping when I wanted to sleep, eating when I wanted to eat.

I’d attend tea parties hosted by noble ladies if I felt like it, and if not, I’d just skip them and spend the night rolling around with Yuri.

Actually, being a princess was just a matter of being born the king’s daughter. After experiencing a downfall, it was just a title.

No one expected anything from me, ordered me around, or wanted to be with me.

It was only after I regained my senses that people started to trust and seek me out, but I was painfully aware that my authority had plummeted.

The fact that the Carlsen Marquis tried to steal my woman, even while I was wide awake, is proof of that.

The story digressed a little… anyway, after living such a dissolute life, I came to the academy.

Now there are times I need to wake up, things I need to do.

There’s a place I need to be, and countless people are looking for me.

How enjoyable it was to play the part of a(n ordinary?) noble lady and lead a(n ordinary?) school life, and how happy I was to feel the old charm of being with friends.

Also… since it’s been so long since I’ve mingled with people like this, I’ve been so mentally exhausted.

In fact, I myself don’t quite get it.

So, maybe that’s why I unknowingly cried when I parted with Eve a few days ago.

Poor emotional control is a symptom of mental fatigue.

Anyway, it means I’ve been through a lot to the point of exhaustion.

Enrolling in the academy, establishing a social position, leading my classmates, achieving good exam results.

Obtaining adventurer qualifications, entering foreign dungeons, and even winning the title of strongest among the academy students.

In a way, it feels like it happened in an instant, yet at the same time, it was a long and arduous journey.

It feels like only half a year has passed, but when I look back on the things I’ve experienced, it was a much more intense time than my past life.

Therefore, even the system felt that my scenario needed a break.

[Side Story].

When the player consumes the stories prepared by Acastos’s scenario adjustment system too quickly.

This is the so-called time-buying scenario that inevitably appears when there’s no more stock left.

Like the intrusion scenario, there is no precise target required of the player, and the freedom is even higher.

Moreover, what came down this time… might be called pure freedom itself.

『[Side Story: Summer Vacation] progress conditions confirmed.』 -[Adventurer Guild Request Renewal] -[Visit to the Free Trade City Liberty Port] -[Making happy memories♡]

Only the first condition requires a specific action, and the second lacks any instruction on when, how, or with whom to visit.

And the third… is like something that would grace the end of a list of souvenirs a mischievous younger sister would hand you the night before a school trip (I wonder if my eyes are playing tricks on me, there are even hearts attached).

Ignoring issues like text errors, ultimately, this first summer vacation of this life, lasting a little over a month… can be considered completely free time.

It must be a scenario given simply to let me rest without doing anything.

Unless, could it be some kind of malicious sabotage?

On a randomly set travel date out of 30 days in a month, a disturbance happens to occur in Liberty Port.

It just so happens that a request issued by the local adventurer guild is delivered to me, who just renewed my pass.

It just so happens that I, who cannot ignore the disturbance for the sake of ‘happy memories (hearts)’, have no choice but to solve the problem.

Such an absurd thing wouldn’t happen even in a typical fantasy novel… right?

Gulug-

A bad feeling suddenly chilled me to the bone.

Central Continent has three countries bordering each other, taking the Tarun mountain range in the center as a reference.

The Lumious Holy Kingdom in the north, the Nifrantz Kingdom in the west, and the Ubiet Empire in the east.

Each country has firm characteristics and strong national power, so frequent conflicts and negotiations continued.

At this time, the adventurers of each country established a city, the free trade city ‘Liberty Port’ in the south.

Under a special three-nation treaty that states that no country on the continent can exert influence on Liberty Port, nor use it for political or military purposes.

Liberty Port has grown into a thriving trading city.

Just the Yamato Islands nearby have a completely different cultural style from the continent, so how many diverse things will gather when connected by sea routes with various parts of the world?

From animals I’ve never seen before, to spices, clothing, and languages I’ve never heard.

Liberty Port, which opened its doors and accepted everything in the world, is still called the ‘paradise of possibilities.’

For a painter who painted with only three colors, if you throw twenty more colors at them, they wouldn’t know which picture to paint first, would they?

Now that the system is properly established and the environment has improved, it’s considered a must-visit destination for those seeking new things.

As many people gather, the level of infrastructure is naturally on par with Ubiet.

Especially due to its geographical advantage of being located on the southern sea, it is crowded with vacationers every summer, and many facilities and events are provided accordingly.

Modern-style resorts that feel quite clean even by the standards of my past life’s aesthetics, as well as attractive accommodations befitting a resort integrated with nature.

Bars where you can enjoy alcohol while watching the night sea bathed in natural light, as well as firework festivals and stages where people sing and dance.

We couldn’t choose where to start enjoying ourselves.

“Definitely the bar! Ever since I lived in my hometown, I’ve longed for the night sea-!”

“Heehee- I really want to visit this herbal market. No, maybe the magic scroll market is better… or maybe artifacts—?”

A sultry summer.

However, thanks to the cool wind magic that recreates modern air conditioning, the Filbrogue mansion was so cold we were shivering.

We were all sitting around on the bed, looking at the Liberty Port promotional brochure.

“I also want to see this foreign stage… Will they sing romantic songs with a unique sensibility?”

“I absolutely have to visit this bookstore! It’s said that countless books containing the world’s culture are gathered there, so I’ll have to read at least one of every book before I’m satisfied… khukhukhu-”

I hadn’t said anything yet.

But even just with the two of them putting forward their opinions, enough conflict arose.

“Nix, you idiot. We’re going to relax, aren’t we? It’s better to look for some sentimental tourist spots, isn’t it.”

“Kheeng- I chose good spots too didn’t I? There’s no better rest than gaining new knowledge—”

Both opinions are understandable.

It’s nice to relax comfortably while looking at the romantic night view.

But to be honest, gaining various cultures and knowledge during this opportunity makes me feel a little more at ease when thinking about the future.

“It’s alcohol and music! I absolutely can’t compromise on this. If you want to attend a field trip, go alone—!!”

“How fun learning is, you don’t understand that? Alcohol and music? If you want to enjoy such commonplace things, go to a tavern in the royal capital. Preferably one with lots of bearded old men… kukuku—”

“What- This magic otaku—”

Bang—clang—

The two started rolling around on the bed, pinching each other’s cheeks and pulling each other’s hair.

Flop- flop-

Roll—

Whatever, how should we actually plan this?

Ever since my past life, I’ve been the type to just vaguely prepare rather than make concrete plans.

I haven’t really traveled much, and because of that, I don’t really imagine what would be fun.

Flutter-

No matter how much I search through the promotional brochure, it’s ultimately just descriptions through words and pictures, making it hard to decide.

I thought my imagination was sufficiently honed from years of being a web novel reader, but honestly, scenes I’ve never imagined before were a little difficult.

“This lewd, loose-fitting spirit— kyaaht-”

“A slave to Nara’s cock—”

Then, I suddenly noticed Yuri and Nix wrestling with each other.

If it’s hard to imagine, how about mixing in things I can imagine?

From that idea, I immediately imagined Yuri and Nix playing on the beach.

‘Thwack (the sound of waves hitting rocks)—’ ‘Kyah-ha-hat- Unniit—’ ‘Kihhih- Catch me, Nara—’

Ah… damn, just thinking about it makes me happy.

‘Uuh- Unni, put me in first…’ ‘Nara… I’m already this wet…?’ ‘Thwack (the sound of skin hitting skin)—’

Happy…

“Khuhut… kukuku…”

As I drooled and let my imagination run wild, Yuri and Nix came close to me, clinging to each other.

“Unni, where are we going—?!” “Of course, we’re going to study—?!”

A sentimental resort.

A treasure trove of knowledge.

Which one will I choose? Asking that is a waste of time.

I spread my arms and hugged both Yuri and Nix.

“Let’s do both.”