Lingo Bookverse

  Chapter 158: Cute {TL: By Creed} Keep your body straight, paddle the water, and kick. Forward, forward. Just keep moving forward. And then... "Ah." After swimming for a while, I returned to the beach. I got out of the sea and took a deep breath of fresh air. "Good job, Fate." "Daddy, good job!" Sofia and Aisha greeted me. They had been watching me swim from the beach because they wanted to see me in action. As for Licorice, she's probably off playing somewhere at her own pace. "Fate, you're a really good swimmer." "Yeah, I guess I'm fairly decent at it. I've had to cross rivers while carrying loads... and there were times I had to dive for over ten minutes to retrieve treasure from the bottom. So I got naturally trained." "That's... not exactly funny." "Haha." It was a tough experience, that's for sure... But because of those hardships, I can now swim freely like this. The past is the past. ...

  Chapter 157 Can I ask you a favor? {TL: By Creed} It's my first time at the sea. I'll swim a lot, play on the sandy beach, and fully enjoy the ocean! I was thinking of doing that, but... "...Come on, Sofia. Go ahead." "...D-do I really have to do this?" "...Mom, fight!" For some reason, the women seem to be acting a little strange. Sofia looks somewhat embarrassed... and Licorice taps Sofia's shoulder, urging her on. What’s going on, I wonder? As I was curious, Sofia turned toward me with a red face. In her hand, she was holding a small bottle. "U-um... Fate?" "Yeah, what is it?" "Well, um... it's just... how should I put this..." Sofia, fidgeting, has an oddly seductive air about her. With her swimsuit on, it's a little hard to look at her directly. Eventually, it seems like Sofia gathers her courage, and in a strong tone, she says: "C-could you put sunscreen on me!?" "...Huh?" "...

  Chapter 156: The Shining Sea {TL: By Creed} When I looked up at the sky, the sun was shining brightly. The scorching sunlight was intense, and just standing still made sweat stream down my face. “Perfect weather for a day at the beach, huh?” It seemed like many others had the same idea, as the beach was already crowded with people. Sheets were spread out here and there, and parasols had been set up. I set up my own sheet and parasol, placing my belongings on top. Bathing in the sunlight, I waited for the three of them. As a guy, it was easy for me to change quickly, but…   Since Sofia and the others were women, it wouldn’t be as simple.   The changing rooms also seemed to be crowded, so it would probably take a little time. “…Hmm.” I felt restless.   My mind kept wandering. Before long, Sofia and the others would return, having changed into their swimsuits… What kind of swimsuits would they be wearing?   I wondered if it was appropriat...

  Chapter 155: River {TL: By Creed} The purpose of the journey had shifted, and we were fully enjoying sightseeing... But there was nothing we could do until the beastman researcher returned. Also, with everything that had happened, we hadn’t had time to relax together as a group… So, I decided to shift my mindset and enjoy Blue Island. And then, night came. We ate dinner, took a bath... And Aisha started nodding off, looking sleepy. It was about time to go to bed, but... “...W-what should we do?” “...W-what shall we do?” There was only one bed. It was big enough for all of us to sleep together, but... That would mean sleeping next to Sofia. Would that really be okay? Sofia and I felt the same way about each other... But we weren’t married yet. Sleeping in the same bed under such circumstances would be incredibly improper and shameless, wouldn’t it? “Uh… I’ll sleep on the sofa.” “What?” “I just don’t think it’s right for us to sleep together.” “T-that’s... but I can’t let you ...

  Chapter 154: The women's battle has already begun {TL: By Creed} Since they had something very important to do, Sofia and her group decided to part ways with Fate for a while. “Make sure you absolutely don’t follow us, okay?” they emphasized as they left. With determination, the women headed toward a certain store. “Welcome!” They were greeted with a warm smile from a female store clerk. In the back of the shop lay the very items Sofia and her group were seeking. Their target? Swimsuits. If you’re going to play at the beach, swimsuits are a must. However, they hadn’t given it much thought beforehand and were unprepared. When bathing in rivers, they typically wore no clothes at all. On the other hand, when catching fish, they kept their clothes on. Under normal circumstances, that arrangement worked just fine. But playing at the beach was a completely different story. There was no way they could just dive into the sea in their regular clothes. Buying cute swimsuits was absolu...

  Chapter 153: Beastman Researcher {TL: By Creed} For now, let’s not worry about the lodging situation… After leaving our luggage in the room, we headed back out into the city. According to Edward and Emilia, the beastman researcher lives on the outskirts of Blue Island. Apparently, he moved away from the bustling city center to focus on his studies. On a hill with a sweeping view of the city, we found the researcher’s house. "Excuse me!" I knocked on the door and called out. … But there was no response. "Excuse meee!"  I knocked again, this time raising my voice a little. Still, there was no answer. I tried turning the doorknob just to check, but it clicked, locked. "Is he out?"  "Hmm… I don’t feel any sign of anyone here."  "You can tell that just by feeling?"  She could tell if someone was home or not just by sensing their presence? Sometimes Sofia’s abilities are unreal. … Or maybe it’s not just sometimes, but always? "So, what...

  Chapter 152 Blue Island [TL; By Creed} Blue Island, the Seaside Town The town, swept by sea breezes, was wide, with water flowing here and there. Just looking around made me feel refreshed and at ease. As we moved deeper into the town, we saw a large port and a beach for swimming. In the port, ships of all sizes were docked, with cargo being unloaded from distant places and fresh fish being transported. As expected of a town known for the sea, trade and fishing seemed to be thriving. A short distance from the port was the swimming area—a white sandy beach and clear, sparkling sea. Many people in swimsuits were playing there, making me want to join in. "Wowwww!" Aisha’s eyes sparkled with excitement. This was probably her first time seeing the sea. “Dad, Mom! Look at all the water!” “Hehe, yes, that’s the sea.” “The sea... Wow!” Her tail was wagging so hard it looked like it might burst with excitement. I hadn’t expected her to be this thrilled. We had come here to research ...

Chapter 151: Journey to the South {TL: By Creed} Clack, clack The sound of the carriage wheels echoed. When I looked up through the window, I saw a pleasant blue sky. No sign of rain—another clear day. But it wasn’t too hot; the temperature was just right. “Yep, today’s going to be another great journey,” I said. “But it’s boring,” came the reply. Licorice floated down, gently landing on my head and munching on a cookie. I wish she wouldn’t eat up there; crumbs are falling on me... “Since we left on this journey, nothing has happened. Isn’t there anything thrilling? Like rescuing a young lady from bandits and having a romantic adventure, or discovering a mysterious map and going on a grand treasure hunt. There should be something exciting,” she complained. “I think it’s fine as long as there aren’t any problems.” “Tsk, tsk, tsk. You just don’t get it, Fate. Life is better with a bit of trouble. It adds spice and color. A life with ups and downs is more exciting than a dull, peacefu...

  Chapter 150: Don't go {TL: By Creed} A Week Passed... Today, we decided to leave Leafland. With large backpacks stuffed with belongings, Sofia and I took on the load. Aisha, wanting to help, carried a small backpack of her own. Licorice rode atop Aisha’s head. “We're so grateful for everything you’ve done.” I bowed my head to Edward and Emilia, who had come to see us off. We had relied on them for so long, and I was truly grateful. “Hehe, it's all right. After all, Stuart-kun, you’re our future son,” Emilia said with a smile. “Well, um…” While I appreciated her sentiment, I couldn’t help but wonder if Edward was really okay with this. When I glanced over at him, he looked slightly displeased, but he wasn’t objecting as loudly as he used to. Maybe he’d accepted me... at least a little? If that’s the case, I’m happy. But I’ll have to work even harder to earn his full approval. “Father, Mother, we’re setting out again, so please stay well.” “Sofia, take good care of yourself...

  Chapter 149: From now on {TL: By Creed} "Thank you for keeping the promise we made back then." As the conversation about the past ends, Sofia smiles warmly. Her smile is so beautiful... no matter how many times I see it, it still makes my heart race, and I find myself looking away, a bit embarrassed. "There's no need to thank me. It was something I wanted to do... though I must admit, things got a bit risky." If Sofia hadn’t saved me when I was tricked and enslaved, I would probably still be living as a slave. So, I didn’t really do anything. I somehow managed to keep our promise, but... it was all thanks to Sofia. "No, that’s not true." Sofia easily dismisses my thoughts. "Even if you were enslaved, you never gave up, did you, Fate? You kept thinking of me the whole time, didn’t you?" "Yeah, I did." "I think not giving up was the most important thing. If you had given up along the way, I probably never would have met you, an...