“Ness, are you sure you’re going to leave Virena behind?”

Joren asked to which Ness just glanced at him before answering something else.

“You really can’t read the mood, huh? Normally, others would just stay silent after I slap their hand away.”

“Well, sorry for that.”

“Also, you got a lot of nerve for a freeloader.”

Ness pointed at him, making Joren realize that there’s still a lot of things about Ness he doesn’t know about.

“But don’t worry, it’s only for a few days, I’m going to bring home some souvenirs for her. She’s going to be so happy for it!”

Ness then jumped and soon after, they reached their destination to which Ness pressed the hold button.

“Wait, hold my backpack for me.”

“Huh?”

“Hurry, freeloader!”

She threw the bag at him.

“Pervert and now, freeloader. Although this time, I couldn’t complain.”

Joren muttered to which Ness grinned.

“Nah, it’s just a joke. It’s fun to have someone new in the house anyway. You’re thick-skinned and stupid but you’re honest and got the spirit. You’re not bad.”

Although Ness was kind of praising and insulting him simultaneously, Joren was unable to give a reply as his jaw dropped towards her transformation.

“I-Is it just me or you’re growing taller… and more mature?”

‘And more curvaceous?’

But Joren just swallowed those words since he had learned his lesson from Virena.

“Heh! I’m sexy, ain’t I?”

Ness struck a sexy pose while having fun. She then opened the bag that Joren was holding and took the pair of sunglasses and a cap before removing her tracksuit which revealed summer wear underneath.

In an instant, the Ness Joren knew disappeared and some hot lady appeared in front of him. He knew Ness was cute but he saw her as too ‘young’ to be seen as the opposite sex. Now, he was speechless.

“So, how do I look?”

She asked but Joren was too stunned to reply.

“I’ll take that as a compliment. And you’ll hold the backpack for me. Let’s go!”

The sexy and mature Ness pressed the open button before pulling Joren out when suddenly.

“Principal!”

“Oh no!”

Not too far where another teleportation gate appeared, Virena and the other two appeared. Virena had a worried face as she called out to Ness.

“Hurry, Joren!”

“Wait, no, you have to say goodbye firs- woah!”

Joren tried to stand still but he was nothing compared to Ness’ strength. Being pulled away like a weightless object made Joren feel weird. At the same time, he looked around to see withered trees, dark skies even though it should be morning, lifeless soil, and barren land before the view was shrouded by darkness.

He doesn’t know how fast Ness was going but the wind was distorting his face.

“Wawawawa!”

Like going through a tunnel, the light finally entered Joren’s sight and he saw the sky… no, there was a tall ceiling. Accompanied by the sound of river waves, there was a loud horn of a ship.

Joren turned his head and saw that Ness was running towards a large cruise ship at full thrusts!

Meanwhile, Virena and the two others were unable to catch up. Furthermore, Jack and Monstein don’t seem to be taking the chase seriously while Virena seemed hesitant, slowing her down. There was no chance that they could catch up to them therefore, Virena stopped to watch them with a sad face, making Joren feel guilt and pity.

He would’ve done something if he could but at that moment, he saw that Ness have a serious expression as well.

Eventually, they reached the cruise ship to which Ness went into the staff at the entrance before they actually climb the stairs and enter the ship.

“Name?”

The cruise crew with a little horn on his forehead asked while he looked at the list of reservations.

“Joren Vierei and I’m the plus one, Vanessa Vierei.”

The crew guard took a glance at Ness before asking.

“Relationship?”

“Ugh… is that important?”

Ness raised an eyebrow. She just changed her form even though her usual form was already unknown to the others. Therefore, she can’t act domineering, or else she’ll have to reveal her identity which would be pretty disappointing.

“Umm, we’re a couple.” Ness’ face twitched as she lied.

“Even though you have the same surname?”

‘Why is this guy so inquisitive!?’

“Did I say we’re a couple? Hahaha, I mean we’re married. We just got married so I’m still not used to it, right, d-dear?”

Ness called to Joren to which he stiffed up and replied with a robot voice.

“Ah, yes.”

“Oh, so you’re on your honeymoon.” the crew guard nodded in understanding as he write something on a piece of paper.

“Gr….”

Ness looked behind and saw a redheaded figure coming at them with full speed. It seemed that she had made her mind to stop her!

“What?” the crew guard raised an eyebrow.

“I mean, yes! We’re on our honeymoon!”

Joren gasped which made Ness glare at him ‘Act normally!’

“Alright, show this paper to the person who welcomes you into the ship and they will lead you to your room.”

“Room? Not rooms?” Ness leaned forward as if she heard it wrong.

“Is there a problem?”

“Tsk! No, give me that!”

Ness then took the piece of paper then hurried to climb the stairs. Right after which, Virena just arrived at the entrance but the crew guard stopped her.

“Name?”

“Argh…! I’m not on the reservation list!”

Virena, as the secretary of the First Level, knew what kind of a ruckus would occur when this scandal would spread, therefore, she didn’t want to go over the line.

“I just have to talk to that person.”

“That person’s name?”

“…” Virena can’t say the name of the Principal when she heard a shout.

“Hey!”

She looked up and saw Ness waving at her.

“Sorry! I’ll come back with a souvenir, okay!? Bye!”

Hearing this, Virena just stopped and reluctantly waved her hand.

“Um… have fun!”

She didn’t call Ness’ name too but the latter just smiled and continued waving.

“… so touching.”

The crew guard wiped the bead of tear from his eye. He then took out a walkie talkie and said,

“Garas, here, Captain. Can you start the ship, now? It would make this scene I’m watching more emotional.”

[Bzzt- roger that, Garas. Bzzt-]

The ship made a loud horn again before moving away.

“Is… that fine?”

“Oh, don’t worry, Secretary Virena, the whole cruise ship is reserved for Joren Vierei only.”

Garas stood up with a polite smile.

“You know me?”

“Yes, I wouldn’t forget Secretary Virena-”

Bam*

Garas immediately received a kick, dropping him into the river.

“Gah! Then why did you stop me!? I’ll remember your name!”

Virena then walked off while stomping her feet.

“Hahahaha! It would be a pleasure, Secretary Virena!”

Garas’ laughter filled the gigantic cave that was like a world of its own.

“Wait… I’m left behind! Wait up!”

He then swam towards the ship.

…

Meanwhile, Ness and Joren were led to their room and upon opening the door, it was revealed.

“Have fun.”

The crew member bowed and left before Ness and Joren could recover from their shock. Pinkish decoratives, soothing music, heart pillows, and contraceptives on the table… this place screams love hotel.

“Umm, aren’t there a… milder room?”

Ness turned around but saw that there was nobody there now.

“I’ll find a staff to talk to.”

“Y-yeah… I’ll just stay here.”

Joren said before entering and exploring the room. There’s only one thing in his mind.

‘So comfy’

He felt within the room. Furthermore, when he sat on the bed, it felt like it was eating him.

“O-oh…”

Joren shivered from how smooth and soft the bed is before he removed his shoes and rolled over it. It was a king-sized bed and as he rolled, it felt like there was no end to it.

“Is this the feeling of being rich!?”

Joren, a normal teenager just a month ago was now experiencing luxury. It was incredible.

Excitedly, he looked around and found something on the table.

“Is this snacks?”

A moment later…

“Nope, it’s a condom.”

He gargled his mouth many times after that.

But afterward, he was most excited about the large television screen on the wall. As he found the remove and turned it on-

[Ah! Ah! So good!…]

Seeing the porno on a big screen, Joren was stunned but at the next moment, he realized something.

‘I haven’t released it for a long while now… this is bad.’

A moment earlier, Ness just spoke with the staff and said that they can’t change the reserved room for them. She felt the urge to reveal her name as the big boss of the First Level but restrained herself.

“Haa… it should be fine. It’s not like Joren would misunderstand it and be swept up with the mood, right? That would be awkward…”

She muttered as she reached their room to hear something questionable.

[Ah! Ah! So good!]

At that moment, Ness saw the phenomenon, that only men experience, the ‘second time’.