Swaaah.

A cloud of foam would spray out every time a wave washed up against the sandy beach. Drops of water twinkled in the air as the sun shone through the clouds. The aquamarine sea was so beautiful that it couldn’t be expressed in words.

It was an attraction in a distant land. This was Piris, the port of choice for all ships of the coastal kingdom, Soldun. It was the city with the most beautiful beach on the continent. Theo hadn’t seen it during the civil war of a few years ago, but many things had changed in the intervening years.

Theo looked at the peaceful scene and raised a glass cup to his lips, enjoying the refreshing lime-flavored liquid.

“... Mm, this is good.” Theo didn’t usually enjoy the bitter taste of alcohol, but this drink fit his taste well. Veronica laughed as she sipped her drink with him. “Really? I know how to make this. If you want to have a drink when we get home, just say it.”

Theo smiled. “What? Becky, you know how to make cocktails?”

Rebecca lounged beside him. “It’s a small...