After diving into the spring, Iska didn't surface immediately. Instead, she darted through the clear water like an exuberant fish, freely swimming beneath the shimmering surface.
A few moments later, she slowly stood upright, her body rising above the water as she reached back and brushed her wet, black hair away from her face.
Droplets of water trailed down her elegant neckline like cascading pearls, tracing the soft curves of her body and adding a seductive gleam to her already mesmerizing figure.
Iska stood tall in the spring, flashing a bright, carefree smile as she called out to the others. "Ahahaha! Why haven't you come down yet? The water feels amazing."
Her generous chest swayed gently as she moved, like two playful little beasts dancing with every breath she took.
Her bronze-toned skin shimmered healthily in the dappled sunlight, and her firm abs, toned legs, and perky, well-shaped bottom—all revealed in stunning clarity—spoke volumes of her perfect Amazonian figure.
And without a shred of hesitation, she was boldly showing every inch of herself, including her most intimate places, to the only man present.
"Iska... you're seriously incredible..." Akira muttered, eyes wide, genuinely stunned by the full-frontal visual blessing.
He was just about to give a big thumbs-up to commend the rare display of Amazonian pride when—
"KYAAAAAAA—!!"
Two sharp shrieks tore through the peaceful air.
The two innocent elf girls, Ryuu and Celty, screamed in sync, as if they had both just seen the apocalypse.
They were flailing about frantically, their limbs waving in the air, sheer panic written all over their faces.
Everyone else froze, stunned by the sudden outburst. The scene descended into chaos in an instant.
"I—I'm sorry, Akira!!" Ryuu blurted out with a flustered expression.
Then, before Akira could even respond, she launched herself at him like a bolt of lightning.
THUD!
The impact sent Akira flying backward and crashing to the ground, with Ryuu landing on top of him. Her oversized cloak billowed and fell around them, wrapping the two together in a tight bundle.
Ryuu's firm buttocks settled on Akira's waist, and although the position was accidental, the wide cloak covering them made the entire scene feel highly suggestive.
In her flustered panic, Ryuu raised both hands and tried to cover Akira's eyes.
But her dainty fingers were too small to do the job. Through the gaps, Akira could still clearly see her flushed cheeks and frantic, unfocused eyes.
Akira stared at her helplessly. "You seriously know how to find the right seat, huh? Usually, you won't even touch my sleeve, and now you're just straddling me like it's normal."
He patted her thigh lightly and chuckled. "Ryuu, calm down. I wasn't the one to take my clothes off. Now I can't even see Iska."
He then gently pried her small hands away from his face. "Come on, let go. If you don't move, no one else is going to get a proper bath."
Ryuu's brain was short-circuiting, but Akira's calm and patient tone gradually brought her back to reality.
Still, she kept clinging to him like a koala and muttered with a bright red face: "Pervert… pervert."
Seeing that Ryuu was still too shaken to respond, Akira let out a long sigh and whispered to her, "Hold tight."
With a flick of his fingers, a burst of wind magic swirled beneath them and lifted them into the air.
Ryuu, startled by the sudden ascent, instinctively wrapped her arms tightly around his neck and crossed her legs around his waist, clinging to him like her life depended on it.
Akira, now holding Ryuu securely by her thighs, turned to the others with a resigned smile. "You girls go ahead and enjoy your bath. I'll take Ryuu to calm her down a bit. She can also act as my chaperone, hehe."
He chuckled and began going away slowly, Ryuu still tightly nestled against him.
Alise, who was in the middle of removing her chest guard, paused and cheerfully waved her arm. "Okay! You two have fun!"
Just as Akira turned his back, he raised his right hand and wiggled his fingers casually.
In response, a stream of dark magical energy flowed from his fingertips, condensing into veils of shadowy mist that draped down from the sky.
The thick black mist blanketed the area like a curtain, creating a protective privacy barrier around the spring. Yet, he cleverly left an opening near the entrance and another gap above to allow both easy access and natural lighting.
The girls, seeing the magical privacy screen forming so seamlessly, sighed in admiration.
Satisfied with the privacy, they began undressing. One after another, they peeled off their clothing and armor and entered the warm, crystal-clear spring.
Maryuu kindly helped Ais remove her gear, and the little loli timidly dipped her toes into the water, slowly stepping in.
Kaguya, meanwhile, stared coldly at the disappearing figures of Ryuu and Akira in the distance. Her gaze lingered until the two vanished into the woods.
Still, her movements didn't falter. She folded her kimono and underwear neatly and laid them beside the spring with elegance.
Once everything was set, she stepped gracefully into the water, testing it with one foot before slipping in.
After soaking for a few seconds, she turned toward Alise and teased, "That dumb elf probably just used this as an excuse to get some alone time with Akira. Don't expect her to let go easily."
Alise chuckled, her voice sultry as she poured water over her pale skin. "That's definitely possible. Or maybe the crash landing did something to her brain. She probably hasn't recovered yet."
Lyra, who was floating on her back with a mischievous grin, added playfully, "Oh come on. You know how she is. It's classic Ryuu."
Nearby, Noin stared in awe at the sight of Maryuu and Ryana stepping into the water. "You two… your figures are amazing. Almost as incredible as Astraea-sama herself. I'm so jealous."
Ryana laughed softly and patted Noin's shoulder. "Don't worry, Noin. Give it time—you'll grow into it."
Suddenly, a loud splash rang out.
"HYAH!" Iska playfully flung water at everyone, grinning devilishly.
Asta, who had been peacefully soaking nearby, took a full face of water and retaliated immediately.
"Take this!" She shouted, slapping the water with all her strength and sending a massive splash into the air.
"Haha! You missed!" Iska called out, laughing while simultaneously kicking up water on both sides, causing twin splashes that drenched anyone nearby.
The rest of the girls, who had been bystanders until now, were quickly pulled into the impromptu water fight. But no one tried to escape. Instead, they all dove into the playful chaos with glee.
The serene sanctuary under the waterfall had become a place of joy and laughter, echoing with cheerful voices and splashing water, as the girls cherished this rare moment of rest and freedom.