"Boring, shopping with Cloude is so boring. He doesn't like to chat much. He's been training six days a week, even on holidays. His mind is filled with nothing but training and..."
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Jennie burst into a string of words, and Shoyo couldn't get a word in. He just looked at her and chuckled. "... He's been like this since we were kids, not gentle or attentive. I dread being alone with him, so I didn't go with him. I didn't expect to meet you here."
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She said that with her lips, but her eyes conveyed not annoyance but regret. Of course, Shoyo couldn't discern this.
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"Feeling bored? Let me take you to my secret hideout; I promise it's full of surprises." Shoyo was also feeling down because of Rachel's situation. Having someone to accompany him was a rare occasion, so he directly took her away from the shade of the tree.
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To the east of Grandecy were the palace and official dormitories built against the mountains, while to the south was the residential area. The two walked through the commercial street and the residential area, along the city walls, until they arrived at a large tree near the dormitory area by the city wall. Shoyo looked around, ensuring no one had noticed, and skillfully pushed aside the bushes. The entrance under the tree was revealed; roots intertwined within the tunnel, holding onto the soil, forming a passage barely wide enough for one person to pass through.
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"You go in first. I need to close the entrance." Shoyo wanted Jennie to go ahead, showing he knew the destination was safe.
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Jennie, in a silky dress, looked delicate and elegant. However, her upbringing had been strict, requiring her to behave properly and with dignity. Now, she was about to crawl through this dirty passage. She hesitated at first, perhaps due to subconscious rebellion, but she quickly let go of her reservations and crawled inside. She had never acted so carefree before, nor had she considered the scolding from her mother and grandmother for dirtying her clothes.
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In the narrow, dim passage, she could see a faint light at the end. Crawling towards that point of light, she occasionally asked Shoyo if he was right behind her, as she couldn't turn around. The only option was to move forward, or if necessary, retreat back to the entrance. After who knows how long, the faint light gradually grew brighter.
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After enduring many hardships, they finally reached the exit. Before their eyes was an endless sea, with fine sand piled up near the entrance.
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"Does Grandecy have such a fairyland?" Between Grandecy and Compason, a large shipyard and docks had been established, but due to the cancellation of overseas exploration, the whole facility had fallen into disuse. On the other two coasts, there were mostly rock formations or forests, and with no nearby villages, human presence was rare. Even if there were more beautiful beaches, Jennie wouldn't have known.
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Not far from the sandy beach were rocky cliffs on both sides. Jennie couldn't help but wonder where they were.
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"It's speculated to be one of the sea caves at the bottom of the mountain behind Grandecy. Look over there." Shoyo pointed to the left. The cliffs extended into the sea; Jennie looked up and felt they soared high into the clouds. She could barely see the treetops sticking out from the top, clutching onto the edge of the mountain. "I'm not mistaken, am I? The forest on top is forbidden territory, and to the right, beyond this cliff, is probably the city wall."
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Before Shoyo could finish explaining, Jennie had already rushed towards the beach. She took off her shoes and gathered her dress, dipping her legs into the refreshing seawater. She enjoyed the splashing waves, and her face displayed a satisfied smile. After all, it was her first time coming here without her mother's supervision, allowing her to play freely. It was also Shoyo's first time seeing her with such an expression.
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Bending over and approaching the water, Jennie felt like she had discovered a new world. She focused on the ebb and flow of the waves and the shifting of the sand grains. She realized that the underwater world was even more beautiful than the land she was used to. Just as she was engrossed in her observation, a spray of water splashed from the front. Shoyo had already taken off his shorts and was waist-deep in the water.
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"What are you doing? The sea can be dangerous." Despite wanting to pull him over quickly, Jennie hesitated; she couldn't swim.
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"Don't worry, as long as we stay near the shore, it's safe. Look." Seeing Shoyo swimming comfortably in front of her, she couldn't help but envy him.
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"Hey, in return for bringing me here, I'll give you a chance to teach me how to swim. How about it?"
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This was quite an embarrassed request, wasn't it? At the same time, Jennie turned around and proactively took off her coat and dress.
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