October 19th, Thursday.

The sun rose from the sea, infusing the azure waters with a wave of liquid gold, its golden brilliance spreading from afar to near.

A fleet of warships anchored on the sea surface.

Seagulls flew by, and the loud sound of bugles echoed across the land and sea.

Hojo Shouko awoke, sat up, and unbuttoned her pajamas, revealing a snowy white chest, reminiscent of freshly baked, unsweetened Chinese bread, exuding a soft and sweet aroma.

She got up and walked to the wardrobe, taking out a set of pure white military attire.

Considering the need for Treasure Users to coordinate with the troops, uniform dress was naturally required.

However, Treasure Users had great freedom in some areas.

This means they didn't need to wear the rank epaulets of the Japan Self-Defense Forces.

The custom epaulet Hojo Shouko designed for herself had four adorable little rabbits lined up, a sash falling from her right shoulder to her prominently raised chest.

Both the sash and epaulets were gold, ensuring the white military attire didn't look plain and added a touch of elegance.

Hojo Shouko dressed in her military attire, her curves perfectly outlined. She donned her military cap and turned to head outside the yacht, arriving on the deck.

A cool sea breeze blew directly at her, and she could see fish swimming beneath the surface.

Eliminating human pollution not only allowed city dwellers to see the sky but also greatly benefited the ocean.

Otherwise, how could these fish appear?

The soldiers on other warships began gathering.

"Heavenly Lock."

Hojo Shouko whispered, and the Heavenly Lock wrapped around her right wrist transformed into a golden ring. A Heavenly Lock then shot out, coiling around the girl's slender waist.

She swiftly traversed the warships, arriving on another yacht.

According to the young lady's arrangement, each yacht was separated and stationed in different areas to prepare for any potential situations.

However, Morimoto Chiyoda believed, besides this reason, the young lady intended to prevent Treasure Users from gathering together for meals to avoid a certain someone having a heart attack.

After all, if they were too far apart, they would have to go to another yacht for meals, and Phoenix Academy Maggie could feign ignorance, like an ostrich.

Hojo Shouko neither denied nor agreed with Morimoto Chiyoda's statement, only admitting that both possibilities were plausible.

She found Morimoto Chiyoda and, as before, used the Heavenly Lock to encircle her waist before heading to Ayatsuki Ayaka's yacht, wrapping both and heading toward Aozawa's yacht together.

They entered the yacht's salon area, where breakfast was already prepared.

The kitchen had already provided the corresponding breakfast according to the number of people even before the Treasure Users woke up.

Anything they wanted to eat was available.

Regarding lifestyle treatment, Kochou took the approach of gathering Japan's resources to please the Treasure Users.

"Good morning, Aozawa~"

"Good morning."

Aozawa greeted them with a smile, looking at the three women, each in military attire but with different temperaments.

He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, as the scene he dreamt of had already been half-realized.

Though there was still a long way to go before they would all sleep under the same blanket, maintaining such a harmonious atmosphere was already progress.

After this expedition, he was determined to ensure the young lady would blend in.

Aozawa resolved inwardly.

Ayatsuki Ayaka glanced around the yacht and asked, "Did Tetsuji not come over?"

"He's taking a shower inside,"

Aozawa replied.

To ruin the morning atmosphere, it had to be her brother-in-law. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Why did he come here for breakfast this morning? He couldn't read the room!

Hojo Tetsuji walked up the stairs of the yacht, wearing beach shorts, and it was evident his hair was freshly washed.

Earlier, he had swum over directly.

"Tetsuji, good morning,"

Ayatsuki Ayaka raised her hand in greeting.

"Mm, good morning," Hojo Tetsuji also replied with a smile.

...

Each person took their seat, yet the host's seat wasn't given to Aozawa but to Morimoto Chiyoda.

Aozawa could only sit next to Hojo Tetsuji, while Ayatsuki Ayaka and Hojo Shouko sat together.

Morimoto Chiyoda chose to have breakfast here in the early morning to ensure her position as the main wife remained unshaken.

She cut the steak in front of her with a knife, a smile playing on her delicate face, and casually threw out a question, "Shouko, tell me, if Aozawa and Hojo Tetsuji both encountered a monster attack at the same time, who would you choose to save?"

"Save them both,"

Hojo Shouko answered confidently.

Morimoto Chiyoda wasn't surprised by this answer, but it wasn't what she wanted to hear.

She wanted to see Hojo Shouko's face show signs of difficulty.

Perhaps it's just her nature.

Morimoto Chiyoda looked at her, so young, yet with a demeanor as calm as someone in their eighties, and couldn't resist teasing her.

To see that calm face tangled, hesitant.

"The situation I mentioned means you can only save one person."

Hojo Shouko wasn't troubled by this question, answering frankly, "I would choose to save Aozawa-senpai."

"Why wouldn't you save me?"

No matter how thick-skinned Hojo Tetsuji was, he was still a bit upset about this.

Hojo Shouko stated confidently, "If Senior Sayuri and I were in danger at the same time, Brother would also choose to save Senior Sayuri without hesitation."

"Oh,"

After a moment of contemplation, Hojo Tetsuji realized his sister was right, and with a candid laugh, he said, "Haha, seems like it, then no problem, let's eat."

This was too candid... Morimoto Chiyoda murmured in her heart, unable to witness the expression she wanted.

Hojo Shouko tilted her head, blinked, and asked, "Sister Chiyoda, why did you ask that question?"