Volleyball

On a summer day, the sunlight streams down by the swimming pool, creating a vibrant, colorful scene. The trees provide some shade, adding to the atmosphere. Girls in swimsuits bloom like flowers, each radiating their own unique charm.

They wore swimsuits of various colors. Aura's was a refreshing blue, as if she blended into the pool water. Line's was a vibrant red, as fiery as a flame, but her face was expressionless, like a silent porcelain doll. Frieren's was a soft white, exuding sweetness and gentleness.

Serie, meanwhile, sat leisurely by the pool, basking in the warmth of the sun. As a top-tier figure in the magic world, she maintained her own air of superiority, sipping iced cola and enjoying delicious food with a unique and carefree attitude.

Solitär then gracefully leaped into the water, displaying a beautiful swimming style. With a slight wave of her fan, water suddenly gushed out like a fountain, "Banquet Magic, Flowers, Flowers, Birds, Wind, and Moon."

"That's amazing."

"It looks like a human-shaped fountain."

Kanne and Lawine couldn't help but exclaim in praise.

"This looks so familiar, like the magic that a certain blue Goddess likes to use." Li Yan scratched his head, feeling that it looked extremely familiar.

Fern's cheerful smile was as bright as the sun. Li Yan looked at her beloved daughter, whose smile hadn't appeared in a long time, and couldn't help but feel that the swimming party was exceptionally well organized, and felt very gratified.

The atmosphere by the pool was relaxed and cheerful, and the girls' playful antics made the whole scene even more vivid and beautiful.

"Lady Frieren, let's play water volleyball!"

Fern picked up the volleyball with great interest. Swimming in the pool all the time was a bit boring; although it was refreshing, it lacked the joy of teamwork.

"That depends on how many people participate."

Frieren glanced at the others who were having a great time in the pool.

"Sure."

"Water volleyball? Kanne and I are really good at it."

"Humans actually dare to try and compete with Demons in terms of physique? How laughable, meow! Let Lord Aura teach you a lesson!"

The water volleyball game was quickly met with enthusiastic approval. As the referee for the group divisions, Li Yan's first task was to count the number of participants and then rationally allocate the strongest teams to the groups.

The demons Aura, Line, and Solitaire form a powerful demonic trio. Frilian, Philon, and their master Seria form an elite magical trio. Etilius, Connie, and Labine form a new generation trio. Metti, Yubel, and the donut-loving Laofen form a close-range magic trio. The four groups compete, with Li Yan acting as the referee to determine the winners.

"Lord Li Yan, do you need any help? I used to be an examiner too."

Zanze held out his little hand and made a suggestion.

She came with Serie, perhaps also hoping to see Li Yan. She had also bought a cute little swimsuit for the pool party.

"Yes, two referees are fairer."

Li Yan nodded, and the competition between the two teams officially began. It was unknown who would become today's champion team.

The first match was between the Demons Clan team and the new generation combination. Aura served first, and the experienced Edel smiled slightly. Although her physique was not great, her experience in volleyball already surpassed that of many people.

Aura's serve was blocked by Edel, who then delivered a cleverly mischievous, off-target ball. However, this ball encountered Line, a powerful imitation user. Observing Edel's movements, Linne easily returned the volleyball in the same manner.

"Wow, that was amazing! That shot doesn't look like something a rookie would make."

Fern couldn't help but widen her eyes in amazement, which also made her feel a little nervous. After all, her Godfather was watching the competition. Although she wasn't very confident about winning the championship, she still wanted to give it her all, since only the most outstanding people could get her Godfather's attention.

"Mimicking the opponent's actions to receive the ball and then using their own methods against them? That's a very tricky technique."

Serie savored her cola and commented accordingly, instantly identifying the core figure of the team.

"Let me!"

Kanne leaped into the air, sending a powerful ball hurtling towards Solitär. Facing this surging attack, Solitär smiled, her eyes precisely aimed at the volleyball, and she forcefully raised her arm.

Although Solitär appears to be a delicate and frail girl, as a Demons, her physical abilities are far from what they seem.

The volleyball was hit high, and Lawine jumped up at the right moment, trying to hit the volleyball directly, but the next second, the volleyball seemed to be blown by a gust of wind, spinning around and dodging Lawine's spike.

"How is that possible!"

"Does this ball have its own spin?"

Kanne and Edel were shocked; it was too late to salvage the situation.

The volleyball landed on the water, and the new generation combination was one point behind. Referees Li Yan and Zanze raised their flags at the opportune moment.

"Damn it! I'm getting serious now."

Kanne clenched her fist with a serious expression. She had seen Lawine's mistake; if she were in his shoes, she would have failed too.

After a thrilling half-hour battle, the new generation combination of Edel, Kanne, and Lawine was utterly defeated, demonstrating that the Demons' physiques and reaction speeds far surpassed those of humans.

The Demons team won the first match, and the next match will be a duel between the elite magic team and the melee mage team.

Frieren held the volleyball with a serious expression, ready to serve. Fern stood beside Frieren with a focused look, constantly on guard for the opponent's counterattack after Frieren's serve.

As Frieren tossed the volleyball high into the air, she swung her little hand forcefully. Übel and Methode watched intently at the angle of Frieren's swing, trying to determine the exact location from the direction and position of the hit.

As her delicate little hand missed its target, the volleyball landed precisely on Frieren's head. With a crisp cracking sound, Frieren winced and clutched her head in pain.

Are you an idiot?

Serie frowned as she looked at Frieren. Was losing magic making her an idiot?

"Well, what can I do?"

Frieren touched her head sadly, and Fern stepped forward to pat Frieren head with concern. Methode also showed a look of concern on her face.

Serie glanced helplessly at Frieren, picked up the volleyball from the water, and Frieren adjusted her posture, mustering her strength again to get ready to hit the ball at any moment.

As Serie tossed the volleyball high into the air, it landed perfectly on Frieren's head the next second. A crisp sound of a head being hit rang out, and Laufen, Übel, and Methode, who had been on high alert, were completely dumbfounded. In their eyes, the Mana Frieren and Serie should be very strong, and they had even planned many strategies to fight against them.

"There's no hope!"

Felene was filled with despair. Looking at her master Celia, who had regained control of the volleyball, and Lady Freyland, who was holding her head in her hands, she had lost all confidence in winning.