Kuro pushed up his glasses, utterly composed. "Those two were lucky. It wasn't their time to die."
"If they hadn't run into us, they'd have died at sea. There's no other possibility."
Van Augur nodded slightly and said without expression, "That's their fate."
Baccarat turned toward the two of them and waved. "Hurry and swim over. Don't stay in the water."
At her words, Mr. 9 and Princess Vivi's eyes lit up. They broke into excited smiles.
"Thank you. Thank you so much..."
Reiju brushed back her pink hair and smiled. "We'll have to ask what their relationship is. If they're a couple, we can't let that woman stay."
"Chris is such an exceptional man. The women who follow him can't have a blemish in their past."
Carmen shrugged. "They don't look like a couple to me. There's nothing affectionate about the way they act together."
By then, Mr. 9 and Princess Vivi had reached the Chris. Soon, they were standing on the deck.
"Thank you. We're so grateful!"
They bowed deeply to Baccarat, their voices full of heartfelt gratitude.
Baccarat waved a hand and smiled. "There's no need to be so polite. It was the right thing to do."
"Come on, little beauty. Let's go inside and talk."
Carina looked Princess Vivi over, mischief glinting in her eyes. "You're really pretty. When you grow up, you'll be absolutely gorgeous."
Perona floated back and forth through the air, laughing like a silver bell. "Exactly! She's so beautiful. I like her! Horohorohoro..."
The praise left Princess Vivi a little embarrassed. She tucked a strand of blue hair away from her forehead and quickly replied.
"You're the beautiful ones. I can't compare to any of you. You're too kind."
She looked at Baccarat, her eyes pleading. "He's my partner. Please don't hold