Over the endless sea.
The airship's massive silhouette swept over the water, casting an enormous shadow.
Outside the Prince's Bedroom, the Prince's Maid stared worriedly at the tightly shut door.
With the room's excellent soundproofing, she had no idea what was happening inside.
"These past few days, Her Highness has invited Mr. Dio to her room every day..."
"It happened back in Yorknew City too, but lately, these visits have been far too frequent-and far too long..."
Her worries were not unfounded. In Yorknew City, Mumuzawa and Dio had spent at most an hour or two talking alone each day.
But these past few days, Dio had stayed in Mumuzawa's room for more than ten hours almost every day!
"And besides..."
The maid's mind began filling with dirty thoughts:
Her Highness had never shown any interest in that sort of thing before, so we didn't bring any protection on this trip...
The two guards at the door stared straight ahead as always. They had no interest whatsoever in such matters.
So what exactly were Dio and Mumuzawa doing?
"Huff... huff... hah..."
Mumuzawa was drenched in sweat, her panting clear and sharp. She had also changed into a short-sleeved shirt and shorts better suited to exercise.
Dio quietly counted her repetitions:
"...99... 100!"
"Stop. That's enough warming up."
At his words, Mumuzawa went limp. Her push-up stance collapsed, and her whole body hit the floor with a smack as she whimpered:
"Th-this was only the warm-up?"
Dio calmly watched her gradually lose all semblance of royal dignity. He stepped forward, sent a little Ripple into her, and said:
"Rest for fifteen minutes. Then we'll officially begin your [Nen] training!"
Mumuzawa's head shot up, delight shining in her eyes. She hurriedly composed herself and settled her mind.
That was right. Dio did