From the day that woman arrived, you couldn't be sure of anything. Byleth was strange, a very stoic and expressionless woman, which made it difficult to predict her next move.

However, if there was one thing you could recognize about her, it was that she wasn't just a good teacher; she was worthy of the title of Ashen Demon. She had not only completed the missions assigned by the monastery but had also won the battle of the lions and the eagles.

This year, the winning class of that event would receive an extra reward, something you didn't know what it could be, because the day Byleth usually announced the mission was different.

She announced that the whole class would be going to the beach. In your mind, you couldn't picture this woman wearing a swimsuit on the coast. It had to be something else: an invasion from Almyra, pirates, bandits in some underwater cave, or even a monster.

None of that. When the day arrived, you were the only person not wearing a swimsuit. You were more than ready to fight any threat, but the The only threat, in quotes, was the heat.

You were bewildered; all your classmates were in swimsuits, even Byleth was wearing one. She handed you one in your size. "I had to buy it from Anna. I don't want any complaints about whether you like it or not, since I spent my own money on this."

She said in that monotone tone, as you headed to change. You asked her why she was wearing that. "Hilda said this is what you wear at the beach." And she didn't say anything else.

She waited until you finished changing. "It's not so bad. The important thing is that it fits you well. I had to check your uniform size to make sure it would fit. I don't expect a thank you, just that you appreciate this small favor. Go and have fun, and don't get into trouble."

"Why are we here? This was the extra reward the church gave us for our victory: a few days of rest at the beach." She said it without a hint of emotion.

"Everything is paid for and in "Order, we have enough resources, and if they run out, I'm pretty sure we can still catch something." You remembered that she was a good fisherwoman; she'd even won that fishing tournament Seteth organized when they rescued Flayn.

"Take advantage of this, because afterward we'll be back to the hard work at the academy. We don't get an opportunity like this every day."

((ESP->))