Chapter 292 - 212: Golden Beach
(Happy New Year, everyone. Here’s wishing you a happy 2025 in advance.)
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The next day, Su Mo got up early, washed up, and grabbed the luggage he had packed the night before, first heading to breakfast.
The cafeteria was already crowded with people, all mercenaries who had gotten up early, too excited about today’s travel plans to sleep in.
The mercenaries eagerly greeted Su Mo, each face brimming with excitement and anticipation.
After breakfast, Su Mo went to the 80th floor to find KK and Dongdong.
As soon as he walked in, he sighed helplessly with a smile.
The two had indeed gamed all night, but by the latter half, couldn’t keep themselves from dozing off.
Dongdong was sprawled out on the floor, sound asleep, still holding the game controller.
KK was using Dongdong’s arm as a pillow, sleeping deeply, occasionally tugging the blanket to cover more of Dongdong.
Looking at the two, Su Mo chuckled to himself, "These two rascals are such a handful."
Just then, Chu Nanyi walked in, "Captain, the buses are all downstairs...Oh my gosh!"
Treating Dongdong like a treasure, he took out his phone and approached her sleeping form, snapping a picture of her face, absolutely adoring her expression, "What is this? What is this?! It’s the legendary angel!!! I need to make this divine beauty my screensaver..."
"Click."
The flash went off.
He forgot to turn off the flash.
Dongdong startled awake, opening her eyes just in time to see Chu Nanyi photographing her asleep.
Chu Nanyi: "Ah."
Su Mo quickly jumped aside.
"You’re asking for it!" Dongdong kicked at Chu Nanyi’s calves, earning his loud protest.
KK was tossed onto the floor, waking up bewildered, rubbing the back of his head and glancing around, "Is it morning?"
Su Mo laughed helplessly at the chaos in the gaming room, "Alright, enough with the fuss, time to get ready."
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About a dozen airport shuttle buses were already waiting at the Edge Mansion entrance, everyone boarded in the midst of cheerful chatter, heading toward the airport.
With the year-end, many schools were on holiday; it was peak tourism season, and New Moon City Airport was bustling with travelers carrying luggage of all sizes.
Su Mo chartered a wide-body plane, perfect for fitting everyone.
As an "Honorary Citizen of New Moon City," his booking ensured everyone enjoyed VIP treatment, with check-in through VIP lanes, and flight attendants who were young, beautiful, and of high professional caliber.
Soon, the plane took off.
New Moon City is over 2600 kilometers away from Saint Rivelan, with a total flight time of 3 hours and 42 minutes.
Su Mo, Dongdong, and KK sat together, playing board games.
Chu Nanyi was flirting with flight attendants, asking for their contact info.
The mercenaries were either chatting, sleeping, or watching downloaded videos.
Time flew by quickly.
"Dear passengers, hello, I am the captain of this flight. We are about to arrive at our destination, Saint Rivelan, and you’re welcome to open your shades and enjoy the azure sky and sea here."
Upon hearing this, Dongdong quickly pulled open her shade, exclaiming in awe.
As the plane descended, the scenery outside became increasingly clear, revealing a vast ocean.
From high above, the sea sparkled like jewels, endless blue hues intertwining into a dazzling canvas, sunlight dancing on the waves as if the sea itself was welcoming these tourists from New Moon City.
Gradually, the golden beach appeared in view, stretching along the coast like a brilliant gold line, dividing the ocean from the land.
Along the beach, lush coconut trees formed a green forest, sunlight flickering among the leaves like countless twinkling stars.
Edge Mercenaries mainly took local assignments from New Moon City; occasionally, they received out-of-town requests, but they rarely ventured to such exotic places.
Everyone marveled at the breathtaking coastal scenery before them, eager to set foot in Saint Rivelan, this holiday haven.
After landing, they boarded the waiting tourist buses, heading to Black Rose Hotel.
Black Rose Hotel is a five-star establishment in Saint Rivelan, located right by the coast, a short walk from the beach.
Stepping into the hotel’s wide-open doors, the tall lobby appeared before them, with a magnificent crystal chandelier glowing overhead and luxurious aromas filling the air, causing guests to instinctively take a deep breath.
For the utmost comfort, Su Mo had booked single rooms for everyone, ensuring maximum privacy.
Of course, a few mercenary couples wanted to share rooms, so Su Mo upgraded them to double suites.
Su Mo entered his room, a seaside suite with an expansive blue sea view visible through the floor-to-ceiling windows, offering a boundless feeling.
The climate of Saint Rivelan differs from New Moon City; it’s in the tropics with no snow all year round.
Towards the end of the year in Saint Rivelan, with temperatures around twenty-ish degrees, it wasn’t as hot as summer, making it the most comfortable temperature for humans.
Su Mo set down his luggage, impatiently changed into swimsuit, and said in the group chat:
[Brothers, charge!!!]
Su Mo was the first to dash out of his room; soon, others followed suit, changed into swimsuits, heading downstairs to the beach.
The beach was less than a hundred meters from Black Rose Hotel, where sand and sea met.
Looking out, the distant sea waters displayed various shades of blue, transitioning from the near-shore light blue to deep ocean blue, stretching all the way to the horizon.
The surging waves lapping at the shore produced a pleasing sound, intertwining with the wind’s howl into a symphony of nature.