Chapter 90: Unexpected Delights ( 90 )
"Found it!!"
Hazuki shouted as he burst through the trees, eyes widening at the sight before him.
A vast, shimmering lake stretched out before him, surrounded by the dense forest. The crystal-clear water sparkled under the sunlight, reflecting the sky like a giant sapphire. The gentle rustling of trees and the occasional chirping of birds made the place feel oddly... peaceful.
"Alright! Now where’s that cave!?"
His excitement flared again as he scanned his surroundings, his eyes darting from one rock formation to another. He stomped around, peering behind bushes, kicking random stones, even squinting at tree roots—as if the cave would suddenly pop out and introduce itself.
"Cave, cave, cave—where the hell is the damn cave!?"
He stopped and turned his gaze back to the lake.
"...Whoa."
For a moment, all thoughts of treasure vanished. The water was unbelievably clear, so pristine that he could see fish swimming lazily beneath the surface. The sunlight danced across the ripples, making the entire lake look almost... magical.
Hazuki folded his arms and nodded. "Damn... this place is gorgeous."
Then he smacked his own cheeks.