Freya disappeared from the onlookers' sight.
Eren's ship, sailing through the River Lithe, sank deeper into the water until it reached the river's bed.
Despite the ship's descent, a giant air bubble surrounded it, keeping water out. This bubble allowed an unobstructed view of the underwater world.
Eren's water-element attainments allowed him to control the nature of the water around him. His thoughts molded it according to his needs. He did not need any spells to create the air bubble but relied on his attunement to water to prevent it from entering the ship.
This was an exciting opportunity to explore the underwater region, a world less explored by the citizens of Edin. However, the only two passengers onboard Freya didn't seem to be very interested in the unique tour they were having.
The sky was bright and cast a warm glow over the underwater world, illuminating it spectacularly. The light rays entering the water created an abstract display of art, twisting and turning as they danced around the ship. The schools of Blood Fire Sardines that swam around the ship added to the mesmerizing display.
These Sardines had a unique ability, which gave them their name. Their bodies were coated in red-colored, liquid-like flames, which they could cast with their inherent spell. As they explored the deep river, their fiery appearance contrasted with the cool blue hues of the water.
As Freya sank, the Red Fire Sardines surrounding it grew curious about their new guests. They circled the air bubble, but their instincts prevented them from entering the ship's sphere of influence.
However, some of the sardines in Eren's bucket sensed they were getting closer to the water and began using some kind of magic to grow wings on their backs. They flew towards the river water, trying to escape Eren's fish bucket.
These wings were peculiar, manifested using the fire element, but with a fluid-like quality that gave them weight and mass. A sign that some Blood Fire sardines had leveled up and had unlocked elemental fusion was evident. The elemental fusion of fire and water, no less.
Achieving a fusion between opposite elements such as fire and water was an almost impossible feat for a normal, sane ranker. It required extensive training and mastery of both elements and even then, success was far from guaranteed.
However, the Blood Fire Sardines that Eren had caught achieved this fusion seemingly effortlessly, leaving the rankers in awe of their abilities.
As some of the fish that Eren had caught managed to escape, they swam away and disappeared into the crowd of their own kind, as if they had planned their escape right from the moment they were caught.
The rankers who should have watched this episode of Escape to Survival were too preoccupied with exploring each other's bodies and indulging in their desires. Their bodies were entwined with each other, sharing body warmth.
Nysa hummed with pleasure as Eren kissed her passionately, his hands exploring her body and making her increasingly aroused. She forgot about her ranking status and magic, losing herself in the moment and enjoying her man's company.
Eren allowed some water to enter the bubbles. He created a giant water bed using Freya's deck carpet as its foundation.
Eren pushed Nysa onto the water bed before laying on top of her, groping her delicate parts and making her moan. Nysa tried to process her transformed reality, her rational mind struggling to make sense of her intimate encounter with Eren. It was something she never imagined happening before the graduation event.
Eren chuckled at Nysa's confusion and said, "Identities are malleable Nysa darling. And in their malleability lies their uniqueness. No two souls are the same."
Nysa's body trembled at Eren's touch. She could feel his desire for her as he explored her body, leaving her wanting more. Their conversation was interrupted by the intense sensations overtaking her. Eren knew he needed to convey his thoughts to her in a way that was easily understood.
With a mental connection, Eren conveyed his thoughts to Nysa. He explained that while souls are unique and constantly changing, there can never be absolute certainty in predicting others' actions. One can only try to understand people. However, what they were doing now was getting to know each other, and they were off to an excellent start.
As they explored each other's bodies, the Red Fire sardines swam around them, their flames casting a warm glow on the water bed. The fusion of fire and water in these fish was a testament to nature's power and magic.
Eren's touch became more intimate as he pressed Nysa's breasts and kneaded them into shapes he liked. She moaned softly as he trailed kisses down her neck, his hands roaming over her body.
Eren increased his exploration pace and intensity. He reached near Nysa's groin and inhaled the sultry scent it exuded. He licked Nysa's pussy over her clothes. With his fingers and lips pressed against the mounds, he massaged her vaginal entrance intimately.
"Aaaaaaah. Yessssss!"
Nysa was struggling to handle the sensations she felt at the moment. She moaned intermittently as Eren touched her intimately.
Eren's head was between Nysa's thighsâ€" his face staring at her wet cave. He pulled her drenched panties to the side and explored the wet cave delicately with his fingers.
Eren's tentacle-like fingers came into play and Nysa lost all control of herself. She grabbed Eren's head and rubbed his face on her pussy. The butcher discovered that Nysa was a squirter as she released all her love juices onto him. This was at the same time the tip of his tongue licked her pussy crack.
'Wow. She should have been a water-element ranker with such thick and substantial produce.'
Eren chuckled. He didn't have to wipe his face. He channeled lightning streaks through his body and got clean.
Eren and Nysa both knew this was not over. Nysa also channeled her mana through her body and rejuvenated herself with new vitality and vigor. She looked at Eren provocatively, inviting him to ravish her some more.
