Jared's journey continued.
He had set out to inspect the capital, but somehow it turned into a quest to visit his companions one by one.
Of course, he often checked on the lives of the people, receiving reports regularly, so today was not particularly special in that regard.
Thus, Jared's next destination was the beach where three of his friends were vacationing—Lena, Arkenes, and Mia.
When Jared arrived at the beach, he found the three of them already lounging under the sun.
Arkenes, now thirty, led the group, followed by the mid-twenties Lena and the early twenties Mia.
The youthful innocence they once had was long gone, replaced by the alluring charm of women.
"I don't know where to look. If everyone is fine, why not at least cover up with beach towels?"
"Ah, Your Majesty! What brings you here?"
"Just checking on you all. Everyone has been busy lately, and it's not easy to see you when I'm not at the palace."
"I'm so happy to see you up close like this!"
Lena was the first to express her joy.
With a muscular build, she resembled a female bodybuilder, radiating health.
Mia, no longer the innocent child she once was, wore the most revealing swimsuit.
If the old Mia had been a mischievous little girl, now she resembled a captivating maiden.