San Fruttuoso was a famous vacation spot in Italy known for its beautiful beaches. The world’s wealthiest elites frequently visited it. “You want to go to the beach?” Kwon Oh-Jin asked. Isabella nodded with a bright smile. “Yes. Your internal injuries will heal in no time if we soak in the beautiful sea together or apply some oil and relax on the beach.” “I don’t really see the connection between that and healing internal wounds... but the weather doesn’t seem too great for a swim.” It was so cold outside that one’s breath came out in white clouds like smoke from a chimney. Italy would be much warmer than Korea, which was as cold as Russia, but it still felt too cold for a beach trip. Considering the superhuman physique of Awakeners, swimming or diving in the middle of winter probably didn’t pose an issue. Though it would be different from the vacation Isabella was talking about. “Haha. Don’t worry. It’s warm in San Fruttuoso right now and perfect for enjoying the beach. It might even be too hot, so be sure to pack short sleeves and shorts.” It’s not just warm, but too hot? Isn’t this place in northern Italy? Kwon Oh-Jin cocked his head as he looked up San Fruttuoso’s location on his phone. It wasn’t even in southern Italy, but almost right next to France in the north. The weather couldn’t possibly be warm. “San Fruttuoso is one of those places where the climate has been altered by the mana of the stars.” “Oh, that place is a Star Zone.” Star Zones were areas where mana had altered the geography and climate after gates opened around the world and transcendent beings known as Celestials appeared. “But is it safe there? I heard high-ranking gates and dungeons tend to open in Star Zones.” “There is a gate deep under the sea near the beach,” Isabella nodded and continued, “But the Colgrande Family has been managing it for years. There’s never been an incident of a monster emerging from it, so there’s no need to worry.” If the Colgrande Family was handling it directly, he probably had nothing to worry about. “The seawater in San Fruttuoso is infused with the mana of the stars, so it’s incredibly effective in healing internal wounds. In fact, many high-ranking Awakeners visit the place solely for recovery purposes.” “Really? Then why doesn’t it say anything like that online?” The beach would be globally famous if it really helped with such hard-to-heal internal injuries. All it said online was that it was a popular resort among the wealthy. Isabella smiled with her pretty eyes and nodded. “Not many people are willing to share a sweet cake with others.” In other words, only a few people knew about this hidden gem. Only an elite handful with both wealth and power could access this place. Isabella turned slightly and asked, “What do you think, Miss Ha-Eun?” Song Ha-Eun clearly looked displeased as if she knew she was walking into one of Isabella’s schemes. “Well... I guess we don’t have a choice if it helps with healing internal injuries.” After all, this was for Kwon Oh-Jin. Feeling displeased wasn’t enough of a reason to pass up such a good opportunity. Isabella clapped lightly and smiled. “Then it’s decided. I’ve already got a vehicle prepared outside. Shall we head out right away?” “Hold on. We should still pack,” Song Ha-Eun said. “Haha. Don’t worry about that. I’ve already prepared everything you’ll need, so just come as you are.” With a reassuring smile, Isabella grabbed Kwon Oh-Jin and Song Ha-Eun by the arms and led them out. Left with no choice, the two followed her outside. After moving through a Sanctum to Rome, they boarded the Colgrande Family’s private jet near the airport and headed for San Fruttuoso. “Damn, look at the color of the water. That’s insane,” Song Ha-Eun admired. “It is a beautiful place indeed,” Vega said. Less than an hour later, they arrived at San Fruttuoso’s beach, which lived up to its reputation of being incredibly beautiful. “This looks like a desktop wallpaper,” Song Ha-Eun exclaimed repeatedly, glancing around like a country girl seeing the big city for the first time. The emerald colored water was so clear that one could see the ocean floor. White sand spread like a snowy field, and the steep cliffs formed a breathtaking landscape. Even a random snapshot could become an iconic social media post. Isabella smiled gently as she watched Kwon Oh-Jin and Song Ha-Eun marvel in awe. “I’m glad you all like it. Come right this way.” In a familiar manner, she led them along a scenic path carved into the cliffs. After about five minutes of walking, a massive mansion appeared on top of the cliff. Is this supposed to be a villa? Kwon Oh-Jin stuck out his tongue in disbelief at the mansion grand enough to be mistaken for Vega’s temple. He had felt it a little before when she casually gifted him an entire apartment building, but the Colgrande Family’s immense wealth really sank in now after seeing this in person. A clear chime rang out as they approached the mansion, and the ornate gate adorned with a delicate rose pattern swung open. Dozens of attendants lined up along the white marble garden path. “We greet the future family head.” They bowed with a precise movement without any excessive commotion, but still displayed a dignified and refined welcome that exuded noble elegance. Feeling a bit overwhelmed, Kwon Oh-Jin followed behind Isabella. So this is what real nobility looks like. Just when he thought he had grown somewhat familiar with Isabella, she felt completely different again in this new setting. As he trailed behind her in awe, she turned her head and made eye contact with him. She examined his expression and smiled faintly, clearly pleased by his reaction. Seeing her look at him as if she had expected this kind of reaction, Kwon Oh-Jin chuckled. She was aiming for this. She really was a cunning woman in more ways than one. Just then, as they headed toward the mansion, a middle-aged man in an overly extravagant outfit came running toward them. “I-I greet the future family head.” The round-bellied man wearing a monocle encrusted with expensive jewels starkly contrasted with the dignified attendants. He made a fuss as he bowed. Isabella frowned at the man. “Hello, Uncle Guilford.” Guilford stiffened like a soldier standing at attention, his face full of fear. Isabella sighed at this, clearly unimpressed. She turned to Kwon Oh-Jin and introduced him. “This is my uncle. He manages the villa and the gate here in San Fruttuoso.” “So you’re the Lightning Wolf?” Guilford looked at Kwon Oh-Jin condescendingly, completely different from how he treated Isabella. Isabella’s eyebrow twitched slightly. “Uncle. This is my guest. Please show some respect.” “Ah... m-my apologies!” At Isabella’s single remark, Guilford shrank back instantly. This clearly showcased just how powerful her position was in the Colgrande Family. So that’s her uncle... Looks like they don’t just kick out their extended family members. According to what Isabella had told him before, only one direct heir existed while the rest were exiled due to strict succession policies. It seemed they at least tolerated extended family for minor roles like managing the villa. “S-So... how are the current family heads doing these days?” Guilford asked. The source of thɪs content is 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⚑𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖⚑𝕟𝕖𝕥 “They’re doing fine,” Isabella coldly replied. Kwon Oh-Jin’s eyes widened in surprise. So her parents are still alive? He assumed they had died during the monster outbreak since Isabella had spoken about them in the past tense and called them fools. However, it seemed they were still alive. “Then, I hope you enjoy your vacation. Please let me know if you need anything.” Even though Isabella was young enough to be his daughter, Guilford bowed and stepped back in a very obsequious manner. “Shall we head inside, Mr. Oh Jin?” As soon as Guilford left, Isabella smiled warmly again as if she hadn’t been acting coldly just a moment ago. She reached for Kwon Oh-Jin’s arm, but Song Ha-Eun slipped between them. “Alright, let’s see how big our rich young lady’s mansion is!” Song Ha Eun brightly quipped. Isabella’s eyes coldly flashed for a moment, but she quickly covered it up with a cheerful smile. “Of course. Let’s eat first before we head to the beach. Should I prepare three servings?” Kwon Oh-Jin gestured to Vega sitting on his shoulder. Vega shook her head. “Five... no, make it six servings.” Since when did my goddess eat so much? Vega slapped Kwon Oh-Jin’s forehead. “Didn’t we say we’d be inviting Riarc on this vacation?” We have to call our little dog. Riarc hadn’t shown up in a while after saying he had to focus on his training, so Kwon Oh-Jin completely forgot about him. “When should we call him?” Kwon Oh-Jin asked. “I shall summon him once the food is ready.” Kwon Oh-Jin nodded and headed to the dining room. He figured that he would just tell Isabella later that Riarc was a summoned creature. After touring the mansion and introducing Riarc, they sat down and finished a lavish feast. “Human food never ceases to amaze me,” Riarc said contentedly after devouring every dish from his own set of plates. “I’m glad you enjoyed it,” Isabella said. Isabella remained perfectly composed at the bizarre sight of a massive wolf over two meters tall dining at the table with them. She treated Riarc as if this were normal. “Now that we've finished eating, shall we get ready to enjoy a bit of swimming?” As Isabella stood up, the attendants around them began clearing the dishes from the table. “But I didn’t bring a swimsuit.” “Haha. No need to worry, Miss Ha-Eun. I’ve prepared everything.” Smiling sweetly, Isabella led them into a dressing room bigger than most houses. Swimsuits of all shapes, colors, and styles were neatly arranged inside. “Feel free to choose any style you like.” Song Ha-Eun’s jaw dropped as she looked around the room overflowing with swimsuits. “Damn, this is a lot.” She glanced over her shoulder at Kwon Oh-Jin, who was browsing the collection behind her, and nervously swallowed. Which one would Oh-Jin like? If it were just the two of them, she would’ve picked something more revealing without hesitation. However, she couldn’t just go for the most skin-baring swimsuit with Isabella, Vega, and other tourists around. A black bikini with a classy rose pattern caught her eye as she wandered the dressing room. It wasn’t too revealing for a bikini, but still showed off her figure just enough. “I’ll go with this one.” Just as Song Ha-Eun reached for the black bikini, Isabella tapped her foot nervously as if she didn’t know what to do. “Oh no, I completely forgot.” “Forgot what?” Song Ha-Eun asked. “Come to think of it, all the swimsuits in this room are tailored to my size.” Isabella looked Song Ha-Eun up and down. Then, she smirked slightly. “They’ll probably be a bit loose on you.” A thick vein popped out on Song Ha-Eun’s forehead.