You would lose

Briny then stepped out of the elevator and started walking forward.

The three of them followed her, and as they got out, they looked around, and Lina said, "An aquarium! How come I haven't seen it before?"

Briny then said, "That's because we're in the basement. Do you like aquariums, Lina?"

And Lina said, "Yes. Although I didn't know that until earlier today when we arrived in town."

"Hahaha, it's tough not to start liking aquariums after seeing the dome, isn't it?"

"Dome? What dome?"

"The dome in the center of town. It wasn't by seeing it that you started liking aquariums?"

"No, it was-"

Gen then said, "Lina. You're confusing things. It was the dome that you saw earlier."

Lina then looked at Gen, saw the expression he was wearing, and said, "Oh, so that was the dome? I didn't know that was the name."

Briny then said, "Really? Usually, when you say dome, the first thing people think of is it."

And Lina said, "Hahaha, and I thought of it, but when we saw it, Gen told me it was an aquarium, so I thought that was its name."

"Oh, I see. It makes sense that you were confused. But anyway, the aquarium here is nothing magnificent like the dome, but it's still one of the prettiest in town. I hope you like it."

"I already like it."

They walked on, and Lina watched the aquarium on the way until she got tired of it and started walking beside Gen and Raja.

Gen then asked, "Are you tired of looking at the aquarium?"

And Lina said, "Yes. It is beautiful, but compared to the other one, it gives me a shallow feeling."

Raja then said, "Well, that makes sense since the other one was underwater, and this one just emulates the feeling."

And Lina said, "Now that you mention it, it's true."

They then arrived at a door, and Briny opened it and said, "Please come in.", the three of them entered and, looking around, saw that they were in a room with several different clothes that seemed to cover the whole body, except the feet, hands, and head.

Briny then said, "These are the clothes of the water acolytes."

Raja then said, "Hmm, I like them. I bet I'll look pretty good in them."

And Briny said, "Well, let's check it out then. Come with me to the changing room. I'll take your measurements."

She then started to walk, and the three of them followed her to the changing room.

Briny then said, "You first, Raja."

And Raja said, "Okay."

She then started taking Raja's body measurements and said, "Wow, Raja, you're stronger than I expected, hahaha."

And Raja said, "Well, an adventurer's life isn't easy. It's kill or be killed out there, so you have to keep your body in the best condition possible."

"Wow, that sounds dangerous. Aren't you afraid of dying?"

"I am, but someone has to take the risk to protect the common people from the evil out there, and besides, if there's one thing that scares me more than dying, it's not living."

"Wow, how inspiring, Raja."

"Hahaha, thanks. I'll remember your words to give me strength when I'm in danger out there."

Gen and Lina then looked at each other, and Lina said, "What's all this nonsense he's talking about."

And Gen said, "Well, what he's saying makes sense, but for some reason, seeing him say that gives me a feeling that something is wrong."

"Not something. Everything is wrong."

Briny then said, "Okay, Raja, I finished measuring you."

And Raja said, "Already? Are you sure you measured everything right? Don't you wanna check again just to be sure?"

"No. I do this daily, don't worry, hahaha."

"Ok."

"Gen, it's your turn now."

Gen then said, "Ok.", and then walked towards her.

Briny then started to measure him, and after a while, she said, "Gee, Gen, you're also a lot stronger than you look."

And Gen said, "Well, I'm an adventurer too. Not one as altruistic as Raja, but I try my best, hahaha."

"Hahaha."

Raja then said, "Hey, what do you mean you're not altruistic?"

And Gen said, "Well, I'm only an adventurer for the money and to achieve my goals."

"Then why did you help with Diton's expedition?"

"What was I supposed to do? Let you go alone? I might have almost screwed up the expedition, but at the end of the day, my help was indispensable, and besides, the pay was great."

Lina then said, "Then why did you protect me from that blow on the Dekin expedition, Gen?"

And Gen said, "That again? I told you I don't know what came over me, and before I knew it, I was protecting you."

"And that's what makes you altruistic."

"That doesn't mean anything. It was just a one-time thing."

"You're right. You are not altruistic."

"Thank you."

"You are an altruistic idiot, hahaha."

Briny then said, "Hahaha, looks like you better accept your fate, Gen. Your situation gets worse every time you deny it."

And Gen said, "... Whatever."

Briny then finished measuring Gen and said, "Okay, Gen. Now all that's left to do is measure Lina. Follow me to the changing room."

And Lina said, "Ok."

Raja then said, "Are you guys going to use the changing room? What's that for? You measured me and Gen outside."

And Briny said, "Well, it's just that you're men. There's no way I can measure every part of her body with you looking."

"No worries. The three of us are like siblings. We even slept in the same room once."

Lina then said, "Raja."

And Raja said, "Hi?"

"I understand that you must be excited about the new city, but I hope I don't have to teach you a lesson."

"Lina. I already told you that you can't do this even if you want to, hahaha."

"Oh yeah?"

Gen then said, "Raja!"

And Raja said, "What's wrong, Gen? You know it's true."

"Well, I was thinking about it while we were at the digger, and I concluded that if you and Lina fight, she'll probably win."

"What do you mean, Gen? If I hit her with a huge fireball, like the one I threw at the frejars, she won't stand a chance."

"Yeah, that's the problem. You won't be able to use it against her."

"Hmm? Why not Gen? The fireball takes time to grow, but if I just create a distraction, she won't be able to stop me."

"Really? So let me ask you. Do you think you could hit me with this fireball?"

"Well, assuming you don't use your spear essence, I think so."

"And that's the problem, Raja. There's no way you can hit me with it because I know it's not real."

"True, but Lina doesn't know that."

"Of course she does, Raja. She already fought with you, have you forgotten? If you show up with a new essence out of nowhere, she'll probably think it's an illusion."

"But she has no way of knowing it's not a new essence."

"Raja, you underestimate her. She will know. Especially for the fact that you, with your personality, have never commented on it."

"... You're right!"

Raja then turned to Lina and said, "I understand, Lina. I'm sorry."

And Lina said, "You're not funny at all, Gen. You could have let me hit him a little."

Gen then said, "Well, I'm in a hurry. I can't waste time with you two fighting. I still have to go to the adventurers' guild and find someone else to complete our group."

And Lina said, "That's right! Let's go in quickly, Briny. We need to finish this as soon as possible. I really want to be a part of this event."

"Okay. I'll get the measurements as quickly as possible."

The two girls then went inside the changing room, and Raja said, "Damn, I wanted to see Lina get measured."

And Gen said, "It was for our good. She was sure to make us suffer for it later."

"That's easy for you to say, Gen. You've had your hands all over her body."

"Where did you get that from?!"

"Gen, please. I saw how you were hugging at-"

Lina then said, "One more word, and you're dead!"

Raja then got quiet, and Gen said, "Thanks, Lina."

And Lina said, "Shut up!"

"..."

Some time passed, and Lina came out with Briny from the changer. Briny then said, "Okay, guys, I got all the measurements I needed. Tomorrow your clothes will be ready. I just need a color of your preference."

Lina then said, "I want blue."

And Gen said, "Let's all wear blue then since we are a team."

"No. Only I'll be blue. Pick another color."

Raja then said, "Good, because I wanted red."

And Gen said, "Well, I'll have gold then."

Briny then said, "Okay. It's noted. I'll walk you to the door."

The group then went back to the elevator, went up to the first floor of the store, and then went to the door.

Briny then opened the door, and they walked out, and she said, "It's been a lot of fun spending time with you guys. Come back again, and good luck finding your last team member."

And Raja said, "You got it."

Lina then said, "I had fun too."

And Gen said, "Thanks. Oh, I forgot to ask you something, Briny. Do you know a good restaurant and a good inn on the way to the adventurers guild?"

Briny then said, "Yes, there are a few places I know, but I would recommend these two."

Briny then explained where to find the places to Gen, and he said, "Ok. Thanks again, Briny. See you tomorrow."

And Briny said, "See you!", and then the three of them headed off toward the adventurer's guild.