"Go, Lari! Go! Go! Go!"
Madeline's cheers of encouragement blared in the air, reaching the two contestants—Lariette and Ruediger—of the impromptu swimming match.
Splashes of water trailed behind the two figures as they glided through the waves. Their strokes were powerful and effortless as if they were natural with the water.
Ruediger didn't expect Lariette to be such a good swimmer. Gliding ahead of him, her graceful form cutting through the waves.
Each of Lariette's strokes was fluid, her unrestrained yet confident movements in the ocean reminded Ruediger of the mythical mermaids.
She was unparalleled.
Nothing couldn't be compared to her.
As the thought struck Ruediger's mind, his lips curled into a smile.
"LARI! Just a bit more!"
Madeline continued yelling from the shore. Lariette and Ruediger almost reach the rock at the same time.