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She asked with a hint of anxiety, "Is everyone alright?"

"No, it's okay..."

Still shaken, Ayane let out a long sigh of relief, then immediately looked at Amamiya: "Sensei, um..."

Amamiya waved her hand, smiling gently as she cut Ayane off before she could explain.

“I have witnessed Ayane’s efforts and actions. I believe that this sudden ‘plane crash’ has nothing to do with Ayane.”

【~???~】(from Ayane)

【~???~】(from Hoshino)

After the helicopter door opened, the still-shaken girls immediately began to carefully inspect the almost intact helicopter.

Although the helicopter appeared to be in perfect condition, it was still emitting black smoke from time to time, as if it were overloaded. Without some repairs, it was unlikely to be able to continue flying.

"It's unlikely that it can be moved again until a thorough inspection and maintenance are carried out."

After observing the helicopter for a while, Ayane assessed its condition.

"It looks like we'll have to stop here..."

Ayane sighed with a worried and pitiful expression.

—This is the 'hard work' that Abydos has accumulated... It would be heartbreaking to see it go to waste like this.

"Don't be so disappointed..."

Amamiya approached Ayane and comforted the heartbroken woman, saying, "Let's go check out that 'large luxury resort' described in the brochure...maybe they'll have tools to repair helicopters there."

Hoshino blinked as he picked up the conversation, then shaded his eyes with his hand and looked around.

“Sensei is right…”

Noticing a section of railway covered in moss and greenery that appeared to have been neglected for some time in the distance through the woods, Hoshino immediately pointed in a direction: "...There. If we follow that way, we should reach the resort soon, right?"

After a slight pause, Hoshino turned to face Amamiya and his four 'juniors': "Shall we go over there and take a look?"

Following Hoshino's directions, Amamiya saw the desolation of the railway due to its long period of neglect, and her heart sank even further.

If it's a "large luxury resort", is it possible that they would be so indifferent to one of the key transportation measures to travel between the islands - the railway?

Obviously... that's unlikely.

Railways under normal circumstances require rigorous and regular maintenance.

This is especially true for resorts and scenic areas—not only do they need to increase the frequency of maintenance, but they also need to take aesthetics into account while maintaining them.

Amamiya, who already had a vague idea of ​​what would happen next, looked at Hoshino.

Immediately, he caught the same fleeting expression on the pink-haired girl's face with her heterochromatic gold and blue eyes.

...It seems that Hoshino, too, realized it the moment he observed the railway.

Following the somewhat abandoned railway, Amamiya and his group began a brief journey through the forest.

The rustling of leaves and the chirping of birds, which already carried a hint of summer, gradually reached the girls' ears, and their hearts began to flutter with unease.

—Could a resort be built behind a dense forest where there are absolutely no people?

Clinging to their last bit of relief, the girls walked along the railway for a while, then passed through the forest.

Then they saw... the long-abandoned island train station. And...

The so-called 'resort'.

Upon seeing the 'resort', Serika froze for a moment, and the last glimmer of hope in her eyes quickly dimmed and died out.

The stark contrast between the desolate scene and the sun-drenched, fully-equipped resort buildings she remembered created an extremely surreal feeling for the young girl.

For a moment, I couldn't believe I was seeing the 'swimsuit cat' in reality. I lowered my head and bent over slightly, letting out a sharp, mournful cry.

"What—is that?!"

The images in Chapter 54 are for reference only.

"What—is that?!"

Upon seeing the true face of the 'resort' she had imagined, Serika, after a brief mental breakdown, burst into an incredulous, piercing scream.

Amamiya, who had already mentally prepared herself upon seeing the "railway in the so-called resort area that has long been neglected," sighed with a hint of sympathy.

The building is outdated and unmaintained, and it was indeed built to resort standards... but the word "luxury" should be put in quotes.

The building has a distinct sense of age... Amamiya could roughly estimate at a glance that it was a cluster of buildings constructed ten years ago, or even earlier.

Moreover, it is very likely that it has not undergone any detailed maintenance since it was built.

Turning her gaze away, Amamiya discreetly observed the expressions of Hoshino, Ayane, Nomiya, and Shirako.

Apart from Bai Zi, who drooped his wolf ears and looked slightly disappointed, the other three all had expressions of 'being mentally prepared' or 'knowing this would happen'.

So it seems... only Serissa was fooled.

Even now, I still believe in the "luxury" of the advertised "luxury resort".

Things like "the picture doesn't match the actual product" or "the picture is for reference only" are quite common, so it's best to be prepared beforehand...

Amamiya sighed softly and approached the 'incredulous' Serika.

At this moment, Qinxiang still held onto a sliver of disillusioned hope. She quickened her pace and arrived at the nearest building, pushing open the door and peering inside.

The creaking sound of the door being pushed open, along with the thick layer of dust in the hall, filled Celery with utter despair.

"Huh? There's not a soul in sight..."

The cat ears on 'Swimsuit Cat's' head drooped noticeably to the sides as the girl's mood soured. Serika withdrew her somewhat vacant gaze, and with the last bit of 'seeking comfort', looked up at Amamiya.

"Sensei... Could we have come to the wrong island?"

"The actual resort must be quite luxurious, right?"

Amamiya remained silent.

He didn't even dare to show a look of pity, afraid that his expression might accidentally 'hurt' Celery.

"Although I really wanted to comfort Celery, but..."

Seeing that Amamiya seemed somewhat reluctant, Shirako stepped forward and shattered Serika's illusory hope: "According to the coordinates, it is indeed here."

Qinxiang: "..."

In just a moment, Amamiya clearly understood what it meant to be 'disheartened' from her.

"Don't even mention luxurious..."

Ayane smiled somewhat reluctantly: "Even calling it a 'resort' is a bit of a stretch..."

"This is simply..."

After searching her mind for an adjective, Ayane paused and then sighed softly as she described everything she had come across: "Like the ruins of a building..."

“However…” she changed the subject, pulling out what appeared to be a separate set of regulations from her pocket and showing it to Amamiya, “Although I expected this, I’m still somewhat disappointed…”

Amamiya took the flyer from Ayane and glanced at it, immediately noticing the tiny, almost invisible annotations that seemed to be written below the beautifully illustrated product photos.

"Ticket holders gain the right to use the resort's location, but the condition of the location is not guaranteed..."

In other words, it's another kind of 'images for reference only' disclaimer.

Celery was getting a little frantic: "It's not what was advertised... This is just advertising fraud!"

"incredible……"

Amamiya: "..."

Thinking of Serika's experiences of almost being deceived more than once, Amamiya sighed silently.

Under the 'hint' of the girls' gazes, Amamiya came to Serika's side and reached out to pinch the girl's soft cat ears on her head.

"On the bright side, this is, after all, a special 'vacation opportunity.'"

"Although it's quite different from the 'luxurious, modern villa architecture' I imagined... on the other hand, it's true that this island has a 'pleasant environment', right?"

Serika pouted and reluctantly nodded, agreeing with Amamiya's statement.

Although the dream of a 'big villa vacation' has been shattered... the island environment here is indeed much better than the scorching desert where the Abydos Higher Institute is located.

Amamiya then added, "Furthermore, the resort's ticket states 'right to use the location'..."

"If I understand correctly, they're giving us the entire island, right? In that case... why don't we build it ourselves?"

The resort is not satisfactory? No problem.

It's very simple, I'll just build it, won't I?

Celery's cat ears twitched, as if she had perked up a bit.

——Sensei is right too.

Thinking about it carefully, there's nothing to complain about in our current state of being almost penniless and having nothing at all.

It's worth noting that... not long ago, Abydos was in a desperate situation with debt.

We've endured so much hardship before... there's no reason for us to give up on something so trivial now.

Having confirmed that her words of comfort had been effective, Amamiya then unleashed her 'final trump card': "Besides... once we've repaired the resort, Abydos can generate revenue by attracting more tourists, right?"

*Moon Ripple* Ling Liu 4 Qi Ba Ba [~???~] (from Serika, Nomiya, Hoshino)

【~???~】(from Ayane and Shirako)

"You forged your own destiny and reclaimed your own future not long ago... Now, being an 'island pioneer' isn't something to complain about, is it?"

The dissatisfaction and disappointment in her heart transformed into equal enthusiasm. After taking a deep breath, Celery nodded heavily.

Then, the girl looked up at Amamiya, her red eyes shining brightly at that moment.

“Sensei is right…”

"We can even reclaim the 'future'... so why can't we 'reclaim' the best vacation from this deception?!"

[Full of celery flavor and vitality.]

【Coop↑UP!】

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[★3 Ability "Princess Passion" is now unlocked!]

"That's right."

Amamiya smiled and nodded, then thoughtfully began to outline her short-term plan: "Regarding this uninhabited island... now that everyone in Abydos has obtained the 'island usage rights'... before rebuilding the resort, there are two most important things to do."

"First, we need to repair the vehicles that travel back and forth..."

"Secondly, it is to ensure the safety of the surrounding area."

Amamiya's two short-term plans were unanimously approved by the five girls of Abydos.

After all, the helicopter is a crucial transportation vehicle, and the sooner it is repaired, the better.

Firstly, this way everyone won't have to worry about 'getting back,' and secondly, it will greatly reduce the likelihood of low-probability events such as 'the helicopter becoming unrepairable due to prolonged delay.'

Secondly, there's the issue of security...

When it comes to vacations, most people think of relaxing and enjoying themselves.

However, the thought that this place might be a "long-abandoned uninhabited island" made safety a crucial issue that had to be addressed in advance.

If safety cannot be guaranteed, then relaxing and enjoying a relaxing vacation is out of the question.

The saying "How can one tolerate another snoring beside one's own bed?" illustrates this principle.

"So... shall we all get to work right away?"

Amamiya's question, which was intended to save the day, received a positive and unanimous response from the girls.

"Hmm..." The pink-haired girl hugging the whale-shaped pillow unconsciously let out a lazy utterance.

But then, she quickly tied her hair up into a neat single ponytail, revealing a serious demeanor as if facing a formidable enemy.