Not lured by his favorite sweets—well, maybe a little—but to heal his friend Abel’s heart, Ryo, a water-element mage, plans a relaxing getaway. His chosen destination is Candia Island, known for its grand festival. Welcomed warmly by the cheerful villagers, Ryo and his group soon learn the festival is actually a memorial for a mage and an elf who were deeply in love and gave their lives to protect the island. But before they can reflect on the island’s tragic history, a savage magical beast suddenly goes berserk and attacks the village! Ryo steps in to defend the people—but for some reason, his trusted water magic won’t work!? An island getaway turns into a desperate survival struggle with zero backup! The side story of the strongest water mage’s carefree adventure… begins now!
