Chapter 344 Deciding the Teams

Well, first we need to divide the teams. We have to divide our forces as fairly as possible to make it an equal match!

After Alezel and the rest appeared in their swimsuits, Nell proposed to divide the teams. Its no exaggeration to say that the fate of each team will be decided by how we are divided.

So, how do we decide it?

With lottery?

Youre leaving it to luck from the start, huh.

Hmm~, I think its would be better if Deris and Nell become team leaders, and they nominate the people they want one by one. That way, the teams will be mostly balanced.

You mean like a draft? Well, I guess thats reasonable. But I dont think I should be the leader.

I glanced at the Great Eight Demons.

I think its a good idea to make the couple the leaders! I agree!

Isnt it fine? After all, Im sure Deris will choose me.

I was the one who suggested it, so I aint gonna complain.

Phew. Now Ive transformed my body for the dry condition. Hm? What are you talking about?

Unexpectedly, everyone is enthusiastic. Also, Hund-kun has revived.

I have no objection either. I and Deris just need to call the names in turns, right?

If Nell says so, then I have nothing to say. There are eight people left, so well choose four times. Ladies first, so you can choose first, Nell.

Ara, how kind of you. Then, I will accept your offer.

It isnt that Im showing my manliness or kindness. This is because its easier to adjust the strength of the teams if I nominate after Nell. If I nominate someone with the same level of power as the one Nell nominated, that will be enough to adjust the balance.

Okay, Ill go first. Ill take Chinatsu!

Y-Yes. Ill do my best.

If Nell chose her favorite disciple, Ill also choose my favorite disciple. Haru, this way.

Yes, Shish!

Both chose the disciple at first. Well, its within expectation.

Next, lets see. Zeta!

Me? Zex-sama, I will be waiting for you in this team.

Hey, dont try to invite the others. Still, you chose Zeta, huh? Thats a little surprising.

After all, shes the hardest to read since we dont know her skills!

I see. Then, I will choose Touko.

Hell yeah! Deris-danna, I believed in you! I will do my best!

Touko came to our team while skipping. She seems to be very motivated. I can guess the reason, but I wont say it.

Hmm, Touko was chosen, so I think its about time Im chosen. By Deris, of course.

Im sorry to destroy your hopes, but Lily, get in my team.

Its strange, am I hallucinating? Im supposed to be in Deris team, not Nells, right?

Theres no way I would let a lustful demon in the same team as Deris. I will properly hold your reins.

The one Nell chose as the third member was Lilyvia, who was somehow confident that I would choose her. Lily, who was chosen by Nell, seemed dissatisfied, but she couldnt make any more unnecessary protests as the Great Eight Demons. Thus, she unwillingly moved to Nells side. Well, if I were to choose Lily, it would be only when Nell chose Hund-kun. I dont think Nell would choose Hund-kun since hes incompatible with fire, so Lily was unlikely to be on the same team as me. There you have it, Lily, just give up already.

I will choose Hund-kun.

Very well.

I can feel the silent pressure from Lily. You should have chosen Alezel or Zex after I was chosen!, shes probably thinking something like that. Also, shes probably thinking something like, Look at my swimsuit more!. Sorry, but thats not possible under Nells supervision.

What, I and Zex-han are the only ones left, huh? Its lonely~

Calm down. The main performers usually play last, so in a way, we can be considered as the main players! Im proud of it! Fuhaha!

Zex-han is so positive~. So, which one will you choose, Nell? If its now, you can choose this Beach Fairy Alezel-chan~

Beach Fairy. Hmm, lets see.

*Stare*

Err.

Zeta is staring at Nell, whos wondering about it with her arms crossed, with sparkling innocent eyes. How should I put it, a silent pressure? Anyway, Im really impressed by her spirit of trying to challenge Nell. She isnt giving any opinion or trying to invite a certain someone, so she doesnt violate the rules. Shes just staring at Nell with a convinced look.

*Stare*

What?

No, its nothing.

Is that so?

Yes.

*Stare*

T-Then, I will choose Zex.

Come here, Zex-sama!

Zeta was delighted when Nell nominated Zex while averting her gaze. This girl is really amazing that she could stick to her opinion even if the other party is Nell.

Fuhaha! Then, I will join Nell-donos team, and Alezel-dono will join Deris-donos team.

Being pure can be a cowardly means in some cases, huh. Im learning a lot~

W-Well, its good that its all settled. Lets do a final check. My team is Haru, Touko, Hund-kun, and Alezel. Lets do our best.

We cant stand shoulder to shoulder because of our uneven heights, but my team formed a circle.

Ill show Deris-danna my good side! Ill do my best!

Excuse me, I still dont know the rules yet.

Lets do our best! By the way, Alezel-san, youre wearing unusual sandals, huh?

Its nice, aint it~? These are my new thick-soled sandals, which aint only well designed but also completely shut out the heat. Its comfortable even in this hell!

Yeah, I could feel the power of this team even before the game.

My team is Chinatsu, Zeta, Lily, and Zex. Theres no need to be stiff just because its training! Lets have fun!

Perhaps imitating us, Nells team also formed a circle and they raised their arms energetically. But along with those arms, the flames that formed the coat are also burning fiercely.

Its hot! Shish, suppress your excitement! The courts firepower is increasing!

Why is Touko over there and Im over here? Why is Touko over there and Im over here?

Zex-sama, lets go for the win!

Fuhaha, of course! The current me is heat resistant after all!

I guess were about the same.

Now, its better to check the rules before the match, and its for Hund-kun as well. Although there is some danger of life, it is just an extension of play, so the content is much looser than the original beach volleyball. The match is won by taking 10 points, and theres no deuce or something like that. The first team to reach 10 points wins. The ball can only be touched three times and must be returned to the opponents court by then, which is the same as in normal volleyball. The serve is rotated among the teams, whether they score a point or not. The person who serves is rotated as well. Basically, its okay wherever the ball goes, as long as its inside the flame lines of the court. Any detailed rules will be added later when a problem arises since its just playing.

You let me decide first when we were deciding the team members, so you can have the first serve, Deris.

Okay, lets decide the order of the server.

As a result of the teams discussion, the first server is Haru, the experienced volleyball player.