Megumin: (sighs) I can't believe how tired I am. Being this heavily pregnant is really taking a toll on me. Kazuma: (concerned) Are you sure you should be going to Aqua's pool party, Megumin? You should rest. Megumin: (smiling weakly) I appreciate your concern, Kazuma, but I really need to get out of the house. Plus, Aqua's been pestering me to attend her party for weeks now. Darkness: (excitedly) Yes, Megumin! It'll be so much fun. You deserve a break, especially with everything you've been through. Megumin: (grateful) Thanks, Darkness. I don't know what I would've done without you guys during this pregnancy. Your support means the world to me. Aqua: (enthusiastically) Finally, you're here! And just in time for the party! Oh, Megumin, you look adorable with your baby bump. Megumin: (blushing) Thanks, Aqua. It's nice to finally socialize after being cooped up at home for so long. Hyddryd: (approaching with his sister) Hey, Megumin! Glad you could make it. How are you feeling? Megumin: (smiling warmly) Hey, Hyddryd. I'm exhausted, but I'm hanging in there. And congratulations to your sister, by the way. Hyddryd's Sister: (grinning) Thank you! It's nice to meet you, Megumin. We can bond over our pregnancy experiences. Megumin: (laughs) Definitely. It's not every day you meet someone going through the same thing. Kazuma: So, Hyddryd, tell me more about your family's history. I find it fascinating that you're descendants of the Sahagin. Hyddryd: (proudly) Well, the Sahagin were among the first settlers of Axel. We used to rule these seas, and we worshipped Leviathan as our god. Our relationship with the sea has always been strong. Aqua: (excitedly) Oh, I've heard about the ancient sea serpent! I would love to see it someday. Megumin: (jokingly) Maybe your wish to see it will come true while we're at this pool party, Aqua. Aqua: (giggling) That would be incredible! But enough about ancient gods, let's enjoy the pool and have some fun. And so, as Megumin joined her friends and Hyddryd's family at Aqua's pool party, her worries and exhaustion momentarily faded away. In the midst of laughter and splashes, she found solace in the companionship of those who cared for her.