“What is this?” Lately, I was lying in my bed. Now in this damn place.
Same as when I first met him, the obnoxious mermaid. Lucky for me, I don't see him here, the madam has a trusting, kind face.
“Lady Iowa, welcome back.” Politeness, is it for me?
Anyway, I enjoyed being called “Lady” by an elderly person, a bit shy. I giggled, took her hand, and we both went downstairs, trying so hard not to let my foot touch one of this lovely woman's chains.
After passing through the colorful coral reef, I met other mermaids. Some have big bodies and their job is to protect the city…
I turned to ask the gracious madam the name of the city full of beautiful mermaids.
“This place doesn't have a name. But everyone here like you see are mermaids, but not mermaids.”
I curiously asked her again: “They have the upper half of the human body, the bottom half of the fish, so why not the mermaid?”
“Respected lady! Me and the people of this world are nameless spirits, neither heaven nor hell will accept us. On earth, isn't that place for living things? We have nowhere else to go but the water.”
I listened to what she said, and I couldn't help but feel sorry for them. Deep-faced, my heart is filled with admiration, they don't compete but adapt to be part of the ocean, mermaids and other creatures look so harmonious. Instinctively, I smiled for a moment.
Leaving behind the beautiful touching people's hearts, the thing that greeted me and the gentle octopus grandmother was a series of stairs, it looked like ours, the highlight was a few snails, scattered seaweed densely on the marble steps.
Take me to a large mansion, large potted plants are arranged in a long row, especially they have the same skillfully trimmed shape. I think it's a big teardrop shape. There were quite a few working servants around, everyone was weird, this weirdness didn't scare me at all.
They are friendly. I waved to those people, everyone responded with the same action. Suddenly, I bumped into someone's chest, who was quite tall. As soon as I realized that I had unintentionally caused an impolite action, I was desperate to apologize.
“It's okay!” This stranger put his hand on my head and said, a second I thought this person was kind and generous, the second after looking up, all previous thoughts were burned.
“Marijn, you…” I mumbled to myself, while he offered me tea with a friendly smile, there was a fire inside me, it's not appropriate to hit him here, yes, I'll make him pay the price for his indecent behavior bloke.
My purpose for coming here is just that.
“So delicious.” I answered Marijn's question, it's wonderful to be able to drink tea down here, without mixing a bit of seawater.
I put the tea cup down on the table, which is made of marble (too luxurious).
“Mister Marijn, can you and I speak privately?” Speaking and glancing over at the servants standing beside Marijn, there was also the kind octopus butler.
He readily agreed, so the time has a moment.
“My brother…”
“What's wrong!” He was bewildered, like a fawn, after all he'd done to me and the way he'd treated me like a toy. Is it okay if he likes to hug and kiss me like that? Think I'm a call-girl? We've already touched lips, if you don't give me a name, please say sorry.
I stood up from my chair, lifted each heavy foot, and stood beside him, Marijn looking at me. I didn't like his worried expression, it looked fake. I gave him a hard slap on the cheek.
When he froze I gave him another slap. To be honest, Marijn's action made me feel like I was nothing more than a free product, that act was so rude… I can't control, I can't control my emotions and shed tears .
“You stole my first kiss, you didn't even say sorry. We're not even lovers.”
“Don't you consider me a whore? I'm a person with feelings and dignity…” Too bad, I feel like a fool asking for justice, in a way I want to too. Protect myself, my actions are completely justified.
“I'm sorry.” Behind the gentle voice is a gentle, warm touch on my cheek, wiping away the tears that don't stop falling.
“I did not mean to…”
“Um… Maybe you don't understand it now, but soon, everything will return to the right orbit. The most important thing is that I just love you.”
“Don't lie, you and I have only met once, so we're not in love here.”
I was angry, I kicked his foot hard, causing Marijn to roll on the ground screaming. To please you! That's not enough, he's still a bird, and a man like this is worth fighting.
Just as I was about to strike, I woke up not being on time as usual, which is to say, I could handle it once and for all, pretty sure Marijn brought me back to my world.
I spread my arms and legs as wide as possible (this is the posture that helps me relieve stress), sigh, a little regretful for not giving Marijn a full blow.
I will come back again and avenge you. Beautiful mermaid name.
Anyway, I already woke up, so I changed my clothes, made a quick breakfast, and went to sword practice. Thanks to the books in the library, Irina's greatest merit belongs to, I found a method to practice. New episode.
Unexpectedly, it was so easy, adjusting the “four-seven” breathing helps maintain physical strength and increase endurance. Just that much increased my power a lot. There are other methods, but I haven't tried it yet. I want to prepare well before saving the dwarves.
I made a promise, so I have to make the group complete, including Arina.
Please wait for me, I will definitely try my best to save everyone, just try for a while.