Chapter 278 (1/2)
As we want an answer to the Mermaid kingdom we are looking for, Elise, Kara and I wasted no time to ask Mahsuri about it, and
”I see. So he finally succumbs” [Mahsuri]
”He? Who?” [Elise]
”The mermaid king, before Reshir the ice dragon, he was the original holy beast of water” [Mahsuri]
”Wait... What?” [Elise]
Upon hearing this, the three of us were shock. It seems like Mahsuri did know about this, but just what is her connection to the Mermaid kingdom?
”My connection? Simple. Just like me, the mermaid king is a homunculus as well, created by Vincent. Though...” [Mahsuri]
She look intensely at me. It's scary, and yet, I can detect sorrow in her eyes. Did something happen to me that she suddenly becomes worry
”I guess my time is nearing then... Looks like I might not be able to help you fighting against the fallen god” [Mahsuri]
”Huh? Why did you suddenly say that? Please don't scare us like that... We already lost Brother Ash, so this isn't funny!” [Charlotte]
”...” [Mahsuri]
Again, with that looks. She's serious. She never said unnecessary thing, so it isn't like her to suddenly joke around. She might act uncaring most of the time, but when we are all in a pinch, we can always rely on her, so what should we do, if she really is gone...
”Find the route from which the mermaids come. Once you have done that, we will depart” [Mahsuri]
”The route?” [Elise]
”You mean we have go and search the Rock and Sea dungeon for them?” [Charlotte]
”You can do that, but you could also use the route that the traveler king created from them. I'll handle the rest” [Mahsuri]
”So, we have to search an ancient tunnel that were used by the mermaids? Is that what you want?” [Kara]
”Precisely” [Mahsuri]
The route that the mermaids use. Based on the case files we were looking with Mother Aries, there have been various sightings of the strange mermaids, but as far as route goes, I recall the one Saint Louis use, that as well as one in the Kiserre. Sir Crow had described it in his report, in which case
”Let us meet Sir Crow and confirm it with him first” [Kara]
”He should be in the hall as of now, so better start there” [Elise]
”Right. Off we go” [Charlotte]
Starting the bus golem, the three of us went to the hall, and once we are there, we are in luck as Sir Crow and Sir Ceanu Reaves are both there.
”You three. What brings you here?” [Ceanu]
”Sir Crow, can we ask you something?” [Kara]
”Me? Sure, ask away” [Crow]
”Did you remember the lake that was in Kiserre? Where you reported the strange appearance of the mermaids?” [Charlotte]
”Hmm... I guess that was 6-7 years back... Let me recall it for a moment” [Crow]