Chapter 84 - A Wrong Encounter 1 (1/2)

Chapter 84 - A Wrong Encounter (1)

[Master, you are the one that told me to keep to my oath.]

[I don’t remember giving such orders.My personal assistant did it.]

[Master, you don’t have a personal assistant.I’ll become master’s personal assistant!]

His party had completely erased the dark cloud hanging of the the mermaid kingdom of Anaid.On top of that, they had caught two Krakens.They even gained Achievement he hadn’t wanted to accomplish.

He was about to shrug everything off as his party left for Aedia.However, there was one obstacle left.After all the disturbance subsided, Sherryl Anaid had received the support of all the merfolk to be queen.She was the Genesis Mermaid Queen.

[The favor I received from master was indescribably large.You hadn’t just saved my life.You revived the glory of the merfolk, which had been long forgotten.You guided me…...That is why I am going to throw everything away.It is my turn to follow you, master!]

[What about the merfolk? You did your best to turn over a new leaf for your people.]

Sherryl’s Innate ability and the demonic energy of the Kraken were used splendidly to create more Genesis Mermaids and Mermen.He gestured towards the new elite troops as he spoke.

[You don’t have to worry about them.]

Sherryl pounded her chest as if that would be of no problem.Her breasts jiggled so much that Artpe was getting distracted.He wanted to ask her to stop, but if he spoke those words, he had no idea what kind of punishment he would receive from Maetel.

[They were reborn as primal merfolk.They can rule supreme in this ocean, and they will be able to improve. I will stay by master’s side, and I will assist you.It doesn't matter if it is day or night.I will give my body and mind all to you!]

[I don’t need your mind, and I really don’t need your body….]

At Artpe’s rejection, tears started to fall from her large eyes.Purple light flashed from her forehead gem, and at the same time, she yelled out.

[In truth, I need you, master!]

[Damn it.]

He had noticed this when he guided Sienna to become the Evil Reflector.In the process of becoming a new race, Sienna and Sherryl seemed to have developed a sense of loyalty and awe towards him.

The proof was seen in the merfolk.Sherryl clung to Artpe, and in a similar manner, the merfolk were clinging to their queen!

[You can’t, my queen!Please stay with us and lead us!]

[We cannot lose your highness!]

[That human······ I am fully aware that our kingdom has found peace through the work of this human, but we cannot let you go with him!]

[I’m sorry, but this has to do with the oath of a mermaid.It can’t be helped.]

Sherryl was holding onto Artpe, and the merfolk were holding onto Sherryl.The situation was the highest manifestation of chaos.

Maetel’s expression indicated that she really didn't like Sherryl.However, the mermaid was powerful, and she was insisting on following them. She couldn’t reject Sherryl in front of her face.Maetel struggled with her feelings.Sienna had been in a similar position as Sherryl in the past, and she was pretty fond of Sherryl.That was why she had a big smile on her face.Roa was too busy eating the demonic energy she had been given permission to eat.

[Hoo-ooh······Not a chance, Sherryl.You will attract more attention than us.Moreover, you are very strong, but you are still too lacking to travel with us.]

[How can this be······.]

Sherryl despaired.

Good.It was effective!Artpe pushed forward.

[Sienna is level 247, and she has the lowest level amongst us.She is higher than you by over 100 levels.]

[B…but master…. Thanks to master’s blessing I was able to evolve, and I awakened to a power that transcends my level!]

[Yes.However, your ability is specialized.It allows you to control the merfolk.It isn’t particularly useful when facing a monster.Are you confident that you will be able to kill a level 200 monster by yourself?]

Artpe’s merciless comment brought tears to Sherryl’s eyes.However, truth was always cruel.Artpe let out a bitter laugh as he continued to speak.

[That is why you should do tasks you are most suited for.You’ve already given me plenty of help in the process of killing the Kraken.The only thing left is to assign me someone that can guide me to Aedia.We are humans, and you are a mermaid.Our paths diverges here, so let’s cleanly part ways.]

[Master, you are cruel······. The fact that I can’t refute your words makes me more upset.]

Sherryl’s head fell when she was continuously attacked with the truth. Artpe let out a bitter laugh as he watched her.He suddenly had an idea, so he spoke to her.

[Let’s do this.]

[What is it?]

Sherryl immediately raised her head.Her reaction was so fast that he wondered if she had been waiting for this.

[This isn’t just about the merfolk of this ocean.Whether it is this continent or a different one, I want you to rule all the merfolk of this world.I’ve already killed all the Krakens here, and I’ve eliminated all the demonic energy in this region. Is there a reason why you have to cling to this place?That is why I want you to go on a crusade.]

[Crusade······.]

[It isn’t just about the merfolk.I want you to kill any monsters of the ocean that refuses to listen to you.If the monster is strong, I want you to swarm and kill it.If they agree to listen to your words, you can bring them under your command.I want you to snatch up everyone within the ocean.In other words, I want you to become the empress of the ocean.When you achieve this, you’ll have nothing left to do in this ocean, right?]

[That will take a very long time to accomplish, but you are right…...]

[Your level will have increased by then.]

[You are talking about something that is absurdly far-off, but you are correct again.]

Artpe let out the smile that was peculiar to a swindler.He spoke to her.

[At that time, I’ll allow you to join my party]

[······you want me to absorb all the merfolk of the ocean into my kingdom.On top of that, you want me to become the ruler of the ocean’s monsters.Is this what you are saying?]

[Yes.]

At that point, Artpe had another thought.Normally when he made such a request, his opponents spouted words like, ‘How can I do that!It is an unfair deal!Let’s terminate the contract!’However, his opponent was the mermaid Sherryl.She had already sworn her life to him.If it’s her, maybe…...

[Hoo.]

As expected, Sherryl let out a relaxed smile as she nodded her head!

[All right.I’ll do it.I thought you were going to ask me to go kill the Demon King.If that’s all you want me to do, I can do it.I’ll even raise my level higher than master’s level.When I come looking for you, you shouldn’t be mean to me.]

[I guess it is great that you are full of confidence…...]

Genesis Mermaid.It was a truly frightening race.

Artpe let out a bitter laugh as he turned around.A black cat was stuck close to the corpse of the enormous Kraken, and she was sucking out the enormous amount of demonic energy residing within the dead Kraken.Her tail was swooshing back and forth.He lightly flicked her tail with his finger.She turned around with a scrunched up face.It was as if she was telling him not to interfere while she was eating.

[Nyaa!]

“Roa, are you satisfied by what you ate?”

[Nyaa nyaa nyaa-ah!]