Chapter 314 - A Night Stroll (1/2)

After the Destia siblings left the dining hall, the feast continued as per usual. I was not able to eat after hurling out some of the food I have just eaten, and so Regaleon and I excused ourselves early.

”This is a good time to visit the seashore.” Regaleon said while escorting me in the hallway.

”Is that all right?” I asked. ”We have just excused ourselves because I was not feeling too well.”

”They cannot question our actions.” Regaleon gave me a wink and smiled. ”This is a privilege only us monarchs have.” He said playfully. I giggled with his remark.

It is somewhat disrespectful to excuse yourself from the host because of feeling unwell and then they see you up and about some place at the same time. But as Regaleon has said, as monarchs, they will not question our intentions.

”Then please lead the way.” I said with a smile. Regaleon displayed a wide grin.

”Come, follow me.” Regaleon said and pulled me gently.

Regaleon lead the way in the duke's estate. He led me to a path from the steep cliff where the mansion was standing, and down to the seashore below. The beach near the mansion was still inside of Duke Destia's estate, hence it was still private property.

”How did you know that there is a pathway here?” I asked in wonderment.

As I know, this was Regaleon's first time in Duke Destia's estate. Even I do not know of this pathway when I visited here before because I was not permitted to go out of the mansion. Regaleon said he did not leave the room the whole afternoon I took a nap, and it puzzled me how he knew about this passage.

”Have you forgotten that I have another pair of eyes.” Regaleon pointed upwards and I saw Tempest hovering above us.

”Oh, silly me.” I giggled, forgetting about Tempest.

I had the experience of using Tempest's eyes back in the lake when the sirens attack. It was rather exhilarating, feeling as if I was the one flying in the sky.

Not long, Regaleon and I reached the seashore. I can feel the sea breeze blowing on my face and I can smell the scent of the sea. The sound of the waves splashing along the shore was so calming.

I took of my shoes and felt the sand under my feet. It was my first time to feel them and I was happy that I was experiencing this first time with Regaleon.

Like me, Regaleon took of his shoes and reached out his hand and took mine. Both of us were walking barefoot on the sand. The surroundings were rather calm and peaceful that it made my heart feel at ease.

From a distance, I saw something glowing. It was lined up neatly just along the shore, just a shy away from the waves. It had lit the shoreline rather enchantingly.

”What are those?” I asked rather curious.

”You will know once we come closer.” Regaleon smiled.

Both of us walked hand in hand towards the glowing orbs, and when we were near, I was amazed to see that they were pearls. The glowing orbs were huge pearls the size of a ball. Many of them were lined up along the shoreline, illuminating out path.

”The are beautiful.” I complimented.

”These are night pearls.” Regaleon muttered. ”Courtesy of our siren friend over there.”

Regaleon pointed out on the open sea. I squinted my eyes to look more closely at a distance, and I think I saw someone out in the open sea waving.

”Is that… Anatalia?” I asked, not sure if it was really her.

Then the waving figure quickly swam towards us. I was amazed on how fast she swam that in no time she was just a few meters away from where Regaleon and I were both standing.

”Alicia…” Anatalia said in a cheerful voice. ”I cannot believe it. I was able to swim in the open sea. I never thought I would be able to do this in my lifetime.” Her voice was full of excitement and happiness that it made me smile.

”So, it was you Anatalia.” I said and giggled. ”Do you like the feeling of swimming in the open sea?” I asked in delight.

”Do I like it? I love it!!!” Anatalia said with a beaming face. ”Oh, and did you like my presents?” She pointed to the lone line of night pearls.

”You found these?” I asked in astonishment.

”Uhuh.” Anatalia nodded. ”When I was swimming a while ago, I came upon giant clams. They were astonished to see a siren after such a long time that they gave me gifts. I thought that it was all thanks to you for letting me come, so I decided to give them all to you.” She grinned.

”Thank you. I love them.” I said and smiled from the bottom of my heart.

”Well, have fun in your walk.” Anatalia said. ”I still have many spots to explore. See you tomorrow.” Anatalia waved goodbye and dived after. I saw here glistening pink tail before it plunged into the water's surface.