Chapter 307 - The Merfolk (2/2)
”Here, see if you can say that thing is immortal. It's a poor excuse to call that thing immortal when it was already dead.”
Tossing the item to them, the mermaid catches it before inspecting the item. She was furrowing her brows at first but it soon turns to surprise after inspecting the thing for a while.
”Where did you get this thing?!” the mermaid asked.
”I told you right? That thing came as proof that the monster of Ice hell is already dead. The Ice Devilfish fragment won't be extracted the main source for this thing is still alive. And if you guys are sealing this thing, that means this monster is the only one existing in this world. I doubt you will see any replicas on this thing since it still didn't exist in the world as a material.”
”Sis, I think the beast guy is saying the truth. He doesn't give out the vibe of lying.”
”Does that mean...the kingdom will no longer be threatened by the monster of Ice hell? They will no longer feel the danger of the monster anymore?!” the mermaid is excited.
”Yeah! That means we no longer needed to be sealed anymore!”
”Alright, we will leave you guys here for now. Although you two have already been out from the ice, you guys needed to recuperate. You guys can just shout to us if you needed some sort of help.”
”Are you guys leaving?” The merman asked.
”No, we will be camping here for a night since we have been exhausted after slaying the monster. You guys can also eat dinner with us.”
”Ah, now that you mention it, I am kinda hungry...” the merman rubbed his belly.
”It's been a while since we last eat, it's understandable,” the mermaid smiled awkwardly.
”Are you guys fine eating fish? I can prepare other things if fishes are not part of your diet.”
”Ah, you don't need to worry about us about fishes. We eat fish too and we don't have the capacity to talk to fishes so we only saw some fishes as food,” the mermaid explained.
”That's good to know then. Well, just say something if you need anything done. Just go and rest for now and recover your lost energy from being frozen for too long.”
”We appreciate that. Also, I am sorry for shouting earlier and for being spooked by all of you. We didn't know where we are and our minds are confused about what is happening since we are inside the seal the whole time so being outside for a change seems suspicious and a bit confusing for us,” the mermaid apologized.
”No worries. Alright, we won't be disturbing you guys. Come on, let's let them rest for now.”
Everyone nodded and we left the room, leaving the two alone to recuperate. As much as I want to ask them questions, we can't force them to tell us what happened. Perhaps later once they have already managed to rest up.
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”I can't believe it. The monster that almost destroyed our kingdom has been defeated. Anyone who knows about the wrath and danger the monster of ice hell possesses won't believe the monster has been killed already. No one has been able to kill it and many adventurers and explorers have gone missing after trying to kill it,” the mermaid stares at her reflection on the water.
”Perhaps they are legendary adventurers looking around the world and defeating monsters on their way? I heard a legend of traveling mercenaries looking for challenges like unkillable monsters to find something that will fill their thirst for a fight since normal monsters no longer satisfy their needs for combat skills,” the young merman is imagining the legendary adventurers he keeps on hearing in the legends.
”Although that is a possibility, we still don't know their main motive for saving us. I mean we are merfolk. Since we are rare, perhaps they are planning to sell us somewhere once our guard is down?”
”Trust me on this one Sis. These guys are trustworthy. I already used my ability on them and they aren't troublesome people and they don't mean any harm at all.”
”Then, do you know how long have we been frozen?”
”...” the young merman sighed and looked down as he think for a bit.
”I am prepared if things have already progressed too much past our real timeline. We have been frozen for too long.. We need to adapt to our surroundings soon.”