136 Ch. 136 Foster Sister (2/2)

”Is this clam alive??”

”Of course. If we migrate to other places in the future, we only need to sit quietly here while Pilsbry and other oysters will swim to other places.”

Niken was amazed to hear that explanation. The reality completely covered the information about the evil mermaid or anything wicked about the mermaid she heard.

How can this kind and the friendly creature become an evil spirit? Niken couldn't stop wondering.

”So, what do you want to talk about?” Merylin asked, inviting Niken to sit next to him.

”Princess, listen to me carefully. It looks like I'm not from this world.”

”What do you mean?”

”Yesterday I came to the North region with my two friends. Same place as this place, but a little different. In my world, this place is not as beautiful as in this world. Also, mermaid creatures are considered evil mermaid because they are trying to lure humans to come near the lake to be their food.”

”What?” Merylin frowned clearly disliked the information she got.

”That's why there is a barrier that surrounds the mermaid lake to deter humans whose minds have been affected by mermaid singing. In addition, humans sell mermaid scales soup in my world. It was very popular with women. The soup can make human skin cleaner and brighter.”

”Are you kidding?” Merylin stared in horror at Niken as if what she was hearing was very frightening.

”I know this is hard to believe, but believe me, that's what happened in my world. That's why I acted like this when I first woke up. I thought you guys would eat me, and I thought you would torture me and not let me go. I am really, really sorry about my rude behavior.”

”Then, where are your two friends now?”

”I don't know. When I tried to come to our inn, they were not there. The name of the inn is also different. Our place is called Crystal inn, while that place here is called Glass Inn. I... I think I'm alone here.”

Niken waited anxiously for Merylin's reaction. She knew he shouldn't give her trust entirely to the mermaid princess. But she did not recognize anyone here. She was truly alone and needed help. Given Merylin's kindness and sincerity in saving her life, Niken had no choice but to trust this mermaid.

”So... you're not from this world?” Merylin was still in a state of shock at this. ”That's why you have magic even though you're not a wizard?”

Niken nodded her head.

”And this is your true appearance and not in disguise?”

Once again, Niken nodded her head. ”Do you believe me now?”

”Really, your explanation is difficult to believe. But, you don't have a reason to lie, do you?”

Niken shook her head firmly. ”I'm not lying at all.”

”Then what will you do?”

”I want to find a way back to my world. But... I don't know how. That's why I need your help.”

”Me? How so?”

”Yesterday, as I walked toward the mermaid lake, I heard a voice that kept ringing in my mind. I felt that voice that called me to this lake. That voice... was yours. It was the same voice as your voice.”

”Mine?” Merylin pointed her index finger right in front of her nose.

”So, I guess you called me here, and you also will bring me home.”

”Ah? I didn't even call anyone. I have no idea how to bring you back.”

”Please, you are my only lead. I don't know where else to look for answers. The only clue I have is your voice.”

Merylin let out a long breath feeling unsure that she could help her adopted sister.

”If you find your way back to your world, does that mean you will leave?”

”...” Niken couldn't answer. Considering the mermaid princess had just adopted her as her younger sister, she couldn't bear to provide a direct answer. ”Can I ask something? Why do you want me as your sister?”

”Because I am an only child. I have no siblings and alone in this room. My friends did treat me well, but they couldn't possibly be my siblings. I can't likely elevate humans as my younger siblings. Whereas you...”

There was a reason why Merylin could not adopt just anyone to be her adopted sister. She wanted to have a sibling so that she could love them with familial love and accompany her. For Merylin, Niken was a very suitable candidate.