Pale blue seawater shimmered with faint light filtering down from the surface. Brilliant bands of light crisscrossed overhead, making this city built within the ocean seem like a dream.
The sea folk living here were no less intelligent than humans. Moreover, the Octopus Monster had caused quite a commotion when it arrived, so many sea folk were discussing the matter.
"I heard the King wanted information about that storm from some time ago."
"I heard from those creatures that wherever the storm passed, it basically left no living creature behind."
"The storm seemed to be connected to the sea demons, but hadn't they disappeared a long time ago..."
In a room within the palace at the center of the city, hazy light passed through the windows.
When the currents and spiritual energy calmed, a black-haired, black-eyed girl appeared, her small, fair feet lightly touching the ground.
She wore a pure black long dress with the style of English aristocracy, looking like the daughter of some noble family.
Her features bore some resemblance to the golden-haired girl sitting in the chair. She was equally exquisite, without the slightest flaw to be found.
"Now you look much more pleasing to the eye." The golden-haired girl nodded in satisfaction and closed the book on the table.
She stood, her golden hair drifting through the seawater like golden silk.
She came before the black-haired girl and reached out to pat her head.
A faint curve appeared in her wine-red eyes. Her cold expression had softened considerably. "After all this time, you're still the same as before."
The girl in the black dress sighed helplessly. Confusion flashed through her eyes, but she did not dodge.
Fortunately, the golden-haired girl did not spend long on the matter. Her attention soon fell on the Magic Phone in