Rhine and Aurora smiled and accepted Old Grandmother's invitation.
Old Grandmother then left.
Ariel swam over again, thanked Rhine and Aurora once more, then prepared to bid them farewell and take the potion to the world above.
"Later, if you encounter any difficulties while pursuing that prince, you can come to me for help again," Rhine said.
He gave Ariel a Silver Mirror:
"I've placed magic on this mirror. Face it and speak of your troubles. Even if we are separated by several kingdoms, I'll be able to hear you."
Ever since leaving the Rose Kingdom, Rhine had not heard any prayers calling upon his name.
—Clearly, the perception granted by one's name had strict distance limits. On this vast continent, it was far from sufficient.
So, he had specially prepared this gift for his mermaid friend to contact him.
"Thank you. I will never forget you."
Ariel's gratitude was beyond words. She waved goodbye and floated toward the world above.
Before long, Rhine felt Ariel's Power of Wishes flow into his soul like a stream merging into the sea.
Clearly, the Mermaid Princess had grown human legs on the shore by then.
As he absorbed the Wish Power, a beautiful melody faintly sounded by Rhine's ear.
This lovely song, like the rise and fall of ocean tides, surged endlessly through his veins and merged into his soul.
Mermaid Princess's Song
—This was the reward he had received for fulfilling the wish.
According to the knowledge that surfaced in his mind while he absorbed the Power of Wishes, Mermaid Princess's Song had two effects. First, its beauty surpassed all music on land and sea. It could stir the hearts of anyone who heard it! Second, it could soothe the fish and Sea Beasts of the ocean.
As long as marine