There had actually been little conversation along the way.
After little Siren Helen briefly explained her background, Reyaz realized that there was not much else to talk about.
Helen came from the sea, from somewhere near the human world. After the three sisters fled for their lives, they were captured by the nearby Sea Monster Clan.
Through the Sea Monster Clan, they had learned some of the languages commonly used by the Sea Monster Clan and Underwater City. In fact, the Sea Monster Clan and Underwater City really did use the same language, because the ancestors of both races had originated from Lemuria.
As for the enormous monster, judging from Helen's description, it seemed to be some kind of oversized squid. And then... there was no "then."
"Reyaz, what's wrong? Are you hot?" Keduojin walked over and handed him a handkerchief... one that had been close to his body.
"I... I'm not hot!" Reyaz forced the words out.
Keduojin looked at him suspiciously before asking, "Are you too tired? How about I take over? You've been carrying this sea monster the whole way. It's too exhausting."
"No need." Reyaz shook his head. "Also, I told you she isn't from the Sea Monster Clan."
Reyaz quickly walked away. He only felt that his strides had grown longer, and the area around his crotch was becoming increasingly tight. He did not know what was going on, but he felt as if he were constantly aroused.
Yet nothing similar had ever happened before. He only felt as though his thoughts were always lingering on Helen, who was pressed tightly against his back.
Helpless, Keduojin could only use the illuminator to sweep his gaze around the cave. The light formed a huge circle, wildly scanning the tangled stone pillars, stalagmites, and rocky passageways.
Suddenly,