Propagation and Followers

"This city? It's quite good. Although I felt a slight discomfort at first, and it conflicted with my old views, I suddenly realized that this was merely a difference. Being able to experience different cultures and customs was itself a gain. I liked Black Coral City very much."

"You really are an outsider with discerning eyes. Look at those other outsiders. They have no idea how to integrate into our culture. They're practically observing us, without realizing that they're the ones being observed."

"I'm more like someone being observed than anyone else."

The two exchanged a smile.

"Lord Light, I heard that you're purchasing large quantities of Tooth Pattern Grass?"

"That's right."

"Could you tell me what you intend to use it for? You needn't worry. My influence is limited to an insignificant corner of Black Coral City. I can't affect the entire Whale Kingdom, much less the outside world."

Jinlin's voice was gentle and courteous, very much like that of an elegant mage.

Suye glanced at Black Tooth and Red Scale from the corner of his eye. He had never expected such a vast difference between two groups of merfolk.

"I have powerful Magic Servants that need to consume large quantities of Tooth Pattern Grass," Suye said.

Jinlin smiled and said, "Since you put it that way, I'll choose to believe you, though I'm more inclined to believe that you—or the mages of the outside world—have made new progress in your research on Tooth Pattern Grass."

Suye sighed inwardly. It seemed that no intelligent race was simple. His method of purchasing the grass would inevitably arouse suspicion and speculation, but for the great development of the Magic World, he had to bear this risk.

"I can mobilize the strength of all Black Coral City and provide you with the