Azure Tide's real name was "Ai Lei Onassis," meaning the Onassis Clan. His father's name was Lei, and his own name was Ai.
He was a tall swordsman with short azure-blue hair, somewhat narrow eyes, and an exceptionally sharp gaze.
By coincidence, his Sea-Born inclination was also "shark"—Azure Tide swam faster in the sea than ordinary Sea-Born, his skin was rough and hard, and his teeth could continuously be replaced and regenerated.
He was usually forthright and generous, but when he was not talking to others, he liked to hide alone in a corner. Though broad and burly, he normally gave people the impression of a melancholy literary youth.
The Sea-Born were a type of demi-human Spirit-Bound Folk. Azure Tide had a mouthful of shark-like sharp teeth; it was said that his father's bestial transformation was even more severe, with bony shark fins growing from both arms.
By now, Azure Tide had already injected a regeneration potion, and more than half of his injuries had healed.
This time, he had come to give thanks—or rather, to "seek refuge."
"You saved my life, Mr. Guide."
The Sea-Born swordsman knelt on one knee before Ian, performing the grand salute a subordinate of Whale Song Cliff gave to their lord. In a low voice, he said frankly, "I will not lie—I hold your future in extremely high regard."
"You are strong enough, and young enough, yet you currently lack a status worthy of your potential. I am willing to pledge loyalty to you, become a swordsman under your command, and become your strength."
It could be considered a case of plain folk not speaking in riddles.
Azure Tide owed Ian a debt of gratitude and believed that Ian possessed tremendous ability and potential, with a future beyond measure. Thus, he simply came directly