When Landen and the others reached the basement level of the Elf Garden, Halcala was enthusiastically showing Klein and Natasha their Magic Pattern Breeding Tank.
"Landen made this specially to keep the seawater at the right salinity and temperature and ensure the jellyfish stay active." Seeing Klein hesitate, Halcala added, "Don't worry. I had the basement of my garden specially fitted with Magic Patterns. The Sea God absolutely can't spy on what happens down here."
After showing off the Magic Array as well, Halcala finally spotted Landen, Redbird, and Ben Kaul approaching. Delighted, he said, "You missed the best part! Tierney's getting better and better at bleeding fish. No wonder he butchered the whole Temple of Waves!"
"What!" Natasha was the first to react. She went straight over and patted Tierney on both shoulders. "Tierney, you've only just reached High-Rank. You can't go challenging the Sea God's authority like this!"
Then she turned to Klein. "Does the Tower of Purity have enough resources? Why not train him to become a Legend?"
"A Legend... I'm afraid that wouldn't be enough," Klein silently calculated. Between the Sea God and Tierney, it seemed only one of them would be left standing.
"Lady Natasha!" Landen said with a smile. "Tierney's still young. Planning a path to becoming a Legend is getting ahead of ourselves. Besides, I'm right here. Do you think I'd let anything happen to him?"
"Heh. With the Sea God's temper, I'm afraid everyone here is in trouble!" Natasha said with a laugh. "But Landen, you really are something. You actually managed to uncover the secrets of a True God." Natasha glanced at Klein. "With talent like that, you don't..."
Natasha had been about to tease him, but then she noticed her husband staring intently at Landen.
Klein was now filled with