"My grandfather once told me that long ago, centered around the Verdant Glow Abyss, a vast stretch of sea including Windrest Harbor was the realm of Merfolk's Song."
"The Sea Folk ruled everything beneath the waters. Even powerful human wizards had to treat the Sea Folk as equals within Merfolk's Song."
"However, one day, terrifying demons suddenly appeared in the depths of the abyss. Merfolk's Song was destroyed overnight, countless Sea Folk were slaughtered, and their blood dyed the entire abyss green."
Dago blinked. So Sea Folk blood was green. He had only just learned that.
As Chuck recounted the tale, the Spell Airship carrying the two of them swiftly entered the region of the Verdant Glow Abyss.
They traveled along the dark green sea until the sky had completely darkened.
The starry sky above the sea was especially clear and brilliant at night. Reflected upon the gently rippling, calm waters, which resembled frozen jade, it evoked a profound sense of peace and tranquility.
A thin mist gradually rose from the sea. The Spell Airship, its entire body glimmering with faint runic light, moved through it soundlessly.
Standing at the bow, Dago listened to the soft lapping of waves against the sea beside him. He felt as if he were passing through the mist of time and arriving in an ancient age.
Somewhere deep beneath the seabed below him lay the ruins of a vast and ancient lost kingdom.
A strange feeling stirred in Dago's heart. He imagined that in ancient times, beneath the same starlight and upon these same waters, a prosperous and glorious civilization had stood here, with merfolk gently brushing the waves as they sang.
"My lord."
A voice interrupted Dago's reverie. He turned and saw Chuck looking at him with bright eyes.
"May I leave the