"Wahaha... What a dream of an island! I never imagined the Mermaids on Fish-Man Island would be this beautiful!"
Black Pete was beside himself with delight. He snapped his fingers and suddenly transformed into an elegant, handsome gentleman.
Anyone who knew him understood that Pete had not truly become a gentleman. It was only an illusion; beneath it, he looked exactly as he always had.
Still, Pete's Illusions were so convincing that they were hard to see through.
A Mermaid swimming in a pool spotted a gentleman approaching and was instantly drawn to his graceful charm. Pete caught her with ease, made her look like one of his companions, then brazenly led her away.
"Pete, your ability sure comes in handy!"
His companions praised him wholeheartedly. Pete basked in it and waved a hand. "Don't just stand there! We're taking plenty of pretty Mermaids back with us this time!"
"Camie! Camie..."
Octopus Hachi came running down the street after a bright, beautiful young Mermaid who was strolling cheerfully ahead. Pete's eyes lit up. "Now, that girl's a find. Take her to Pleasure Valley, and men will go crazy for her."
Pete hid in an alley. Hachi was still chasing Camie when she turned a corner. Just as he was about to follow, someone stepped out of the alley beside him. Hachi froze. "Camie? Weren't you up ahead?"
He was baffled. He had seen Camie run ahead with his own eyes, yet the person emerging from the alley looked exactly like her.
While Hachi stood there stunned, Pete closed the distance. A cold flash followed, and a sharp dagger plunged into Hachi's chest.
"You... you..."
Hachi seized his attacker's hand. The person looked just like Camie, but Hachi knew he was an impostor. Not only had he attacked him, but his