Intentions

Fish-Man Island, the shopping street, a jewelry store.

"Bastard, go to hell!"

At Freya's furious roar, a burly man flew out through the two doors like a cannonball that had been blasted away. His entire body was scorched and trailing black smoke. He rolled his eyes back and passed out.

Soon, two mermaids followed her out and expertly put handcuffs and shackles on the human man.

"If you run into something like this again, don't be afraid. Just come to us directly."

As she spoke, Freya walked out carrying a massive hammer that was as large as her body. Its head glowed with a searing red light.

Behind her stood a mermaid with tears in her eyes and a face full of gratitude.

"Thank you so much, Miss Freya. Please accept this!"

As she spoke, the mermaid took out a multicolored pearl bracelet from her clothes.

"No need... Really, no need..."

Freya hurriedly waved her hand in refusal, and the giant hammer transformed into the shape of a human palm.

But the mermaid's gaze was firm as she said,

"No... Please, you must accept it. I understand your intentions, but please rest assured. I collected these pearls myself from the sea and made this specifically to thank you for protecting Fish-Man Island. It's just a token of my gratitude."

"This..."

Freya's face was filled with hesitation.

During her busy half month, she had encountered many scenes like this, and she had refused every time.

She understood that once she accepted something, it would be difficult to refuse the next time something like this happened.

But this was the mermaid's heartfelt gift, and it did not involve money or anything of the sort. Refusing outright would seem a little too heartless.

Just then, the surrounding mermaids wore grateful smiles and began