By coincidence, the Merfolk-Human Hybrid led them to the very Deserted Island they had drifted to before. It had been abandoned for years, its vegetation growing untended but fairly lush. With its pleasant climate, it could become a place to live if properly developed.
This time, they pitched a tent to ward off the chilly nighttime sea breeze and the cold morning dew. That tiny spark of fire on the pitch-black Deserted Island drove away its long-standing loneliness and lent the whole island a little life.
After bringing them to the Deserted Island, the Merfolk-Human Hybrid rolled once in the sea and swam away. He could not explain where he was going, and they did not ask.
Dongfang Minghui had been knocked unconscious by the impact, but soon woke. Opening her eyes, she met Qian Wanyu's worried gaze. She smiled and reached out to smooth the crease between her brows, saying softly, "Seventh Sister, you don't look pretty when you frown."
Then she said it again. The world around her ears was utterly silent. No matter how many times she spoke, it was as though she had said nothing.
Seeing that she was about to repeat herself, Qian Wanyu quickly covered her mouth and carefully mouthed two words to her-don't panic.
Dongfang Minghui was panicking, terribly so. The silence around her ears was frightening, as though she were an abandoned child cast aside by the world. She could not even be certain whether the words she spoke were correct, and could only repeat them over and over.
"Seventh Sister."
"Be good. I'm here."
Only after her emotions settled a little did Qian Wanyu patiently repeat the same sentence ten times, never tiring of it, just so she could understand what she was saying. Off to one side, the two showered