With that thought in mind, Hela began to wait quietly for Tang Tang to return.
After an unknown amount of time, the curtain was gently lifted, and Tang Tang came in carrying a pile of things.
"You're back! Oh? Where's Spirit Shark? Why didn't she come back with you?"
Hela stepped forward to help her take the pile of things from her arms.
"Because there were some rather dangerous things going on, I wasn't available at the time, so they let me come back first."
Hela answered, then asked with a smile.
"By the way, Tang Tang! Do you have anything here for drawing or writing? I'd like to do some drawing."
"Drawing?" Tang Tang paused in putting down what she was holding, smiled, and handed it to Hela.
"Perfect timing! I just taught my students drawing and writing; this is exactly what you're looking for."
"Wow, thank you so much!"
Hela happily accepted the easel, but it was actually just a board made of a material that resembled both stone and wood.
The paintbrushes were made of several stones of different colors, which looked like they had been specially polished and were very comfortable to hold.
"Do you know how to use it? If not, I'll teach you."
Tang Tang spoke considerately, and before she knew it, she was no longer afraid of Hela.
For some reason, there seemed to be a peculiar scent surrounding Hela, which made Tang Tang unconsciously develop a liking for Hela.
At the same time, it made her feel that Hela was harmless and posed no danger whatsoever.
"No need, thank you. I roughly know how to use this."
Hela picked out a dark blue stone from the pile and began to scribble on the canvas.
Tang Tang was about to go over and take a look when Hela raised her hand and stopped her.
"Don't move, don't move, just stay in this position, I'll give you a surprise later."
Hela smiled mysteriously and then began to paint on the canvas.
Tang Tang was a little confused, but she listened to Hela and stayed where she was, without moving.
After about the time it takes to eat a meal, Hela put the stone down, clapped her hands, and looked at her masterpiece with satisfaction.
"Let me see it! Let me see it!"
"Here!" Hela showed the drawing board to Tang Tang, who was first taken aback, then exclaimed in surprise.
Wow, is that me you drew? It's so beautiful!
The Tang Tang on the canvas is so lifelike that every line and every curve vividly expresses its expression.
Several cute little fish were clustered around her.
Tang Tang was flattered and took the drawing board carefully, as if afraid of ruining it.
"I never knew you could draw so well. I can only draw simple little fish and shrimp."
Tang Tang was delighted, but also a little envious.
"It's just a hobby. If you want to learn, I can teach you."
"Really? Thank you so much!"
Tang Tang opened her arms, hesitated for a moment, but still didn't hug her. Hela didn't seem to mind.
At this moment, the curtain was slowly pulled open, and Spirit Shark, panting heavily, leaned in, with tiny wounds all over her body from which blood was constantly seeping out.
This startled the two men, who quickly rushed forward to help Spirit Shark.
"No need, it's just a minor injury, I can still swim." Spirit Shark waved her hand and sat down to the side.
"What happened to you? You're so badly injured."
Tang Tang took out a jar-like container and applied the clay-like thick substance inside to Spirit Shark's wound.
Spirit Shark didn't answer, but turned to Hela, "I heard from Kai Sha that you were attacked by a big fish. How are you? Are you alright?"
"Oh, no, no! I was just startled. Thank goodness Brother Kai Sha arrived in time."
Hela quickly shook her head.
Spirit Shark nodded slightly and said to Tang Tang, "I don't know what's going on now, but there's a bunch of crazy monsters. However, we've cleared out most of the ones in this area."
But try to avoid going out as much as possible, and be careful.
Tang Tang nodded like a chick pecking at rice, "Okay, okay, then we should also inform the students."
Okay, be careful.
"Also, Hela, you've been accepted by that guy Kai Sha, right?"
Hela smiled and affirmed.
"Yeah! Kai Sha people are really nice. They recognized my kindness and accepted me!"
"Tch, after all, he's just a shark turned Sea Shark Dragon, of course he's naive."
"Okay, thank you for cleaning my wound. I'll rest for a bit."
"After you've rested, Hela, come with me to meet the remaining guardian and try to get him recognized as soon as possible."
After saying that, he patted Tang Tang's head and then lay down on the internet and fell asleep.
"Oh, okay! I'll have to trouble Spirit Shark then!" Hela thanked her excitedly.
"Yawn~"
Tang Tang yawned, rubbed her eyes, and handed a net bag to Hela. "Let's go to sleep too. You've had a long day."
"Oh, okay, thank you."
Hela took the net bag, Tang Tang hung it on the net cable and went to sleep.
Hela hung it on too and crawled inside.
So, has Spirit Shark truly accepted itself yet?
Hela glanced at the Spirit Shark, who was sleeping with its head resting on its hand.
Probably not yet, since Hela found the sea creatures to be particularly simple and straightforward during this period.
If someone approves of themselves, they will definitely say it directly.
Hela sighed softly; Spirit Shark was indeed very strict.
That makes sense. After all, he's the squad leader of this area, which is like a mini-boss. Getting past him won't be easy.
Hela tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep for some reason.
Helpless, I could only close my eyes and silently count the sheep in my mind.
A sheep.
Two sheep.
Three sheep.
Seventeen thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight sheep...
Seventeen thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine sheep...
Eighteen thousand sheep...
Hela, feeling utterly hopeless, silently counted the sheep in her mind, but even after counting over ten thousand, she still felt no sleepiness whatsoever.
I didn't even feel tired after counting sheep for half a day.
It feels like even if you counted all the sheep in the world, Hela wouldn't get sleepy.
The Spirit Shark snorted softly, waking up from its dream. Seeing Hela still lying in the net, it stayed and grabbed her by the back of her collar.
"Why?!"
Hela suddenly opened her eyes and was carried away by the Spirit Shark.
"Have you rested enough? If you have, come with me."
Hela scratched her head. "That should be... enough, right?"
"Okay, let's go quickly then."
With a sudden, forceful movement from the back of her collar, Hela was flung away. The Spirit Shark instantly transformed into Sea Shark Dragon, caught her in mid-air, and sped off into the distance.
Hela lay on her back, panting heavily, still shaken.
"Um... could you please not do that next time? I was so scared."
The Spirit Shark darted rapidly through the seawater, glancing at Hela with some surprise.
"What's there to be afraid of?"
"It's so high, I'm afraid it will..."
Huh?
It seems like they won't die from falling into the water.
Hela covered her face, burying her head in shame. Thinking about what she had just said, she felt a wave of embarrassment wash over her.