Hela stared at the other person suspiciously, then whispered to the Sea Herring beside her.
"He said he just wanted to learn your language, but you haven't been cooperating. Is that true?"
"Cooperate? How can I cooperate!" Sea Herring was slightly agitated. "His ghostly appearance terrifies you; do you think I can cooperate?!"
... That seems to make sense.
"Then why did you come here? How did you get in? What is your purpose in coming to Ocean World?"
Hela asked three questions in a row, and most of her wariness had disappeared.
"Your question... well, that's a long story."
He sighed and shuffled heavily into the cave. "Beautiful lady, why don't we come inside and talk?"
Hela for a moment, then slowly swam over.
"Hey?! What's going on here?! Why aren't you running away? Why are you sending them in like this?!"
Seeing that it was moving in the wrong direction, the Sea Herring began to struggle.
"Don't be afraid, he's probably not a bad person. Don't worry, if there's any danger, I'll protect you."
After saying that, she gave the Sea Herring a sweet smile, which immediately calmed the Sea Herring down.
Hela swam into the cave, her gaze fixed on the strangely dressed person in front of her.
The man glanced at Hela, shuddered, and then walked deeper into the cave.
Looking down, I discovered a small stone cave that could barely accommodate one person.
"Come in with me."
He said something to Hela behind him, then skillfully jumped into the hole, his fat body slowly inching its way in like a maggot.
After twisting for more than ten seconds, it went in all the way with a "pop".
Hela looked at the cave, hesitated for a moment, and then went inside.
Unlike the former, Hela, with her slender figure, passed through the cave entrance without any difficulty and swam in, dragging the Sea Herring with her.
This is an ordinary, enclosed space, with nothing around it.
Hela looked around but couldn't find the person, and her heart jumped.
Suddenly, she felt something swaying above her head. When she looked up, she was stunned.
The seawater overhead shimmered, and the reflection of the light created ripples on the surface.
Hela, somewhat incredulous, reached her hand through the ripples and felt the heavy palm. Excitedly, Hela plunged forward.
Splash--
Seawater splashed out, and Hela, holding onto the shore, struggled to pull herself up.
Wiping the seawater from her face, Hela stood up and greedily inhaled the long-missed air.
Looking around, there was no seawater at all, just a space filled with air.
His large chest heaved, and his eyes suddenly became a little moist.
"Hey, you can let me go, but you can untie the rope later! I'm sinking!"
The Sea Herring, like a drowning fish, thrashed about as it slowly sank.
"Oh, I'm so sorry!"
Hela snapped out of her daze and quickly jumped back into the sea to untie the ropes.
After doing all this Hela climbed ashore again, shook her head to shake off the water, and then began to look around.
The entire cave was only about the size of a bedroom, and its structure didn't seem particularly special, except for the addition of many furniture-like items.
A table made of stone, about half a person's height, and several small stone stools around it.
There was also a constantly glowing light bulb on the table.
In the corner of the cave, there was a backpack and some supplies.
At this moment, Hela's heart, which had been constantly in her throat, finally settled down.
Because she understood that at least she was still in her original world, and she could still go back, go back to her home, and see her mother and Zhao Rui!
At this moment, the masked figure was already sitting on one of the stone benches.
After a while, he reached out and twisted something on his body that looked like a switch.
With a click, the once perfectly sealed device began to loosen.
With his huge hands, he gripped the helmet and pulled hard, slowly removing the heavy helmet.
Hela stared intently with her large, peach-pink eyes, trying to make out the person's face.
The helmet was slowly removed, revealing a kind-looking, chubby face.
Why am I a little disappointed?
In typical situations like this, shouldn't the person behind the mask be a handsome guy or something?
It seems that television and comics really can't be taken as fact.
"Ah, it feels so good to be home. I was so bored being stuck in this metal thing all the time."
He leaned against the table and let out a long sigh, looking quite content.
He noticed Hela patted the bench next to him, speaking somewhat reservedly.
"Beautiful lady, please sit wherever you like. Make yourself at home."
"Okay."
Hmm... that's how the people of Great Xia welcome guests, it seems there's no problem.
Hela sat down, water droplets slowly sliding down her fair thighs.
The man, who was taking off his other gear, caught a glimpse of her out of the corner of his eye. He paused, hurriedly grabbed a piece of cloth from the side, and gave it to Hela.
"Thanks."
Hela thanked her and began to wipe her body.
The other person also turned their back in tacit agreement and took off their heavy clothes.
Soon, both of them finished their tasks.
"What are these things? What kind of creatures are you two?"
The Sea Herring surfaced, its upper body emerging from the water, its eyes filled with wariness as it stared at Hela and the man.
Oh right, Xiaohai said he entered Ten Thousand Sharks Valley three days ago, so he doesn't recognize himself yet.
"Hello, my name is Hela. I'm a prospective guardian, currently undergoing guardian trials. I've come to rescue you."
Upon hearing Sea Herring's eyes lit up immediately. "You really came to rescue me! Let's hurry up and leave!"
"Hmm... let's wait a bit longer, I still have some things I want to clarify."
She looked at the man sitting opposite her, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.
The Sea Herring didn't say anything more, lying on the shore quietly watching the two of them.
"Uh... hello, beautiful lady, my name is Nangong Wu, what's your name...?"
The man scratched his head and took the initiative to greet him.
"My name is Hela, hello!" Hela smiled sweetly.
Hello! Hello!
Nangong Wu paused several times, a flicker of apprehension and fear inadvertently crossing his eyes.
"Excuse me, may I ask who you are? Why are you here? And don't you know how to get out?"
Hela raised these three questions once again.
"Oh dear, it's a long story, but I'll try to keep it short."
Nangong Wu sat on the bench, his chest puffed out with some pride.
"Beautiful lady, do you know about the Night Star?"
" Night Star?" Hela thought for a moment. "I know, I often see them on TV. They're heroes who protect humanity against Variant."
"That's right! I am the Night Star, I am the hero!"
Nangong Wu smiled proudly, his fat jiggling slightly.