"Up ahead is the coast where mermaids appear." Claire pointed at a reef out at sea.
He had already lowered the airship to a certain altitude. This height offered the best view, just enough to see the mermaid gazing toward the shore from the coast.
After speaking, Claire turned back and pretended not to have heard. "What did you say? I was focused on finding the place just now, so I didn't hear you."
Irene hesitated. That one sentence had already used up all her courage, and she did not dare ask again.
So she shook her head. "It was nothing. Forget it if you didn't hear."
"Oh, all right." Claire was honestly afraid she would repeat herself. He really would not have known how to answer then.
Irene put on her usual sweet smile and moved closer of her own accord. "So where is the mermaid?"
"Over there." Claire pointed toward a reef. He had specifically chosen this spot; once the beach nearby was developed, they could build a seaside restaurant or something directly here.
Making money was nothing to be ashamed of.
Besides, the mermaid on the reef could be seen from every angle there...
"Why isn't she there?" Irene looked in the direction Claire had pointed, but she did not spot any mermaid on the reef.
Claire explained, "She isn't up there every day. Only lucky people get to see her. Let's wait a little longer. Someone as lucky as Princess Irene will definitely see her."
In truth, the time Claire had arranged for Eve to appear was not now. If she appeared as soon as Irene arrived, it would have been far too much of a coincidence.
And only something obtained after waiting felt more valuable.
"All right, then let's wait here." Irene nodded and looked