With that thought in mind, Hera began to wait quietly for Tangtang 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! Hey? Where's Ling Sha? Why didn't she come back with you?"

Hera stepped forward to help take the pile of things from her arms.

"Because there were some dangerous things going on, I wasn't available at the time, so they let me come back first."

Hera answered, then asked with a smile.

"By the way, Tangtang! Do you have anything for drawing or writing here? I'd like to do some drawing."

"Drawing?" Tang Tang paused in putting down what she was holding, smiled, and handed it to Hera.

“Perfect timing, I just taught my students to draw and write, this is exactly what you need.”

"Wow, thank you so much!"

Hera happily accepted the easel, but it was actually 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 easy to hold.

"Do you know how to use it? If not, I'll teach you."

Tangtang spoke considerately, and before she knew it, she was no longer afraid of Hera.

For some reason, there seemed to be a peculiar scent around Hera, which made Tangtang unconsciously develop a liking for her.

At the same time, it made her feel that Hera was harmless and posed no danger whatsoever.

"No need, thank you. I roughly know how to use this."

Hera picked out a dark blue stone from the pile and began to scribble on the canvas.

Tangtang was about to go over and take a look when Hera raised her hand and stopped her.

"Don't move, don't move, just stay in this position, I'll give you a surprise later."

Hera smiled mysteriously and then continued painting on the canvas.

Tang Tang was a little confused, but she listened to Hera and stayed where she was, without moving.

After about the time it takes to eat a meal, Hera put the stone down, clapped her hands, and looked at her masterpiece with satisfaction.

"Let me see it! Let me see it!"

"Here you go!" Hera showed the drawing board to Tangtang, who was first taken aback, then exclaimed in surprise.

"Wow, is that me you drew? It's so beautiful!"

The sugar candy on the canvas is so lifelike that every line and every curve vividly expresses its expression.

Several cute little fish were also surrounding her.

Tang Tang was flattered and took the drawing board carefully, as if afraid of ruining it.

"I never expected you to be such a good artist. I can only draw simple little fish and shrimp."

Tangtang 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!"

Tangtang opened her arms, hesitated for a moment, but still didn't hug her. Hera didn't seem to mind.

At this moment, the curtain was slowly pulled open, and Ling Sha came in panting, her body covered in tiny wounds from which blood was constantly seeping out.

This startled the two of them, and they quickly stepped forward to help Lingsha up.

"No need, it's just a minor injury, I can still swim." Ling Sha waved her hand and sat down on the side.

"What happened to you? You're so badly injured."

Tangtang took out a jar-like container and applied the clay-like substance inside to Lingsha's wound.

Spirit Shark didn't answer, but turned to look at Hera, "I heard from Kaisha that you were attacked by a big fish. How are you? Are you alright?"

"Oh, no, no! I was just startled. Luckily, Brother Kaisha arrived in time."

Hera quickly shook her head.

Ling Sha nodded slightly and said to Tang Tang, "I don't know what's going on now, but there are a bunch of crazy monsters. However, we've cleared out most of the ones in this area."

But try to avoid going out and be careful.

Tangtang nodded like a chick pecking at rice, "Okay, okay, then we should also inform the students."

"Okay, be careful."

"Also, Hera, you've been accepted by that guy Kaisha, right?"

Hera smiled and affirmed.

"Yes! The people at Kaisha are really nice. They recognized my kindness and accepted me!"

"Tch, after all, he's just a shark that turned into a 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, Hera, come with me to meet the remaining guardian and try to get him recognized as soon as possible."

After saying that, he patted Tangtang's head and then lay down on the internet and fell asleep.

"Oh, okay! I'll have to trouble Spirit Shark then!" Hera thanked her excitedly.

"Yawn~"

Tangtang yawned, rubbed her eyes, and handed a net bag to Hera. "Let's go to sleep too. You've been busy all day."

"Oh, okay, thank you."

Hera took the net bag, and Tangtang hung it on the net cable and went to sleep.

Hera also hung it up and crawled inside.

So, has Spirit Shark truly accepted itself yet?

Hera glanced at the spirit shark, who was sleeping with its head resting on its head.

I don't think so, since Hera found the sea creatures to be particularly simple and straightforward during this period.

If you approve of yourself, you'll definitely say it directly.

Hera sighed slightly; 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.

Hera 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...

Hera, feeling utterly hopeless, silently counted the sheep in her mind, but even after counting more than 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, Hera wouldn't get sleepy.

Spirit Shark groaned softly, waking from his dream. He saw Hera still lying in the net, so he stayed and grabbed her by the back of her collar.

"Why?!"

Hera suddenly opened her eyes and was carried away by the spirit shark.

"Have you rested enough? If you have, come with me."

Hera 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, Hera was flung away. The spirit shark instantly transformed into a sea shark dragon, caught her in mid-air, and sped off into the distance.

Hera lay on her back, panting heavily, still shaken.

"Um... could you please not do this again next time? I'm so scared."

The spirit shark darted rapidly through the seawater, glancing at Hera with some surprise.

"What's there to be afraid of?"

"It's so high, I'm afraid it will..."

Huh?

It seems like they can't die from falling into the water.

Hera covered her face, burying her head in shame. Thinking about what she had just said, she felt a wave of embarrassment.