Song of the Sea

A new thing appeared in the Iron Town, it was said to be called poker.

At first, people looked down on it, until Ricks issued an order to hold a poker tournament. The winner would be named the first Poker King and receive a special prize. This caused a sensation in the steel town.

Unlike the new town, most of the residents in the Steel Town were miners, and they had few daily entertainments. This game immediately attracted everyone's attention, and poker became popular in the Steel Town. After learning how to play, the townspeople found that these small cards were really interesting!

The poker cards issued by Iron Town are made by Robot City. Mason simplified the original rules of poker and used two simpler colors to distinguish the cards: hearts symbolizing humans and black squares symbolizing monsters.

Different rectangular cards have different designs on them. For example, the King of Hearts has a Mason's head on it, while the King of Hague has a vague black mist on it.

After work, townspeople often called their friends to play a game of cards. The small cards became popular.

Even so, there are still clear differences between the card players. The natives generally do not play cards with the people of Worm City, and the latter are also the same. The adults have formed a stable and poor circle. People's prejudices are like a mountain. If nothing unexpected happens, they will continue in this situation.

In the only tavern in the steel town, the black-haired miner slammed his wooden cup on the table, and a few drops of ale splashed out of the cup.

The door of the tavern opened again, and cold wind and noisy sounds rushed in.

The dark-haired miner glanced at the person who came in and spat loudly.

"What bad luck!"

Three strong men had just entered, with obvious signs of insect transformation on their bodies. The leader had an insect-like pupil. Hearing the sound, he looked at the black-haired miner with displeasure.

"Hansen, you're looking for trouble again."

"I don't have much to say to the mutants."

"So what if we're mutants? Viscount Mason allowed us to live here, and we enjoy legal rights! And we won't spread the disease!"

"I know you won't admit it, but who cares? Look at you guys."

"Okay, calm down, guys."

The proprietress came over swaying her waist, and the people around her became quieter. Anyone who made trouble in the bar would be kicked hard by her husband. The proprietress looked around and smiled charmingly.

"A dispute here will attract guards. We are all neighbors who see each other every day. There is no need to make such a fuss over such a matter. How about this, we play poker. If you lose, it means you are inferior to your opponent. You should bow your head and apologize. What do you think?"

The people in the tavern were interested in this proposal. With the popularity of poker, everyone in the steel town knew how to play it. If someone didn't know how to play with a deck of cards, they would be laughed at.

Both parties in the quarrel were furious. After thinking about it, it was indeed true. Instead of really fighting, it was better to rely on this method to confront.

The lady boss clapped her hands and directed the drunkards to make room for a table. She took out a box of playing cards and said, "Come on, dear, I can shuffle the cards for you. Since there are only two of us, let's play blackjack. Best of three, the first to score two points wins."

"no problem."

The drinkers gathered around the two men in the center, and naturally they split into two groups. The people of Insect City gathered around the man with insect eyes, and the natives stood around the black-haired miner.

The proprietress drew out two jokers, shuffled the cards and dealt them out. The two men decided the order of going first by playing rock-paper-scissors, and the black-haired miner played first.

He played a seven of hearts, on which was a very finely drawn picture of Roland standing by a river.

The opponent played an 8 of Hearts. On this card was a picture of Orihime eating dessert. The blonde girl was looking at the person outside the card with some cream on the corners of her mouth.

Both sides played cards very quickly, and the atmosphere gradually heated up. In the first round, the black-haired miner won with 19 points, beating the opponent's 18. He blew a whistle and greeted the audience's cheers recklessly. In the second round, the man with insect eyes was very stable. The black-haired miner burst with 23 points. The opponent raised the corner of his mouth and started the third round.

"Go ahead and kill him, Hansen!"

"Come on, don't lose to him, Joe!"

"Hey, don't play that, it's a really bad move!"

Some of the spectators made plans, while others watched attentively. They would applaud and cheer when they saw a brilliant move, and would click their tongues when they saw a bad move, wishing they could play for him.

Both of them played their cards very carefully. In the end, the man with insect eyes beat his opponent's 20 points with exactly 21 points, winning the cheers of everyone present.

The winner's face was beaming with joy, while the loser sighed. Hansen stood up and shook hands with him, looking somewhat unwilling: "I have to say, you played really well. I will definitely beat you next time!"

The man with insect eyes held his hand, basking in the cheers for the winner: "I'm waiting for you. If you're a man, don't play dirty tricks. Let's play poker to decide the outcome!"

This sentence was simple, straightforward, and a bit cool, which had a great impact on the simple people of Steel Town. They thought about the meaning behind it and just thought it sounded smooth and handsome.

Soon, the news of this interesting duel spread throughout the Steel Town, and the phrase "If you are a man, don't play dirty tricks, decide the outcome with poker!" became a catchphrase for countless people.

Don't like your partner? Play a game of poker!

Are you having a conflict? Let's play a game of poker!

Do you have any complaints against each other? Let's play a game of poker!

The onlookers will cheer for the winner and applaud the wonderful match. The loser will be very angry and declare that he will definitely win next time.

For a while, poker duels became popular throughout the Iron Town. No matter how much they hated each other, the residents had to admit that the annoying native/insect city man was really good at playing cards, and it was fun to play cards with him!

The Chamber of Commerce has launched a collector's edition at the right time. There are nine sets in total, each with a gift card depicting a different picture, with exquisite workmanship. When you have nine cards together, the tenth picture will appear on the back.

The gift cards easily attracted the children's attention. The charm of the game surpassed the parents' instructions and made them play together.

Since the wheat was shipped from the new town, few people have come to the woods outside the Steel Town in winter.

People no longer need to go hunting in the forest in the heavy snow, which makes the forest a paradise for children.

In the silence, someone suddenly asked in a low voice.

"Did you bring it?"

"I brought it."

A few little heads suddenly popped out from behind the tree. They looked around carefully and ran out happily after confirming that there were no adults. Each child carried a cloth bag, which they treasured in their arms.

They crowded together and carefully took out the gift cards from the cloth bag. Cheers rose and fell one after another, filled with uncontrollable excitement.

"Great! We finally got all the cards!"

"Hush! Keep your voice down! Mom will spank me if she finds out."

"Sorry, I got so excited. What do we do next? Put these cards together?"

"What are you waiting for? Let's get started."

Another lively child took out his card without hesitation. Several little ghosts carefully put the cards together, and the backs of the nine cards formed a corner of the picture. The special invisible ink showed up in the sunlight, outlining the outline of the cathedral.

The white and gold lines are shining, and the hand-drawn line drawings are very realistic. The signatures on the top are incomprehensible to the children. The overall structure is harmonious and elegant, full of nobility and elegance.

"it's beautiful……"

The children stared at the picture in amazement, and were greatly shocked by the magical card they had never seen before. They tried desperately to remember every detail, trying to take it back to show off.

They were so focused that they ignored the adults approaching from behind with dark faces. It was not until their ears were pinched that the children were startled and tried to hide their little secrets in a panic, but it was too late. The adults had already seen everything.

"Why are you here, kid?!"

"I'm going to beat you to death, you little bastard!"

Two voices rang out at the same time, and the speakers looked at each other and recognized each other's identity.

Those who could afford the Collector's Edition Poker were all prominent figures in the town, and they often got into disputes as the leaders. They never expected that their children would play with the other family, and the two adults bumped into each other, but they couldn't say anything in this situation. They could only smile awkwardly and take their children back.

After a while, this group of young guys learned their lesson and always met in secluded corners.

The parents were anxious to find their children at first, but gradually they got used to it. They had beaten and scolded their children, but what could they do if the children didn't obey? They had no choice but to allow their children to interact with each other, and only told them to be careful behind their backs.

An unexpected incident occurred one night. The woman's child had not returned home. Although the man was a mutant at a young age, the woman was still worried about her daughter's safety.

She waved the tentacles on her forehead to catch the scent of her daughter in the air. The blood made it easier for her to find out where the other party was going. The little guys really got into trouble, and one of them trapped himself in a tree hole.

How did he get in and get stuck here?

The woman looked at the butt in front of her in confusion, sighed, and helped the little boy escape.

"Thank you!"

The little ghosts knew they had caused trouble and stood in front of her obediently. The daughter asked in a low voice: "Mom, can we send our friend home?"

"Such heavy snow..."

The woman hesitated for a moment, but decided to send them back. Although she didn't like ordinary people, as a member of the Iron Town, she didn't want any accidents to happen in the town. She carefully checked the tree hole and rescued them after making sure they were not hurt.

The little boy was covered in dust and his clothes were dirty. The woman wiped his face and got a silly smile in return.

She sighed, and as a good person, she took the children back to Steel Town. As expected, the other party's mother was also looking for her children.

Seeing the man from Insect City sending her son back, she was slightly stunned. The two exchanged some awkward greetings, and the woman from Insect City took the opportunity to hand over the remaining child to the other party.

The boy's mother counted them, and the young men told her what had happened. The latter then realized how dangerous the situation was. When she wanted to thank them, she found that the woman had already left with the children.

The next day, the tired woman from Insect City returned home from work and saw several dried bacon at the door of her house.

She was stunned. Her senses were more sensitive than those of ordinary people. There was a familiar smell on these pieces of bacon. The woman was silent for a while and took the meat into the house.

The child poked his head out and asked in a childish voice: "Mom, did you buy meat today?"

"Your friend's mother gave it to you. Make a pot of meat and potatoes tonight, and send some to your friend as well."

After this incident spread, the relationship between the townspeople gradually eased. If you don't have children, it will take a lot of effort to discipline them when they are naughty. When you encounter a playful child, everyone will help.

We were playing cards together in the bar, and we accepted each other's kindness when we returned. In this town, friendship is the most important thing, and spreading bad words behind people's backs would be a joke!

When Ricks realized that the atmosphere in the town had really improved, he couldn't help but marvel at the wisdom of the lord. He didn't expect that a small poker card could be used in this way.

"It's amazing. I never thought that I could ease the conflict between them in this way. Master Mason, how did you come up with this idea?"

In the office of Steel Town, Mason sat alone at the desk, and Ricks talked endlessly about the changes in the town. Four people stood beside him.

A black-haired miner, a man with insect eyes, a brown-haired woman and a woman with insect tentacles on her forehead are the protagonists of the story.

They were actors that Meson Torrex had found. There were always some people in the town who hoped that both sides could coexist peacefully. Although the natives of Iron Town and the people of Worm City had complaints about each other, they would always see each other, so there wouldn't be that much hatred.

"The reason why the people of Iron Town and the people of Bug City have conflicts is largely because of the conflicts between them. The people of Bug City have occupied the positions of Iron Town. They are in better physical condition and more capable than ordinary people. Interests will force the two sides to confront each other. When they find that the other party is not the person they imagined, they will naturally be more tolerant."

The boy paused and added humorously, "And poker is really fun, isn't it?"

Ricks couldn't help but smile, then he looked sad again: "You are right, but this still doesn't solve the fundamental problem."

"That's for later. I've already discussed it with the Mechanical City, and they'll send a few researchers to Iron Town to give lectures in the church. They'll provide more jobs then."

After saying this, the boy turned to the four townspeople of Iron Town and said, "Thank you for your hard work this time."

The woman with insect eyes waved her hands. She had a very good relationship with the woman next to her, and there was no trace of the hostility she had shown before.

"It's not that hard. As long as it can help make Iron Town better, this little thing is nothing. But Lord, is this really all we have to do?"

"I know what you are worried about. Don't worry, I will solve it."

After hearing the lord's promise, the people were obviously relieved. They bowed to the viscount and then walked out of the room, leaving only Rex.

What we are doing now is just solving the surface problem. If we want to truly resolve the conflict between the two, we must solve the pollution.

White crystal is needed to solve the pollution.

Making white crystal requires a large amount of souls, which are impossible to obtain in the south.

The most likely place to obtain souls is the Western Battlefield, where a large number of people and monsters are killed and injured every day. He has to find a way to transfer there, just like the Abner couple.

As a subordinate of Count Yaan, he had to seek the other party's consent and introduction. Mason only hoped that his previous arrangements would be useful, which would reduce a lot of trouble.

Mason rubbed his forehead and told Ricks about the strategy to stabilize the situation later. Until someone knocked on the door, an ordinary-looking brown-haired young man pushed the door open and interrupted the conversation between the two.

"Master Mason, it's getting late. We should go back."

The boy glanced at the sky outside. He had planned to return to Xinzhen today, and it was already almost afternoon.

It was time to go back. Mason stood up, and the brown-haired young man took the wolfskin cloak from the shelf and put it on him, and then put a silver long sword decorated with gems on the boy's waist.

"Please take care of the next things. If you have any problems, please inform Xinzhen immediately. Rambo and others will provide you with assistance."

"I see."

What could be more thoughtful than this? Ricks gratefully accepted the request and personally escorted the two out. Mason declined his plan to escort him out of the city. After all, Ricks has become a prominent celebrity in the steel town.

Snowflakes were falling heavily. The young man walked on the road, exhaling a puff of white mist, while the brown-haired young man next to him showed no sign of anything.

This is the android that Mason pulled out of the mirror, temporarily acting as his bodyguard. The two walked out of the steel town and came to the nearby woods. Pegasus had been waiting there for a long time. When it saw Mason coming, it chewed the boy's hair impatiently, as if it was annoyed that he was too slow.

Mason patted its head and asked, "Did you get the letter from the West?"

This was the second insurance left by Mason. Although they had not seen each other for a long time, Abner and his wife would mail him a letter every half a month. They never stopped for half a year. In the last reply, Mason asked to go to the West.

"Here I am."

The android took out a letter and handed it to him. Mason opened it on the spot and saw familiar handwriting.

[…Dear child. I haven’t written to you for half a month. How are you doing recently? Are you okay? The war on the western border is as usual. Every time I see corpses all over the ground, I miss you and our prosperous and peaceful town even more. I hope everything goes well for you.]

[Abner and I read your last letter. We must say that your idea surprised us. The West has always been regarded as a place of death, and few people would take the initiative to apply to come to the West. As a mother, I am very worried about your safety, but since this is your decision, I know you must have your own plan. Therefore, I will tell you how to come to the West. ]

[The West has suffered serious casualties for years. No old noble family would not sacrifice powerful subordinates for this. This is also the reason why the war is becoming increasingly unfavorable. We have applied to him in our own name. You can visit him recently. He is a reliable friend of Abner. I hope you can get what you want from him...]

【Please take good care of yourself, love your mom and dad. 】

Mason closed the letter and had a general idea in his mind. With the introduction of Mr. and Mrs. Abner, the rest of the things will become much smoother.

A week later, Ya'an City.

A raging fire burned in the classical fireplace, and wool felt and murals hung on the walls. The person in the painting looked somewhat like Ya'an, smiling as he looked at the round table. On the bookshelf on the other side were exquisite books, which were often read by the owner. The maids in thick woolen dresses carried steaming cups of coffee and placed them on both sides of the round table, and the snacks on the white porcelain plates exuded a sweet aroma.

Yaan sat on a single sofa, his right arm resting leisurely on the armrest. He wore a white wool sweater with a brown vest, which made him look more elegant and calm. His cyan eyes were like a mysterious lake, and there was a gentle smile on the corners of his mouth.

The linen-haired boy sat on the armchair on the other side, also leisurely enjoying the winter sunshine.

Soon, Yaan looked at him and said, "We haven't seen each other for a long time, Mason. You have managed your and Abner's territory very well."

"You are honored."

"You underestimate yourself. Your territory has achieved amazing development in the past six months, and has established close ties with the Mechanical City and the Merchants Guild. The machines you developed are very popular. Oh, look over there."

Yaan raised his chin, and following the direction he pointed, Mason saw a white disc machine in operation.

"Is it an automatic sweeping robot? I like this little guy."

"It is my honor to be liked by you."

"Abner sent me a letter saying you wanted to go west. That's not a good idea. The war in the west isn't going to stop any time soon, and everyone is tired of the endless fighting. The monsters are different, they're still growing. When they decide to fight back, that's when we should really worry."

Ya'an took a sip of coffee, with a look of reminiscence in his eyes.

"Abner and I are good friends. He asked me for help when you were born, but I have never found a way to remove the curse of the black mist. It is all thanks to your efforts that you can get to the end. I don't mind giving you some help. Mason, I need you to tell me from the bottom of your heart, do you want to become an earl?"

"It would be a lie to say I don't want to. But from what I understand, the South is far from being able to support the birth of a new earl."

The earl must have the corresponding strength, territory and qualifications to be recognized by the noble association. Strength and qualifications are easy to say, but the territory is a bit difficult.

Yaan smiled slightly: "There is indeed not enough territory in the south, but you have many choices. If you pledge allegiance to my superior, the Bloody Duke, he will be happy to accept an outstanding earl. You can also choose to launch a title challenge and seize the territory of a certain earl. Finally, you can also choose the most difficult option."

"As early as two hundred years ago, the Nobles Association issued the [Reconquest Order]. As long as enough territory can be regained, they are happy to recognize a new earl or even a duke. No one has been able to do it, so it is often forgotten. But this decree has not been abolished. If you want to go to the west, nothing is better for you than this."

Mason answered without hesitation: "I choose the third option."

"Good, I was not wrong about you."

The Count reached out and pulled out a piece of paper, signed his name in the lower right corner, and then handed the paper to Mason.

"As the battle on the western border expands, the changes on the coastline are getting bigger and bigger. The association has sent people to check out the situation. This is a letter of introduction. The Siren Family will receive you. It's safer there, and it's suitable for you to get familiar with the situation in the West."

Mason reached out to take the document. Ya'an paused and said meaningfully, "Remember, don't hide your talent. Mediocrity is the greatest evil."

"If you make outstanding contributions, you will naturally receive rewards beyond your imagination. My child, the ladder to power is within reach. It just depends on how you choose."

"I see."

The young man bowed slightly to thank the other party for his teaching. Ya'an nodded in approval.

"It's best if you understand. I will arrange the teleportation array to the west, and the teleportation array to Ya'an City in three days. The rest is up to you."

"Thanks for your help."

Mason understood what the other party meant. He could only rely on himself from now on. He expressed his gratitude to Ya'an and spent two days to arrange the affairs of the territory. Now each territory has enough talents, so he doesn't need to worry about it all day.

This was not enough, Mason laid out the next plan. He hoped that the three towns could be completely united and become the economic core of the South.

The success of cement mainly depends on the promotion of the Machinery City. If it wants to really gain a foothold, it must have a pillar industry. Mason decided to try to research something new: brewing.

Wheat is very suitable for brewing wine. Xinzhen has sufficient grain storage, and the floor heating that was finally successfully installed after half a year also provides temperature. In winter, everyone has nothing to do, so they study this thing at home.

Mason wrote down the little brewing knowledge in his memory and left the rest to the capable people in the town to study on their own. For him, he could remember the method of pure extraction thanks to compulsory education.

After doing all this, he handed over the power to his subordinates, packed his luggage, and arrived in Ya'an City as scheduled.

Count Ya'an had sent people to contact the west and opened the corresponding teleportation array in advance. After a few days of bumpy journey, Mason arrived at his destination smoothly.

As soon as you step out of the teleportation array, you are greeted by humid water vapor. One third of the city where the sirens live is submerged in sea water, which makes the city extremely humid.

The entire city is shaped like a staircase leading to the bottom of the water. At the bottom is a steep black harbor. Its shape and width are very magical, like an artificial mountain, just blocking the city residents' view of the sea.

The beautiful wavy roof tiles reflect the sunlight, and the main road is a series of canals that allow the sirens to move freely everywhere.

The top floor is inlaid with dazzling pearls, which is where the ruling class of the city lives. Arched bridges are built above the waterways, and the bloodlines can move across these bridges.

Most of the people living in this city have water blood. After a long period of reproduction and assimilation, most of them already have the blood of the siren, the only difference is how thin it is.

Seeing the young man, a bloodline person immediately came up to him in a small boat and called out to him enthusiastically: "Dear guest, do you want to take a boat? It's almost impossible to move around here without a boat. For half a lap, Old Lev will take you wherever you want to go!"

He has thin gills on his neck and his ten fingers are connected by transparent fins.

"Are you from the Siren family?"

"No, I am just their descendant."

The boatman grinned and said, "This is your first time here. The Sirens are a typical matriarchal population, with women being the most respected. There are very few men in the population, and in most cases, they will give birth to offspring by mating with outsiders. Children who show the characteristics of sirens will be kept. The others will be raised together and be responsible for the operation of the city like me."

In his opinion, this young man with outstanding appearance was quite handsome even among the sirens. This made the boatman more enthusiastic.

"Do you want to go to Crystal Street? There's a lot of fun there. You can find a place for whatever you want to do. If you have any requests, I can also introduce you to guides. They know the underground places of the entire Siren City. If you want to stay, the first choice is the Shana Hotel. It's cheap and spacious, and guests will stay there."

The boatman was talking nonstop, and Mason pointed to the sea below the stairs: "Can we go there?"

The boatman was stunned, his eyes lingering strangely on the boy's neck and ears. He nodded only after he didn't see any scales.

"No problem. We have set up a barrier at the border between the city and the sea, so those monsters can't get in. Only we can get out. But your request is really strange. Apart from the sirens, you are the first guest to make such a request."

Mason was a little surprised: "I thought a lot of people would like to see the sea."

"The sea is nothing to see, and it's even a little dangerous for people of our impure blood. But you are clean, so you don't have to worry about it."

The boatman skillfully rowed the boat, and the boat went downstream without any obstacles. The boat passing by was also on the same boat, full of passengers. The boatmen obviously knew each other, and nodded to each other when passing by.

Mason also saw a siren who was cleaning her tail by the water. When the boy looked at her, the siren smiled and winked at him, then improvised a melodious tune.

When the boat reached the bottom of the "stairs", there were not many boats around. The boatman's expression became serious. He adjusted the direction carefully. From afar, he could see the port built on the lowest level. It was like a spire, blocking the connection between the city and the sea.

"It's right here. Ships can't enter the sea, but you can go out from the port and stand on the shore to see the sea. The people patrolling here are all rookies, and they won't embarrass a good-looking person like you."

Well... your standards of judgment are indeed very siren-like.

Mason's mouth twitched slightly, and he thanked the boat and got off. The sirens guarding the port did not make things difficult for him, and one of the kind sirens even reminded him which way to go. With their help, Mason walked out of the exit smoothly.

A slightly fishy sea breeze blew towards me.

Mason's eyes widened. He had never seen such a sea before.

The black seawater surged like an eye staring at the humans on the shore. The huge abyss was rolling and surging all the time, and in the distance there was a faint mist lingering, and huge and strange limbs could be vaguely seen.

The lonely voice came from far away, like a distant farewell song.

The song had an incredible magic that attracted the consciousness to fall downwards.

The sea is great, the sea is tolerant, the sea is gentle, and the sea will take care of you.

The sound was grand and violent, tender and cruel, just like the unpredictable sea itself. As he was immersed in it, the branches of the World Tree swayed slightly, making a rustling sound. The sound of leaves and waves converged into a delicate melody, vaguely awakening something that shouldn't be there.

At the same time, the siren in the port cried out in surprise: "Something has changed! Quick, quick, deploy defense! Notify the captain!"

All the Sirens immediately stood in formation and opened their defenses in an orderly manner. A thin membrane expanded outward from the port, just cutting off the connection between the ocean and the city.

The siren who had just shown Mason the way slapped his head and said, "Is there another stranger outside? Really, it's not the end of the month, why did he suddenly appear at this time?"

"Since it's not a siren, it won't be affected. Don't worry about it. At worst, you can just give it some compensation later."

"You are right."

After a brief discussion, the Sirens gave up pursuing the matter further. They stared nervously at the surging sea, the deep waters of which were a dreamy blue.

Clear, bright and moving.

Soft waves surged, and beautiful sounds came from them.

Mason also heard the sound, and he could only recognize it as an ancient ballad. It was impossible to tell what era the language was from, but anyone could understand its meaning.

This is a hymn that sings the history of the Siren from its birth to the present day, and scenes vaguely appear before the boy's eyes.

The sirens from the deep sea surfaced and stretched out their white arms to their lovers. Groups of little sirens swam around in the sea, calling out the names of their father and mother.

The fairy sitting on the rock sang softly, and a sailor rested his head on her tail, looking as tender as if he were missing his mother. His body had gradually taken on the characteristics of a fish, and when his fins fully grew, he could follow the siren back to live in the deep sea.

The frenzied siren grabbed the neck of the betrayed lover, gnawed at the flesh and blood in despair, and clung to her lover until death.

Over time, the blood of the sirens gradually mixed with humans. Those with a thinner bloodline gradually merged into humans, while those who retained the appearance of sirens continued to live in the sea. They inherited more bloodlines and thus retained their special abilities.

…

The sirens in the harbor covered their ears and concentrated, not daring to hear a single word.

Since when, at the end of every month, the sea turns blue on a certain night, and a beautiful song can be heard from it. As long as this song is heard, no matter how powerful the Siren bloodline is, they will be lost in the ocean, but it has no effect on other people.

Over time, the Sirens established ports specifically to resist the effects of song on illusions.

Not long after, a figure walked in from the door. The sirens who saw her stood up and saluted.

"Master of the family."

The head of the Siren family waved his hands, frowning: "Why did the sea suddenly change today? Did you observe anything strange?"

The Sirens looked at each other and said, "Today is just like any other day. Nothing happened."

The siren at the back thought for a moment, and hesitated to speak. The owner looked at her and asked, "Tell me, is there anything unusual?"

"I don't know if this is abnormal. Today, someone went to the beach, and something strange happened as soon as he entered..."

The more the siren spoke, the more guilty she felt. How could an ordinary person be related to the mutation? She was really confused. She even dared to say such a thing in front of the head of the family.

The head of the Siren family, however, took her words very seriously: "I'll go take a look."

The sirens tried to dissuade him: "The changes are not over yet, you need to be more careful."

"It doesn't matter. I brought contaminants with me. I just need to come back within a safe time."

Class A pollutant [The Blood-Shocking Red Gold Crown], which looks like a small and exquisite golden crown. The wearer has infinite power and can plunder the blood of others to replenish physical strength. The disadvantage is that the wearer will lose his hearing and gradually suffer from blood thirst.

This was originally a weakness, but now the head of the Siren family uses it to resist the mutation. She puts on the crown and closes her mind, using this method to weaken the impact of the mutation.

Even so, as she walked on the beach, the song haunted her as if it were echoing from her soul.

The head of the household quickened her pace. She thought it would take some time to find the other person, but in fact, she saw where the outsider was at a glance.

The waves rushed to a certain place, leaving tiny spots of light along the way. They surrounded the boy standing there, like the wings of a seabird.

The flax-haired boy raised his head slightly, listening attentively to the song coming from the ocean. The shimmering water was almost transparent, blurring the already soft outline.

He didn't notice the arrival of the Siren's master and was humming a song softly.

The song was sad, soft and beautiful, telling the story of the sirens.

It was the sound of the change that the Sirens were trying to avoid.