Despite his seemingly fierce yet innocent appearance, which lacked any real intimidation, the naive mermaid believed him.
It blinked its eyes, timidly pulling its head back into the pool, revealing only its large, watery eyes filled with grievance and the scratch on its forehead.
Cheng Shuang was pleased with the mermaid's obedience, but she was also wary of it suddenly becoming violent and did not approach it rashly, as its sharp teeth did not seem to belong to a vegetarian.
The little girl glanced at its wound and saw that it was just a minor cut. She gained some insight into the resilience of the seemingly delicate mermaid and began to observe the dark room closely from a distance.
Although there were no other hidden doors on the three walls of the room, the pool could be connected to the rooms on the left and right by hidden channels dug out from the two side walls, which immediately increased the space for the mermaid to swim.
It seems that the mermaid is not as insignificant as the countess portrayed her to be, but rather an existence as essential as all things.
Altering the castle's internal structure would be a huge undertaking, and the mermaid's importance should extend far beyond that.
She remembered the countess mentioning that the Kingdom of Algard was blessed by the sea's darlings, and that there were dragon-shaped carvings in the four corners of the flower hall. Did this mean that this was a world derived from magic, with mermaids, dragons, and perhaps dwarves, elves, and other creatures that also existed in this instance?
Cheng Shuang wanted to see which rooms the mermaid could access through the pool, but the mermaid's lethality in the water was unpredictable, and she was afraid that if she went into the water, she would become a trap and her own meal.
The little girl glanced thoughtfully at the obedient mermaid and its slippery scales, looking a bit troubled. Tying its hands was easy, but what about its tail?
The other person's gaze offended the mermaid, who silently bared its teeth and splashed water, all of which was indifferently ignored by the pensive girl.
Unexpectedly, the mermaid, who was used to enjoying the attention of humans, aroused curiosity instead. She gradually rose from the water, blinked her big eyes, and tidied her hair, as if she wanted to show her best side. She tilted her head awkwardly and confusedly, stretched out her arms to the little girl for a hug, and showed a pure and harmless smile on her face.
Most people would soften upon seeing such an adorable and docile magical creature, and their guard would be lowered somewhat. After all, although it may be a bit willful, it hasn't actually harmed them.
However, the cute little girl, who is also quite good-looking, doesn't really fall for this. Is it because her teddy bear isn't well-behaved, or her big axe isn't lovable enough? Besides, she has the blue-eyed Q-version doll Luo An by her side. Even if he looks gloomy and not particularly striking, he is still incredibly capable. Which one of them is better than a mermaid who is an enemy rather than a friend?
Even though the mermaid is full of fairy tale elements, she is not an ignorant child with little knowledge.
The young men are all handsome and aloof, Liao Yuewei is gentle and beautiful, and Mingyue is pure and aloof. Even among the ghosts and monsters they have encountered in the past, there are many with good looks.
Mermaids are nothing special except for their rarity.
Therefore, Cheng Shuang would not be tempted by it.
Upon seeing this, the mermaid slightly furrowed her brows, her sea-blue eyes revealing confusion and grievance. Her entire beautiful face radiated a heartbreaking sorrow, and her fishtail drooped down as if in despair.
Walking to one side of the wall, Cheng Shuang, who was studying how to pass through the wall, originally didn't want to pay attention to the white lotus fish, but because she didn't hear any more noise, she couldn't help but look at it suspiciously.
It was this one glance that caught the mermaid's eye, who was constantly watching Cheng Shuang. She narrowed her eyes, became fierce, and her blue, sea-like eyes immediately drew people's attention and drew them closer like a whirlpool.
Cheng Shuang was slightly stunned, her mind reeling. At this moment, it was as if the creature in front of her was not a white lotus fish that she was wary of, but her parents, sister, and dearest loved ones.
The little girl was overjoyed and could not hide her excitement. Her longing for her family never diminished, day and night.
Even so, Cheng Shuang still hesitated. Although she longed to rush into the arms of her loved ones, her intuition warned her that something was wrong, that this was not how it should be.
However, when the little girl saw her older sister look at her with a mixture of disappointment and longing before turning to leave, the pain of losing a loved one overwhelmed her, rendering her unable to think clearly. She couldn't care less about anything else and rushed to her sister's side. This time, she was determined not to let her sister leave alone.
If there's one thing Cheng Shuang regrets about the most, it's probably that year her sister went on her graduation trip with her classmates. Why didn't she stubbornly stop or persuade her to stay? Knowing her sister's personality, if she had insisted on not letting her go, she definitely would have stayed for her sake.
At that moment, the little girl no longer hesitated, and under the mermaid's cunning and sinister smile, she took a step forward...
However, the mermaids who were waiting for a feast and walked right into the trap were ultimately disappointed.
The human cub took only one step, and its eyes, which had been vacant and bewildered by it, gradually regained their luster.
Cheng Shuang was momentarily confused. After taking a couple of steps, her intuition began to scream with danger. Blindly trusting her family, the young girl believed that if there were truly danger ahead, her parents and sister would never have called her to go. It was this very confidence that made her doubt herself again. Just then, a sharp pain in her shoulder brought the girl back to her senses. Turning her head, she saw a thin, bony finger protruding from under the black cloak, relentlessly poking her shoulder socket.
It hurt a bit, but it didn't even break the skin.
The monster sensed that Cheng Shuang's consciousness was being attacked and immediately tried to warn her. It was furious, furious at the mermaid, who was also a mental being. The white lotus fish completely ignored it.
Without Cheng Shuang's orders, the monstrous creature dared not act recklessly. It secretly held a grudge and planned to challenge the white lotus fish at any time.
The mermaid was completely oblivious to what was hidden on the human cub's shoulder. She was so shocked that her smile twisted into a grimace as she glared at the cub, increasing the pressure. Those deep blue eyes were as captivating as the ocean, their swirling currents like a raging storm. A single glance could enslave anyone, stripping them of all thought and consciousness, willing to sacrifice their life for it.
Unfortunately, she missed the best opportunity. Now, Cheng Shuang felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over her head, and she calmed down completely. She pursed her lips, puffed out her cheeks, and glared back at it angrily.
It seems we underestimated the mermaid; besides her singing voice, her eyes also possess magical powers.
If this instance involves a magical world, then everything makes perfect sense.
The mermaid was quite pragmatic. Realizing that the human child was no longer affected by her, her azure eyes regained their clarity, and she blinked and smiled amicably, deliberately concealing the sharp teeth in her mouth.
Cheng Shuang gave a haughty snort, not wanting to play the pretense of testing Bai Lianyu at all. She planned to summon the bear cub and use force to subdue the mermaid completely before finding an opportunity to explore the castle.
Anyway, the rule is that you can't go out, but it doesn't say you can't swim.
Just as the little girl was about to lay her hand on the seemingly innocent and cute but actually cunning white lotus fish, a dull thud sounded from the flower hall. It was the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground. If it weren't for the carpet on the floor, this sound would have been far beyond the normal range of sound.
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