When Bai Xi returned to the floating island with 'Rosette', she remembered the almost forgotten qualities he possessed.
"you......"
She turned her head to look at the mermaid nestled in her arms, her expression hesitant.
Rosette's expression was filled with curiosity, her eyes wide as she looked around at everything. This was in the sky, a place where mermaids had never been before.
Only after hearing Bai Xi's voice did he turn his head, his eyes crinkling and his voice filled with laughter.
"What's wrong?"
Rosette's appearance was exquisite. Mermaids are generally good-looking, let alone a prince of the mermaid race. His beauty was undeniable. Coupled with his almost sparkling expression, Bai Xi looked into his eyes and was speechless for a moment.
That's right, she's holding 'Rosette' right now. He hasn't transformed into human form; instead, his huge fish tail hangs down, and she, the savior, is carrying him to the floating island in a princess carry.
From the very beginning, whether it was Xiu, Poseidon, or Rosette, they all shared one characteristic: they were delicate and couldn't stand the slightest grievance.
When Bai Xi took him away, she forgot to consider this factor.
As soon as the two of them got ashore, Rosette sat on the shore, looking at her with expectant eyes. It was obvious that he couldn't fly, didn't want to walk, and even if Baixi used magic to help him, his journey would be very slow in front of the huge fish tail.
With no other option, Bai Xi picked up the mermaid prince, in a posture that resembled that of a doting husband.
"....fine."
In the end, Bai Xi calmly uttered only two words, without saying anything else.
Anyway, she has plenty of strength and means, so there's no need to worry about not being able to carry 'Rosette'. He doesn't need to do anything else; as long as he completes the task assigned by the World Consciousness, everything else will be fine.
A look of confusion crossed Rosette's eyes; she had no idea what Baixi was trying to say.
As a mermaid who grew up in the deep sea, and a prince who was pampered by the Mermaid King and the entire Mermaid race, coupled with his superior talent and appearance, even the crisis brought by Tartarus did not have much impact on him. He was like a child living in a utopia, spoiled by all the mermaids, so naturally no one noticed anything amiss.
He could conjure up legs, but that would never be his first option, nor would it ever be considered. Perhaps he would adopt the idea after someone suggested it, but right now...
Bai Xi hesitated for a moment before not saying anything, and as a result, Bai Xi took him to the floating island.
The moment Bai Xi landed with the mermaid in her arms, all eyes turned to her—strange, angry, shocked, and all sorts of gazes. Rosette, however, seemed completely oblivious, raising an eyebrow as she looked at the angel temple, whose framework had already been completed.
"It's a very nice building. Would you like me to help you inlay luminous pearls into it?"
His tone was smug and proud. This was one of his few hobbies, and also the best hobby of the entire mermaid race. Inlaying was not just about placing gemstones in grooves; it also brought about various different effects depending on the inlayer's level and technique.
The luminous pearls will weather and dim over time, but with the blessing of a sculptor, they can exist forever, remain eternally bright, and become one with the Temple of Angels.
This is why the World Consciousness must be inlaid with 'Rosette'; the Temple of Angels requires the most skilled craftsmen to create it in order to truly achieve immortality.
"That's right."
Bai Xi nodded, found a suitable spot, and put the mermaid down. His huge, shimmering fish tail lay prostrate on the ground, as exquisite as a statue. The light reflected from his scales was even more beautiful, making it impossible to look away.
Just as she put down 'Rosette', she felt a gust of wind brush past her ear, and the next second, El's big face loomed right in front of her, almost startling Bai Xi.
"who is he?!"
El narrowed his eyes slightly, asking in a hurried tone.
"?"
Bai Xi was taken aback and was about to explain when 'Rosette' beat her to it.
"And who are you? What gives you the right to speak to the Savior like that!"
Rosette's tone was tinged with displeasure. He looked at the overly intimate behavior between the angel and Bai Xi, a hint of jealousy flashing in his eyes, and his words unconsciously became much harsher.
A jealous man can become unreasonable. When El saw Bai Xi returning with a mermaid, he was already extremely unhappy. When he heard this guy, who seemed to be the other woman, questioning him, his face instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
"We're lovers, so who do you think I am!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Rosette's eyes widened. His gaze swept over Bai Xi, then returned to El, and he raised his long, slender fingers tremblingly.
"you...."
He looked at Bai Xi, as if seeking an answer.
The pleading and longing in her eyes almost gave Bai Xi a headache. Out of the corner of her eye, she could still catch a glimpse of El's fierce expression as she waited for her answer, and she felt a wave of dizziness wash over her.
She and El were indeed in a confirmed relationship, but it was because she had been flirting with him recklessly. The current 'Rosette' was just a mermaid prince she had only known for a short time. She should explain properly, but seeing 'Rosette's' almost heartbroken expression, she paused before speaking.
"Yes, I did nothing wrong, we are lovers."
As soon as Bai Xi finished speaking, Rosette seemed unable to accept the fact. She immediately clutched her chest, her expression filled with sadness, and her fishtail lost its spirit, no longer rhythmically patting the ground as before.
El, like a victorious rooster, smugly put his arm around Bai Xi's shoulder, almost as if he was about to kiss her.
If Bai Xi hadn't secretly pinched him, he would have already started kissing him.
"..."
What Bai Xi is most worried about right now is that if 'Rosette' doesn't cooperate with the inlay because of this, then things will get complicated.
Bai Xi opened her mouth, looking at the dejected 'Rosette', about to say something comforting and reassuring, but to her surprise, the mermaid suddenly raised her head, revealing an unusually determined expression.
"As long as you wield the hoe well, there's no corner you can't dig down. There's nothing wrong with being a mistress."
Upon hearing this, El's smug face froze instantly, turning as black as if it had been smeared with ashes.
"?"
Bai Xi's expression went blank for a moment, almost not understanding what 'Rosette' had just said.
The two people who had been silently watching, 'Arunta' and 'Haransel', one a desert sprite and the other an elf, showed expressions of shock after hearing 'Rosette's' speech. However, when their eyes fell on Baixi, they both fell into deep thought.
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