Are you looking for Rosette?
The first thing Bai Xi did upon arriving at the mermaid settlement was to search for the mermaid that the world consciousness had asked her to find, based on the name. If nothing unexpected happened, it should be the same mermaid with the same name.
As it turned out, she was right. The mermaid in front of her looked troubled, but it was clear that he did know 'Rosette,' though it seemed difficult to take her there.
Is there any difficulty?
Bai Xi revealed a gentle expression, trying her best to appear as harmless as possible. Her appearance as a savior already indicated that she was a very powerful being.
Therefore, it's normal for the merfolk to have reservations when she clearly seeks a target.
Perhaps sensing that Bai Xi didn't seem to harbor much hostility, the mermaid in front of her breathed a sigh of relief before speaking to her.
"The merfolk warmly welcome the arrival of the savior, but... Prince Rosette is rather willful. If he does anything to displease you, the Mermaid King will give you an explanation."
It just so happens that the person who received Baixi was the Mermaid King's closest guard, so he would be more concerned about 'Rosette'.
The mermaid prince has a lively, even mischievous, personality. Because he is too intelligent, he often does unexpected things. He also sneaks out to play, so it's not impossible that he might offend the savior outside.
This is why the mermaid guardians are so concerned.
"He didn't offend me, I just need his help with some things."
Bai Xi shook her head with a wry smile. The mermaid guard in front of her was clearly confused by her concern. She didn't seem to realize that if she really intended to retaliate against the mermaids, she could directly attack them even if they didn't hand over 'Rosette'. How could she be behaving so amicably now?
"...Yes, Savior, I will take you to see the Mermaid King now."
The mermaid guard bowed respectfully to Bai Xi and quickly led his men into the settlement.
The scenes along the way filled Bai Xi with emotion. This was not the most prosperous period for the merfolk, nor had a bustling merfolk capital been established. In comparison, Bai Xi could sense a simple and... primitive atmosphere.
The guards quickly led her to the location of the Mermaid King, and from a distance, she could see the Mermaid King nodding to her.
As she drew nearer, she heard the Mermaid King speak to her.
"My savior, I heard you are here to find my child. May I ask, if I may be so bold as to ask, what wrong has he done?"
The first sentence and somewhat cautious reaction were exactly the same as the mermaid guard's behavior just now, which surprised Bai Xi a bit. It seems that the 'Rosette' of this era is not someone to be trifled with. Does she sound like a troublemaker?
Bai Xi almost laughed at her own idea, but she still repeated what she had just said.
After listening, the Mermaid King fell into deep thought and did not immediately call 'Rosette' out. Instead, after a while, he continued to ask.
“You are a merciful savior. My child is unruly and may cause you trouble, preventing him from accomplishing great things. You can tell me directly what you want to do, and the merfolk will do everything in their power to solve it for you.”
His attitude was sincere, not like he was just being perfunctory, and Bai Xi felt a little helpless for a moment.
Because the world consciousness in my mind has already sounded an alarm.
Warning: Do not change the candidate arbitrarily.
Bai Xi felt like she was a transmigrator controlled by a system. She used to think of the system as a kidnapper, but she never expected that one day she would also be kidnapped by the world's consciousness.
"I cannot change the person I need, and I hope the Mermaid King will understand."
Bai Xi spoke apologetically, but her attitude had actually hardened. There's a saying that goes, "If you don't listen to a polite toast, you'll have to drink a penalty cup." It was only because she had a good temper that she didn't intend to get angry. Otherwise, if someone else were the savior and was being brushed off like this, they probably would have gotten angry long ago.
It might not be accurate to call it a prevarication, but in the eyes of those in power, it simply means being perfunctory.
The Mermaid King's expression changed instantly, growing increasingly grim. However, seeing the fading smile on Bai Xi's lips, he helplessly summoned his personal mermaid guard.
"Summon the prince to come out!"
His tone was tinged with resentment, suggesting that he was also helpless against 'Rosette'.
Bai Xi watched all this calmly, and after the guard left, the Mermaid King also fell silent.
After an unknown amount of time, the guard swam back, looking troubled, and didn't dare to say a word to Bai Xi.
He swam to the Mermaid King's side, his tone somewhat mournful.
"The prince is throwing a tantrum again. He won't listen to anyone, and I certainly can't persuade His Highness. Your Majesty, what do you think...?"
His cautious attitude almost made the Merman King choke on his breath. The master and servant glanced at Bai Xi several times, as if they were figuring out what to do.
If the prince's lack of cooperation angers the savior, things will become very troublesome.
But even the Mermaid King couldn't bring himself to harm his beloved child.
Bai Xi had excellent hearing; she sensed the mermaid king and the mermaid guards' predicament. She raised an eyebrow and simply said...
"Where is he? Take me to him."
She may not know much about the current 'Rosette', but she has at least seen someone with the same name, race, and even appearance, so it might have a special effect.
When the mermaid guard was called out, he instantly froze, but he stubbornly refused to answer Bai Xi's request until the mermaid king agreed.
Bai Xi silently commented in her mind.
He was a fairly loyal guard.
The Mermaid King had no choice but to sigh and wave his hand, telling him to take Bai Xi to find 'Rosette'.
However, from now on, the Mermaid King's worries will change from 'being perfunctory with the Savior, angering her, and implicating the entire Mermaid race' to 'Rosette being irresponsible, angering the Savior, and implicating the Mermaid race'.
After thinking it over, the Mermaid King realized there wasn't much difference between the two results, and could only cover his face in despair.
On the other side, Bai Xi and the mermaid guards were gradually approaching the shell house in the center of the settlement. It looked very exquisite, somewhat like a room built by a mermaid who pursued refinement. However, as soon as the mermaid guards stepped forward and knocked on the door, they heard an impatient shout from inside.
"I won't see you! I won't see you! I won't see you! Didn't you hear me?! Don't bother me anymore!"
The voice was exactly the same as 'Rosette's', and the child made such a fussy statement, which made Bai Xi look strange. She wasn't angry, but she just felt that it was a bit out of place.
But in the eyes of the mermaid guards, this meant, 'We're doomed. Our savior is indeed angry. The mermaid race is in danger.'
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