Right after Isaacs and Alyna left the lake, a silver-haired man in a black suit came to the mermaid's abode.
He did not come alone. Twelve black-robed figures trailed behind him. Two of them carried a basket of oranges.
The silver-haired man picked up a pebble, then threw it with all his might towards the lake.
Boom!
Some of the lake water overflowed into the air. Not long after, drops of water rained down on them for a while.
The mermaid surfaced.
"KAAAAAA! I'm enjoying my meal! Who dares to disturb my home?"
The half-fish woman was angry. She hit the surface of the water several times.
Seeing the lake guard angry, the silver-haired man approached her. He extended his hand while putting a friendly smile on his face.
The mermaid squinted. She was suspicious of the strange man.
"My name is Gavin Bael. I'm an explorer who happened to be passing through. I'm here to make you an offer."
