Zhou Ling stood at attention, displaying a respectful demeanor, and said, "Your Majesty, please provide me with your instructions."
The king's eyes brimmed with admiration. The prospect of finally acquiring the antidote formula uplifted his mood further. Previous attempts by Sami had proven unsuccessful, but perhaps this mermaid held the key to developing the antidote.
"As you have been involved in the antidote production on several occasions, you should have a general understanding of the process, correct?" the king inquired. "If you can successfully develop the antidote, I will immediately appoint you as a lieutenant colonel. You shall enjoy the privileges of a noble, including your own manor."
