The overbearing terror inflicted by the sanctioned forces caused David Jones's boat to lose its wind and automatically slow down. The shrimp soldiers, moving at the side to clear the way, shrank back in fear, no brave enough to stir.
"I'm Jewel, the mermaid, hoping to see the honorable guest," Jewel said delicately.
When Jewel didn't see any movement inside the vehicle, she blinked her long eyelashes softly.
Then she moved along the water, causing the waves on the lake to surge. She made way for the vehicle to pass.
"I apologize for my intrusion. Since you don't wish to see me, I wish you a smooth journey," Jewel said, her voice hinting at resignation.
Jewel hesitated for a moment but eventually abandoned the idea of using her psychic power to probe.
