Chapter 2, First Intimate Encounter (Part 1)

Alina can imagine the scene of her father laughing heartily, and he must be extremely pleased now. The women of the Tortoise Clan are the most patient; even sharp stones can be smoothed over by their words.

Caesar was happily busy in the tavern, spending the whole day with an old man and a group of ugly sea monsters. He found any sea creature to be very interesting and endearing. It was precisely because of his enthusiasm that this little child was able to stay in the tavern

Indeed, within our oceanic tribe, the merfolk royalty are almost all magicians, while the giant whale clan consists predominantly of fearsome warriors

Caesar only felt nauseous from being jostled up and down, but his life was at stake, so he could only stay put until everything calmed down. The old man had taught him a lot about survival experience, and to ensure the surroundings were safe, he preferred to stay a little longer. Perhaps it was the intoxicating aroma of the wine that made him feel drowsy, and he unexpectedly fell asleep.

Only Caesar was left in a state of confusion, but others did not mind; they regarded him as someone from the countryside. To be honest, this tavern is located on the outskirts of the royal city, and Caesar had indeed never entered the city... because he did not possess an identity card, he could not enter the royal city

"Are you the three princesses? You don't seem very significant. What brings you here?"

Old Duo, don't think too much. Whether we can meet the princess is still a question. You keep thinking about good things all day. If I could be tormented by such a beauty, I would accept it, haha

Ah, Duoge, why are you wearing such a stern expression? They are holding their own meeting, and you should mind your own business. Is there really anyone foolish enough to dare cause trouble for the Sea Dragon Clan in the territory of the Mermaid Royal Family?

Your Highness, please be mindful of your words. It is not a little girl, but Princess Clara. You are now the representative of the king, and you must always pay attention to your words and actions, exhibiting grace, composure, generosity, and propriety

Alas, it is still those matters concerning the nobility that have no relation to us commoners

Who is that troublesome little girl who causes trouble all day long

At this moment, the Mermaid Kingdom outside—Casablanca—is bustling with activity, featuring rows of honor guards, floral displays, and cheering crowds, all dedicated to Princess Elena of the Sea Dragon Clan

Come, come, let us not discuss state affairs, everyone raise your glass

A burst of cheerful laughter erupted in the tavern; ever since this child arrived, the atmosphere has become much more lively. Everyone enjoys teasing him, even though he is merely a powerless Sheou tribe member

Go, go, I am still very innocent, where is this uncle, it is big brother.

Your Highness, below is your schedule for tomorrow. You will wake up at 6:00 AM, and at 6:00 AM, you will have breakfast with Princess Clara, the daughter of the Sea King. During this time, you will have one hour to become friends with her

Yes, next, we will formally meet the Mermaid Queen at 8:00, and then enjoy tea while watching the dance and admiring the corals. At 9:30 ...

Alina has become completely numb, unable to hear anything. Her only wish now is to unleash a super spell that will blast everything around her into the sky

Everyone nodded repeatedly. Even during the Divine Moon War, the terrifying water magic of the merfolk and the formidable combat strength of the sea dragon clan had caused great suffering to the races of the mainland. The most frightening aspect is that these two races are amphibious, making them more adaptable to land combat than other sea races, which is also a reason for their higher status.

One can imagine two witches meeting, their needles pointed at each other, while it is the people below who suffer

Caesar greatly enjoyed listening to stories, though not the old, worn-out tales told by the elderly. Every day in the tavern, he could hear fresh news, and Dogo, a member of the mermaid kingdom's guard, always seemed to know some juicy gossip

The Sheou tribe belongs to the commoners, and due to their innate possession of shell armor, they produce many powerful warriors. However, there are also ordinary individuals among them, like Caesar, who is seen as a powerless member of the Sheou tribe. It is important to note that in the militaristic Sea Tribe, especially among the commoners, lacking strength means there is little hope for a fulfilling life. Nevertheless, Caesar himself is quite open-minded about it.

Stop, stop, stop, Your Excellency the Court Etiquette Officer, this princess understands, so please do not repeat it any further

I must inform you of an important matter. Have you noticed the recent commotion? That is because the third princess of the Sea Dragon Clan is visiting our Mermaid Clan tomorrow. We have been extremely busy lately, and this is the last meal I can have before my shift change. I do not know when I will be able to come again

"Caesar, Caesar, bring another bottle over here." The one shouting loudly was the giant sweat of the Sheou tribe, an affiliate of the merfolk, adorned with natural shell armor, a born warrior of the aquatic race

The boss's temper has not fully erupted, and the transport team from Wangcheng has already arrived; they are to transport the fine wines purchased from various places back to the palace

Of course, this is impossible

I do not know how many times I have said it before the banquet finally ended, in any case, Alina cannot clearly remember what happened earlier, and would rather face a super-class sea monster than confront those people

Indeed, no one is causing them trouble, but they are the ones causing us trouble. You all know our little princess and her temperament... Sigh, the third princess of the Sea Dragon Clan is no pushover either. Even before her arrival, she has already warned us a hundred times. It truly feels like we are in for a rough time, and if we survive this round, who knows if there will be another chance.

Throughout the entire banquet, the only thing the little princess did was to continuously repeat, repeat, and repeat: Hello, it is a pleasure to meet you

Upon seeing Duoge's hesitance to speak, everyone immediately understood that the merfolk are the natural representatives of beauty, a fact recognized by the entire continent and ocean. Princess Clara is the embodiment of beauty, regarded as a little angel in the hearts of all sea creatures. The merfolk king, having only this one daughter, naturally dotes on her in every possible way, and the outcome of this is easy to imagine

Caesar nearly collapsed under the table upon hearing it, five hundred gold coins, by the gods of the sea, he could never repay such a sum in his lifetime. It is important to note that he earns only one silver coin for a month's work here, while one gold coin can be exchanged for one hundred silver coins.

"Caesar, little Shizai, is that you? Where are you?" The frantic boss suddenly remembered that he had sent Caesar to the wine cellar yesterday to move the wine, which was a rare collection meant for the royal family. Although the tavern is not large, the wine here is quite famous.

Shouldn't we apply oil to the soles of our feet? Quick!

The ceremonial officer of the Tautog Turtle Clan finally noticed the princess's fatigue and, with no choice but to halt the subsequent schedule, said, "Your Highness, please rest early. I will continue to report to you early tomorrow morning."

It is better to deceive the old than to deceive the young; you will never know what kind of achievements a young person will attain in the future

The third princess, lying on the bed with books, appears somewhat dazed. The detestable father king, unwilling to arrange a marriage for her, has resorted to such tactics. Hmph, she will not be discouraged!

On the first day of her arrival, the princess's foremost task was to meet with numerous nobles, wealthy merchants from the sea, as well as the principal and student representatives of the Mermaid Magic Academy. As one of the four major academies that has provided countless talents to the kingdom, its status is naturally distinct

In order to secure the latter half of his life, he must remain hidden; there is no way out. The most dangerous place is also the safest. Caesar ran back to the wine cellar and squeezed himself into an empty barrel. All he can do now is to gain a bit of favor from Poseidon, the god of the sea, to save a troubled soul

Uncle Duoge, is there any interesting news today

Ah, is it the Sea Dragon Clan, reputed to be the most perfect dual-cultivation clan of magic and martial arts among the six great royal families

At this moment, Caesar has long vanished without a trace. Boss, do not blame me entirely; the old man drank the most.

However, it is said that the third princess of the Sea Dragon Clan is also exceptionally beautiful, and she is a genius of the dragon race. At just 9 years old, she has already demonstrated extraordinary magical control abilities and strength, earning the favor of the Dragon King.

Ah, one of my treasured XO bottles is missing. Who drank it? My five hundred gold coins! The boss is nearly in a hysterical frenzy; that was a fine human wine he purchased at a high price from the auction, damn it.