I kept being called incompetent at home, but it seemed super competent globally

"... is that true?"

Once again, Sister Liza asked the mermaid.

The voice is low and the severity is exuding.

Although to some extent anticipated, the shock was great when it was actually informed.

"I won't lie to my benefactor." There's nothing mysterious about mermaid tears. It's just that we're a very long-lived race, and that's where the legend comes from. ”

Ahh, that's quite a common story, isn't it?

"But then, why does the mermaid live in hiding?" Is there any other reason why I should be targeted? "

Here, Mr. Rowga asked a question.

If you say so, it is true.

Then the mermaid says with a complicated face.

"Well, that's right..." We could say it ourselves, but it was too beautiful. ”

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"There was a lot of fighting over us. So, the voice of ostracism rose...."

Is it said that the whole race is a beautiful woman from the pioneering country?

That's how it is.

Mmm, a nodding mermaid.

She herself has such beauty that she unexpectedly falls in love with her.

It was quite convincing that there was a dispute over the mermaids.

"... but what's the matter?" After telling the truth, Master Leonidas won't accept it. "

Hmmm, maybe you'll just have to meet the mermaid in person when this happens.

When I said that, I looked into Mermaid's face again.

Then she slaps her chest just to leave it to me.

"Leave it to me! If that's all, I'll do it!"

"In that case, I will bring Master Leonidas here as soon as possible." Can you come back at that time? "

"Yes! Ah, yes. Here you go."

That said, the mermaid took out a white shell from somewhere.

It's quite a large shell, and it's as big as a mermaid's face.

When I held it, it was light, and when I shook it, it sounded as clear as a slap on the glass.

“Shake this lightly and call me by my name. My name is Saman!”

You're Samantha, okay.

"See you! We need to report back to the village safely!"

With that, Saman snapped and dived.

The figure soon disappeared to the bottom of the blue water.

The bottom of the lake seemed to be much deeper than we thought.

It makes sense that the mermaid settlements have never been found before.

With so much depth, it would be impossible for a human to go.

You've been there, haven't you?

Let's go back, too.

I see. We should get back and let Leonidas know.

I stepped out of the boat again and put my hand on the lake.

The current begins to swirl and the ship begins to march lightly.

So we returned to the city of Elmar for the time being.

――● ――

”Well... how did you let me know?”

Returning to the castle, Mr. Rowga sighed heavily.

Kurta and Nino also looked reluctant as if they were in the same tune.

I was so depressed when I imagined what was going on.

I don't think Leonidas will accept the situation honestly.

"What if you get confused?" Worst of all, you could even commit suicide. "

I'll leave that to that maid called Tail.

"If there is a rampage, I will seize it." What, I won't let you get hurt? "

Sister Liza shows her confidence by saying that.

Somehow, when you do this, you're very dependable.

But I feel like the problem is afterwards.

Could it be that you refuse to give up your dagger?

That's true, but I think you're going to be even more reckless than you are now.

When I said that, I looked down at the city through the window of the castle.

Even though it is a busy time in the evening, the streets are sparse and terribly lonely.

The impact of the heavy tax imposed by the Vermeer family revealed a loss of vitality in the city.

“Maybe Leonidas is using the majority of the tax for his own beauty. But if I find out that the mermaid's tears are ineffective....."

"Maybe I'll raise more taxes and pour more money than I do now."

Yeah.

That said, what can we do?

"Hmm, that's right..."

I sat down in my chair and squeezed my wits.

Would you like to tell Master Leonidas that it's nicer to grow old as it is?

No, but I don't think anyone who can be persuaded to do that would have gotten this far.

There must have been somebody around to make a point.

I don't think it's going to change just because we said something.

"There's no better way..."

That said, it's irresponsible to overlook it without doing anything.

Worst of all, the city could be more devastated.

I gazed at my sister and Mr. Kurta, but they couldn't think of anything either.

Only a troubled look and a slight exhale returned.

"... excuse me."

When I was worried, the door of the room suddenly opened.

Turn around, and Mr. Taylor looks at us and bows his head gracefully.

Leonidas wants to know about the situation.

"... I see, we were just about to ask."

After we saw each other's faces, we never went to Leonidas' office.