Behind the door is a female mermaid.

Blue hair is wrapped around the back of the head, with blue and white kachusha on top of the head. The clothes you are wearing are also blue and white. There is a slight ruffle on the part where the tail ends, and the upper body has a long sleeve that is loose so that the skin cannot be seen. It's a pretty simple design, probably the maid's outfit here.

The woman who raised her head had brown eyes on her long slit eyes. Many of the mermaids I saw in the city were beautiful, but this person has another beauty.

"My name is Muna and I will show you around.

"Nice to meet you. This is Nil, taking care of me. Don't treat me like I'm a slave.

"I know. Okay, here we go.

Ah.

Follow Muna's guidance as she turns around and walks through the door into a vast cylindrical space.

The ceiling is high and hanging like a chandelier is an oversized glowing coral. There are several rectangular holes spaced equally between the left and right sides of the curved wall, leading to a hallway that runs all the way.

The hallway walls are fitted with small, lightly lit corals and windows at equal intervals, leaving no impression of darkness.

"Amazing....."

"Fufufu, are you surprised? I was quite surprised when I first saw this sight.

"Oops... I feel like a country..."

"That's not true. I'm glad he seems very friendly. I heard you were an adventurer, so I was wondering what to do if you were scared.

"I certainly don't like to show people who are scared. Tingling makes me nervous.

"Do you have experience?

"Well, well... deal with the cramer..."

"Besides, when can the tribal king worship you?

"I'm getting ready now, so I'm sorry if you can wait...

"No, it's not Muna's fault.

"Thank you very much. Okay, this way, please.

As you enter one of the lowermost hallways of the cylinder, there are several rooms facing the hallway. In front of one of the doors, when Muna drew a magical formation, the stone door opened much thinner than the one opened at the Zuzu and Gate.

The room is a guest room with everything from chairs to tables.

"I hope you'll wait here... do you have anything for me?

"Nothing in particular.

"I see. If you need anything, please press this ring bell.

Muna, one step closer to the door, raised her palm and pointed at the metal bell with her hand.

"The one next to the door?

"Yes, it's connected to the outside, and when you press inside, you can hear it outside.

"Heh... hmm? You don't know where it sounds out there, do you?

"No, I'll be waiting outside the door.

"Eh? Always?

"Yes."

"You don't even know what to call it?

"Yes."

………

……

"Does anybody get mad at you if you don't wait?

"That's right. This is my job.

What a pathetic job... Mr. Muna, I wonder if you're being bullied...?

"If you'd like, why don't we talk?

"Wow, am I?

"Ah, if you don't want to, you don't have to.

"No! That's not true! Um... this is the first time someone has placed such an order.

"Really? Did you say something weird again... it's pathetic to just wait outside, and if you're waiting anyway, I wonder if it's going to be too soon...

"Fufufu, thank you. It is the first time for me to pay attention to my maid. May I join you?

"This way, please.

"Yes! Actually, I love talking about adventurers!

I admire traveling around the world freely!

"Ha ha ha. It's quite different from the first impression.

"Really?

"I thought you were a better maid, but you talk like a girl.

"Oh, but I've been a maid for a long time, and I'm second only to the maid.

"What?! Really?!

"I'm a decent maid.

"I thought you were being bullied..."

"No, I wonder if I'm being frustrated because I've been made to wait.

Muna's face remained stiff.

"... fufufu. I can't believe you think that way.

The customer guidance is a special job that only advanced maids can do. If you're rude, your royal name will be scratched.

"It's only natural to be told. Sorry, sorry."

"Fufufu, you're an interesting person.

Then for a while, when you hear the story of the Adventurer or the Fisherman tribe, the bell rings from the hallway as the story blooms.

Kangkang.

"Oh, you talked a lot of time ago.

"Thanks for hanging out with me. It was fun.

"Thank you for your time.

Now that it seems that we are ready, I will guide you.

When you leave the room, you walk the opposite of the lobby.

The rooms in the royal castle are like mazes, and it is difficult to walk inside the royal castle without guidance. Everything is designed to protect the royal family with no gates or walls.

"I'm done here. I'm expecting you with Nil, so please proceed.

A sculpted wall with a large glowing coral, completely different from the previous hallway.

It is a hallway that is twice as wide and a large stone door that runs for a few metres.

"I've been expecting you. Come in, please.

When the soldier in front of the door activates the magic, the door opens to the front.

Cylindrical white pillars lined up to the left and right, and soldiers lined up in front of them.

Behind it is a throne made of glowing coral and a fish king sitting there. Zikarom - Dolores.

I knew my name because I stayed in this city for a while, but I never saw it.

A golden, slender crown sits on a long brown hair.

With a crisp look, brown eyes and strong eyes. There are wrinkles between the eyebrows.

You can see that you are wearing blue clothes and that you are in good shape even from above. Burning brown scales surround the thick, powerful tail that stretches under your clothes.

This is a fish man who feels like a king. Age will be around twenty. He is quite young as a king. Muna tells me that the Fishermen are not as different in life as the others, and since the king's name hasn't changed since ten years ago, he has been king since he was about ten years old. Something happened...? I don't intend to be involved in politics, so I don't have to know anything else.

Muna told me how to do it. I went to the middle of the throne room, put my right hand to my chest, and turned my left hand behind my hips and lowered my head.

"Raise your head. Sinya the Adventurer. You don't have to worry about manners.

You can hear the voice of the king of the clan passing through the clear water.

"... thank you.

"This is a place to celebrate Sinya's achievements. Let's not be hard. Looks like you're getting close.

"Yes."

"Well, I'd like to check a few things out before I award you a prize, so I don't want to put anything in front of it. Is that okay?"

"Yes."

"First of all, where did the poacher we captured get the Blue Shell?

Then they asked me a few questions about capturing poachers. I think it's to make sure it's true, but the explanation is simple because I was actually there.

"That's it.

"Yes."

"There was no discrepancy with the information we got. Forgive me for being suspicious.

"No, of course not.

"The ban on collecting Blue Shell is my system, and it's necessary to protect the ocean.

"To protect the sea...?

"That's right. Not very well known… We, the Mermaids, cannot live in such a filthy sea. Not only us, but there are quite a few of these sea creatures.

"Yes."

"Blue Shell is a creature that always keeps the ocean clean. It absorbs, purifies and drains dirt from the sea. Kai-no-Shizuku is a collection of things that could not be cleansed.

"That's right. I didn't know.

"I'm not hiding anything else, but it's something I don't want people of other races to know.

"I won't say anything else.

"He's a smart guy.

Looking at me with a satisfying face, I looked away from the king and looked at the floor.

"No."

"That's why Blue Shell poachers are an unacceptable thing for us. And I'd like to give you a fair reward for capturing it... but let's be frank. What do you want?

………

"Anything. Call me if you have any thoughts. Whatever you give me, I will do my best to respond to your request.

"Well... just one.

"Let me tell you something.

"... I came to this city for a purpose... and I'd like to ask someone to pay me, if possible.

The surrounding soldiers felt tingling. I figured I might be up to something. Of course not.

Soon the Doris King will take control of the soldiers by hand.

"This man is an A-ranked adventurer. Listen to the end.

Leave only the Shoei captain, and the rest of you back off.

"The King of the Nation. Dangerous to the boulder...."

"What? Are you not confident to protect me, Sergeant Kintetsu?

"... no. I see. I will always protect you even if you change your life.

After hearing the words of Sergeant Kintetsu, the soldiers stepped out of the throne room.

"I've paid the bill. Continue."

"Thank you very much.

Let me be brief. I have a relationship between the Demons and the outside world, and I am moving to stop the Holy Knights from advancing.

"... that's a big mission for an adventurer. Do you have any evidence?

"Here.

When I retrieve the letter, Sergeant Kintetsu receives it from me and hands it over to the Doris King. It is waterproof by the way.

After the King of the Doris opened the letter and went through it all the way, he looked at me and opened his mouth.

"... I see. Have you already received letters from the five races? Two of them are Amazonians and werewolves. Those are the demons.

"Yes."

"The mark is definitely authentic. I'm sure Shinya is right.

"Yes."

"Why did you come to us to fight together?

"To secure the sea route.

"From here, the demonic realm is at the tip of my eyes and nose. The Holy Knights are making things worse.

"There is no species to the right of the Mermaids to fight underwater.

"... if there is a sea route, it is possible to put in combat power and communicate to the sea. Is that what you're looking forward to?

"Yes."

"... there are letters from Amazonians and werewolves who are demons, but why is there no letter from the Demon King?

I knew you'd hear me, but I still don't know if I'm going to talk to you there... or not.

"As a matter of fact, there are some disturbing movements in the demon tribe right now, and we are conducting an investigation with Amazonas and the werewolf chief.

"It is also stated in the letter. If that's true, I'm the only one who thinks fighting the demons is dangerous?

"... no. As for that... I want you to trust me. I can only say that.

"Solve the problem of the Demons and form an alliance to keep them safe. Do you want me to trust you... because I swear to keep my word?

"... yes.

"I don't trust you that easily. I'm going to talk about whether you can trust Shinya personally.

………

"Did the Blue Shell poachers lock you up to gain credibility?

"No, it's a complete coincidence. I didn't expect to receive a subpoena either.

………

…………

Disgusting silence floats in the throne room.

"... what do you think of Captain Kintetsu?

"... I can't judge it as it is.

"... then let me try it.

"I was thinking of sending a nominated quest to some of my adventurers, but I want Sinya to do it as well.

"Nomination Quest?

A Nominated Quest from a Tribal King will result in at least an A Rank.

"As a matter of fact, the poacher Sinya captured the other day turned out to be one of the Pakles.

"The Pakles?

"Merchant ships often come and go in and out of these waters. There are many pirates.

Among them is the Pakles Pirate Group, whose name has been fierce for several years. The damage is by no means small.

"You want me to crush the Pakles?

"Simply put, yes. If we use this waters to get our troops in and out, we'll get there. You think it's going to be a necessary quest?

"... I see. Take it.

"Is it okay to decide easily? Speaking of pirates, these are the ones we've missed. It's tough, right?"

"But is it necessary for you to trust me?

"... that's right.

"If so, I have no choice. The Holy Knights won't wait. We don't have time to waste.

"... okay. Then I will issue a Nomination Quest to the Adventurer Alliance specifying the name of Sinya. Let's see if it's worthy of trust.

"Yes."

We managed to finish the discussion safely and leave the Throne Room.

"Master!

"Nil, Mr. Muna.

"How was it?

"... I'm going to receive a nomination quest.

"Nomination Quest?

"I'll explain the details to the Adventurers Guild. Muna, I'd like to hurry back..."

"I understand.

"Thank you."

Take Muna out of the castle and head to the Adventurer Guild explaining how it went.

We arrived in the Adventurer Guild as soon as possible, but Hermia called us immediately.

"Mr. Sinya?! Nominated Quests are coming!

"Speed!? I just finished talking..."

"What did you do with the Nomination Quest from the Crown King...?

"Don't feel bad about the way you say it.

"I mean... that Pakles pirate gang...?

There's a lot going on. I can't help it because it's necessary.

"Are you Shinya?

You can hear voices from the side of the counter and the underwater side.

Two Mermaids came out of the water with Zabba and his hips up on the floor.

One had shiny, short green hair and green eyes. Patchy eyes. And he has a long spear with three tips. It was this man who called me.

The other has long yellow hair and long black and elongated eyes. is holding yellow and red brown scales and lowering her sword to her waist.

"I'm Sinya...?

"I'm Norha. Nice to meet you!"

"Ah, ahh...?

The man who lowered his sword shook his neck sideways as if he had been dazed.

"As always, Norha doesn't have enough words. We are A-ranked adventurers who are going to receive the same quest.

"Is that so?

"I'm psychic. Call me a rhinoceros.

"Okay. Call me Sinya. This is Nil. You're my partner, so get along.

"Whoa! You're beautiful! I'm Norha. Yo, Ro, Ro, Kumahh?!

Shit!

Norha tried to turn her hand around Nil's shoulder. Nil's powerful and beautiful straight punch captures Norja's pigeon tail before his hand touches Nil.

"I belong to your husband. Therefore, only your husband can touch me.

Nil smacks the sinking Norha with contempt and relentless words.

"What a spinning fist..."

"Norha always looks like that, so don't worry about it. You're used to being beaten.

"No, is that okay?

"It's okay, it's okay. Let's talk about the quest. I rent a room.

"Okay. Nil, let's go.

Yes!

"Wait, Nilchah!!

Enter a room in the Guild listening to Norha's strange voice. I don't see many fish people ashore, but they're moving cleverly.

"Quickly, but we'll tell you more about this quest.

"Please."

"First of all, the reason why this quest was launched.

A poacher captured by Sinya opened his mouth to commute his sentence and discovered the Pakles pirates.

"He was one of the Pakles, wasn't he?

"Well, the bottom edge is also the bottom edge.

Still, it does not change to being a member. Some of the information disclosed included where the Pakles were hiding.

"Are you trying to trick us or have you already moved?

"It's okay there. I've had a few of the men I dispatched right after the information arrived.

Are you with the rhinos?

"Yeah, it's a lot of people. It is difficult to suppress by ourselves. I have a few adventurers on the phone to help me.

"How many people are there?

About seventy people were roughly quoted. One large sailboat and two small ones.

"I don't know much about pirates, but it's quite a big place, isn't it?

"That's right. It's the biggest pirate group around here.

"How do you crush a big pirate like that?

"We're a mermaid. It'll sink as easily as a few ships.

"Don't tell me something very reliable.

Sort of. What do you say, Nil? I'm cool!

Nil's shoes slowly crushed Norha's tail.

"Stay away from me.

"You don't have to be so illuminated.

Norha can't stand it.

"Well, it's not as easy as Norha says, but I don't mind if you take care of the ship. We're going to destroy the lower part of the hull from underwater.