Who taught him to restore the country like this

Chapter 229 I just want to drink what other people have drunk?

Day two.

The Rose Mercenary Group's ship was attacked by a sea monster once again.

This time they came prepared, and their overall strength was even greater than yesterday. It seemed they wouldn't stop until they sank the Rose Mercenary Group's ship.

Just as a fierce battle was about to break out, Ron stepped forward.

He stood at the bow of the ship, revealing his identity as a hero to the mermaids in the sea.

As if out of respect for the brave warrior, the mermaids in the sea remained silent for a long time before finally retreating.

The mercenaries of the Rose Mercenary Group couldn't help but sigh: "The hero's face really works!"

The merfolk were clearly well-prepared for this attack, yet they were still deterred by a single sentence from the hero.

It seems that the vice-captain's decision to invite the hero was absolutely correct.

Salom, however, did not show much emotional reaction to this.

Because she had just noticed that the two mermaids on the ship had jumped into the sea, the mermaids' retreat this time was not just a matter of the hero's words.

It's highly likely that the two mermaids said something to the attacking mermaids, which is why the mermaids chose to retreat.

Salom looked at the seemingly naive but actually cunning hero, neither exposing his folly nor questioning him for letting the two mermaids escape.

To her, the lives of those two mermaids were insignificant; it was more worthwhile than doing the hero a favor.

It seemed that news of a hero on this ship had spread, and for the next few days, the Rose Mercenary Group's voyage went smoothly without being attacked by the merfolk.

Other ships from the Star Empire were not so lucky.

They passed by seven or eight pieces of shattered ship debris along their route.

Both sides were putting in their best effort to destroy the other.

Since the Star Empire knew that traveling by water would lead to attacks, why didn't they travel by air?

Because it's harder to travel on an empty road.

The area around Tianhai North Island is often shrouded in fog and has a chaotic tidal magnetic field, which interferes with the ability to determine direction when flying in the air.

This phenomenon becomes more severe closer to Tianhai North Island.

Traveling by air would cause them to stray from the course, so if they wanted to reach Tianhai North Island, they could only travel by water.

Of course, traveling by water also carries the risk of getting lost, but it's not as serious as traveling by air.

Two days later.

The Rose Mercenary Group's ship successfully navigated the fog-shrouded tidal turbulence area and arrived at Tianhai North Island.

Upon reaching the vicinity of Tianhai North Island, the surrounding fog was completely blocked out.

From afar, the island where the mermaids lived looked like a blue gem.

Blue is its overall color tone; the rocks are blue, the trees are blue, and even the houses are blue.

"This is the territory of the Kabane tribe of the Merfolk, on the water."

As they disembarked from the ship and entered the town, Salom introduced Ron to the town.

Except for the Sirens, whose territory is entirely on the water, most of the other tribes' territories are underwater.

Ron listened as he looked around at the houses and buildings along the way.

The merfolk's houses were built entirely according to the design of underwater reef caves. Through some broken houses, you can see many shell decorations and beds.

Once this place is submerged by seawater, it will become an underwater hotbed.

However, at this moment, apart from the mercenaries of the Rose Mercenary Group, not a single mermaid could be seen in the entire town.

"The mermaids in this town have all gone into the water. We were planning to talk to them about cooperation, but those brainless bastards from the Silver Blade Mercenary Group just slaughtered an entire town of the Sirens."

"Now these merfolk run away whenever they see us, and we have to play hide-and-seek with them."

Salom said.

Her eyes held no mockery or disdain for the enemy, only anger at her incompetent teammates.

If it weren't for those idiots in the Silver Blade Mercenary Group, finding the Mermaid Heart wouldn't be so troublesome.

"Are we going to see the leader of the Rose Mercenary Group?"

Ron looked at the castle in front of him, whose style was clearly different from the other buildings, and asked.

That castle was clearly built with magic after the arrival of the Star Empire.

"No, the commander is not here."

Salom said.

"Are we going to see His Highness the Second Prince?"

Ron asked again.

"His Highness the Second Prince is not here either."

Shalom shook his head and said, "Because you are going to the Sirens tribe, the commander and the Second Prince have already gone to the Sirens tribe."

"The Crown Prince has already given his approval, allowing the Rose Mercenary Group to be stationed in the Siren tribe. It is estimated that the two princes intend to join forces to find the Mermaid Heart first."

In the current situation, continuing to act independently will not benefit anyone.

In particular, heroes representing the three major papal courts also participated.

If they don't join forces, the Star Empire may lose the initiative.

Although Salom didn't know how the two princes' talks went, it was almost certain that they would join forces.

The thought of having to share the brave warrior she had invited with that bunch of idiots from the Silver Blade Mercenary Group made her feel a little annoyed.

"It's getting late, so you can rest here tonight. Tomorrow morning, I'll take you to the territory of your Siren tribe."

"You are free to use the rooms on the second floor. There is also a lot of research data we have collected about the Mermaid Heart in the study, which you are free to look through."

In the castle hall, Salom spoke to the group.

After saying that, he took his leave and went about his own business.

After observing the lobby for a while and confirming that there were no traps or dangers, the group went up the stairs to the second floor.

Keltia, Karina, and Luna chose the room on the right side of the stairs.

Ron, Ganggi, and Gratoni headed towards the left-hand corridor.

The corridor had nearly ten rooms, and Ron chose the first room closest to the stairs.

Gangji chose the room next to Ron's.

He was at a loss, staring at the door frame that was smaller than his body.

"Gangji, have you learned the secret technique that Princess Alicia taught you?"

Ron looked at Ganggi's massive body and asked.

Before leaving the Titan Kingdom, he felt that Gangji's enormous body would make him too easy to spot, so he had Alicia teach Gangji the secret technique that allowed him to change his body size at will.

"I have learned it..."

Gangji said.

As a disciple who received all the knowledge and skills from Master Horn, his natural talent was certainly not lacking.

However, judging from his expression, he didn't seem to want to change his perfect and powerful body.

"Once you've learned it, you should shrink your height to be the same as mine. Otherwise, when we go on missions in the demon realm, your height will make it too easy for us to spot you."

Ron said.

Upon hearing this, Gangji, no matter how unwilling he was, had no choice but to do as Ron said.

He held his breath and concentrated, and after a moment his body began to shrink at a visible speed.

It didn't stop until it shrank to 1.8 meters.

"Isn't it pretty?"

Ron looked at the now-shrunken, handsome Gangji and said with a smile.

The Titans proved the old saying true: fat people are always promising.

Both Alicia and Gangji are quite good-looking after their bodies have shrunk.

Gangji completely missed Ron's praise. He gripped his belt tightly with one hand and clenched his fist with the other, feeling incredibly uncomfortable.

"Take your time to adjust. Goodnight."

Ron laughed.

As he reached out to open the door and was about to go inside, he inadvertently caught a glimpse of Gangji, who was also about to enter the room, with a large black spot on his back.

"Wait, why is there such a big black spot on your back?"

Ron immediately called out to Gangji.

"Dark spots?"

Upon hearing this, Gangji turned his head to look behind him with a puzzled expression, barely able to see some of the black spots.

"what is this?"

Puzzled, he reached for the black spot behind him.

This was the first time in his life that he had discovered a dark spot on his back.

During previous training, he always had his upper body exposed. Why didn't his master or his fellow disciples tell him this?
It's not that they didn't tell us, but that the original form of Steel Gear doesn't have black spots on its back.

Ron hasn't seen him in the last few days, at least.

Does the character Gangji have this kind of setting?

Ron stroked his chin, lost in thought.

The dark spot looks like a normal birthmark, nothing special.

"It might be a side effect of that secret technique."

Ron ultimately reached this conclusion.

Gangji, who did not feel anything unusual about his body, did not think much of it.

The two went to their respective rooms to rest.

……

late at night.

The waves crashed against the shore, creating a melodious rhythm. Pat-pat...

A series of footsteps echoed through the sand.

Under the hazy moonlight, a slender figure walked into the sea, only stopping when the water reached his waist.

He reached out and gently patted the water three times.

A moment later, a head slowly emerged from the seawater not far in front of him.

It was a mermaid whose face was covered in blue scales.

"Lord Brave."

He shouted.

It was Silas, whom they had released a few days earlier.

The person standing in the sea at this moment was Ron, who had come alone to keep the appointment.

"Did they agree?"

Ron asked.

"The clan chief agreed."

Silas nodded.

"Then let's go."

Ron said.

"This is a magic potion that allows you to breathe underwater for a short period of time."

Silas took out a bottle of potion and handed it over. He suddenly paused, his eyes becoming wary as he looked behind Ron.

Ron looked back.

Then, Keltia appeared, having followed them without anyone noticing.

It's clear that she cares a lot about the mermaid's heart.

"Why are you following me?"

Ron asked.

"I should be asking this question. Why didn't you tell us beforehand and instead sneaked over here all by yourself?"

Keltia floated slowly towards them, her face appearing exceptionally stunning in the moonlight.

"I……"

"If something happens to you, who will take responsibility?"

"Kertia asked sharply."

"I'll be fine, the merfolk won't hurt me."

Ron said.

"Who can guarantee something like that?"

Keltia gave a light snort and said, "As a member of the hero's party, it is my duty to protect the hero's safety at all times."

The implication was... I wanted to go with them too.

Ron secretly curled his lip.

That sounds nice, but all they really want is firsthand information about the Mermaid's Heart.

"Silas, can she come with me?"

Seeing that Keltia seemed unwilling to leave easily, Ron had no choice but to ask Silas.

"This……"

Silas seemed somewhat embarrassed.

When they arrived, the clan elders instructed that only one hero was allowed to go.

"can."

Just as Silas was in a dilemma, another voice rang out.

The group of people all looked at the person who had spoken.

Recently, another head popped up on the sea not far away.

"Elder Haiyun."

Silas called out respectfully.

"Silas, bring the hero and his companions with you."

Elder Haiyun didn't say much, only gave one instruction, and then sank back into the sea.

"Yes."

Silas nodded respectfully, then looked at Ron and Kertia.

"I only brought one bottle of Sea-Dwelling Potion. You can each drink half, and then replenish your supply once we reach the tribe..."

He said.

Before Silas could finish speaking, Keltia reached out, used her magic to retrieve the potion, uncorked it, touched her soft lips to the bottle opening, and tilted her head back to drink a small portion.

Then she handed the remaining half to Ron.

She doesn't want to drink things that other people have drunk.

Ron took the potion, his brows furrowing slightly as he looked at the water stains still remaining at the bottle's opening.

I just want to drink something that someone else has already drunk?

A selfish woman.

With a hint of dissatisfaction, Ron drank the remaining half of the potion from the bottle.

A cool sensation immediately spread down my throat.

Sweet and delicious.

A few seconds later, he felt a sharp pain on the side of his neck. When he reached out to touch it, he found several tiny gill-like structures on his skin.

"This potion allows you to breathe underwater for three hours. Once the effects wear off, your breathing gills will disappear."

Silas explained.

Ron nodded.

He knew all of this, otherwise he wouldn't have so easily drunk the potion given to him by someone else.

"plz follow me."

Silas dived into the water.

Without hesitation, Ron plunged in as well.

Kertia followed closely behind.

The potion's effects allowed them to breathe freely in the water, with vision as clear as on land, and their bodies felt exceptionally light.

Ron felt like a fish.

Silas stopped when he was more than 50 meters below the seabed.

At this moment, there was a huge creature in front of him.

It was the sea monster that attacked the Rose Mercenary Group's ship earlier.

"This is a sea-devouring beast, a companion of us mermaids."

Silas introduced Ron.

"Hero, please come in."

Then, he stepped into the open mouth of the sea-devouring beast and spoke to Ron.

Kertia frowned.

To willingly enter the sea monster's mouth... that's a bit of a challenge.

Just as she was wondering what Ron was going to do, a figure darted out in front of her.

"What are you daydreaming about? Hurry up and catch up."

Ron jumped into the sea monster's mouth without the slightest hesitation.

This trust deeply moved Silas.

Keltia's eye twitched, wondering if it was the right or wrong decision for her to come along.

Anyway, since we're already here, let's just keep up.

As Kertia entered the mouth of the sea-swallowing beast, the beast closed its mouth and swam rapidly into the deep sea.

"Silas, your tribe accepted you?"

Ron and Silas chatted casually through the sea monster's mouth.

"Yes, thanks to you, the tribe accepted me."

Silas expressed his gratitude.

Where is Doria?

"She also returned to her tribe."

"That's good."

As the two chatted, time passed by without them realizing it.

When the sea-swallowing beast opened its mouth again, they had arrived at an underwater cave hidden behind a large amount of seaweed.

"plz follow me."

Silas led the two into the cave, through a maze of passages, and finally to a spacious circular hall.

In the hall sat five elderly mermaids, their scales dulled but their eyes still sharp.

"Lord Brave."

The oldest mermaid in the center stood up and introduced himself.

“I am the chieftain of the Siren tribe, Hysis.”

(End of this chapter)