So I'm a sheep.

Wait, did I just let something slip and let her know my weakness?

It's alright, we can just sign a contract that we won't harm each other.

But what if she tells others about my weaknesses and they use them against me?

"The Queen is here!"

A loud shout terrified the wizard, who jumped into the sea with a splash.

"..."

After a while, a small column of water rose up.

"You're not honest!"

The wizard was so terrified by the words "The Queen is here" that he nearly lost his soul; he was utterly ashamed and furious.

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"I saw you looking sneaky and I wondered what you were thinking. I called you but you didn't answer me, so I just scared you."

"Sorry!"

After the girl apologized in a carefree manner, she felt quite hungry and said to the ugly fish, "I'll grab a fish to fill my stomach first, uh, you don't mind, do you?"

"I look like a fish, but my soul is human."

"You can boil them or slice them, it doesn't matter to me."

After a pause, the wizard said, "Eat first, and I have something important to discuss with you after you've eaten."

"Oh"

Sasha caught a fish, but without using a sword (which would be a waste of her talent), she simply sliced ​​it open with her fingernail.

He then unpacked his bag and quickly scraped the fish scales off with a sharp stone.

That old man has been gone for quite some time now, surely he hasn't really given up his livelihood altogether?

I want to eat boiled fish.

Suddenly, the wizard said, drooling.

Ah, this...

"I don't have a pot. I can manage to grill the fish if it takes a little effort, but don't even think about boiling it."

"Leave it to me! Move aside."

Sasha stepped back a distance, and saw the fish she had prepared slowly float into the air. Then, a yellow light shone from the lantern on the ugly fish's head.

Biu~

In the blink of an eye, the fish was cooked.

"Pour the water, just pour it!"

The girl poured out about half of the water from the kettle, and a magical scene unfolded—the water didn't fall to the ground, but instead formed a water ball that enveloped the fish.

Biu~

Another ray of light shone out, and the water boiled!

Wow, we can actually eat boiled fish!

Sasha quickly rummaged through her bag and pulled out a small bag containing salt.

Sprinkle some salt on it, and it's perfect.

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Now that we've eaten and drunk our fill, it's time to get down to business.

Actually, I have high hopes for you.

The wizard said sternly, "You have courage, a sense of responsibility, and a kind heart. Most importantly, we get along well!"

"so?"

"That's why I'm willing to help you revitalize your family!"

"..."

This guy probably misunderstood something, but the fact that a powerful wizard was bowing down to her greatly satisfied Sasha's little vanity.

"No problem, no problem, we really do get along well."

"Fine, I'll accept you then!"

Huh? This little brat seems to have a serious misunderstanding.

I don't want to be your underling at all. You'll have to treat me like royalty from now on!

The wizard righteously and sternly corrected the girl's erroneous ideas, but she did not fully accept his views.

"You think I'll do whatever you say? Dream on!"

Sasha said unhappily, "Even my older sister doesn't get this treatment. Don't even think about doing whatever you want."

"Do you want to revitalize your family?"

"Whatever."

After a brief argument, Sasha's lack of desire ultimately forced the wizard to back down.

"Fine, fine, you're in charge of making the decision, but you have to respect my advice!"

"become"

"Now I'll tell you my conditions."

Just as the wizard was about to get to the point, the girl interrupted him.

"Wait, do you still have conditions?"

Volume 1: Chapter 656 Permanent Blessing

"Is this your first time venturing out into the world? No one works for you for free. I have my own goals too!"

The fish's face couldn't display a wide range of expressions, but the wizard's tone was unusually astonished.

Well, that makes sense.

However, Sasha thought it was her aura of unparalleled mastery, or that faint heroic spirit (?), that had won over the powerful wizard, making him beg to become her underling. Little did she know it was all just a transaction.

"Tell me your conditions."

Sasha was a little unhappy, but she still patiently asked.

"Before I help you revitalize your family, you must first take me to travel around the mainland."

The wizard said sadly, "This is my wish, please grant it."

"a piece of cake"

It's not an unreasonable request. Having more fish, or rather, more fishmen to talk to and relieve boredom on the road is quite nice.

Seeing that the girl agreed without hesitation, the wizard flicked his tail with satisfaction, and a large bubble floated to Sasha's side.

"Use your head to bump it."

Ok?

The girl paused for a moment, then, finding it quite interesting, did as she was told and popped the bubble.

The bubble didn't burst; instead, it dented inwards.

The wizard chanted a spell to freeze the bubble, and then the lantern on his head emitted a laser beam that split the frozen bubble in two.

A stream of water is poured in, and the simple fish tank is complete!

"If there is no water around or I am caught in a fishing net, I will lose my magic power."

"With this fish tank, it'll be fine if you risk your life with me on your back."

and many more!

"You want me to carry a fish tank on my head and take you on a tour of the continent?"

Sasha stared wide-eyed and said, "Not to mention how heavy it is, have you even thought about what kind of ridiculous shape this is?"

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"Friend, don't you care about what others think?"

"But I care about my own judgment!"

Sasha shook her head repeatedly: "My goal is to become a great hero, not a comedian."

"Carrying a fish tank on your back is fine, but having me balance a fish tank on my head? You're dreaming!"

But you're carrying me and obstructing my view. I finally made up my mind to get ashore, and I wanted to properly enjoy the scenery along the way...

"It's not heavy at all, you don't need to worry about me."

The fish tank floated onto Sasha's head. It looked like the fish tank was on her head, but she didn't feel any weight at all.

"It's just for show. I'm actually floating in the air, so I don't need you to support me. Please!"

"No way!"

No matter how much they pleaded, threatened, or tried to gain sympathy, the girl just wouldn't agree.

Left with no other option, the wizard resorted to his ultimate move.

"You can't be a hero without strength. My specialty is shapeshifting, but I also have some knowledge of other wizarding schools."

"Agree to my terms, and I'll find a way to get you a permanent blessing!"

Sasha's heart skipped a beat: "What kind of blessing?"

"The strength of a bear, the speed of a horse, and the agility of a cat."

The wizard assured him, "Once you gather the materials, you will instantly transform from ordinary to extraordinary."

With this permanent blessing, he is still far from becoming a hero, but at least he has some ability to protect himself.