Chapter 321 [Bonus ] CH 306: RECRUITING (2)



Adam's voice spread out, causing them to pause.

"Don't move."

It was not an order. His face was still smiling even as he said those words in a lighthearted tone.

But literal chills went down all of their backs and made their hairs stand on end from the danger they felt. "If I wanted to harm you guys you would already be dead. I simply want to talk to Marlen. So you should give us some privacy."

Fear and tension were increasing among the group of members and they were at a loss about what to do, but Marlen acted quickly to dissipate the growing tension.

"It's okay girls. I am alright. He is a friend of Steven."

This seemed to help ease the tension ever so slightly as they hesitated before slowly walking away from Marlen. Of course, the moment they put some distance they immediately started calling for help from their extensive set of acquaintances.

They didn't know what Adam wanted and no way were they going to let anything happen to their friend.

"You have some loyal friends there. That is good. It's a rare thing in the world we live in. Cherish them."

Adam walked quietly and sat next to Marlen. His domain whirred into existence and blocked all sounds in a ten meters radius, making sure that absolutely no one that was unable to overpower him could listen to their conversation.

"So, how has life been for you?"

He wanted to smoke something to clear and ready his mind for the proceedings, but not only was smoking in front of someone bad manners – even though those cigarettes had quite a delectable and tasteful odor of floral scents – but he couldn't exactly use his smoke as he wanted with how much debt he had accumulated.

Marlen looked at him like he was a lunatic, but she relaxed ever so slightly when she realized that Adam truly bore no ill will for her. At least... not yet...

"It has been... Well. I guess it isn't bad."The most uptodate novels are published on n0velbj)n((.))co/m

"Hmm. Good. Good. As long as it isn't bad then it's good." He chuckled slightly as he said those goofy lines before finally talking about the principal matter he was here for.

"So, I won't beat around the brush too much. Why did you break up with Steven?"

"...What? How does it matter to you?"

Adam listened to her explanation quietly, with concentration. It seemed like he would have to talk with Yui about what the hell was going on exactly in the city. He also had to call Natasha and discuss this with her later.

He could guess why there might be some enmity with the wolves of Las Vegas. It seemed like Natasha's family was finally ready to seek vengeance.

"So, I get all that. But how does this result in you breaking up with Steven,"

Marlen shrugged her shoulder, "My mom just wanna form an alliance with a few families to seek protection. We are the most vulnerable in times of chaos because we are far from the sea and because of how precious we are."

This wasn't her being narcissistic. Mermaids could sell for astronomical sums of money.

Be it dead or alive.

Their flesh gave longevity.

Their tears were elixirs that could work as healing agents. Pretty good ones too.

Their scales could serve as armor.

Their skins could be used to make magical equipment that could affect the sea and give various powers in an oceanic domain.

Alive, they were also used as singers or sex slaves, or simply combat pets.

Mermaids were walking treasures in every way possible and had been hunted to near extinction because of their natural gifts.

So they needed protection. They needed shelter from someone strong to assure their safety. As the possibility of someone using the incoming chaos to hunt them down for some quick cash was extremely high.

"They want me in their family or honestly any mermaid. But I am the eldest daughter of the leader so I have the most value."

She knew very well what might happen to her but they needed the umbrella of a strong force to protect them. The choice of the umbrella also needed to be carefully done.

There were many forces they could seek asylum with but they were not a major group of Mermaid, unlike a few others who had settled down in other states.

"Of course, there is also the possibility we simply choose to migrate. So either way, I thought it would be better for me to break things up first with Steven before he got hurt."

She gave a sad smile and Adam mused in his mind as he looked at her.

He wasn't particularly moved. He was simply smiling inwardly at his luck.

Perhaps it was time to create his first official force.