Chapter 55 Mermaid's Story



Rain sat on the comfortable cushioned chair on his terrace, gazing out at the vast expanse of the sea before him.

The salty breeze ruffled his hair and clothes, carrying with it the sound of the waves crashing against the shore.

The sun was slowly setting, casting a warm orange glow across the sky and reflecting off the water, painting the sea in a palette of soft pastel colors.

As he watched the waves rise and fall, Rain felt his mind start to ease.

The worries and stresses of the day began to fade away, replaced by a sense of tranquility and calm.

He began to hum a soothing tune under his breath, letting the melody flow through him like the sea breeze.

"????Lost and unsure,

I'm caught in this whirlwind.

Can't see the way ahead,

Feels like I'm at my wits' end.????

????Everything I had,

It slipped away too soon.

Now I'm here all alone,

In this endless afternoon.????

????Can't escape the pain,

It's like a vice grip tight.

Can't run from my past,

And the demons I must fight.????

????But I'll keep moving on,

Step by step, day by day.

I'll find my way back up,

And the light will guide my way.????"

The sound of the waves was hypnotic, a rhythmic lullaby that soothed his soul.

Rain closed his eyes for a moment, feeling the warmth of the sun on his skin and the coolness of the breeze on his face.

He breathed in the salty air deeply, feeling his lungs fill with the freshness of the sea.

It was a place of breathtaking beauty, with crystal-clear waters, lush greenery, and a sense of peacefulness that she had never experienced before.

She spent several days exploring the island, taking note of its unique features and contemplating the possibility of making it her home.

However, when she returned to her mermaid community and proposed the idea of settling on the island, she faced opposition from some of her fellow mermaids.

They argued that the island was too small and isolated, and that it would be difficult to sustain a viable community there.

Despite her protests and arguments, her proposal was ultimately rejected.

Although she was disappointed by this outcome, she remained deeply attached to the island and made a special request before she died.

She asked that her body be buried on the island, and that a pearl be placed on her grave as a symbol of her love and respect for the place.

Over time, however, the mermaids who followed in her footsteps forgot about the island and her legacy.

The place fell into neglect and obscurity, and her grave became overgrown and forgotten.

Even on her grave, her name was covered with weed. And because of that, it was difficult to read.

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Rain leaned back in his chair, listening intently as the voice spoke. The story the system was telling him sounded like it was taken straight out of a children's cartoon.

"Interesting," Rain said, his curiosity piqued. "What's her full name?"

►[Luna Amber.]

Rain let out a chuckle. "The story was quite long. Now I know why you said it was the third choice. But why didn't you tell me earlier?"

►[You didn't ask, Host.]

Rain raised an eyebrow. "Touché. I guess you just wanted points, huh? Typical capitalist," he joked.

As he sat there, Rain felt a strange sense of familiarity wash over him when he heard the name Luna Amber. He closed his eyes and tried to recall the memory.

"Amber is a good surname. It means river," he muttered to himself. "But wait, Luna Amber... Something's familiar here..."

Suddenly, it hit him like a bolt of lightning.

"What the hell..." Rain's eyes widened in surprise. "That alchemist heroine, Eva Amber, also has the same surname." He remembered.

"So they might be related, and that's why she had the Amber surname?"

As the pieces fell into place, realization dawned on Rain, and he let out a gasp. "So she's a descendant of those fishes? That's why she was so annoying to deal with in the game. She also has good compatibility with water magic. It all makes sense now. It's like someone filled in a blank line."

"The world really is filling in the plot holes," he mumbled to himself as he looked up at the sky, trying to peer through it and see the essence of the world.

Rain sat there for a few more moments, lost in thought.

The story had given him a lot to consider, and he couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to it than he had initially realized.

Eventually, he stood from the chair and made his way back to his room.

As he collapsed onto his soft, comfy bed, Rain's mind continued to race.

He thought about Luna Amber and her connection to Eva, wondering what other secrets and surprises the world had in store for him.