A person carrying a whale oil lamp slowly walked up behind Hawkins, respectfully saluting, "Master Hawkins, everything in the hatchery is normal. Even the larger species will hatch within this half-month, so it won't delay your plans."
"Nobor, thank you for your hard work!"
Hawkins turned back, looking at the short and stout young man before him, whose face bore an innocent look, and sighed slightly.
His body already showed clear signs of sea creature traits, with branched tentacles under the forearm, slimy gill lines on both cheeks, and a lobster shell stretching from shoulder to chest... This bizarre appearance clearly indicated that he was already on the "Sea Monster Path."
"Sir, I am not tired. As long as I can assist with your endeavor, this is just a minor contribution."
Nobor's round face displayed a sincere and hearty smile, and it was unclear whether the contribution he mentioned referred to his current work tending to the sea monster hatchery or becoming a "monster."
