Waves rushed from afar, advancing in layers, finally crashing against the reefs, stirring up spray and rising mist that refracted a hazy rainbow light under the sun.
The scenery was beautiful, but unfortunately, Nina couldn't enjoy it with Karl.
Because of her lack of restraint and unladylike behavior just now, the girl had been pulled aside by Queenie to be lectured, leaving only her two blushing little ears visible.
Karl: (·w)
Cough! Anyway—since you've lectured her, you can't lecture me! I was passive!
"Karl, I'm truly grateful to you. Without your help, we would have inevitably fallen into a fierce battle."
Tina thanked Karl seriously. The more she looked at the boy, the more she liked him, and the smile on her face grew more kind and gentle.
Not to mention his extraordinary talent and great strength, one could tell at a glance that he was a well-behaved and sensible child.
(Brat Victim Alliance:???)
"Please don't be so polite; it's only what I should do."
Karl perfectly executed Cat Mom's instructions, pretending to be an honest boy, also cooperating a bit with Senior Newt.
Dumbledore was right; Senior Newt, who wasn't good with words, was indeed very introverted. After the introductions, he began to COSplay...
...a statue.
Although he remained silent, as long as their eyes met, he would smile and nod, looking just like an NPC.
As for the mother and daughter Karl had initially thought were drowning, they truly surprised him.
They were actually Merpeople! And particularly beautiful mermaids at that!
Mermaids! The kind with long hair, great figures, half-human and half-fish!
There was actually a Merperson tribe in the Black Lake at Hogwarts, but Karl had never thought about contacting them.
The reasons for this were complex, involving various philosophical questions and deep-seated reflections.
To summarize simply, they were too ugly, and Karl was worried about having nightmares.
He had heard before that Merpeople had different subspecies, and those living in warm waters had a more beautiful appearance than those in cold waters. It seemed it wasn't just a false rumor.
Karl followed Newt and Tina to the edge of the reef to observe the two Merpeople up close.
Having been treated by Nina, their wounds had healed, and they now only looked a bit weak.
However...
With Tina's help, Newt quickly examined Kaya and Yara's bodies, then unconsciously frowned.
"What's wrong?"
"There's a problem with these two chains. If they can't be removed, the Dark Arts on the chains will continuously corrode and damage their bodies."
Hearing Newt's explanation, Tina immediately became worried, while Kaya's face remained calm, clearly having anticipated her situation.
At this time, Queenie and Nina finished their parent-child time and walked over, just in time to hear these words.
"Can't these chains be taken off? We can go ask Mr. Nicolas Flamel for help; he will surely have a way."
Tina nodded, "That's the only way, but Nicolas and Perenelle have moved to Hogsmeade Village, so Kaya and Yara will have to endure the torment for a while longer."
Kaya hugged her daughter tightly and showed a faint smile, "We can hold on. At least there's hope now, isn't there?"
"Um—maybe I can try."
"Karl?"
Tina and Newt looked at Karl in surprise. Had this child already started learning Alchemy?
Queenie looked at Nina beside her, causing the bright-eyed girl to quickly lower her head.
"I feel like it should be fine!"
Karl crouched down in front of the two Merpeople, reached out and grabbed the chains around their necks, and the Soul-Devouring Night Black Mist instantly destroyed the poisonous Dark Arts.
"Accio Caladbolg!"
Amidst the sound of breaking air, Karl caught the spiral magic sword.
With a crisp clanging of metal, the chains were severed with one strike, and the two Merpeople regained their freedom.
Karl: I don't understand Alchemy yet, but I have plenty of strength and methods!
"Ah!"
The little mermaid Yara cheered in surprise, then happily began to speak to Karl.
The voice was ethereal and pleasant, with a certain cheerful and elegant melody, exceptionally beautiful to the ear.
The only minor drawback was that Karl couldn't understand it.
Facts proved once again that at certain times, mastering a foreign language was quite important.
That way, when someone insulted you with a smile, you wouldn't say thank you to them.
"Powerful and kind Mr. Karl Orolin, Yara is expressing her gratitude to you. Please accept our blessing."
Kaya held out a Conch Horn with both hands to Karl, her eyes full of gratitude.
"No need, no need—"
"Please, you must accept it. This is a token of the Merperson race. In the future, as long as you blow the Conch Horn at sea, any Merperson who hears it will rush to help you."
"Isn't it too precious?"
"It is nothing compared to your life-saving grace."
At Kaya's insistence, Karl finally accepted the Conch Horn.
Then Yara flicked her fish tail with a laugh, controlling the seawater to form a lifelike giant flower. The water petals refracted seven-colored light under the sun, hazy and dreamlike.
[Scanning—]
[Keyword Extraction—]
[Deep Sea Merfolk, Tide Power, Merpeople Playing in Water, Darling of the Sea—]
[Matching—————]
Well, another hero that requires no guessing.
After all, these characteristics were as obvious as those of the Ice Crystal Phoenix Anivia, one of a kind.
[Match Successful!]
[Summoned Hero: Nami, the Tidecaller!]
A mermaid clad in dark green scales appeared in the vortex of the light screen.
Her face was exquisite and beautiful, her eyes firm and brave, and she had a vigorous and powerful beautiful fish tail.
Walking on waves, tides surging, the entire ocean surrendered to her will.
[Nami: I decide what the tide brings. Feel the power of the ocean!]
[Nami, the Tidecaller, is a powerful young Vastaya of the sea, capable of summoning tides and controlling water currents.]
[Nami, the Tidecaller, and the Merpeople Kaya and Yara are all non-human anomalies. Obtained Vastaya Merfolk Form.]
[Nami faces the unknown tomorrow with incomparable determination and fearless fighting spirit. In the chaotic waves of this new era, she stands Unbreakable for the safety of her people.]
Ah, this... how should I put it?
Although this summoning greatly enhanced his strength and filled Karl's shortcoming of not being good at water combat, making him a multi-talented land, sea, and air expert...
...but—the premonition from last time had come true; he was indeed going further and further down the path of not being human.
Karl: (One-two-one)
As expected, there are limits to human growth, so I choose to become a pervert—Ah, wait! Transfiguration development!
After sending the mother and daughter, Kaya and Yara, into Newt's magical suitcase to recuperate, the group left the reef area and returned home.
Karl was just about to take out the gifts he had prepared, but Nina pulled him and ran upstairs.
"Eh? Where are you taking me?"
"To see the room where you'll be staying! I spent a long time tidying it up!"
"Thanks for the hard work! I'm almost moved to tears! But there's no need to be in such a hurry, right?"
Karl felt that this girl didn't learn her lesson; she would probably be lectured again in a moment.
He could already sense Queenie's sharp gaze staring at their backs.
"I'm not in a hurry! It's just that there are already flowers in your room, I picked them!"
"Is that so? Then they must be very beautiful!"
Nina took Karl to the second-floor hallway and pushed open a door.
The room was clean and tidy, warmly decorated, and a pot of red, pink, and white geraniums sat on the windowsill.
In the sunlight and the breeze, the petals stretched and swayed gently, bringing the whole scene to life.
"Do you like it?"
Karl blinked at Nina, "Mhm! I like everything about it!"
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