As we want an answer to the Mermaid kingdom we are looking for, Elise, Kara and I wasted no time to ask Mahsuri about it, and

"I see. So he finally succumbs" [Mahsuri]

"He? Who?" [Elise]

"The mermaid king, before Reshir the ice dragon, he was the original holy beast of water" [Mahsuri]

"Wait... What?" [Elise]

Upon hearing this, the three of us were shock. It seems like Mahsuri did know about this, but just what is her connection to the Mermaid kingdom?

"My connection? Simple. Just like me, the mermaid king is a homunculus as well, created by Vincent. Though..." [Mahsuri]

She look intensely at me. It's scary, and yet, I can detect sorrow in her eyes. Did something happen to me that she suddenly becomes worry

"I guess my time is nearing then... Looks like I might not be able to help you fighting against the fallen god" [Mahsuri]

"Huh? Why did you suddenly say that? Please don't scare us like that... We already lost Brother Ash, so this isn't funny!" [Charlotte]

"..." [Mahsuri]

Again, with that looks. She's serious. She never said unnecessary thing, so it isn't like her to suddenly joke around. She might act uncaring most of the time, but when we are all in a pinch, we can always rely on her, so what should we do, if she really is gone...

"Find the route from which the mermaids come. Once you have done that, we will depart" [Mahsuri]

"The route?" [Elise]

"You mean we have go and search the Rock and Sea dungeon for them?" [Charlotte]

"You can do that, but you could also use the route that the traveler king created from them. I'll handle the rest" [Mahsuri]

"So, we have to search an ancient tunnel that were used by the mermaids? Is that what you want?" [Kara]

"Precisely" [Mahsuri]

The route that the mermaids use. Based on the case files we were looking with Mother Aries, there have been various sightings of the strange mermaids, but as far as route goes, I recall the one Saint Louis use, that as well as one in the Kiserre. Sir Crow had described it in his report, in which case

"Let us meet Sir Crow and confirm it with him first" [Kara]

"He should be in the hall as of now, so better start there" [Elise]

"Right. Off we go" [Charlotte]

Starting the bus golem, the three of us went to the hall, and once we are there, we are in luck as Sir Crow and Sir Ceanu Reaves are both there.

"You three. What brings you here?" [Ceanu]

"Sir Crow, can we ask you something?" [Kara]

"Me? Sure, ask away" [Crow]

"Did you remember the lake that was in Kiserre? Where you reported the strange appearance of the mermaids?" [Charlotte]

"Hmm... I guess that was 6-7 years back... Let me recall it for a moment" [Crow]

Sir Crow start scratching his head. It seems that he couldn't remember everything, but nonetheless, he tries his hardest to recall it.

"If I'm not mistaken, your brother actually went to that place" [Crow]

"""!!!""" [Elise, Kara, Charlotte]

"Well, it wasn't anything special. I can't remember the specific, but we need to go underground as to map our infiltration route to Kiserre's castle if I'm not mistaken. He went underground, did some stuff and found that underground lake. That was where he found good magic core to upgrade his ice missiles shark golems of his. Still, he didn't report any strange mermaids appearance at that time." [Crow]

"How about you? Did you see the strange mermaid?" [Kara]

"I didn't. It was an adventure from Kiserre, doing their patrol at that time that found it. You know, that time Ash rushed off with Lara and Nara to... yeah, basically I just went and inspect, but found nothing strange. I think Saint Louis, Aries and Lisa were there as well, but I'm sure they didn't follow me" [Crow]

"I see" [Charlotte]

"How about we ask Mrs Saga for help. She can help confirm it for us" [Ceanu]

"Great idea!" [Charlotte]

"Give me a minute, I'll call her" [Ceanu]

Using the newest model of phone that were created by the R&D department, the call went smoothly. It always been smooth, but now the sound and images become clearer and there's less static sound. It still the fastest form of communication in this world, and thanks to Brother Ash patenting it back then, the orphanage across Achalasia get small percentage of it for their funds

"Hello. This is Khamishah speaking. How may I help you?" [Khamishah]

Chatting with her for a bit, the three of us then ask her for help, just to confirm the presence of the strange mermaids

"I'm not sure about it, after all, that time I was... Never mind. I will ask around the adventure guild and see what I can get. I'll call you back later" [Khamishah]

"Right! Thank you" [Charlotte]

"You're welcome" [Khamishah]

(That time... Right... She had a fight with Ash if I'm not mistaken. Yup, that she does) [Crow]

"Anyway, I'll ask Princess Diana permission so that you can went to Kiserre smoothly. I'll also inform Kiserre embassy as well as our embassy there to help you should anything arise" [Ceanu]

"Thank you. Please do that" [Elise]

Not that we need it. There's an orphanage there, so we could just sleep there and play with those siblings of us

Going back, the three of us buy some extra dinner for other, and went training before eating. Kara went back home We wait for the call, and just when I am about to fall asleep

"I see. Right. Thank you very much for the confirmation. I see. Right. Thank you!" [Elise]

Looks like we hit the jackpot. As the two of us tell Mahsuri about it, she tell us to get some rest and we will depart tomorrow morning after breakfast. Looks like the four of us will go to the mermaid kingdom!

"I'll tell the other about it first. At least they will know what we are up to" [Elise]

"How about Lara, Nara, Farhah and Karon? Can you reach them?" [Charlotte]

"Well..." [Elise]

Still no. That makes me worried