Meanwhile in the palace of the eastern sea dragon king...

There is a large shell. The shell glowed with its light and vibrated.

"The time has come," said Hydra, the dragon son.

The shell opened and there was a beautiful goddess with a pearl centered in her chest.

In fact, Ryana has been born as a goddess and lived in heaven. However, there is a dragon pearl that resides in her, so the existence of the goddess is bound by the power of the dragon pearl. Because the pearl was cracked due to a fierce battle, it took 250 years to restore the pearl, so Ryana became a medium for the pearl to slowly absorb her energy to speed up the pearl's recovery. Due to Ryana being in the shell, Aquila was unable to track her because she was blocked by the magic barrier from Hydra.

Prince Hydra was waiting for her from outside. Ryana saw the figure for the first time was the prince. She was like someone who just woke up. Then the Prince Hydra stretched out his hand to greet Ryana. Ryana touched the prince's palm.

Even though Ryana has been reborn, she doesn't remember her past life, because she has slept long in the shell. She didn't remember the battle and his friends, nor the one he loved, namely Aquila.

"Let me introduce myself, my name is Prince Hydra, and you are my future wife," Hydra said straight to the point.

Ryana who didn't know anything just accepted it, after all, she also emerged from the shell. She also thought that this prince had been taking care of her, so she just obeyed him.

"Yes, prince," replied her.

Ryana was escorted to the palace next to the prince and served by the palace maids. The next day, the prince visited Ryana's palace.

"What do you think, princess, do you like it?"

Ryana nodded and asked, "I like it. The palace is magnificent. By the way, prince, what is my name?"

"Your name is Azalea" Hydra replied while pressing her forehead against Azalea's forehead.

"Everyone here has a tail, why don't I have it and stand on my two feet?" Azalea asked.

"Deg..." Hydra gasped and then replied, "Your tail hasn't grown yet. Because you've just been reborn."

"Oh, I see. Prince, I have a request, can I take a walk outside to see the mainland?"

"No... You can't go there!" The prince's reaction immediately showed his reluctance.

"Why? I heard from the inhabitants of this sea that they have gone over there."

"Because it's dangerous. I've been caught by humans before. So, I won't let you go outside the mainland." On the other hand, the prince is afraid that Ryana's existence will be discovered by her friends who were gods in the sky.

Ryana was gloomy. "Okay. Prince."

Arriving at the palace hall, the prince said, "Don't any of you mention anything about the mainland to Princess Azalea!"

"Okay prince." replied his followers.

*****

Eighty days have passed...

Azalea looked up at the surface. She still thought of seeing the world above. She could only see the light on the surface. "Huft..."

Day after day, Princess Azalea who was tired of being in the sea, then decided, "How about I just go out quietly?"

At that time, Hydra was not in the palace.

On the one hand, Aquila was walking on human earth while flying and landed on a cliff. He also remembered when Ryana fell from a cliff and was swept away by the ocean waves. Then, he descended and headed to the bottom of the cliff where there were many large rocks on the seashore.

She looked around. Twilight sky with the sun shining and the birds were flying back to their nests. "Woah... What a beautiful sight." She said admiringly.

Aquila stood up immediately in surprise because of the vision of the god even though far away but clearly seen. He was fascinated by the figure and seemed to recognize her.

"Deg... Could it be her?" muttered Aquila who was a little doubtful about what he saw.

To confirm his assumption, he immediately approached the figure by flying into the middle of the sea. While still floating in the air with teary eyes, Aquila greeted, "Ryana?"

The figure stopped dancing and looked back. They stared at each other.

"Eh, why am I crying?" Ryana also wiped her tears.

Aquila then stood on the surface of the sea and hugged Ryana in his warm embrace.

"I've been waiting for you for so long. I'm glad to see you're okay," said Aquila with joy.

"Who is he?" Azalea said in her heart.

Then Ryana gently pushed Aquila's chest, "Sorry, who are you, sir?"

Like a flash of lightning, Aquila flinched that Ryana didn't recognize him.

"I'm Aquila. We've been together." He said to convince Ryana.

"I don't know you, sir," said Azalea who was confused.

"I'm sure that you're the Ryana I know. I can see your past life." Replied Aquila reassuringly.

Seeing Aquila's attitude, Azalea wanted to return to the sea, but Aquila pulled her wrist.

"Where do you live?" asked Aquila.

"In the eastern sea dragon palace. Please let me go, sir. I have to go back." Replied Azalea.

Ryana paused for a moment and heard Aquila's words, then left.

"Please come back!" shouted Aquila who couldn't hold back his emotions until he cried.

Arriving at the dragon palace...

"Somehow, my heart feels sad when I see it." Ryana pondered in her room and remembered god's words. "What happened actually? How was my past life?"

Meanwhile in the prince's room, "The dragon pearl has long resided within her. Only one month left of the 100 days after she emerges from the shell, she will turn into a mermaid. Then Hydra went to visit Azalea's room.

"Princess, Prince Hydra has come."

"Please come in."

"Princess Azalea, how was your day?"

"Well, prince. What brings you here?"

"There's something I want to talk to you about," Hydra said as he took out a pearl-shaped bracelet that sparkled like a block of ice.

"So beautiful," said Azalea.

"This jewel suits your beauty," Hydra placed the bracelet on Azalea's right hand. Instantly, Azalea remembered Aquila holding her right wrist.

"Azalea... Azalea...." Hydra called her.

"Ah. Sorry, prince. What is it?"

"I came here to propose to you. In the next twenty days, we will be married."

Azalea was surprised to hear that.

"Why so quickly?" She asked.

"This has been planned early." Replied Hydra.

"Oh, I see." She said wearily.

"You seem tired. You'd better rest."

"Yes, prince. Thank you for your attention as well as this gift," replied Azalea while touching the bracelet given by Hydra.

After Hydra left the room, Azalea lay down on the bed and raised her right hand. Instead of looking at the precious bracelet, she imagined Aquila's touch. "What are you thinking about, Azalea? Your fiancé is in this palace, why are you still thinking about others? Looks like I really need a break."

But before she fell asleep, she thought that tomorrow she would like to see him again. "Maybe tomorrow I will go there again and hear the story so that it becomes clearer. Seems like he's a trustworthy and harmless being. After all, he is a god."

Then Azalea fell asleep.

Meanwhile in heaven....

"Tomorrow I'm going to that place again. I hope she will be there. Otherwise, I will be forced to visit the Hydra palace." Said Aquila.

The awaited day has arrived...

Azalea sneaked out early from her palace secretly and came to the surface. Due to the reflection of the sun's light, she gleamed above the sea. Aquila was already waiting for her, then greeted, "Welcome, Princess.

When she saw Aquila who immediately approached her, Azalea was startled and nervous, "Uhm... I came here to see the scenery. Not meant specifically to see you." Said Ryana who looked embarrassed and did not dare to look at Aquila.

Aquila smiled. "How about I show you around?"

"Really?" Ryana looked at Aquila directly.

"Of course." He answered. "Can you fly?" asked Aquila.

Azalea shook her head.

Aquila whistled. Then a large brown eagle appeared from the sky and landed on the surface of the sea. The eagle bowed and then Aquila went up first. After that, he stretched out his hand to Azalea.

Azalea was hesitant at first, but in the end, she agreed. She took Aquila's hand, climbed onto the eagle's back, and touched Aquila's shoulder.

"Get ready," Aquila said.

"Yes." Replied Azalea.

Azalea came out of the sea for the second time and saw the mainland was mesmerized by this natural beauty from above. The breadth of the sea, the majestic mountains, the lush trees, and the dense city.

After flying around, they landed on top of the cliff.

"What do you think?" asked Aquila.

"The nature looked enchanting." She said while amazed by what she saw.

Then in her thought, "I don't know why I feel comfortable with him and always want to be near him."

"But the scenery in heaven is much more beautiful than this." Answered Aquila.

"Really?"

"Of course. Would you like to visit?" Invite Aquila.

In Aquila's mind, he also wanted to make sure that Ryana could enter heaven. He knew that the one in front of him right now was the Ryana who had been with him in his past life.

"Maybe tomorrow. Because I've been out for a long time."

"Ah. Fine, if that's what you want."

"Uhm..."

"What's wrong, princess?" asked Aquila who saw her doubting.

"You said yesterday that I was Ryana."

"Yes, that is so." Said Aquila.

"What kind of person is she?" She asked.

"Caring, optimistic, tough, kind, and cheerful."

"Oh. Is my daily nature like that?" Azalea thought.

"Why did she die?" She asked again.

"Her human body was unable to withstand such great strength, so three days after the battle, she died." Explained Aquila.

"And you waited 250 years for her?"

"Yes. Then I found you," said Aquila while staring at her.

"Deg.." Azalea's heart was beating fast, and she muttered to herself, "What is this? Why do I feel like this?"

"The color of his eyes is like the depths of the sea. His face was bright and calm like the full moon, his lips blushed like red algae. I admire him, but I feel ashamed. Oh no. Do I like it?" In Azalea's mind and then she looked away. Azalea's white face was slightly red.

Aquila noticed it, then smiled.

"Looks like I should go home," said Azalea.

"Okay," Aquila answered reluctantly for having to leave her.

They flew to the surface of the sea. Azalea then waved her hand before going into the sea.

In the dragon palace, Azalea and Hydra are having a meal together. Azalea watched the Hydra. This dragon son is also actually handsome not inferior to Aquila, his long blue hair flowing and his gentle eyes on me. He looks elegant and graceful, but why is my heart directed on Aquila?

"Azalea, what's wrong?"

"Oh no..."

"Lately you seem to have a lot on your mind. Is there any problem?"

"Hmm... No. I'm just paying attention to your appearance, prince."

Hydra flinched and blushed to hear that.

****

Hydra sensed something was wrong with Azalea, so he planned to investigate the next day. Meanwhile, in the room, Azalea thought of Aquila while muttering, "I don't know why I miss him. Like old friends who haven't seen each other for a long time. When I'm with him, I feel comfortable, and I want to see him again." Thinking of this, Azalea blushed in embarrassment.

The next day, as Hydra guessed, Azalea swam to the surface. But before she could reach the surface, Hydra in its half-dragon form swam in front of Azalea.

"Where are you going?" asked Hydra.

Azalea was surprised as she answered haltingly, "I-I want to go to the surface."

Hydra pulled Azalea's soft arm while saying, "We should go back."

"B-but... Prince. The view above the surface is beautiful. Not inferior to beneath the sea. If you want, let's go together," said Azalea.

Of course, Hydra didn't want to, and he refused. They returned to the palace and put Azalea in the room.

"Servant. Keep the princess from coming out," said Hydra.

"Prince, you can't do this!!! I want to go out," shouted Azalea who begged to be freed.

"Guard!!! Take care not to let the princess come out to the surface."

The goddess is now sad as she contemplates, "When Aquila gave me freedom, but the prince tied me here."