Chapter 332: Giving A Ke a Big House

This chapter is an additional update for "Yang Yunfei's" generous reward.

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The mermaid Acheronides sat in the rocking chair, her graceful body swaying gently with its rhythm. The rounded parts covered by the water belt also slightly deformed, swaying up and down, then trembling slightly.

Hearing the sound of the door opening, she didn’t move, just glanced beyond the curtain.

She wasn’t too concerned about protecting herself, as Lisster had regulated that servants could only enter the insect room to clean at fixed times.

The only person who could freely enter at other times was Lisster himself.

"Brother," Acheronides said with a smile, her eyes curving into beautiful crescent shapes as she put down the magic books in her hands and stood up.

Below her ankles, the seawater still gently held her up.

At just over five feet tall, she looked incredibly small and delicate, with fair and tender skin, straight and slender legs, and a head of smooth, sapphire-blue hair flowing like water.

As a masterpiece of the Creator, no matter how many times Liszt saw her, he couldn’t help but feel dazed.

"Acheronides, still reading?" Liszt walked over and habitually rubbed her head.

Jie La, the thorny little spirit taking a bath in the shell, chimed in with, "Woo!"

It was a greeting.

But Liszt ignored it.

"Acheronides is studying Millery·Truth's research notes, exploring the Magic Water Wheel Wall. She feels that she has thoroughly understood it and should be able to master it soon," Acheronides said happily. "By the way, brother, I saw you dissecting the Dulumi Chita. Hehe, now I’m not scared anymore!"

Acheronides had already learned three water-based spells: Water Arrow, Water Arrow Barrage, and Water Blast. She was about to master the Water Wheel Wall. From the time she started learning magic until now, it had been less than three months, a talent that was almost unparalleled in Liszt’s experience.

Many magic apprentices couldn’t even cast basic spells after two or three years, let alone become magicians.

According to Elkson, magic apprentices were generally chosen from young people aged ten to fifteen. Those who became magicians before the age of twenty were considered geniuses, with the potential to reach the realm of archmage through their insight and understanding of magic.

Becoming a magician after twenty usually meant a weaker affinity for magic or a less profound understanding, which could lead to a lifetime at the magician level.

Elkson, Glanny, and several other magicians on Coral Island became magicians after the age of twenty.

Of course, human magicians could study any type of magic. In this regard, they were fundamentally different from Acheronides, who could only harness water-based magic. Perhaps Acheronides couldn’t match the cultivation speed of those who specialized in multiple types, but in battles of the same level, Acheronides would definitely lose to human magicians.

In any case, as long as she was in the sea, Acheronides' specialization in water-based magic wouldn’t be a disadvantage.

Liszt sat on the stool and said in a relaxed tone, "Since I promised you I would kill the Dulumi Chita, I will definitely do it."

Acheronides looked at him with admiration. "Yeah, you’re so awesome, brother!"

Liszt gave a modest smile, "Not bad, I guess."

After a few more minutes of chatting.

They got to the main topic.

Although Liszt didn’t want to bring it up, he decided to ask, "Acheronides, since the Dulumi Chita has been hunted and the sea has become safe for you again, do you want to return to the sea?"

He thought Acheronides would be happy to return to the sea.

But she pouted, looking like she was about to cry. "Brother, are you going to send Acheronides away?"

"How could I ever? You're my sister, and part of my family. And you're so cute, how could I ever bear to drive you away?" Liszt held her delicate, boneless hand. "I'm just worried you might get bored in the castle. You don't have legs right now, so you can't live like a normal human."

Acheronides looked down at the seawater below her ankles. "I'll grow legs soon."

"When you have legs, you'll be able to live like a human. By then, you can stay in the castle without revealing your mermaid identity. You're a sea sprite, the most brilliant gem in my heart. Humans are complex, and some can be cruel to beautiful things."

"Yes, I know," Acheronides nodded. "Many books talk about humans hurting sprites, and some even portray mermaids as villains."

"So before you come of age, you must protect yourself and not let anyone discover your mermaid identity. In the castle, I can protect you, and I will always protect you until the end of my life... But I respect your wishes. Do you want to live in the castle or by the sea?"

Acheronides thought carefully and suddenly asked, "Brother, after I grow legs, can I still come back to the castle and live with you?"

"Of course, I've already said it, you're my sister, it's only natural that you live with me," Liszt said firmly.

The mermaid Acheronides was his personal treasure; there was no way he would let her leave.

However, life in the castle carried a high risk of exposure. If her mermaid identity was revealed, it could cause huge trouble. Before he had the ability to fully protect Acheronides, Liszt didn't want to take that risk.

"Then... then... I'll live by the sea in Flower Town," Acheronides finally decided. As a sea-born and sea-raised sprite, she naturally longed to live by the sea. "But I don't want to leave you, brother. I still want to learn magic, sniffle, I'm so sad."

As she spoke, her big eyes welled up with tears, on the verge of falling.

"Wuwah!"

"Wuwah!"

Jie La flew over and landed on Acheronides' shoulder, trying to wipe her tears.

Through their psychic bond, Jie La felt resentful toward Liszt for making Acheronides sad. "Wuwah!"

At that moment.

The moment felt warm and comforting.

Acheronides’ emotions touched Liszt deeply. He couldn't help but open his arms and pull Acheronides into his embrace, speaking gently, "Don't be sad, Acheronides. I'll build a big house by the sea for you. I'll come stay there often."

"Really?" Acheronides looked up from Liszt's embrace, her expression quickly turning happy.

"Of course. I'll build a big house on the beach near Oyster Village. Half of it will be submerged in the water, and half will float above the surface. You can continue studying magic in the house, and I can train my mana by the sea!" Liszt painted the picture as Acheronides looked at him expectantly.

With rubber, building the house would be simple.

When the tide receded, he could mix rubber water with rocks to pour the foundation and rock platform, ensuring it could withstand the waves. On the platform, they could build the house using ironwood thorns or have the Flowers ship a boatload of bricks over, or even use rocks from Thorns Ridge to build it.

The house would be built quickly, a special place to keep her safe.

Holding Acheronides in his arms, Liszt had no impure thoughts, only anticipation for their future life—meditating to the sound of a mermaid’s song, it should be an incredible experience. His efforts always paid off.