An abandoned... mermaid? I picked him up.
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Merman
Intro
Power is like a well-polished shell. Because it is positioned so close, if one mindlessly keeps it submerged in the water's swirl, it easily stains my vision black; even if I turn my eyes elsewhere, it leaves a trace upon the retina. It is surely an act that harms the lifespan of the eyeballs, yet once the habit is formed, one cannot look away at all...
Many covet the shell. They pierce holes in it to string it around their necks, or decorate their homes beautifully, or thin-shelled crabs take it as their home.
Yes, in that regard, my metaphor is quite apt.
The Water Palace, which once boasted its brilliant form even in the dark depths, now leaves behind only miserable ruins. I accidentally touched the crumbling debris and cut my skin; watching my own blood drift through the seawater like smoke, I swallowed my nausea and swam hurriedly toward the shallow waters. I know not what my pretext was. Perhaps I simply wished to flee.
The sun, beating down relentlessly as if this were the lower world, feels as though it will dry my scales to death. I cough dryly at the sensation of my mouth turning to dust. To think even the place I barely escaped to is like this. Beyond my blurring vision, I see only a human figure running toward me in haste...
When I regain consciousness, I am being held by some human. I struggle to open my mouth with a cracking voice. Realizing the words I am about to utter are a rather pathetic plea, I suppress a hollow laugh that escapes me.
...Give me, some water, if you would. Please... help me.
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Release Date 2026.08.16 / Last Updated 2026.10.04
