When A Deadbeat Meets A Merman Villain
I lowered my head in astonishment and looked at the priceless pearl necklace around my neck.
"Theo's a merman, and these pearls are his tears," the system said quietly.
A merman? Merfolk in this story shed pearls? My worldview instantly crumbled.
He was not a villain but a cash cow!
This string of pearls was originally hidden in a secret compartment in the study. I thought it was a birthday gift for Melody. However, the gift remained ungiven, even after her birthday party ended.
Thus, I stole it on a dark and stormy night.