"You’re doing this, and you will be hunted by the merfolk."
The two of them turned sharply, alertly scanning their surroundings. Leo’s fingers tightened around the hilt of his broken sword, standing on guard, his eyes fixed on the figure slowly emerging from the darkness. Luna quickly prepared her magic, her fingertips faintly glowing with blue light.
The owner of the voice slowly swam out from the shadows, revealing a familiar face. Leo’s heart skipped a beat, a flash of shock and disbelief crossing his expression.
The masked merfolk in front of them removed the veil from his face, revealing his true identity. The familiar face, still slender in build, eyes full of wisdom and determination—it was Dan.
"Leo, you're still as cautious as ever," Dan said with a slight smile, his voice car
