The Abused Novel Heroine Became a Clingy Sweetheart [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 31

The little mermaid, although unfamiliar with human affairs, still understood their language.

Lover?

This… didn’t sound like a good word.

She tilted her head in confusion, taking a step back to cautiously regard the person in front of her.

The woman had rare raven-black long hair, and her eyes were an uncommon emerald green.

Her nose was straight, and her brows and eyes were deep-set.

The tips of her beautiful brows were long and upturned, beneath which were slightly sunken eye sockets, with the green pupils embedded within.

Against the light, the color appeared extremely dark, as if containing a vortex.

Her features were beautiful, but it was an aggressively beautiful look.

Merfolk were harmonious and peaceful; it was easy to tell what a clan member was thinking.

But the woman in front of her, Arturdo could not see through—she just instinctively felt that she was very dangerous.

Arturdo retreated another step, turning her head to look for the only person she knew present: “Yugris, who is she?”

Yugris, who had been sailing smoothly since birth, had never felt such weary helplessness until this moment.

His brain was rapidly spinning, trying to think of a countermeasure.

He could feel the gaze of every guest on the cruise ship, Arturdo, and… Stirling.

Those emerald eyes curved slightly, seemingly smiling but not quite, as if watching a circus performance.

Yugris walked forward, his steps slightly slow at first, then gradually becoming composed.

“Princess Stirling,” he bowed to You Ting first, opening with courteous words, “Please do not misunderstand.”

Yugris glanced at Arturdo beside him, signaling: “I have no relation with this young lady.”

“I fell into the sea just now and was washed onto a giant reef.”

“This young lady was likely also stranded on that reef for the same reason. The guards who came to the rescue earlier can testify to this.”

The knight who was called upon stepped forward a little bewilderedly, nodding blankly: “Yes, Your Highness the Princess, we did indeed find His Highness the Prince and this young lady near a large reef.”

Arturdo was somewhat puzzled, but she felt Yugris was her good friend.

Since a good friend said so, he must have his reasons, so she just listened obediently.

When You Ting asked “Is that so,” she nodded vigorously several times.

Yugris’s expression was composed as he continued: “This young lady seems to have lost her memory and forgotten where her home is, so I plan to take her back to the kingdom to stay for a while until her family is found.”

The crowd on the cruise ship praised His Highness the Prince for his benevolence, and the matter was thus successfully glossed over.

Yugris beckoned for someone to take Arturdo to find a room to rest.

While no one was paying attention, he leaned down and whispered quickly into Arturdo’s ear: “I’ll come find you later.”

Arturdo “Mm-hmm”-ed, following the attendant with curiosity and excitement.

Claude leaned closer to You Ting, asking with suspicion, “Your Highness, do you believe His Highness Yugris’s words?”

You Ting “Heh”-ed, smiling slightly: “Not a single word.”

Claude was immediately furious: “I knew that Yugris was up to no good!”

Before the engagement was even finalized, he brought someone to show off in front of their Highness. What would happen after marriage? This was too brazen!

You Ting advised him: “Keep calm.”

She casually took a glass of red wine from the tray of a nearby attendant, gently swirling the glass.

The clear red reflected the surging sea waves before her eyes. She smiled gently, saying casually: “Perhaps the facts are just as he said, and we merely misunderstood him.”

You Ting also didn’t want to expose Arturdo’s identity as a mermaid.

The new moon hung high like a hook in the sky.

The sea breeze gently blew, and the people on the cruise ship waited with anticipation and piety for the magnificent sight to come.

But for some unknown reason, they waited until the second half of the night, until a faint, slivery light of dawn was about to appear on the horizon.

They still hadn’t seen the miraculous sight of the dancing fish school.

Everyone discussed in confusion: “That shouldn’t be the case. It’s always on this day; there has never been a mistake.”

No one knew the reason, but everyone understood that the next day they all had things to attend to and couldn’t wait any longer.

Yugris came to ask You Ting for her opinion, “Princess, we should return.”

You Ting smiled and nodded: “Okay.”

“A spectacle that always occurred on time, yet today it failed to appear.”

She glanced at Yugris, then said with a veiled meaning: “It seems I truly have no affinity with the Kingdom of Bily.”

Yugris’s smile paused, and he said with an air of composure: “The Kingdom of Bily has many other sights. The Princess can explore other places.”

The woman’s eyes curved upwards, seemingly in a good mood, like a delicate rose first revealing its beauty in the morning.

You Ting said: “Compared to scenic spots, I seem to be more interested in the girl you brought back.”

She didn’t look at Yugris’s face, lifting her skirt and slowly walking away with Claude.

Yugris let out a short sigh of exasperation, then looked around. After confirming there was no one else, he darted into Arturdo’s room, knocking and entering.

Because of the Prince’s instruction, the attendant had arranged a first-class guest room for Arturdo.

Besides the necessary bedding and pillows, there were also tea sets, red wine, antiques, and some small items to pass the time.

Everything inside was worth a fortune, and Arturdo was eagerly studying a vase.

Hearing the movement at the door, she looked up and, seeing it was Yugris, immediately waved at him enthusiastically.

“Yugris,” she said joyfully, “Is this where humans sleep?”

Yugris nodded.

Arturdo pondered, saying: “Sister Lily was right. It really is completely different from our clan’s place.”

It was square and much larger and more comfortable.

She put down the vase, looked at Yugris, and blinked, asking: “Did I cause you trouble today?”

Yugris hadn’t quite expected the little mermaid to ask such a question. He had thought she was simple and naive, and wouldn’t even notice any problems.

He pretended to be silent for a moment, then gave a wry smile, “It was indeed a little trouble.”

The little mermaid instantly panicked, “Then what should I do? What can I do for you?”

Yugris pulled at the corner of his mouth and reassured her: “You don’t need to be too nervous. It’s actually not a big deal.”

“You just need to remember the story I told earlier, and tell everyone the same thing.”

“Oh, right,” he suddenly remembered, “Especially that woman who spoke to you earlier.”

“She is very clever, and she doesn’t believe in or like the existence of merfolk. You absolutely must not let her discover your identity.”

The little mermaid pouted angrily.

Merfolk were so cute, how could anyone not like them?

Yugris deliberately tried to scare her: “Furthermore… that woman is very fierce and her methods are extremely cruel. If you are caught by her, I’m afraid…”

The words were left unfinished, but Arturdo understood the implied meaning.

She immediately patted her chest and said: “I understand, I will definitely stay far away from her!”

Hearing voices gradually rising outside, Yugris gave a few more instructions and hurriedly left.

The little mermaid was once again alone in the room. She cheered softly, running to the corner to continue her great work of studying the vase.

After getting off the cruise ship, Yugris first demonstrated his gentlemanly manners by offering to take You Ting back to rest.

You Ting shook her head, answering mildly: “No need to trouble His Highness the Prince. Having Claude protect me is enough.”

Claude proudly puffed out his chest and snorted at Yugris.

Yugris didn’t mind, smiling slightly: “As long as you are happy.”

He watched You Ting’s carriage leave before removing the smile from his face.

This Stirling, her attitude towards him was truly inscrutable…

Casting aside distracting thoughts, Yugris prepared to go and build rapport with the little mermaid, interacting with her more so she would become dependent on him.

However, when he got to the room where Arturdo had stayed last night on the cruise ship, there was no answer after knocking.

Yugris pushed the door open. The room was empty; there was no sign of the little mermaid.

He was stunned for a moment, then immediately found the person guarding near the room: “Where is that young lady from yesterday?”

The attendant answered in astonishment: “She… was taken away by Her Highness Princess Stirling.”

“What?”

The unexpected answer momentarily confused Yugris, followed by boundless rage: “Who gave you permission to allow her to do that?”

The attendant had never seen the usually good-tempered Prince lose his temper so much. He answered timidly: “It was… Your Highness. You said that any request from Princess Stirling must be met, no matter what it was.”

Yugris: “…”

Mentally cursing ‘useless,’ his expression turned gloomy: “Prepare the carriage for me immediately to find Stirling! Hurry!”

The little mermaid’s identity was a secret and must not be exposed.

What exactly was this Stirling trying to do!

At this moment, the little mermaid was also wondering the same thing.

Only after being led onto the carriage did she realize it was You Ting’s carriage.

Remembering the warnings Yugris had given her yesterday, Arturdo immediately stared at You Ting with full vigilance.

“Where are you taking me?” she asked.

Arturdo subconsciously glanced down and sighed in relief—fortunately, she still had her legs, not her fish tail.

The little mermaid’s eyes were too clear; her fear and caution were immediately apparent.

You Ting smiled, then suddenly leaned closer to Arturdo.

The space inside the carriage was not large to begin with, and with this close proximity, she could almost clearly see the tiny fine hairs on the other’s cheek.

“Why are you afraid?” You Ting’s voice was lazy, “I’m just kindly giving you a ride.”

The voice was so close it seemed to be right next to her ear. Arturdo slightly shrunk her neck uncomfortably.

“And—” her red lips slowly curled upwards.

You Ting looked into Arturdo’s eyes, speaking in a seductive voice: “I’m here to help you gain Yugris’s favor.”

The emerald eyes carried a strange beauty that reminded Arturdo of the deep-sea witch, equally skilled at beguiling hearts.

She wasn’t entirely a silly fish and could guess that Yugris’s status in the human world was certainly high.

On this strange continent, the only person she could rely on was her good friend Yugris.

Therefore, Arturdo did indeed clumsily plan to try and please Yugris to deepen their friendship.

Hearing You Ting’s words, her eyes brightened, but she didn’t agree immediately, instead asking suspiciously: “Why do you want to help me?”

The woman smiled, her emerald eyes slightly curved, adding an unfounded charm.

You Ting reached out and pinched the little mermaid’s cheek, answering casually.

“Because I like you.”

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