Gifts

Serea wanted to stop it in her fluster, but it was already too late. However, just as her fishtail disappeared, the black tail accessory shimmered with a faint light, and then a black strap and a singer's short boots appeared out of thin air.

That tail accessory transformed into clothing for Serea in her human form—it was safe now.

"Magic equipment made by the merfolk can adapt to human form, so don't worry, Serea-chan."

Tethys noticed Serea's concern.

Descending to the ground, the feeling of her feet touching earth was so nostalgic.

"How is it, does the outfit fit well?"

"Yes."

Serea gave a soft reply. When she looked at the beautiful figure reflected in the water, she, too, was a little dazzled.

"Since you like it so much, I'll give this outfit to you, Serea-chan."

"Huh?"

Serea was a bit surprised; giving away golden equipment just like that...

But after sweeping her gaze over all the various outfits arrayed in the room, Serea felt that Tethys giving her one set was nothing to make a fuss about. After all, tethys could make so many rare garments—what was one more?

As Serea's gaze lingered, she noticed another outfit.

Tethys' Alchemist Robe (Purple): Increases wearer's alchemy success rate by 20%, and raises the quality of alchemical products by 10%.

If Camilla or Celia wore this outfit, the success rate and quality of their potion-making would improve significantly. Besides the alchemist robe, there were all kinds of magical outfits here for various professions.

If possible...

"Go ahead and accept it! But I have a condition. Since you and Nora are the only mermaids in the jungle besides me, Serea, you have to model for me in the future."

"That's a condition I can accept."

Serea agreed readily, and as she made up her mind, she asked,

"Tethys, do you want more people to wear your clothes?"

"Ah? Of course I do, but I don't have that many friends."

"Then how about making clothes for me? I can provide you with anything you want."

"......"

Tethys hesitated.

"You don't have to answer right away—I can wait."

"Alright, give me a few days to think, but Serea-chan, make sure to come find me afterward, okay?"

"No problem."

There was no rush to coax Tethys into making magical equipment for her. Tethys' hesitation meant there was hope; she would slowly get closer to her later.

As for now, by her estimate, Celia and the others had already been waiting for her a long while, so...

"I have to head back. Tethys, would you like to visit my camp?"

"No, I have to prepare clothes for you to try on next time, Serea-chan. If you have something to do, it's no problem to leave first."

"Then I'll get going. I'll come again in a few days."

"I'll be waiting for you."

Tethys was overjoyed, because there would finally be more than just her and Nora as mermaids in the jungle.

Thud!

Serea leapt into the water, transformed into a mermaid, and swam outward. Watching the ripples on the surface, a smile gradually appeared on Tethys' face.

"Miss, is Serea our friend now?"

"Yes, so we have to work hard from now on and make more beautiful clothes for Nora and Serea."

"As for me... I don't need..."

Nora hurriedly waved her hands.

......

On the other side, everyone was anxiously waiting on the shore. Just as they were about to go down and Appraise the situation, a black mermaid leapt from the water.

A soft light gleamed, and Serea stood before them with human legs.

"Queen Serea!" ×N

Everyone hurried around her. Once they confirmed she was fine, a flash of amazement appeared in their eyes.

"This outfit is so beautiful."

"Right?"

"What about those two mermaid ladies?"

"I'll tell you on the way. We've been delayed for so long, the dwarven miners have probably already arrived."

As Serea spoke, she was still thinking about the matter of the Dragonbone Catacomb. Plus, the Blood Pool was nearly finished, the Nether Crystal had new progress, and there were many other things to do.

After rallying everyone to return, Serea glanced back at the serene surface of Lake Nos.

If given the chance, she would win them all over...

The group returned to camp. Watching Serea shift into her mermaid form, tifia wanted to speak but hesitated.

......

Three hours later, at the cave entrance.

After a slight delay, Serea arrived at the cave. She had already changed back to her long golden hair, but was still wearing the "Rhythmic Black Merfolk" outfit. She had to admit, this equipment was much stronger than her "Death Chanting Attire."

"Queen Serea!"

From afar, lodran led the welcome party, with several dwarves wearing mining helmets beside him.

"You are especially stunning today."

"Thank you for the compliment, and sorry for keeping you waiting."

"No, no, we only just finished surveying the cave."

As Lodran spoke, Serea had already ordered people in advance to fish out the dragon bones and seal the cave, so they hadn't discovered them.

"How did the survey go?"

"As long as we do some slight reinforcement, we can start work."

"Excellent, then they're at your command."

As Serea spoke, she pointed behind her at more than seventy Skeletons she had just resurrected. She had to develop two "Plague Tomb Undead" to house so many Skeletons.

Seeing these Skeletons, the dwarven miners looked them over before speaking up.

"May I ask, Your Majesty Serea, are you planning to have them do the mining work?"

"Is there a problem?"

"Skeletons have limited intelligence, and even if they can follow orders, such complicated work will be difficult, so I'm worried..."

"I have my own way; follow me."

At her words, several miners exchanged looks and, out of curiosity, followed Serea. Outside the cave, two stations had already been rushed to completion overnight.

One was the "Skeleton Drudge Station," and the other was the "Skeleton Soldier Station."

The latter was to prevent troublemakers—the Skeleton Soldier Station could temporarily boost all Skeletons for combat. As for the former...

"Unlock 'Skeleton Drudge Station.'"

System: Unlocking, please wait...

100 Death Crystals were spent—these were earned last night by having all the Skeletons and Skeleton Warriors in camp hunt zombies.

Black patterns crawled over the Skeleton Drudge Station, and then its unlocking completed.

The dwarven miners still seemed puzzled as they looked at it.

"Go ahead and try it—see if you can get used to it."

Under Serea's guidance, the miners boarded the Skeleton Drudge Station. At the same time, the Skeletons were connected to it.

As they sensed something, the dwarven miners' eyes widened in astonishment.

(To be continued)

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