Napa fell silent again.

Faced with Ariel's constant questioning, it just turned around hesitantly in mid-air. After a while, the cat monster slowly exhaled to calm down a little -

"Ariel, I don't want to harm you. I have helped you so many times before, and you have admitted that I have helped you so much, but now... I really want to ask you to help me this time."

"Please stay here... I can ignore everything else, but the Mermaid Song... and you must stay here. This is the one time I... beg you, okay?"

Although Napa's attitude seemed to have softened, Ariel did not want to just let it pass so casually, but continued to ask: "You beg me, and I promise you. Then I ask you to tell me the reason.

Is it too much?"

It could be said that it was unexpected, but it could also be said that there was no surprise at all. The mouth of this cat monster just opened, but it slowly closed again.

It turned its head away and watched the water drops in the shower tap on the shoulders of the girl in front of it. After hesitating for a moment, it finally said slowly -

"Ariel, I have not harmed you in the past. Therefore, please believe that I will not harm you for a long time in the future. Of course, I need you to do this.

The reason for doing this. I know this may be a bit overwhelming and seems very strange, but... But I really hope you won't keep asking me for the reason. At the same time, please always trust me and follow my advice...

…No, perhaps it would be more appropriate to call it a request.”

Looking into the cat's eyes, Ariel was silent for a long time.

Then, she turned back and slowly turned off the shower switch. After all the water stopped, she stretched out her hand, and the cat very understandingly picked up a towel from the side and came over to help Ariel gently

The ground wraps the body.

Seeing the kitten's sincere expression now, Ariel felt hesitant in her heart.

Indeed, when Mermaid Song was founded, it was obvious that this cat monster had a certain purpose. What this purpose is is still unknown so far.

But with this purpose, it does help Mermaid Song in many ways.

Especially in terms of magic and alchemy, although my magicians are not very interested in learning things like alchemy, having something in my guild is better than having nothing at all.

Therefore, whether it is based on human relations or guild decision-making, actively adopting the opinion of this cat monster can be said to be the best way to deal with it.

But on the other hand, Mermaid Song has now assumed the position of the de facto leadership organization of Pelican City.

As the leader of the guild, I am a leader among leaders. As a leader, I must consider the future of all members.

After rebelling against the royal family, there is really not much time left for Pelican City. The most important thing now is to immediately expand the territory that Mermaid Song can control before the royal family can react. If it can be mobilized by the royal family,

If you include the entire marginal province in your territory before an attack, it will be much easier to fight. For this reason, migration is naturally the most important thing.

So now, should we continue to follow the advice of this cat monster, or should we choose to completely ignore its request at this time and continue to move towards the established goal?

To be honest, this choice is very confusing.

After all, there is not much time left for Ariel to think. If necessary, he may lead his troops to Lagoon City at dawn tomorrow to see how to integrate the entire marginal province. But now, Napa's request is

It seems so rude and humble...

At times like this, Ariel would often think about what she would choose if she were a man.

If they were one of those men who left their names in history and had many glorious achievements recorded, would they choose to go to Lagoon City based on rational judgment? Or would they follow this cat's request and get no promises at all?

Under such circumstances, continue to be stationed in this border city?

After thinking about it, Ariel finally exhaled.

She pulled the towel on her chest and slowly wiped away all the water droplets on her body. During the whole process, Napa was always by her side, pulling her with her pair of paws that were not really big.

Another small towel helped her wipe away any water droplets on her body.

For a moment, Ariel could only sigh and said softly: "Napa, trusting you and accepting your request is probably the worst judgment I have ever made in my life... It's not just me.

, maybe everyone in the entire Pelican City, everyone will pin their lives on my decision-making because of my words, but I tie everyone, including my life, to you, who is completely different.

I know the reason for the request..."

After hearing Ariel's words, Napa knew that her request was successful!

From before to now, Ariel may have never seen this cat showing such a happy and relaxed expression. It immediately circled Ariel several times and put its head directly on Ariel's neck.

rub.

"Thank you! Thank you! Ariel!"

"Okay, okay! Don't thank me in a hurry! Didn't you hear what I just said?"

Ariel took the cat out of her arms, put away the helplessness and bitter smile on her face, and said seriously -

"Now, it can be said that the wealth and life of me and the people in the entire city are tied to you. Do you really understand the heavy responsibility you shoulder? That is almost tens of thousands of lives! I know your past views on mankind.

You don’t value life very much. It doesn’t make any difference to you whether humans die more or less. But now——”

Ariel took a deep breath and said seriously——

"Napa, I need you to really start to pay attention to us humans. Because from this moment on, the humans in the city are no longer lives that have nothing to do with you. You are tied to their lives.

You need to take care of human emotions, and protect human lives and property. From now on, you are no longer a lazy cat in our guild who can only sleep, but you need to truly become a member of Mermaid Song.

members, and work together to make our own efforts for the lives of the guild and the people in Pelican City. So, can you guarantee it? "

Facing Ariel's serious expression now, the relaxed mood on Napa's face slowly disappeared.

The blue vertical pupils stared at the clear and flawless eyes of the human girl in front of him. It tilted its head as if it was making some very important decision.

Not long after, this cat monster finally made its decision, raised its flesh pad, and said slowly——

"I, Napa, swear by my real name (Unknown: *#$*), I will protect Pelican City, protect all the humans that Ariel Garcia wants to protect, and help all the people that Ariel Garcia wants to protect.

Human beings who want to help. Within the scope of my ability, I will show my loyalty with my most sincere behavior, loyalty to this promise, loyalty to this friendship. If I violate my oath, then let me

Continue to be sealed for thousands of years, and taste the endless pain and torture again."

Seeing the cat lift up a meat ball and swear here, Ariel suddenly felt that it was indeed very cute.

These words also sound very touching, giving people the feeling that it sincerely wants to be loyal to itself.

It's just that~~~it's still a little bit different from Ariel's true thoughts.

Originally, Ariel would have thought that this cat monster had finally decided to sign a monster contract with her after persisting for so long! And seeing as how helpful she was to it, maybe it would sign the necessary contract.

A contract to obey your command completely!

In this way, I really have a powerful fighting force that I can control at will, like an arm and a finger! Think about it carefully, let this magical beast that doesn’t know where it comes from be by your side anytime, anywhere. In this case, this

Almost 99% of the dangers in the world should be automatically eliminated. How cool does it feel?

But now, this cat just swears? It is not willing to take the initiative to sign a Warcraft contract with itself at this time?!

It actually still had reason when it swore such a poisonous oath, and was unwilling to be completely enslaved by itself???!!!

Sure enough, the epic poems sung by the bards were all lies. How could such a powerful monster that could speak human language easily sign a master-servant contract with humans? The one in front of me only swore, but did not act at all.

A typical example of being unambiguous and not allowing yourself the slightest advantage!

Ariel glanced briefly, took off her towel, and began to put on her clothes again.

But now that Napa has taken the oath, it's hard for him to refuse, so it seems he can only acquiesce.

After picking up a pair of washed and folded underwear, unfolding them, then lifting his legs and putting them on, the cat monster seemed to notice the change in the expression on Ariel's face.

After thinking for a while, it said: "I know that my request is too much, so I can only try my best to make up for you."

Ariel put on her underwear, picked up her pajamas and put them on her body, then put down the hair on the back of her head, shook her head slightly, and let her slightly curly blond hair fall down: "How are you going to make up for me?"

Napa breathed out slowly and said: "I know that the reason why you want to transfer Mermaid Song to Lagoon City is because you hope to carry out economic construction in a larger city. And you are right, if you keep

They are all in such a remote place, and the emperor's imperial army will attack soon. Even if they don't attack, once our material transportation is cut off, it will be a big trouble."

Ariel was slightly startled, she didn't expect this cat to be worried about such a thing?

These things are indeed very important. In fact, after occupying Lagoon City, Ariel is also thinking about how to solve the transportation problem of magic crystals.

"What's your solution?"

Ariel asked.

After Napa tilted her head slightly and thought for a while, she finally said as if she had made up her mind——

"There is indeed a way, but this method will cost me a lot...and if I pay a big price, it means that you may not be best protected."

Ariel was stunned for a moment, but did not answer.

Napa continued: "Do you still remember the teleportation circle under the Everlasting Mountains? I can make that teleportation circle no longer open once a year as it is now. If you need it, I can make this teleportation circle

The array can be activated once a month, and lasts for about a day."

The portal...can be used?!

This is simply a fantasy story for Ariel!

You know, since she discovered the portal, Ariel has been thinking about using this kind of space magic all the time. If this kind of space magic can be used correctly, it will be equivalent to saving a lot of logistics costs and time costs!

Once the exchange speed of materials becomes faster, the benefits that can be brought will simply be multiplied ten times!

However, even though her heart was pounding now, Ariel's facial expression still remained calm and indifferent, and she slowly said: "Turn it on once a month? Hmm... I thought it could be turned on more times, yes.

It could take longer."

Napa's face looked very serious, even blaming Ariel: "Please don't speak so lightly! Turning on space magic itself is a matter that requires a lot of magic power. Even with my current level of recovery,
To be continued...