Unsuccessful at catching a fish, Damien sneezed sadly before climbing ashore and hunting for prey.

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When Bluepool fearfully swam back to the river, the leopard was long gone. Bluepool couldn’t use his scent to find him as merfolk had a poor sense of smell. He could only linger around in the area and wait for a chance to strike.

The next day, after eating breakfast, Irina wrapped the children in an animal skin belt.

“Damien, let’s go out and look again.”

Damien took the children and said, “Get on.”

Irina quickly climbed onto his back and closed her eyes. After orientating herself, she subconsciously pointed in a certain direction....