Triton and Moana exchanged nervous glances when the Emperor approached Marimar's crystal ball.
They were scared for her, but exchanged another glance when Marimar stared directly into the Emperor's eyes.
Wasn't she afraid? No Merman or Mermaid dared stare into the Emperor's eyes. They were still wondering why the Emperor hadn't killed the little thing.
Azarus, on his own accord, observed the little creature inside the crystal ball. What was this? He had never seen such a being before.
He slowly moved his hand toward the crystal ball. The little thing immediately diverted its gaze from his body to his hand and gulped nervously. Was it scared now? What was that expression on its face?
He placed his hand on the crystal ball, making the little thing draw back immediately. To its surprise, his hand penetrated through the crystal ball. As he slowly moved closer to its face, he suddenly withdrew his hand at the very last moment and shifted his gaze toward his guards before disappearing instantly. His guards vanished as well.
My heart almost jumped out of my chest when they all disappeared. I wasn't expecting that.
I can't believe I was admiring that human-like, mouth-watering shark. Gosh, he was so damn handsome. I've never seen someone so good-looking before. Why was he looking at me like that? Maybe he's a god? Maybe he's the one meant to judge me and send me to hell? Is he a devil? Is this hell's basement?
For a second, I thought he was going to touch my face. Yes, he is definitely a he.
Even though he's a shark, he has the features of a man.What's going on now? Why did they all disappear? What's going to happen to me? And why is he still occupying my thoughts? I want to see him again.
My mind feels heavy right now. I want to know where I am… who those human-like sharks are… what is really going on.
"Where am I!!!"
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Azarus appeared outside his balcony, watching the beauty of his world. Many mermaids and Mermen moved about their daily businesses, but the truth was that he could see them while they could not see him.
Who dared look upon the Almighty Emperor Azarus? He was rarely seen, and even when he went out, he always wore a disguise.
"Your Majesty." Triton and Moana bowed the moment they appeared behind him, his huge masculine back reflecting before their eyes.
They immediately lowered their heads when he turned to face them. Wrapping his arms across his chest, he flipped his shiny blue tail and struck them both across the face.
They staggered but forced themselves not to fall.
"Forgive us, Your Majesty," they apologized immediately. They knew the Emperor was angered because they had brought something unknown into his palace. What were they thinking? Yet they believed they had done the right thing.
Azarus chuckled darkly as his gaze dropped to his long fingernails. His eyes settled on his precious diamond blue ring , the one the traitor Marilina had stolen — and he slowly rubbed it.
"Speak." His cold enchanting voice echoed.
Triton and Moana gulped. Azarus hardly spoke, but every word carried weight. To them, conversation itself seemed like something stressful to the Emperor… and he hated stress.
"We knew nothing about it, Your Majesty…" Moana began defending herself but immediately swallowed the rest of her words when Azarus paused rubbing his ring.
"Your Majesty, we found it at the Oceanic Memic while searching for wares for the sacrifice," Triton explained carefully. One thing Emperor Azarus hated was betrayal, and perhaps he believed his guards intended to use the creature against him.
But just like him, they knew nothing about the thing inside the crystal ball.
"We brought it here because we thought Your Majesty might know what it is…" Moana added, stopping when the Emperor raised his gaze toward them. The blue flames in his eyes faded back into their normal silver color.
"Send it in here."
With that command, Triton and Moana disappeared immediately to carry out his order.
After they left, Azarus turned back to observe his world. One might think he was enjoying the beautiful scenery, but the truth was far from it.
A lot _truly a lot... weighed heavily on his mind.
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I followed the two human-like sharks who seemed to be bodyguards… probably guards serving that handsome, mouth-watering devil.
Are they taking me to him? Wow, I'm actually happy because I'll get to see him again.
But why am I happy? Calm down, Marimar. You don't even know if they plan to eat you or if the devil king himself will do it.
Speaking of the devil—
"Damn." The word escaped my mouth when I saw the handsome devil's back, but my eyes immediately wandered around the scenery. It was so beautiful. Is this heaven or what? Why is this place so breathtaking?
"Damn, this place is beautiful… Am I in a fairy tale?" I asked the two shark bodyguards. They gave me a weird look as if I were insane.
Well, that aside… Why am I here?
"It's here, Your Majesty," one of them announced.
A smile appeared on my face as I waited patiently for the handsome devil to turn around.
Why isn't he turning already? I just want to see his face again… Oh my God, he's turning.
I watched as he faced me, his emerald-coraline silver eyes staring earnestly at me.
But they were blue before, just like his tail. Why are they silver now? Maybe this devil has multiple eye colors.
My gaze settled on his lips, red mixed with pink, full and kissable.
Right now, I just want to hear his voice. Is he mute or what? It would be such a tragedy if this handsome devil couldn't speak.
I hid my thoughts when his tail suddenly moved toward me.
"Ahhh!" I whimpered in fear when his tail pulled my crystal ball closer to him. Is he going to place his hand inside again? Is he going to touch my face this time? How would his hand feel? Cold? Warm?
He tilted his head slightly. Though his expression was hard to read, I could clearly see confusion written across his face.
I gulped when he moved closer to my crystal ball. Without realizing it, I leaned forward too.
"You're so handsome… I can't stop admiring you, Mr. Devil"
The words slipped out before I could stop them.
My handsome devil tilted his head again in deeper confusion.
A smile spread across my face when his lips finally moved. He's going to respond! So he isn't mute after all.
Damn, I'm excited. How will his voice sound? Definitely sexy…
"Strip."