79 - 59 Forbidden Love

After leaving Tiruna and her son at the cove and returning to Itor, we hurriedly searched the entire town, but were unable to find the woman.

If she was really clairvoyant, she would have expected us to come looking for her.

The chances of finding her were slim.

So, after spending the night at the inn, we headed back to the cove.

We were able to meet the mermaid, Sereia, whom we had been looking for.

According to the old man at the harbor, mermaids are messengers of the gods, and we decided to ask her how to get to Sinusama.

I see. You wanted to go to the "Water Shrine," didn't you?

The Water Shrine?　Is that the name of the temple where Lord Sinus resides?

In response to Magmel's question, Sereia nodded her head and continued, "Yes, that's right.

The Water Goddess Temple is the temple in our mermaid village, and from there the Water Goddess - Sinus-sama watches over the peace of the sea every day.

So, of course you know where it is, right?

Of course I do. Just go to .......

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I was banished from my village for violating a taboo before,.......

I don't think that's ...... true."

I glanced at Tiruna, and Sereia nodded and said, "That's right.

I am in love with a human male and I am in love with a human male and I am in love with a human male. I fell in love with a human man, and using a forbidden technique, I went ashore for one night. Of course, I was immediately taken back by the people of my village, but a short time later I realized that I was carrying a child.

I see. And the little one was born there.

Ofir pointed to Tiruna with his chin.

I am not a little girl. I am much older than you.

Oh, really?　I'm not an old hag!

I'm not an old lady.

I don't think it's a good idea to choose between the two, but I've heard that mermaids live much longer than humans, and it wouldn't be surprising if Tiruna, who has that blood, was older than us.

I have mixed feelings about it since she looks about four or five years younger than me.

But it's nice. ...... I can't believe she would go to such lengths to be with the gentleman she loves so much. ......

And Magmel is kind of squeamish, but I wonder if he's okay.

Yeah, well, let's just say it's okay.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.

Originally, Tiruna and I would have lost our lives, but when the Lady Sinus heard about it, she begged us to expel her from the village.

I see. ...... That must have been a hardship for you. ......

No, I had this child and my husband.

The actual "I'm not sure what to do with it, but I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work for you.

There were beautiful flowers on it, and she must have taken care of it every day.

Even if it was only for a moment, I'm glad the family was able to stay together.

But then we would be in trouble. If Sereia-san doesn't make it, we'll have to look for another mermaid.

I guess so. We are back to square one.

The first thing to do is to find a new mermaid.

I am indebted to you for your help, and I will guide you to the village.

Is that all right?

I was surprised, but Sereia-san smiled and nodded.

I am sure you will be happy with my help. But as I said before, I cannot enter the village, just to its entrance. ......

'No, that will suffice!　Thank you, Miss Sereia!

Oh, dear."

The actual "I'm not sure what you're talking about, but I'm not sure what you're talking about either.

It's very warm after all.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry!

I was still smiling funny as I let go of her hand in a panic, "...... your new father?"

「「「「--!?」」」」

For some reason, the girls froze with astonished looks on their faces.

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