Chapter 17

This creature had long been known throughout the world.

The mermaid, a creature that often appeared in fairy tales, was considered a fantasy creature on Earth.

However, it was clear that they existed in this world, as one was lying on the beach in front of Ji Chen.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and signaled for the Murlocs to come closer.

The mermaid lying on the beach had a stunning light blue caudal fin that was wide and beautifully curved.

It was divided into two parts from the middle and curled along a graceful arc. The fishs body was covered in tiny, s.h.i.+mmering scales that sparkled in the sunlight, reflecting a spectrum of colors.

It was a beautiful and powerful creature, neither strange nor fragile. Ji Chens gaze then s.h.i.+fted upwards to the upper part of the creatures body.

Unlike what was depicted in fairy tales, the upper body wasnt covered in sh.e.l.ls or starfish. Instead, a blue, tight-fitting material tightly wrapped around the creatures body, covering most of it.

The fair skin exposed from her collarbone extended all the way to her stunning face, which was slightly furrowed as if she was unconscious.

Her fin-like blue ears were slightly open, and her silver hair was scattered on the beach and washed by the tide.

The fis.h.i.+ng hook happened to hook the mermaids tail, and he had dragged her to sh.o.r.e against her will, making her hair a little messy.

As a result, the mermaid was now facing the sea, with her head towards the water and her tail towards the land. There were deep marks left on the beach from the pulling, which looked very unsightly.

But none of this mattered.

Ji Chens eyes narrowed as he checked her stats.

[Alice (Hero)]

[Race: Siren]

[Level: 4]

[Current Tier: Blue (Excellent)]

[Potential: Red (Legacy)]

[Skill: Song of Temptation (Blue skill, can use beautiful and seductive singing to confuse the enemy, causing them to fall into a state of absent-mindedness and hallucination)]

Song of War (Blue skill, can use singing to encourage allies, increasing attack speed and movement speed by 30%, greatly reducing pain)

Ocean Aristocrat (Green Skill, Siren is a magical n.o.ble of the ocean. When in the ocean, she will receive a certain bonus, increasing mana recovery speed and stamina recovery speed by 30%)

[Military characteristic: Siren bloodline (has a certain suppression effect on all sea races with inferior bloodlines, the effect depends on the race)]

[This is an immature Siren.]

[Do you want to hear me sing?]

The sound of his gasp could be heard.

He couldnt believe it.

The mermaid was a hero!

And not just any hero, she was of blue excellent grade!

There were three grades white normal grade, green elite grade, and blue excellent grade.

Ji Chen was familiar with the latter and knew that it represented the highest potential a hero could reach.

But what about the red inherited tier?

Could it be an even rarer and more powerful tier?

Upon examining her skills, he found that she had two blue skills and one green skill.

It was clear that she was a formidable magical support hero.

He noticed the stark contrast between the Murlocs cowardice and the Sirens evident strength.

When he turned to look at the surrounding Murlocs, he saw that they were trembling with fear and unease despite the Siren being unconscious.

He realized that the Sirens bloodline was still overpowering even in its weakened state, and a thought began to form in his mind.

I must get her!

While he wasnt sure how he caught such a big fish in the coastal waters, he recognized that this was a chance he couldnt pa.s.s up.

But how should he subdue her?

At this moment, the Sirens unconscious face showed a slight relaxation of her furrowed brows, and her tightly closed eyes trembled slightly, as if she were about to wake up.

Seeing this, Ji Chen immediately became anxious.

Once she woke up, she would probably leave immediately or even attack them.

He was too anxious to even think about subduing her without causing any harm.

It was possible that he might even see blood. But then an idea flashed in his mind, and his eyes lit up.

He quickly pulled out a bottle of liquid from his backpack.

[Cupids Potion]

[Level: Special]

[Effect: Can forcefully increase the favorability of an intelligent creature to 100 points.]

This item could come in handy!

The Sirens eyelids started to tremble more frequently.

Ji Chen couldnt care less and immediately leaned over.

He pulled out the cork, lifted the Sirens head, and poured it into her mouth.

At this moment, she finally opened her eyes slowly.

When the pitiful little Siren opened her eyes, she was forced to drink some strange liquid.

Her sapphire-like eyes were wide open, filled with panic and confusion.

Before she could struggle.

Ahem Ahem

Alice wiped the liquid from the corner of her mouth and looked at the human in front of her angrily.

Ahem What is this human doing? I should punish him properly Huh? Why do I feel like hes so close to me, like hes something important?

Gradually, the anger in Alices eyes subsided, and she was at a loss.

After Ji Chen fed Siren the potion, he immediately retreated a few meters and carefully observed her reaction.

If anything went wrong, they would immediately run away with the Murlocs.

However, as he looked into Sirens eyes, the anger he saw slowly transformed into doubt, then confusion, intimacy, and finally nostalgia.

He got it right!

Ding ~ Cupids Potion has been successfully used. Alice (Hero)s favorability towards you has increased to 100.

Glancing at the system notification that had arrived late, Ji Chen slowly approached it.

There was a gentle look on his face.

h.e.l.lo, my name is Ji Chen, the lord of this place. Welcome.

Beautiful lady, may I ask for your name?

Alice looked fl.u.s.tered and at a loss. Her face was flushed, as if she was an ordinary human girl in love.

I My name is Alice. Nice to meet you, Lord.

Ji Chen felt even more confident when he saw this.

He immediately made up his mind and went straight to the point.

What a nice nameAs you have heard, I am a lord. As he spoke, he looked troubled. But the territory has just started and lacks heroes who can help me lead the army.

So, Alice, can you stay and help me?

The straightforward statement would have been a bold move under normal circ.u.mstances.

But with Alices favorability raised to the maximum, their relations.h.i.+p had s.h.i.+fted beyond the realm of logic.

So when Ji Chens words reached her ears, they automatically transformed into something else entirely.

He wants me to stay. Im in his heart!

Without a second thought, Alices face lit up with joy as she readily agreed, Im willing to stay.

Thats wonderful!

Ding! Siren: Alice (Hero) has pledged allegiance to you.

[Detected that you have a hero. Military talent tree (hero) activated.]

Ji Chens heart trembled.

Could he upgrade heroes through the military talent tree?

As soon as this thought appeared, he shook his head and asked himself.

Why not?

At the end of the day, heroes were essentially soldiers. It was just that they were more special and powerful existences.

But in the end, it was still a military type.

He calmed down and looked at Alices tail. A trace of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

But Alice, your tail

My lord, dont worry. Sirens have the ability to transform into human legs, Alice said with a gentle smile.

With a wave of her small hand, her beautiful tail blurred and turned into a pair of long legs that were as straight as ivory.

The thick fluorescent film, which was like a tight-fitting suit, automatically extended to his thighs.

Then we can move on the ground. But Alice, can you stay on land for a long time?

Although its a little uncomfortable on land, for Sirens, theres not much difference between moving in the ocean and on land as long as theres water nearby.

Ji Chen nodded. There were no more questions.

Although Alices tail had turned into legs, she still looked a little uncomfortable.

She could only be supported by him and brought back to the territory.