Scene: In a meeting room, everyone is standing shocked and tense because Mass (a.k.a. Precious) has grabbed Mity by the neck. Mity's back is pressed against the wall, and the wall behind him has a huge crack.
Mass:"If someone else insults me, I don't care.But if someone says a wrong word about my love—THAT, I will NOT tolerate.
These people sitting here don't know…but once, even a TRUE DRAGON tried to disturb my lover.And after what I did to him—he got on his knees and begged me for forgiveness.Not just once…but for the next three days straight."
Champak:"A–are you kidding me?!"
Puma:"T-True Dragon?!"
Bili:"Hm..! This is a real monster…No— this is the Monster King!"
Mity:"! S–sorry!"
Mass finally lowers him and releases him.
Mass:"Good. You understood quickly."
Mity (in his mind):"What the hell is this person…?!He crossed my 'HALAHAL' barrier like it was nothing…He made me tremble and fear for my life…Not even gods have done that to me!"
Mass calmly sits on his chair.
Mass:"So… does anyone have a problem?"
Everyone answers "No."
Mass:"Then this meeting is over. I'm leaving."
Rental:"W–wait, Sir Mass!"
Mass:"Now what?"
Rental:"N–nothing…"
Mass:"Then I'm going."
Mass walks out, opens the door, and leaves.
Scene shift:
An open sky—Precious is standing alone.
Precious:"Uff… lately I've fought way too much.I hope I don't have to fight again."
Kail (Precious's Manas Skill):"I see… so shall we go for the next item?"
Precious:"Why not? What's next?"
Kail:"I'll list everything again—
• A piece of the Infinity Tree• Three scales from the First True Dragon• Six Pearl Oyster Balls• Enchanted Bedrock• Leather from the World's Most Powerful Beast• One End Eye• Your own blood• Hair from a Unicorn's tail• Another piece of the Infinity Tree• The best Enchanter of the Shin Kingdom
We needed all these items earlier.Now only two items are left:
Three scales from the First True Dragon
Six Pearl Oyster Balls"
Precious:"I see… then let's go get those Oyster Balls."
Kail:"They're in the ocean.It should be easy if we ask the Ocean King—you are the Demon King too."
Precious:"Nice, then let's just ask."
Kail:"But will he give them?They're extremely rare."
Precious:"We won't know until we ask."
Kail:"True…"
Precious:"Let's go then."
Scene:
Under the ocean.A huge palace stands, and Precious appears in front of it.Some mermaids are passing by, and Precious notices them.
Precious:"Who are they?"
Kail:"Hm… the one with yellow hair—I think she's Princess Elli.The others are her servants or friends."
Precious:"I see. Then let's take help from them."
Precious walks toward them.As soon as he gets close, the other mermaids get shocked and immediately surround Elli to protect her.There are 4 mermaids around her.
Precious:"I just want to talk."
Random Mermaid:"Who are you?!"
Precious:"I'm Precious."
Elli:"A human can't survive underwater.Are you from the demon race? Or dragon race?"
Precious:"No, I'm human."
Random Mermaid:"What do you WANT?!"
Precious:"I JUST said…I want to talk to Princess Elli."
Elli:"Talk to me? What talk?"
Precious:"I need your help."
Elli:"?"
Precious:"I need Six Oyster Balls."
Elli:"! B-but why?!You know they're rare!"
Precious:"Yup, I know.That's exactly why I want them.And don't worry—I'm ready to repay you with one favor."
Elli:"Hah? How can a human kid help us?"
Precious:"Don't judge a book by its cover."
Elli:"Hmph. And what if I say no?"
Precious:"Then I'll talk to your father."
Elli:"My father isn't someone ANYONE can meet easily.Even well-known people can't just walk in.But even if you do meet him…what's the guarantee he'll help you?"
Precious:"Then I'll figure it out myself."
Elli:"You don't understand.Every Oyster Ball in the oceanfalls under the Ocean King's rule.No one can even TOUCH them without his permission."
Precious:"I see, I see…"
Elli:"But… I'm not THAT bad.So I'm willing to help you."
Other Mermaids:"?!"
Random Mermaid (whisper):"But why, Princess?!"
Elli (thinking):"For years we ocean beingshave stayed underwater…Now it's time to step into the land and rule there too.I'll USE this kid for that—so that we can stand equal on land."
Random Mermaid 2:"Nice plan, Princess!"
Elli:"And when the time comes,I'll take something in return."
Precious:"Okay, done."
Kail:"Wait—think a little!"
Precious:"What difference does it make?"
Kail:"Uff…"
Elli stretches her hand forward.Six glowing Oyster Balls appear above her palm.Precious takes them.
Precious:"Thanks.And bye."
He instantly VANISHES.All the mermaids get stunned.
Elli:"Too fast…!"
Random Mermaid:"Yeah…!"