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nChapter 267 There’s a Mermaid at Home (End)

nAt this moment, XunMi had a very complex feeling. She didn’t know how to vent the melancholy that had built up inside her.

nAnson had been a tragic figure from start to end in this incident.

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nPerhaps for him, such an outcome would be a relief.

n“Don’t think too much. He acted voluntarily. Naturally he wouldn’t regret it.”1 His voice warm and consoling, August hugged XunMi and rested his head on her shoulder.

nXunmi glanced at the burning flames again. “August, I’m going back to the deep sea. I might not return for a while. Wait for me, ok?”

nAugust didn’t say anything. He just pressed XunMi against the window and kissed her ferociously. Not until the two people both tasted rust in their mouths did August release XunMi. He licked her lips clean of the red liquid, his eyes dark.

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n“Ten days. If you haven’t come back by then, I’ll go look for you.”

nThis was the maximum limit he could bear. After ten days, he didn’t know whether or not he would still have any reason left.

n“Yes. I will be sure to be back within ten days.” How could I be willing to leave you for too long?

nXunMi jumped down directly from the air, and in the instant she touched the seawater, her ocean-blue fishtail flew in the air in a beautiful arc.

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nThe warm sunlight sparkled, decorating the azure water. She resembled the most bewitching sea nymph, at all times enticing one to commit crimes.

nOnce August was certain XunMi had left, he steered his mecha to return to the empire.

nThe royal family likely would not exist in the future, and there were many things that would remain for him to do.

nMother… Rest in peace.

nHe, August, would give his family’s mermaid a warm and peaceful empire, one without any restrictions, a paradise without any threats.

nIn the year 5200 of the Norman State, the imperial prince fought with all his might, but unfortunately perished in taking down the enemy. The end of the imperial line ended with him.

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nIn 5201, the youngest major general in the empire, Major General August Ludovic, took up the position of Imperial Admiral. He declared that there would no longer be a royal family or military marshals; everyone would be equal.

nAlso in 5201, the Mermaid Protection Law was established. It emphasized that deep sea mermaids were humanity’s most precious treasure, and they must be respected and protected.

nAngela and Lika lost the shelter of the royal family, and all those who had been humiliated by them previously erupted.

nIn less than a week, the two were tortured to madness, and they were admitted to the Mermaid Sanctuary.

nUpon returning to the deep sea, XunMi saw the long-waiting Grandpa Tortoise and Ocean General.

nThe state of affairs in the sea were simple to understand. XunMi concluded that after the previous corrosive agents faded away, they also disappeared from the Sea Peoples’ bodies.

nThis was good. They would be fine once they woke up.

n“Your Highness, you’ve returned.” Betti was happy to see XunMi.

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nThrough life and death experiences, she had matured a lot. The deep sea was her home and would always open its doors for her.

nWhy hadn’t she not loved this home that would never abandon her? How stupid she’d been before.

nFortunately, she still had time to love this deep and beautiful ocean.

n“En, are you okay?” She looked Betti up and down and found that her complexion wasn’t bad. She should be fine.

nBetti turned around and smiled: “I’m already fine.”

n“Let’s go and see the people first.” XunMi walked and spoke, “Grandpa Tortoise, the Sea People can walk freely on dry land in the future. If you want, you can also go ashore and take a look. Human culture is very mysterious and interesting. You will definitely like it.”

nShe believed that her husband would definitely enable the empire to show its most dazzling side after he made his revisions.

nXunMi was looking forward to it, looking forward to the formation of a new country.

nThe Sea People were in good condition. The following day they all woke up.

nXunMi took Betti and the Ocean General around the entire deep sea for five days.

nHaving not found anything dangerous, their hearts were at ease. After arranging things in the deep sea, XunMi took Betti ashore.

nThis time they did not have to worry about being identified as deep sea mermaids.

nWalking around in a place where there had clearly been no change, yet the atmosphere felt different, XunMi sighed.

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nHer husband’s abilities in taking on tasks was really too strong, and with his powers to unify, the empire would surely be better.

nWhen XunMi appeared, she drew everyone’s attention because she was the wife of Lord Admiral August Ludovic.

nOn the day that the Lord Admiral returned, the new law was promulgated, and it was announced that his wedding with XunMi Thetis would be held ten days later.

nToday happened to be the tenth day. For those that had never seen the people involved, how could they not be excited?

nXunMi was still in the clouds, and, pulled by the hand by Betti who was pointing at the mechas that were slowly descending from the sky, she called out, “WTF, what a big weapon, ah! I know this is a wedding proposal, but those who don’t know would think it’s a bride kidnapping!”

nIt was only the fact that hanging from each mecha was a huge sign with a character, which put altogether read, “Let’s get married.”

nFrom this hard approach, she really had to think that her family’s His Majesty was robbing a wife.

nXunmi’s mouth twitched as she looked at the handsome man who dropped to the ground and exited the mecha with a constant smile in his eyes.

n“How come I didn’t know I was getting married?” She raised her eyebrows at the man clasping the long white dress in his hand and played the tyrant, “What if I don’t agree?”

n“No matter, I’ll just snatch one. The troops are at the ready. Well, there is only one bride left.”

n“My beloved, Her Highness XunMi Thetis, are you willing to become the bride of your most devoted knight, August Ludovic?”

nAugust knelt in front of XunMi, offering the white dress in his hand with a serious expression on his face, though his eyes were fiery and expectant.

nXunMi raised her head to prevent the teardrops that were about to fall from her eyes, then reached out to stroke the gown in August’s hand.

n“In this world, I will only marry one person. August, thank you.” She threw herself into his arms and said loudly, “I’m willing!”2

nFrom the beginning she was willing. She was always willing.

nEven if time turned back, I would do everything I could to meet you.

nTo encounter one another in a sea of millions of people, we are both connected at a deep level with each other.

nHusband, I am so lucky to meet you at the most beautiful age. How lucky I am to fall in love with you at the most beautiful age, and to be able to accompany you to the end together.

n“Did you know? Falling in love with you is my greatest fortune in this life.”

nAugust hugged XunMi tightly as if he possessed the entire world.

n“XunMi, I am so lucky to have met you at the most beautiful age. You are the only one for me. I choose you to be my wife in this life, and hope you will wear this wedding dress.”

nHe knew that there would be bumps in the road in the future. But as long as they proceeded hand in hand, this life was destined to be everlasting.

nXunMi, it’s not just you who feels lucky. I do as well.

n“We were both very lucky to meet each other,” XunMi said as she laughed brightly. Her elegant face was as brilliant as peach blossoms in March.3 It’s unknown how many people would be fascinated by her eyes.

nTranslator’s Notes

n1 Well that’s presumptuous.

n2 It is my understanding that the Chinese, “I’m willing” (我願意) is equivalent to saying “I do” in the English. Just in case anyone felt the wording was strange.

n3 Peach trees typically bloom in March or April in Asia.

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