Chapter 101: Chapter 101: Mermaid's Tears

Even with the pressure of the water against him, Raven bent forward, getting closer to his knees.

The Sword of Frozen Sun cut through the water with an ethereal grace, leaving a trail of frost in its wake. Raven's strike was precise, aimed directly at the mermaid's enchanting form. 

The dark water was painted blue as the blood of the Mermaid mixed with the icy currents, creating an eerie scene beneath the surface. 

The Mermaid screeched, sending a sonic wave that made Raven feel as if his ears could bleed. Freed from the Mermaid's grasp, he swam back. 

He could take advantage of this situation to escape and reach the other side of the river, but something made him want to stop.

There were special conditions attached to this, from what he grasped through his system.