Chapter 48: Echoes of the Past

The next day, the palace was abuzz with the news of the alliance. It was not every day that the Mermaid Kingdom and the Abyssal Kingdom agreed to stand side by side. For many, it was an exciting time, filled with new possibilities. For others, it was a sign of the severity of the threat they faced.

In the heart of the palace, in the private quarters of Princess Li Xue, an important meeting was taking place. Gathered were her closest advisors and allies: Prince Min-Ho, Princess Aanya, and even Prince Nautilus, who had stayed behind to strategize.

"The enemy seeks to control the mystical energies that flow through the sea," Prince Nautilus repeated the concerning information, his voice echoing through the room. "This power, if harnessed, could cause unimaginable destruction."

The severity of the situation hung heavy in the room, each of them knowing that the future of their kingdoms and the entire ocean depended on their next actions.