Kapitel 62: They Don't Understand

Kestrel had a peculiar dream, a beautiful one that felt like the fairy tales she used to enjoy as a kid.

Even though she could barely recall those stories from her early years, she still kept many picture books about princesses, princes, knights, and dragons in her room. These colorful books, along with numerous dolls and wind chimes, filled her room, making her feel like she must have been a cherished little girl.

In this dream, Kestrel looked at a blue sky and ocean, with clouds that were amazingly white, just like marshmallows. A mermaid was resting on the golden sands of the beach.

Kestrel recognized this story. The little mermaid traded her tail for legs, withstanding great pain to walk on the beach and approach the prince. But the story ended in heartbreak. The man she loved left her for another princess, and the mermaid sadly turned into sea foam.

As she moved closer, Kestrel realized this wasn't a mermaid.