[Through Xia Lulu's tearful recounting, Alice roughly understood the hardships the Sea Tribe had faced during this time.]

[On a bright and sunny morning, an evil giant dragon descended to the sea territory of the Sea Tribe.]

[Using its immense power, it tore open the sea surface, directly destroying the homes of the Sea Tribe, and abducted many of Xia Lulu's compatriots.]

["That day, the sea turned red!" Xia Lulu spread her arms, gurgling while streaming tears the size of pearls.]

Pearl Tears?!

Shen Sui's spirit lifted, looking closely.

Oh, they're just tears, then it's fine.

["It's too much!" Alice was indignant, her sense of justice was overflowing, she wished she could set out to the sea immediately to rescue the endangered Sea Tribe.]

["I heard that giant dragon is the newly ascended Dragon King," Xia Lulu said tearfully.]

["Dragon King?! Hmph! It must be a savage giant dragon!" Alice waved her little fist, indignant, "Rest assured! She will surely face her deserved punishment!"]

"Well... I think Alice's initial intention is good." Shen Sui felt the warm air flow by his ear, turned his head, looked at Qishala, and grinned, "See, this child does have a sense of justice, doesn't she?"

Qishala's face remained as expressionless as ever.

Shen Sui couldn't detect any emotion, be it joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness, on Qishala's face at that moment.

Alice ah! Don't make such absolute statements!

I have that savage dragon you mentioned standing right beside me now!

She's watching your words and actions closely now! If you say anything excessive again, I can't guarantee what kind of encounter you'll have when you set foot on Dragon Island!

[Alice was also very anxious in her heart.]

[Miss Qishala is currently on Dragon Island.]

[Alice wants to quickly go confirm Miss Qishala's situation.]

Qishala looked at the text behind her, then withdrew her gaze.

Her mood somewhat eased, and Shen Sui felt the emotions she revealed.

Well, she's at least not angry.

Shen Sui secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"So, what's really going on with the Sea Tribe?" Shen Sui asked curiously.

Previously, he'd only seen the occurrence because Qishala was on his side, so he didn't have any doubts and naturally stood by Qishala.

But Xia Lulu's appearance seemed to offer another perspective, making Shen Sui curious about what actually happened back then.

Qishala began to speak: "After you disappeared and I left, my people began to contract their forces. The sea territory near Dragon Island originally belonged to the Dragon Race; we also have people living in the sea, but as the Dragon Race contracted their strength, the Sea Race occupied our original sea territory."

"I merely went to reclaim the sea we once had," Qishala said, "Besides, I only killed some die-hard members and Sea Tribe members who had harmed my people, I didn't touch anyone else."

Shen Sui slightly furrowed his brows.

But judging from Xia Lulu's description, it seems many Sea Tribe members died in this incident.

["The Dragon King you're talking about is Qishala." You appeared behind Alice, your presence impossible for others to perceive, and your language audible only to Alice.]

[Alice's body instantly went stiff, then quickly returned to normal.]

["However, I believe things happen for a reason." Alice coughed twice, changed her tone, and looked at Xia Lulu, "The problem might lie with your Sea Tribe!"]

[Ding! You have received Spell Card: Double Standard]

[Ding! You have received Spell Card: My Stream of Justice]

Ah... such a stiff transition?

Shen Sui saw this and felt powerless to complain.

Alice's action is typical of siding with one's own while ignoring the larger issue.

Double standards are not a commendable behavior.

Though I also hold double standards.

For instance, happily using Underworld decks, yet getting displeased as soon as someone else plays it.

Although Xia Lulu doesn't believe her people have issues.

Yet she seems unable to find a reasonable argument.

So the two stood in a deadlock.

Soon fatigue overwhelmed Xia Lulu's heart, she yawned and fell asleep in the bathtub.

Alice agreed to accompany her to the Sea Tribe to check things out.

["Then I'll take you to see Martina's Temple when the time comes!" Xia Lulu, forgetting their earlier quarrel, smiled and invited Alice.]

Martina...

Shen Sui stared at this name, lost in thought.

Qishala quietly stood behind Shen Sui.

Martina is the least noticeable among their group.

As a deeply socially anxious mermaid, even when she followed Shen Sui to Modena City, she always hid in the darkest corners.

So, where in Modena City is both dark and suitable for mermaids?

The underground sewer.

As a result, when playing games, Shen Sui always had to visit the sewer daily to gain Martina's favor.

Qishala showed mercy to the Sea Race encroaching on the Dragon Race's territorial waters due to Martina's presence.

Though she isn't familiar with Martina, after all, this socially anxious mermaid isn't seen even several times a year. But if it's the type Shen Sui likes, it probably won't be a bad person.

Shen Sui's emotions quickly recovered.

Now isn't the time for random speculation; by the time Alice visits Martina's Temple, everything will become clear.

Except....

Suddenly, Shen Sui realized something, breaking out in cold sweat.

With Alice's talent for disaster, won't she set Martina's Temple on fire then?

But then again, Sea Tribe temples are typically underwater.

Since it's underwater, how could it possibly catch fire?

Shen Sui consoled himself.

Just at that moment, the Dueling Device emitted the prompt sound for acquiring a Life Card.

Hmm?

Wasn't Alice asleep?

How come there's still a prompt sound?

Shen Sui immediately looked over.

[Alice had entered slumberland.]

[Around her body, those magical items emitted a faint glow.]

[Matchbox, hairpin, Holy Authority Staff, crafting notes...]

[These tools crafted by Vivian connected with each other, forming an array in front of Alice, invisible to the naked eye.]

[With the activation of the array, a bell dropped out, followed by a letter.]

[Dear girl:]

[Here's a small trinket I recently crafted, hoping it can assist you. Hehe, I hope you can fulfill your childhood wish.]

[——Vivian Yimiti.]

Vivian?!

Shen Sui abruptly sat upright.

Whoa whoa!

He immediately initiated tracking.

However, the source of this transmission was a phantasmal illusion.

Candlelight Illusion.

Vivian's regular maneuver. She loves playing the nesting doll game, and only Shen Sui can see through her using the attribute panel directly.

[Ding! You have received Equipment Spell Card: Vivian's Blessing Bell]

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