Experience

Part 12

Yurena told many stories of adventures under the sea. This includes her picking up beautiful items that fell to the bottom of the ocean from above ground. She also recounts the destruction of their abode due to the spread of an oil tank containing a high level of poison.

Meanwhile, Kaikane felt a deep sadness when she heard the news about the annihilation of their home. Coralia had been their habitat for so long that she couldn't believe it had been destroyed. And she was even more shocked when Yurena told her mission. She couldn't believe that the mermaids had sent a novice assassin to the high ground.

"Really? You don't look like an assassin? What's your plan now?" she asked Yurena.

"I have no choice but to continue the mission. Our race has high hopes that I can give justice to the deaths of many mermaids in our abode," Yurena answered, it was obvious on her face that she had no idea how to carry out the mission.

"Yeah, I know. When the elders make a decision there is nothing we can do but follow it. Because violating their wishes is like disrespecting our entire race," Kaikane added.

They both sighed.

The room is filled with silence.

"The first step you must do is to spy. You have to know your target so you can do your mission properly. I know Mao Ferragamo, he is a rich billionaire in the city. And these rich businessmen love paintings. I have already sold some artwork to them," Kaikane said.

"So, what's the conclusion?" asked Yurena.

"I don't know Mao Ferragamo personally but he is popular because he is a famous businessman. He is very handsome and many women are attracted to him. All I know is that Mao Ferragamo likes to collect weird paintings, the abstract and the designs are unique. You can use it to get closer to him," Kaikane replied with such confidence.

"How can I paint? I don't know how to do it?"

Kaikane laughed softly. "Don't worry, I will teach you the things you should know here on the high ground. Why did I become friends with Celes and your real mother if I'm not going to help you? Come here and I will comb your hair. You're so beautiful and look just like your mom," she added.

"All mermaids are beautiful, right Aunt?" Yurena asked.

"That's a fact! Those are the things that are hard to deny. Just like you, there are definitely many men who will be stunned by your beauty."

"Do you think I'll be happy staying here on high ground?" Yurena asked, wondering.

"Yurena, happiness is a choice. We mermaids can easily adjust to our surroundings. We are smart and have the ability to learn things in the easiest way. In my few years of staying in this place, I have proven that mermaids are smarter than normal people because we can quickly adapt to every change," Kaikane explained.

"Done!" she added.

She fixed Yurena's hair. "The ponytail suits you better, you look simple but elegant."

Yurena faced the mirror and smiled. It was the first time someone had done her hair and she loved it. Her face became clearer and brighter. Before, her long hair covered her face so her beauty never noticed that much. Now her angelic face is more visible because of her ponytail.

The next morning, Kaikane started to teach Yurena the things she should know, such as drinking water with a glass, eating on a plate and proper grooming. She was also taught how to sleep lying down and how to socialize and greet people around her.

"Just a smile is enough to make their day. You can talk to them but you should be respectful especially to the elders. Mermaids are no different from normal people when it comes to conversation. Always smile at them because it gives positive energy. But don't smile alone because you might be considered mentally retarded," Kaikane joked as they walked from the market.

Yurena is wearing a white dress and her physical beauty is easily noticed by people around her. She looked like a goddess walking with a basket of vegetables.

Men around were stunned and couldn't stop staring at her beautiful face.

Although the first days on earth were not easy for Yurena, she did her best to keep up with the chaotic flow of life here. She often makes mistakes but this is part of her adjustment to the life of a normal person.

Now it's like she was living in another world.

In a vast land where she is a stranger and has no clear direction in life.