The situation, once again, exceeded everyone's expectations. According to the previous plan, Li Ang and others, who were lying in wait for the Mermaid, should have eliminated this insidious creature immediately. However, upon hearing even more explosive news, even the two Spellcasters, who were utterly loyal to the Governor, could not bring themselves to speak of killing the Black Fish outright. For nobles, bloodline and the continuation of that bloodline are of utmost importance, second only to the mission of preserving the family's glory. Even if the offspring in the Black Fish's belly was a bastard—a child of a human and a monster—it was not something that mere servants like Spellcasters could dispose of at will.
The young Spellcaster hesitated before glancing at his Master. After receiving a nod from the latter, he whispered to Li Ang, "Revered Monk, I will go and consult the Governor."
