Even as a fellow male, Xi would become infatuated with the king's beauty every time he saw him. The female merfolk in the clan were even more obsessed, each utterly enthralled by the king's allure.
"Xi, what did you gather today?" The king looked at Xi and asked softly, his voice ethereal, like a song that could enchant the heart without needing to sing.
"Today, I found a few humans whose appearances could rival those of our Merfolk Clan. I believe their status among humans must be significant." Xi respectfully moved before the king, his eyes slightly lowered as he spoke.
He dared not look directly at the king's visage, fearing he would succumb to the king's allure.
"Oh?" The king appeared somewhat surprised, his expression animated, "Are there humans whose beauty can compare to ours?"
"Yes, my king," Xi replied affirmatively.
"When the humans awaken, you may bring them here for me to see." The king's slender fingers tapped the armrest of his throne with interest, as he spoke.
