At this point, the town mayor's odd face also showed a touch of serene longing.
"As the Luanyan Epoch draws ever nearer," he said, "the Sea of Origin Matter comes closer to us, and the sea level keeps rising. We shall, under Dagon's guidance, enter the embrace of our Lord, the [Slumbering God], and be reborn. Black Tide Town is the first among all of Dagon's descendants to receive such grace. It's all thanks to that bunch of naive outsiders. Until they ate the fish at the festival and became offerings, they still thought we were simple, ignorant natives."
Upon hearing this good news, Niels was so excited he nearly jumped up, repeatedly asking in disbelief, "Really? Mr. Mayor, is this true? Am I also eligible for ascension? I'm not still in our Lord's grand Dream Realm where all wishes come true, am I?"
Only after confirming the truth did he devoutly bow toward the sea. "Thank Dagon!"
