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Shyarly took a moment to reflect on her inner feelings and was surprised to find that she didn't feel repulsed by James, who was destined to be her husband in the future.
On the contrary, she saw it as an opportunity - having a powerful man to protect her in such a turbulent era of great pirates could be a blessing.
As a highly respected figure on Fish-Man Island, Shyarly's status was unmatched, and no one dared to covet her.
She thought that her lack of romantic experience might even be an advantage for James.
Moreover, at twenty-seven years old, she would soon be able to transform her shark tail into beautiful legs, which meant she wouldn't have to wait long to be with him.
If not, she wondered if James could accept her shark tail as it was.
Under James's surprised gaze, Shyarly shook her head, feeling like her thoughts were straying further and further.
The truth was that she wanted to accept James because she firmly believed that defying fate would have severe consequences.
Therefore, she could only gladly accept the arrangements of fate.
James, however, was more concerned about Shyarly's strange behavior.
"Hey, why are you constantly making strange little movements? Is it not good for you to give me the silent treatment like this?" he asked, trying to get her attention.
Shyarly composed herself and explained softly, "Sorry, this is the first time my divination has encountered such a situation, and it has caused me a huge backlash..." James stared at her suspiciously, sensing that something was amiss.
"You... never mind," he said. "Tell me, what does the future of Fish-Man Island look like under your divination?"
Shyarly hesitated for a moment before answering truthfully, knowing that she was destined to be with him.
"The scenes I saw in my divination are very few. I can only know that you will rule Fish-Man Island in the future, and you will also... take me, a group of mermaids, and Princess Shirahoshi as your wives..."
James grinned, satisfied with the answer. "Is that all?" he asked, and Shyarly nodded, thinking that the future was already set in motion.
James then asked Shyarly directly, "Since you have divined your destiny as my God Consort, will you choose to accept it, or choose to resist fate?"
Shyarly sighed faintly, knowing that she didn't have a choice.
"Whether I choose to accept or resist, the final result will be me lying in your arms with a look of happiness and satisfaction... Since that's the case, there's no need for me to suffer needlessly and choose a path of unknown life and death."
James was pleased with her answer, knowing that with Shyarly's help, he could save a lot of trouble.
"A wise choice," he said. "Then, as long as you obediently listen to me and cooperate with me in bringing Fish-Man Island into my possession, I will not be stingy with rewards and will cherish you well."
Shyarly turned her head away, her face flushing with shame at James's words.
She had been a lively and active mermaid in her youth, but as she grew older, her personality became more calm and dignified.
No one on Fish-Man Island had ever dared to tease her like this before, and she felt an indescribable strange feeling welling up from the bottom of her heart.
James, noticing Shyarly's shy expression, gave a wicked smile and leaned in to whisper, "I have always been a diligent and studious person, but I have suffered from not having a good friend from the mermaid race to guide me, which has led to me knowing very little about the mermaid race's related information... I wonder, could the noble and charming Madam Shyarly tell me about the history of the mermaid race?"
Shyarly hesitated for a moment before agreeing to share her knowledge with James.
As they sat together, James asked her questions about the mermaid race, and Shyarly initiated a popular science session, giving him a deeper understanding of their history.
James was fascinated by what he learned and realized how superficial his previous understanding of mermaids was.
As they spent more time together, James found himself drawn to Shyarly's shy smile.
He rested his head on her shark tail, enjoying her skilled massage of his temples while chatting with her, allowing their feelings to warm up even more.
Shyarly spoke of her past, sharing stories about her father, her childhood, and her brother Arlong.
She also spoke of her original intention in opening Mermaid Cafe, which was to provide a home for the lovely mermaids who had lost their families or had no source of income.
As they talked, James felt a sense of connection with Shyarly, and he knew that he would definitely gain something from their conversation.
He was earnestly studying the history of the mermaid race, and Shyarly was happy to share her knowledge with him. The atmosphere between them was relaxed, and James felt a sense of comfort in Shyarly's presence.
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["Thanks for reading!, and I hope you enjoyed the chapter. See you in the next one."]