The mermaid nodded with a chuckle.

"Yes, of course, my dear." she swam upwards a little and did a spin. Her tail glittered as she did so.

Then she swam back to a still bewildered Beatrix.

"D-Didn't you say you were an Omega? How come you are a mermaid now? According to the books, mermaids are long extinct..."

"I'm a mermaid indeed," Lavana replied.

"Then why did you lie to me earlier?"

"I'll explain later, okay? Let's get out of here first." she stretched her hand and Beatrix unfolded her hands ...