Regal Academy - The Legend of the Mermaid <Book 2>

Chapter 15 - The Queen of the Tides

<Somewhere in the Ocean...>

The grand doors to the chamber opened with a loud creak. A purple haired mermaid, dressed elegantly in a long white dress, entered the chamber. She swam towards another mermaid at the edge of the room.

She stopped right in front of her and bowed.

???: "My Queen, I came to speak to you."

The Queen turned her head and smiled.

Ariette: "Oh, Enchantress Astoria. I assume you are here to update me about the Kingdom?"

Astoria: "Well...yes."

Astoria pulled out a magic crystal ball out from her sling bag. With a single touch, a imagery of the kingdom was showed.

Astoria: "The Kingdom's barrier is holding up just fine but unfortunately, the guards on patrol are not back with their report. They are still out in the open which is unusual."

Ariette: "Hm...I see."

Ariette swam up to her.

Ariette: "Please inform the head of the guards to send out the next patrol team in search of them. My only concern is that they have encountered something dangerous out there."

Astoria: "As you wish, your majesty."

Ariette: "Is there anything else?"

Astoria: "Oh yes! I almost forgot to mention."

Astoria coughed and cleared her throat before speaking.

Astoria: "May I ask about the whereabouts of Prince Shawn? I need to have a word with him sooner or later."

Ariette let out a chuckle and answered.

Ariette: "He and my husband are currently at the Kingdom of Bartholomew. I decided to stay put to deal with the castle's orders. So, you won't be seeing them for the next few days."

Astoria: "Is that so?..."

Ariette: "Astoria, are you alright?"

The Queen noticed a dark aura surrounding Astoria which made her a bit worried and frightened.

However, the enchantress forced her smile and said in a scary tone.

Astoria: "Never been better."

Ariette: "*Sighs* Don't tell me its another one of your 'quarrels' with my son. What did he do this time?"

Astoria inhaled and ranted it all out.

Astoria: "His highness thought it was hilarious to let himself into my study without MY permission and filled my entire desk with SEA SLUGS which I have to cast out! His ego must have gone up ever since he start calling me a 'bookworm'. How hubristic."

Ariette: Haizz... Can't they get along for once? I hope Astoria is not planning on turning him into a slug...

Ariette smiled and replied calmly.

Ariette: "Oh, I'm sure he's just messing with you! Both of you known each other for years now! Shawn is a very sweet merman and you understand that, right?"