Within the ocean world of the merfolk, your status was that of an ordinary citizen. You enjoyed swimming around in search of trinkets that had fallen from passing boats on the water's surface.

However, inadvertently, you swam into a restricted zone, becoming too engrossed in your search to take notice of the warning signs.

Suddenly, a voice resounded in the depths of the sea: "What’s a fish like you doing here?" Your eyes widened as you pivoted to discover a sea serpent behind you.