“I don’t know. We can only continue to take care of little Gale, there is nothing more to say about it. If they want to take him, then unless they can give a 100% reasonable explanation for him being abandoned on Gaia, we will not let them.” To simplify the problem, Xie Luan summarized what they needed to do and at the same time tried to reassure the surrounding people who were obviously a little anxious.
But how would they stop them? Although no one said anything, Zheng Zhou was a person who liked to prepare for the worst.
Their club’s mermaid cub had developed a rare variant ability and if the people of the Houdie family got word of that, they would surely try to take the cub back with all their might…
Even though they each had some concerns, they all still agreed with Xie Luan’s words and temporarily ended the subject.
Apart from the president who was not as involved with the club’s matters these days, Zarad was the last person in the club to know about it. It was only when Xie Luan approached him the next day that he got to hear about it.
Although he had a lot of experience and knowledge, Zarad was not familiar with that Houdie family’s mark. After the youth informed him of the situation, he couldn’t help but move his eyes to the forehead on the mermaid cub swimming nearby in the pool.
“Paa~”
Not aware of what had happened, the mermaid cub, with both of his hands clinging to the edge of the pool, gently swayed his blue tail and gazed up at the human youth standing to the left. His happy mood could be heard through the sound he made.
While together with the youth, he would be selectively ignored by the mermaid cub, Zarad could only silently accept this.
After getting an overview of the matter, Zarad was 90% certain that the mermaid cub had been deliberately abandoned by that family.
He couldn’t be completely sure until he got more information, hence the missing ten percent. But, to be honest, Zarad felt that it was very likely.
The mermaid race was known for their captivating and intoxicating, utterly beautiful voice, which was used as a medium for their abilities. A mute mermaid, who could not sing, was destined to be despised by the mermaid race.
It would be very disgraceful for a family to have a cub who could not speak. This was especially true for a big family like the Houdie, as it was not just the cub’s parents, but the whole family who would be criticized for it.
Together with the fact that they did not take action after losing the cub and that the cub was found on Gaia, which was far away from their planet, it all gave Zarad enough reason to trust his judgment.
“We should prepare in advance, don´t you think?” Having worked together for some time now, Xie Luan felt that the person next to him was quite knowledgeable. He therefore wanted to ask the other for advice this time.
The only thing they could do right now was to gather evidence to prove that the cub had been abandoned. Zarad knew this and he did not believe that there was nothing to be done about the situation. But there was another way to look at.
“Actually, if the Houdie family were to take the cub back, he would not be treated badly. Even if it is just for outsiders to see, the fact remains that the cub would live a good life.” Unless those other people were shameless, Zarad‘s way of thinking was quite accurate.
“Furthermore, the cub has developed an ice ability, that alone is enough assurance that he won’t be mistreated when brought back to his family.” Zarad was speaking objectively, he was now looking at the matter from a purely beneficial perspective. “There are very few people with variant abilities, having one shows a very high innate skill. If the cub is brought back, he might very well become the future master of the Houdie family.”
This was not a joke. Zarad was extremely serious, especially when he said the last sentence.
Due to the rarity of variant abilities, there was not one family out there that did not want their cub to have one and neither was there a family who wouldn’t pounce on the chance to obtain one, should the opportunity be presented. Even if the Houdie did not take action at first, once the news of little Gales ice ability spread, there was no doubt that they would come knocking.
In his heart, Zarad did of course not want to let the Houdie take the cub back.
But if he considered the benefits the cub would get, Zarad did not know what to think. Maybe the little mermaid would prefer to be the Houdie family’s master in the future?
The Houdie family’s name held a lot of weight in the mermaid race. For the mermaid cub in front of him, getting to bear that name was equivalent to having a golden layer around his body.
Zarad explained this alternative way of looking at it to Xie Luan, while standing in front of the cub. When he said these words, he thought that the mermaid cub could not understand, but he was wrong.
Just as he was considering what would be best for the cub and what he would want, a weak sound rang out, and then, in the next moment, the mermaid cub’s response completely dispelled any doubts they had about keeping him in the club.
“Pah… Pa, Papa-Papa!” The mermaid cub hastily reached out and tightly grabbed onto the trouser leg of the human youth standing by the pool. As if afraid that the youth would not want him anymore, the cub called out to him with great effort, trying to make louder and louder sounds, one after another.
From a whisper to weak syllables, to then truly coherent and clear words.
Like a flower bud stubbornly growing from cracks in the pavement, a beautiful flower eventually blossomed.
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Translator’s note:
Oh, BL god. This was so touching. Our little Gale~
On another note, I made the font size a little smaller, what do you guys think? Better or worse? I want to make your reading experience the best I can. ^^
Editor’s note: This brought tears to my eyes (>﹏<)(>﹏<)(>﹏<)
Gale the king of mermaids mwahahaha
And the font is worse maybe put
px 17 or change the font family to something like papyrus
Most of and thanks for the chapter ?
Go youth
Yeah, Gale the future Neptune! 😆
🧜♂️🧜♂️ All Hail King Gale The king of cuteness🤭.
Ugh..sooo cute. I’ll get another suger coma, this is too sweet
Thank you for the chapter!
Thank you very much for this lovely chapter~! Little Gale is so sweet!! MUST PROTECT GALE FROM EVIL PEOPLE WANTING TO TAKE HIM AWAY AND USE HIM!!!! Reeeeeeee!!!
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I like the font size like this.
There seems to be some dust that’s causing my eyes to sweat, or maybe it’s the heat????
That little Gale is just begging for hugs and kisses. Don’t worry little Gale I will break the boundaries of reality to come give them to you! ??
Thanks for the update
Thank you very much for the chapter. Every time I read a new update, I feel that my diabetes will increase, it’s so sweet. ALL ARE!
❤*.(๓´͈꒳`͈๓).*❤ My cute little Gale, fighting for his rights, to stay with the father that his heart has recognized
Thanks for the chapter! ???
Aahh, I wanted to cry near end!! Gale is so cute and he doesn’t want to leave his papa.❤ If Gale becomes the most beautiful. And the ruler of mermaids, then serves them right! They lost a treasure! Gale found his own family!
Omg! El bebé Gale de mi familia piensa que ya no lo quiere Tao! Pero no esa así mi pequeña criatura hermosa! Gracias por su hermosa y perfecta traducción, y sobre la letra pues… Grande o chica para mi esta completamente bien ya que tengo mis lentes :u con eso de la miopía XD
Haah this heal me
Gale is so precious, must always protect!
Thanks for the chapter! ?
This brought tears to my eyes +1
thanks 4 the chapter………
Awwww!
Our baby Gale is growing up!
Let us celebrate tgis joyous occasion by flooding the comment section by tears of pride and happiness!
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Thank you for the chapter♡
Awww Gale!!! I absolutely don’t want a family that abandoned this precious little thing to be able to take him back, but it’s Gale’s choice.
Thanks for the chapter~
Thank you for the chapter!
Thanks for the Chapter!~
Little Gale is Xie Tao’s Little Gale!~
aww that’s so cute he just wants his papa <3 lol it's too late clearly they abandonned him because he wasn't up to their standards they don't deserve gale how can you only love your baby if he has a powerful ability, at least gale is loved by his papa it's only with his papa he can find happiness now
Thanks for the chapter! The Protect Gale Committee is ready for a fight! How can we let this cutie be separated from his loving Papa & raised by those unfeeling monsters!
I know what Zarad says makes the most sense and would help Gale objectively but… GALE SHOULD STAY WITH HIS PAPA!
Thank you for the chapter (but the font is just a little small)! ❤️
Aesthetically, the smaller thin font is nice to look at, but for reading purposes, it strains the eye more.
Gale is the cutest sweetie pieeeeeee~
Leave Gale with his Papa! 🙂 Houdie clan can lament their misfortune in throwing away their biggest asset because they didn’t invest in their child.
Little gale is so cute!!!!!!~ Thank you for the chapter. Personally i prefer a bigger font size due to my steadily decreasing eyesight from reading to many web novels….orz
Oh qwq my heart took a hit right there qwq please don’t let Gale be taken away, he wouldn’t get the attention he needs in that family qwq thanks for the chapter!
Oh. BL god. This was beautiful. Thank you oh great lord and savor.
Thank you for the update…
HO-U-DIE. CANNOT UNREAD.
Lol.
*Gale uses meng attack*
*It’s TOO effective!!*
*All readers melt into useless puddings*
Thanks for the chapter!
So so cute ? thank you for the chapter!
Font size doesn’t matter much to me. Except for reading comment. I use reader mode since I have bad eyesight. (Must be too much bl. ?)
Thank you.
Editor, just this character brought tears?!?
For me 9 out of 10 bring tears!!
It’s very uncomfortable to read! ??
To many ? ?
Ughh. I really hope they don’t take gale away. The child needs stability and love during his formative years.
Please stop. I’m not hydrated enough for this. It’s summer and I’m tearing up every few chapters like, wtf? Do you want me to go blind?