Chapter 12 - Together

Krahs grabbed the plant fragment and swam back to the nest. Nexha and Lilay were on the sand, playing with an unfamiliar object, completely unaware of what had just happened. The little pup looked at Krahs, curious, noticing that he was holding something new.

— How did the bamboo grow so fast?! Even if it's bamboo, shouldn't it take at least a few days?!

Nexha wanted to ask, but only muttered disconnected sounds. Meanwhile, Lilay seemed happy to have the bottle all to himself.

Krahs placed the newly-formed spear on the sand and lay down in one of the pools of the nest, exhausted. As soon as Nexha realized the old one was sleeping, he curiously approached the spear and tried to analyze it.

[Enchanted Bamboo Spear]

-Name: None

-Status: Normal

-Attack: 10

-Luck: 10

-Title: Blessed by a Descendant of the Stars

-Ability: Protection

This spear was enchanted by one of the descendants of the stars who heard a request. Its enchantment makes it stronger the more people the wielder tries to protect. If wielded by someone who doesn't wish to protect anyone or anything, the enchantment will make it weaker.

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— Wow... This is a perfect weapon for Krahs. It's very strong, but only for certain people. But... who is this descendant of the stars?

Could it be something from the system? If not, it meant that someone incredibly powerful was watching... A shiver ran down my spine at the thought. If this someone is watching me, then they must possess terrifying power — enough to stop me from reaching my goals.

My mind began to waver, and fear took over me. I thought I was the only one with powers in this world, but I was wrong. There was someone capable of creating a weapon like this.

I would be nothing but a flea compared to this being. My powers and my ability to buy items didn't seem so impressive in light of that.

— Looks like I'll have to adapt... or I'll never achieve my goals.

I sighed as I looked at the spear again.

— What terrifying power this so-called descendant of the stars has...

It was then that I heard something. A soft sound echoed in my mind — a faint, feminine laugh, like a distant bell. My body froze, and I jumped in shock. Without thinking twice, I ran as fast as I could to Krahs, huddling next to him.

The sudden movement woke the old shark. Seeing the little pup trembling in fear of the spear and cuddling up to him, Krahs' heart warmed. Gently, he picked up Nexha in his arms and wrapped him between the algae of the pool.

— Don’t be afraid, little one. That’s just a special gift from a very ancient being. He heard that we needed protection and helped us.

The pup looked at him, confused, but felt the comfort of the embrace and relaxed. Krahs pulled him closer to his chest and gently rocked him. The warmth and the soft movement made sleep take over Nexha, pulling a yawn from him.

Lilay, seeing the two so close, became jealous. Dropping the empty bottle, she squeezed between them, also looking for her place in the hug. In the end, the little family slept together that night, surrounded by each other's safety.

And somewhere, in the forgotten depths of the ocean, a small star smiled. Through the spear, she witnessed the scene, and her heart warmed.

With a soft sigh, she closed her eyes and, for the first time in a long time, fell asleep in peace.