Cam and the gang go to the entrance of the city and meet a Merman escort, who initially casts a spell on them that allows them to breathe underwater.The spell is shown as a greenish covering. "Whoa, I've heard of this. This means we can breathe underwater right?", asks Cam. Winston however says "Actually, it only lasts for about a day.". Twig says "Just a day? Guess the Merpeople don't like tourists.". Cam says to Leo, who is panicking because of the water "It's okay, buddy, it's just for a day, then we'll be out.".
They enter the city, teaming with Merpeople swimming around and ordinary fish swimming along side them. Winston notices a magical energy in the city and asks a local Merperson "Hey, um what's that energy traveling around the city?", the escorted says "Oh, that's the sun energy that keeps our magical technology functional.". Winston says "Oh, so that's why you guys resurface every year.". Winston runs off, saying that he must check the local libraries for clues on Spell circle magic. Twig and Pollie run off, saying that they want to taste the Merpeople's food. Cam sighs and heads around the city to find clues about his mom.
Hours pass, and Cam asks yet another Merperson "Hey, do you have any idea about any guilds around here?". The Merperson simply asks "You an adventurer?". Cam responds proudly "Well, yes I am.".
Suddenly, a hulking shark like Merperson strangles Cam from behind, as he struggles, the shark Merperson tightens his grip on Cam, causing him to fall unconscious.
When Cam wakes up, he seems to be tied up in an unknown location, without his sword or bag. "What the heck!? What's happening? Where am I!?", he screams. Suddenly the shark like Merperson breaks the door open in anger and shouts "Shut up!", however, Cam persists, shouting "Let me out, you cowards!", only to be thrown across the room by the shark Merperson and he leaves. Cam lays on the ground, bleeding from the nose, when suddenly he sees a lock of purple hair sticking out of a large crate. He knocks the crate open to see a young girl with dark purple hair, clear skin, and a regal, red dress. Cam calls for Leo, who he unties him and the girl. He tries to shake her awake, but she does not respond. "Wait, the green covering is almost completely off, she's going to drown if it wears off!" Cam whispers.
He carries her, and tries to find a way out, when a group of criminals walks in. "Hey, put the princess down, twerp!", they shout, while holding knives. Cam stays put, signaling Leo to fetch his sword. Cam tries to divert the criminals' attention and asks "What do you want with us!?". The criminals say "We captured the princess for ransom against the King, then we got word that they'd send an adventurer to save her.". Cam thinks to himself "So that's why they captured me, they think some King sent me here to save her.". Leo throws the sword to Cam and he unsheathes it, facing the criminals. He tells Leo to watch over the princess, and he charges at the criminals. He is able to successfully disarm most of the criminals and immobilize them, when suddenly the Shark Merperson barges in and grabs Cam. As he tries to strangle him, Cam stabs the Shark Merperson's arm, forcing him to release his grasp. Cam rushes over to the wall and cuts off the bars on the window. He grabs the princess and throws her out of the building and follows her, along side Leo.
As they run through the city, Cam says "Damn it, we won't make it to the gate in time!". Leo runs to find the others. The princess slowly wakes up to see Cam's face and punches him, they fall onto the street. "Ow, what the heck!?" Cam shouts. The princess shouts in anger "Back off, creep!". Cam explains that they were kidnapped and she says "Fine, but don't touch me again.". Cam asks "What? Why?". She says "Your hand was on my butt when you were carrying me!", she says with a big blush on her face, however, due to the spell wearing off, she starts getting dizzy. Cam catches her and says "Don't worry, I've got you, and I'll watch my hands.", and keeps running. As they get closer to the city's entrance, Cam starts getting dizzy, only just now noticing that the spell on him is quickly wearing off.
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Suddenly, the shark like Merperson crashes in front of them, screaming "You're not getting away that easy, punk!". Cam holds the princess tightly as the Shark man rears his fist for a punch. Before the punch lands, suddenly a barrier spell shields Cam and the princess. "What the hell!?", the shark man exclaims. Winston stands in between the shark man and Cam and asks "What's going on, Cam? And who is that?". Cam exclaims "No time to explain, we gotta go, the spell's wearing off!". Winston uses a spell to repel the shark Merperson away, and they run to the gate.
As they get closer to the gate, Twig, Leo and Pollie regroup with the gang and they head for the exit. One by one, they leave the city, but the shark Merperson grabs Cam and pulls him into his arms. "Cam!", they exclaim.
Cam grabs his blade, reflects on the blacksmith's prayer and stabs him in the chest, the shark Merperson slowly dies and Cam slowly runs out of oxygen as the spell has worn off, and he passes out.
When Cam wakes up, he is back on land. As he gasps for air, Twig and Pollie wring out his hat. Cam asks "Is everyone okay? Where's the princess?". Winston says "We're okay, and actually, she's the one who rushed back in to save you.". Cam, shocked, looks at her as she coughs up water. "You went in there, without the spell?", Cam asks. She looks at him, with an adorable pout, and says "You went through all that to save everyone, I figured I'd save you too.". Cam's eyes light up and his heart flutters.
Twig asks "So, what's your name, stranger?". The princess answers "Violet, my name's Violet.".The gang also introduces themselves.Violet asks "Do you guys know how to get to the Castelia Capital?". Pollie asks "The what Capital?". Violet says "Guess I'm not making it home.". Just then, Cam stands up and says "We'll get you there, I promise!". Violet asks "Really?". Cam confirms and she unknowingly lets out a sweet smile.
That night, while they eat, Violet tells them about how she got to Oceanica City with her father, the King. "You came here with your father?", asks Twig. Violet confirms and says "We used these weird 'teleport circles' things to teleport here from the kingdom.". Winston, astonished, says "There are teleportation spell circles?!". Violet confirms and says "I'm pretty sure the one we used sent us to the ruins in the Arid Fieldlands.". Winston, now even more ecstatic, says "We passed those on our way here!". Cam asks "We tried to open it earlier, but it wouldn't budge. How does it work?". Violet says "The ruins must only open for those of royal descent.". Pollie says "Then, we just need to get you to those ruins and you're as good as home.". "That's right, we leave at sunrise, so everyone get a good sleep.", says Cam.
Later in the night, Violet wakes up to see Cam sitting alone with his hands trembling as he holds his blade. "Cam? You okay?", she asks. Cam says, with a trembling voice "I..I killed that Merperson..". Violet adamantly says "He was trying to kill you! And he was a criminal!". Cam says "I know..but..". Violet slowly approaches him, and awkwardly pats his shoulder. Cam smiles and Violet says "You're not a bad person, remember that!". Cam smiles and they return to the tent.
The next day, the gang makes their way back to the ruins on a birdraptor. "We're here", says Winston as they walk up to the ruins. Violet places her hand on the entrance and it opens with a bright glow. "Whoa", the gang collectively gasps. They enter the inner ruins, the walks covered in mysterious ancient markings, which Winston scribbles into his notebook. They reach the center of the ruins to see a glowing spell circle, while similar to Winston's, still significantly different. They all step on it, and in a bright flash, it teleports them across the continent.
Where the portal takes them, a mystery.