Nuri’s POV I was surprised to see Manolo come to my camp. As the only descendant of the mermaid, Manolo seldom shows his face in public, but I saw him twice today. “What's your emergency?” It was dark, and if there was no emergency, I couldn't imagine why he was here. “May I go to the south with you tomorrow?” “Why?” I raised an eyebrow. If Manolo can come with me to find the dragon scale, I won't have to think about bringing my wife. There may be difficulties along the way. I frowned at the memory of her thin body. Manolo smiled. “I've been a recluse for so long, and it's time to go south and find the Chief Witch. I have some doubts and need her to read. You know, as mermaids, we have a rule that we can only predict other people's fates, not our own.” I nodded. “But hasn't the Ch