What…
At the sight, Ambrose and Neil's jaws dropped in shock as they gazed at Heather in wonder.
What was that colorful powder, and how could it summon a whole school of fish?
How phenomenal.
On top of that, Darryl could also clearly see that the fish that had swarmed forward were no ordinary creatures. They were completely red in color, making them look rather strange. There were curious-looking scales on their body, making them look like a bundle of flames from afar.
"Haha…"
Heather could not help but giggle at their astonishment. She then grabbed one of the fish skillfully and plucked off two of its scales as she explained, "These fish are extremely rare. They live deep in the ocean. They're called Flamefish. Their scales are soft but sturdy and very good for mending broken boats.
"That powder I just sprinkled into the ocean was seaflower pollen."
Just like the Flamefish, seaflowers only grow deep in the ocean. They give off a peculiar scent, powerful enough to attract the Flamefish. They'll do whatever it takes to get a whiff of it."
As she spoke, Heather did not stop grabbing more Flamefish from the water.
She was not only kind but skilled at what she did. In order to not harm any of the fish, she only plucked two scales off every fish before letting it back into the ocean.
With the number of Flamefish that had gathered, two scales every fish was plenty to mend all the boats.
Ambrose and Neil exchanged a glance upon hearing Heather's explanation, realization dawning upon them.
They would have never known there was so much to learn from living by the sea.
All at once, Neil could not help but remark with a smile, "Beauty and brains, Sister-In-Law! Thank heavens we've got you with us today, or Ambrose and I really would have been stuck here."
Heather preened at the praise but still ducked her head bashfully. "Stop… stop calling me that. Ambrose and I.. haven't gotten married yet."
This was the first time he had seen anyone fix a boat like this. He would have to take a good look.
Just then, Heather had collected enough of the scales. She got up and leaped into the ocean in one swift move.
Neil was startled by the sight and could not help but cry out, "Hey, Heather…" As he spoke, he was about to jump in as well. Yet Ambrose stopped him.
"She's the princess of the Sea Mackie Clan, she's one with the ocean. There won't be any danger," Ambrose chuckled.
Neil tapped his own forehead, chuckling as he said, "Right. That was pretty dumb of me to worry!"
Whoosh!
Just then, Heather resurfaced from the water, holding a few slender seaweeds in her grasp. She heaved herself back onto the shore gracefully. The weeds she was holding seemed sturdy and were a good few meters long.
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