Only the merfolk are the closest to humans, but Eleanor quickly dismissed this answer, because Julius Caesar’s hair was black, not the sea-blue of the merfolk.

“Actually, I don’t really know what I should be considered.” Julius Caesar sighed. He knew that in this vast ocean, only Old Man was the same as him. As he spoke, he put his hood back on.

Eleanor suddenly recalled the Battle of the Divine Moon. At that time, some things happened between the humans and the sea clans that shouldn’t have happened, and some children were left behind. Maybe... but he really looked like a completely normal human... and he was really handsome.

“Ah, what are you doing here?” Julius Caesar asked dumbly. Usually clever, his intelligence had been dropping rapidly ever since he met Eleanor.

“Is this how you treat your lifesaver? I’ve saved you twice, you know. According to ocean law, if a noble gives a commoner two lives, he becomes that noble’s slave. So now, you belong to me.”

Eleanor laughed happily, and Julius Caesar was infected by her smile. The two of them sat on the coral reef, laughing joyfully. All their worries and all kinds of obstacles melted away in their laughter.

Looking at this fairy-like, beautiful girl who was so good to him, Julius Caesar’s young heart sank.

Chapter Four: The First Kiss—An Insurmountable Chasm (Part One)

According to the stories where a knight meets a princess, Julius Caesar knelt on one knee and performed a standard royal salute (if Old Man knew that the royal etiquette he had painstakingly taught was being used for flirting the very first time, who knows how he’d feel).

“From now on, Eleanor is my princess. I will become Princess Eleanor’s knight for life, fighting for her happiness, and only for her happiness!”

In Julius Caesar’s slightly childish voice was his own sincerity and determination. As he spoke, he gently kissed the back of Eleanor’s hand.

Actually, from the moment she met Julius Caesar, Eleanor had been deeply attracted to him. It was only her princessly pride that kept her reserved, but at this moment, she felt like the happiest person in the world.

“Ahem, from now on you are the knight of Princess Eleanor, silly little knight... From now on, you’re not allowed to look at other girls, not allowed to talk to them, not allowed to...”

Julius Caesar: Sweatdrop...

“Hehe, Your Highness, to show the knight’s loyalty, I’ve decided to present my best skill!”

Julius Caesar started catching fish all around. With his speed, this was no problem. Soon, he caught a few plump swordfish, then found a suitable cave among the coral, while Eleanor watched everything he did with curiosity.

For two young people just beginning to have feelings, everything their beloved does seems the most interesting.

First, Julius Caesar used wind magic to forcefully push the water out of the cave, then quickly set up a wind barrier, followed by an earth wall. After all, if you want to have pure barbecue, this is the only way. Although he couldn’t compare to Old Man, it was at least eighty percent similar. After a few tries, he succeeded.

If Martin saw this, he would definitely jump up in shock. Using multiple types of magic at the same time was simply a miracle. Even at the level of a magus, he could only use two types, and the others he merely understood. But because all the magic in his body was oriented toward wind and fire, he wasn’t very good at the others. In theory, though, he could still teach Julius Caesar, and Julius Caesar’s use just now was clearly smooth and skillful.

Watching these moves, Eleanor’s beautiful eyes sparkled. Her beloved was like a treasure chest, always giving her endless surprises. He had already used three types of magic, something that only existed in legends among the sea clans.

What happened next made Eleanor cover her mouth in shock... A member of the sea clan was actually using pure fire magic!

He used air magic to make the fish float in midair, then released fireballs to grill them. Seeing Eleanor’s astonished expression, Julius Caesar had to admit he was a genius.

Of course, Old Man wouldn’t like this... A magician who only knows how to barbecue is at best a chef.

Eleanor didn’t think much about it. The innocence of first love left her no time for anything else. Soon, a tempting aroma wafted out.

Julius Caesar handed the grilled fish to Eleanor. As a princess of the sea dragon clan, she could have anything she wanted, but she had never eaten such a “strange” food before. She took a gentle bite... So delicious!

Seeing Eleanor’s happy smile, Julius Caesar relaxed as well. The two of them sat close together, eating heartily without caring about appearances, filled only with joy.

But happiness is always fleeting. In the distance came the sound of noisy water...

What is love? It is an obsession refined from memories.

“The Sea Dragon King will arrive tomorrow. We must find Her Highness the Princess today!” King Fisher’s calm voice carried a hint of anger.

“Yes, Your Majesty. We have already received word that the princess was seen near the square. According to reports, she should now be in the coral and seaweed forest outside the city. The royal guards have already been sent, and there should be good news soon.”

“I heard that a lowly commoner from the She’ou clan is with our beautiful Third Princess?”