The Merman, My Man novel Chapter 220

Even as I remembered those terrible memories, I was startled by the chilling hand Dicken placed over my back. His gaze was cold and solemn, unwittingly building up a pressure in my mind. “You will wait here for me, Linda, because I can’t guarantee your safety. I still have to move in human form at the moment, and I spotted that man who had been harassing you a lot last night. He’s not dead, and is the person in charge of that German company this time.“

Gary?

All at once, I felt as if a revolting, slippery viper had coiled itself around me, leaving me shuddering.

However, despite my absolute disgust  towards Gary, it didn’t stop me from protesting against Dicken’s decision, and I grabbed his arm while insisting, “No, I won’t accept it. Don’t think about leaving me behind as you rush into danger! Or do you find me too weak? I think I’m filled with energy right now! “

“You’re no different from a sapling right now.“

“It’s different, dear leader—I’m your progeny, and your blood flows in my veins. You have to believe in your own power.“ I held even tighter to him then and straightened, rearing my head to make myself appear as strong as possible. “I can feel my body becoming strong, and wasn’t I able to protect myself when you weren’t around? In fact, you saw how well I did, didn’t you?“

I held his gaze even as he remained silent, and insisted, ”What do you take me for, Dicken? Don’t underestimate me! I’ in no longer that child from ten years ago. I have decided to fight with you and you can’t stop me!”

Dicken pressed his hands over my cheeks, and his eyes seemed to contain a brewing storin even as he glowered. I was a little afraid just then, worried that he would knock me out so that I would be compliant.

Even so, I offered no compromise and merely glared at him menacingly. ”Listen here, Dicken—you won’t see me ever again if you don’t let me join you. I will run far away and stay on land, so that you will never reach me.”