The Queen of Scrolls never admits defeat

Chapter 547 Mermaid Tavern
“There,” Rose said, pointing to a stretch of sea. “When the ocean swallows the last rays of sunlight, the Mermaid Tavern will appear from there…”

As if in response to her voice, the last rays of the setting sun completely dissipated.

Where she pointed, a mermaid lantern inlaid with iridescent pearls slowly rose from the sea.

Immediately afterwards, the mermaids emerged from the water atop the giant star-shaped seashell.

The light from the giant star-shaped oyster reflects onto the seawater, like a galaxy of stars falling into the ocean.

The mermaids jumped into the water, shattering the galaxy into countless stars.

The giant star-shaped clam shell has also opened.

Each of the giant star-shaped shells contains a row of curved coral sofas and a similarly curved table.

There is also a moonlight pearl lamp at the top, which is just enough to illuminate the giant shell, not too dazzling, but sufficient.

The largest one, the Starlight Giant Berry, is half bar counter and half open kitchen.

Inside, a witch was waving her wand, using cooking magic to prepare food and drinks.

“That’s Ms. Aquinas, the owner of the Mermaid Tavern,” Dora introduced.

The Mermaid Tavern is actually run by a witch, but all the employees are mermaids.

Lina noticed Moran's confusion and explained, "There's nothing we can do. Mermaids aren't even as good at business as elves, but they are the most loyal employees. If mermaids could fly, we would be recruiting merman knights."

Guests were already waiting on the beach, and the mermaids pushed small seashell boats to the shore to greet them.

"Let's go! We can just fly straight to the tavern." Rose immediately set her sights on the best-positioned Starlight Giant Shell.

Moran and the others followed her as they landed inside that giant star-shaped shell.

"It's close to the bar, so ordering food and drinks is convenient. It's also close to the rocky stage, so you can admire the mermaid songstress's beauty up close... no, her singing! Her singing!"

Rose almost blurted out her true feelings in a moment of carelessness.

Stealing a glance at Moran, I was relieved that the senior didn't have any particular expression.

Moran: "..."

Mindwitches are all definitely attracted to good looks.

But mermaids are definitely beautiful!
Both male and female mermaids have androgynous faces and impeccable figures.

When the lower body is in the sea, it looks no different from a human. But when the smooth lines of the fishtail below the waist are exposed, it adds a touch of gorgeous sexiness.

"Ladies, what would you like to drink?"

A blond, blue-eyed male mermaid swam to the giant star-shaped clam where they were sitting, clung to the edge of the shell, floated up, rested his chin on his hand, and looked at them with his watery, deep blue eyes.

“Grancius, this is Moran’s first time here, please give us a menu first!” Rose said.

Gransius's gaze fell on Moran: "Wait a moment!"

After saying that, it flicked its tail and plunged into the water.

His tail was the same color as the purple-gold coin.

In less than a minute, he came out with a fish-skin booklet: "Would you like me to introduce this to the new customer?"

“No need!” Rose quickly refused.

In the past, she would have definitely asked Grancius to introduce them, but today, of course they introduced them to their senior!

Grancius regretfully controlled the seawater, wrapped the fish-skin book in it, and presented it to Moran.

Rose, Dora, and Lina frowned.

The seawater controlled by mermaids is like an extension of their limbs. To rashly control the seawater to touch others is a frivolous and impolite act.

Rose didn't miss the hint of mockery that flashed in Grancius's innocent eyes; the guy was at it again. Just as she was about to slap the seawater away, she saw Moran move his finger, and the seawater broke free from Grancius's control, spitting out the fish-skin booklet.

A levitation spell floated the fish-skin booklet onto the table in front of them, followed by a cleansing spell.

The remaining seawater swelled back and splashed onto Gransius's face.

This action is equivalent to slapping someone's groping hand away, giving them a slap, and then washing your hands in disgust.

Gransius burst into tears.

The little pearls fell, plop, plop, filling my palm.

The mermaid leaped out of the water, holding the pearl, and the seawater carried him to the giant star-shaped seashell. He held the pearl out to the sea and said, "Please forgive my rudeness."

Moran: "..."

Does this mermaid have some serious illness?
Instead of catching the pearl, she conjured a card and tossed it to him.

"A gift for me?" Gransius asked in surprise.

Moran nodded slightly.

Gransius looked at the cover, his smile crumbling: "The Self-Cultivation of a Waiter?"

“Take a good look! If this continues, you’ll be unemployed sooner or later,” Moran said.

"Hahaha!" Rose and the others couldn't hold back any longer and burst out laughing. "Moran is right. Waiters should act like waiters. You can leave now. We don't need you for the time being."

"..." Gransius gritted his teeth and sank to the bottom of the water.

“Granxius is truly an anomaly among mermaids. Other mermaids are very devoted to one person, but Granxius always falls for every one he sees, and he especially loves to tease others with seawater, particularly witches,” Dora said.

"I heard it's because he was once cruelly rejected by a witch," Lina whispered gossipingly.

"His behavior can be hard to judge at times, but his singing is really good," Rose said.

……

Moran had seen mermaids with her own eyes, and after satisfying her curiosity, she lost interest in them.

Gransius is quite good-looking; none of the other mermaid waiters in the tavern are as handsome as him, but Moran isn't someone who's obsessed with looks.

She's more interested in the tavern's menu than the mermaid.

[Beverages]
1. Mermaid's Tears
2. The Siren's Lullaby
3. Bubble Coral
4. Moonlight Tide
5. The Pirate's Regret

……

[dessert]
1. Starfish Caramel Pudding
2. Mermaid Dressing Mirror Cake

3. Forgotten Shell Cake
4. Crystal Beach Shaved Ice
5. Escape Ice Cream

……

[Main meal and snacks]
1. Shipwreck Treasure Platter
2. Seaweed Elf Spiral Noodles

3. Tide-sounding Conch Soup
4. Coral Reef Fish and Chips

5. The Captain's Lucky Dinner

......"

Moran had read many of Warren's cooking and gourmet books, but she didn't recognize any of the drinks or dishes on this menu.

"All the dishes on this menu are made with Aquinas's own recipes, which you can't find anywhere else. Each one is very unique."

Rose introduced the drinks to her: "Like the Mermaid's Tears, drinking it allows you to briefly understand mermaid language. The mermaid songstress's performance is coming up soon, so take a sip of Mermaid's Tears before listening for an even better effect; the Siren's Lullaby, on the third sip, will make you float ten centimeters off your seat; the Bubble Coral produces rainbow bubbles when it shakes, and if you poke a bubble, it will 'pop' and turn into a little flower… And this Escape Ice Cream, you absolutely have to order it, hehe~"