The Wizard of Fairy Tale World

Chapter 95: Eric’s Brother Is Back?

Countless ethereal voices echoed in Rhine’s ears:

“I want to earn the recognition of His Majesty the Sea King and the people of the Sea Kingdom, to no longer be seen as an ugly and terrifying monster.”

“I want to enter human society, to love and marry Prince Eric, to obtain an... immortal soul.”

“I hope that every mermaid who falls in love with a human will no longer have to endure the hardships I have.”

“I want to be with Ariel.”

“I hope the Sea Kingdom and the Human Kingdom can coexist peacefully from now on.”

“I hope my sister/granddaughter remains safe.”

“I hope the ships of the Western Asia Kingdom can always sail the seas safely. I hope the kingdom gradually prospers so that everyone can live a good life.”

“I hope this voyage is safe and free from storms.”

“I hope that an ordinary mermaid like me can also have a chance, like Princess Ariel, to obtain an immortal soul.”

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These voices intertwined, layering over each other, constantly reverberating in Rhine’s ears.

After the alliance between the Sea Kingdom and the Western Asia Kingdom was established, these wishes finally converged, forming something new.

Rhine extended his right hand, making a grasping motion. Countless azure light particles gathered in his palm, taking the shape of a scepter—at first, it was illusory, but in the next moment, it solidified into reality.

"The Scepter of the Sea!"

It was the manifestation of numerous wishes related to the sea and the Sea Kingdom.

The moment Rhine gripped the scepter, he could feel the immense magical power surging within—it far surpassed anything he had wielded before.

“I see… multiple interconnected wishes can be pooled together in exchange for a grand reward.”

“This is way better than getting a bunch of mediocre tools or spells.”

Deep in thought, Rhine’s figure swiftly faded into the void and vanished.

The young man’s silhouette reappeared above the ocean.

He hovered in midair, held aloft by the fierce winds summoned by the scepter, preventing him from falling.

The sky suddenly darkened. In mere seconds, black clouds spread across the once-clear sky. Silver lightning crackled within the stormy clouds. Fierce winds howled. Towering black waves, as high as mountains, crashed down with a deafening roar.

Rhine pointed the scepter at the sea once more.

A colossal vortex, spanning several kilometers in diameter, took shape on the ocean’s surface. Any ship caught in this vicinity would have been swallowed whole.

“With the ability to command the sea itself, I could summon a tsunami large enough to drown a small island nation.”

“At sea, I can summon terrifying storms, wield tempests and lightning—destruction powerful enough to obliterate an entire aircraft carrier fleet from my past life.”

“This… is insane.”

Rhine waved the scepter again.

The fierce winds calmed. The towering waves stilled. The dark clouds dissipated.

In the past, he had no concept of the immense power of Black Witch Maleficent, the kind that could influence an entire nation. But now, he finally understood.

“This works on land too, but the effect isn’t as overwhelming—I can only control limited bodies of water.”

With that thought, Rhine’s form blurred and disappeared once again.

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Three days after Prince Eric and Princess Ariel’s wedding, the palace of the Western Asia Kingdom was once again bustling with activity.

“Eric, your brother, Prince Henry, has returned home!”

The king spoke excitedly to Eric, who was by the window, affectionately holding Ariel.

“Henry’s finally back, huh? He probably won’t stay long before running off again.”

Eric turned his head and sighed.

“Eric, what kind of person is your brother? I think you’ve mentioned him before?” Ariel asked.

Back when Eric first proposed eloping, he had clearly stated that he had a younger brother traveling abroad who could inherit the throne.

“Ah… how should I put it…” Eric looked troubled. “He’s always been a bit unreliable... but then again, I don’t really have the right to judge him.”

Thinking back to how he had almost run away with Ariel not long ago, Eric, who had now resolved to study seriously and become a proper king, felt he wasn’t in a position to criticize his brother.

“Eric, Father, I finally get to see you both again!”

An excited voice rang out from outside the room.

“Brother, I just got back, and I heard you got married! Let me see your bride!”

A young man, who bore a striking resemblance to Eric, strode in with no sense of royal decorum whatsoever.

The moment he laid eyes on Ariel, the beautiful bride in Eric’s arms, Henry’s eyes sparkled.

“Wow! Brother, this is your wife? She’s absolutely stunning!”

He spent an absurd amount of time praising Ariel’s beauty—so much so that both Eric and Ariel began feeling awkward before he finally stopped.

Then, Henry’s expression suddenly turned sorrowful as he looked toward the king.

“Father, look! My brother is married, yet I don’t even have a fiancée!”

“Henry, don’t think I don’t know your ways. During your travels, I’m sure you’ve flirted with plenty of women,” the king yawned.

“You can’t say it like that, Father! What I need is an official fiancée!” Henry protested, looking aggrieved.

With newfound excitement, he declared, “This time, I’m serious! It’s not just for fun! I think it’s necessary to hold a nationwide search for a beautiful wife!”

“Alright, alright. What do you have in mind, Henry?” The king waved a hand dismissively, too familiar with Henry’s antics to argue.

Henry lowered his head, pondered for a moment, and proposed his idea:

“I’ve got a great plan.

“We can host a grand ball in the palace, subtly hinting that it’s actually a matchmaking event for Prince Henry. Wealthy, noble, and attractive young women from across the kingdom will be invited to attend.

“I’ll then choose the most beautiful, noble, and elegant lady to be my fiancée!

“Haha! Who knows? Maybe some deep-sea mermaid, secretly in love with me, will transform into a human just to attend. Then I’ll have a mermaid fiancée—just like my dear brother!”

The king and Prince Eric exchanged glances and sighed in unison.

“You’re sure you’re looking for a real fiancée this time and not just playing around? Fine, do as you like.”

Having long understood Henry’s personality, the king saw no harm in indulging him and agreed without further argument.

“Great! Praise Father!” Henry cheered, leaping with excitement.

Meanwhile, in another room of the palace, Rhine, who was going over Witch Coven intelligence with Aurora, overheard the entire conversation.

“Whoa, looks like Prince Eric’s brother, Henry, really is a bit of a loose cannon,” Aurora remarked.

“No wonder the kingdom previously designated the rebellious and clearly reluctant Eric as the crown prince,” Rhine chuckled. “Turns out his younger brother is an even bigger wildcard.”

“But, speaking of which… a prince hosting a grand ball to find a wife—why does this story sound so familiar?”

Rhine couldn’t help but let his thoughts drift.

This feels… a lot like Cinderella, doesn’t it?

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