89 Unforeseen Conundrum      

Xin's eyes widened, his focus abruptly shifting to the lagoon. His disbelief and amazement were etched across his expression as he watched the water's mesmerizing transformation.

Princess Hilda stood beside him, seemed just as taken aback, her astonishment reflecting his own.

"What is this?" she whispered, her voice a mix of wonder and apprehension.

The undulating ripples in the water wove an intricate dance, a display of movement that seemed to defy the laws of reality.

In an instant, the tranquil lagoon underwent a breathtaking metamorphosis, the watery canvas morphing into a figure that Xin recognized all too well –– the sea elf, Elysia.

"Elysia?" Xin whispered.

Elysia's smile was radiant, her eyes reflecting a wellspring of emotions upon reuniting with Lord Schrodinger. "It's been a while, Lord Schrodinger. I'm delighted that you've summoned me. I've found myself missing you."