Quick Transmigration: I'm the Villain's Assistant to the Protagonist

When Xu Xiaozhu reappeared before everyone, she instantly attracted everyone's attention. They couldn't help but be drawn to her beauty, exclaiming in admiration, "Wow, so beautiful!"

This was the first time in Xu Xiaozhu's life that she had been basked in such amazed and envious gazes from everyone. She felt a little uncomfortable, but also very pleased, and a sense of joy rose in her heart.

The mermaids who had briefly spent time with her did not notice anything unusual when they saw Xu Xiaozhu. It was as if, in their eyes, Xu Xiaozhu had always been so beautiful and charming.

Xu Xiaozhu breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that they did not question her. She knew that this was the effect of the system's props.

The system said that the NPCs in the game cannot perceive the effects of the system items on them, so she just needs to focus on completing her tasks.

Xu Xiaozhu gracefully swam through the crowd. Wherever she went, people unconsciously made way for her, their eyes following her closely, as if drawn by her invisible charm.

Her figure was graceful, her fishtail swaying gently in the water, shimmering with a captivating light. Her exquisite face was like a meticulously sculpted work of art, every line perfectly proportioned. Her eyes were like the deep ocean, drawing one in completely.

Her long, lavender-purple hair flowed smoothly in the water like seaweed, undulating gently with the current, exuding a mysterious aura. Her deep purple fishtail, with its intricately arranged scales, gleamed with a soft, ethereal sheen, as if inlaid with countless dazzling gems.

Inside the hall, while assigning jobs to the new mermaids, the mermaid steward looked at the beautiful Xu Xiaozhu with a hint of infatuation on his face, and then without hesitation arranged for her to serve in the mermaid prince's palace.

Xu Xiaozhu nodded slightly, a hint of smugness flashing in her eyes. She knew this was the perfect opportunity for her to get close to the mermaid prince and complete her mission.

The mermaid steward instructed, "When serving in the prince's palace, be sure to be careful with your words and actions, and do your best." All the mermaid servants obediently agreed and turned to swim towards the palace.

In the palace corridor, the mermaid prince swam gracefully forward, while the little sea turtle Shen Ying peeked her head out from his arms. Together, they listened to the report from the mermaid minister beside them.

The white-bearded merman minister followed respectfully.

"Your Highness, the pearl production in the southern seas has decreased recently, possibly due to the influence of undercurrents," the mermaid minister said in a low and urgent voice.

The mermaid prince frowned slightly, gazing intently into the distance. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Send some men to investigate carefully and see if there are any other anomalies."

The minister nodded in agreement and continued his report: "Also, some traces of unidentified creatures have appeared on the coral reefs to the east, and our patrols are closely monitoring them."

The merman prince's eyes narrowed, and he said in a deep voice, "Strengthen security. We must not allow the safety of the palace to be threatened."

Having said that, the mermaid prince quickened his swimming speed, and the mermaid minister hurriedly followed, continuing to report on other matters.

At that moment, an exceptionally beautiful mermaid appeared before them without warning. Like a startled rabbit, her eyes widened in panic. In her haste, she quickly bowed and apologized, her voice trembling, "Your Highness, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you." Her body trembled slightly, her head almost touching the ground; her appearance evoked pity in everyone.

The merman prince was taken aback by this sudden turn of events, his gaze falling on Xu Xiaozhu. Then, a moment of dazedness appeared on his face, his eyes becoming listless, lasting for a few seconds before his eyes regained their original brilliance.

The mermaid minister and the other mermaids gaped in amazement, whispering, "My God, so beautiful!"

Hearing everyone's praise, the little sea turtle Shen Ying couldn't help but shudder. She quickly looked up to see if the mermaid prince had also been affected by Xu Xiaozhu's prop. Fortunately, as expected of the game's villainous boss, his composure was truly extraordinary.

At this moment, apart from the mermaid prince and the little sea turtle Shen Ying, the surrounding mermaids were still immersed in each other's stunning beauty, their eyes fixed on each other, unable to extricate themselves.

The merman prince seemed oblivious to the strange behavior of those around him. His calm and pleasant voice rang out: "It's alright. Just be careful next time. Go on with your work."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaozhu lowered her eyes, feeling somewhat annoyed, but she dared not linger, fearing it would arouse the other party's suspicion, so she quickly left.

As she walked, she mentally called out to the system: "System! What's going on? Why weren't the villains affected by the props? What kind of lousy props are these?"

The system replied to her: "Feedback received, currently checking for anomalies. Please wait patiently, host... *buzz*..."

A series of electrical noises caused by signal interference rang out, and the system's audio was interrupted.

Xu Xiaozhu was stunned for a moment, then called out anxiously, "System? System? What's wrong with you? Why aren't you saying anything?" After that, no matter how many times Xu Xiaozhu called out to the system, the system did not respond to her.

Xu Xiaozhu felt uneasy, not knowing what had happened. Her steps became more hurried, and her expression was full of anxiety.

After trying to contact the system several more times, Xu Xiaozhu confirmed that she had lost contact with it. She tried opening the system shop, but the system interface was completely gray, and her heart felt as if it had fallen into an abyss. She paced back and forth in the room, twisting the hem of her clothes incessantly, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

Every passing second was excruciating for her. Her eyes were filled with panic and helplessness, and she kept muttering to herself, "What's going on? Why did the system suddenly lose contact? What am I going to do without the system? What am I going to do?"

The fear of losing her support and the anxiety about the unknown weighed heavily on her heart like a thick, dark cloud, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

In the mermaid prince's room, the bioluminescent algae emitted a mesmerizing glow. The light, like twinkling stars, shimmered and danced on the walls. In the corner, coral and seashells sparkled with strange colors. The algae swayed gently, and the mermaid prince lay on a bed of pearl shells, his face bathed in the light, a picture of dreamlike beauty.

The mermaid prince's gentle, melodious, deep, and charming voice flowed slowly through the room.

"In ancient times, marine creatures suffered from darkness and cold. Every time night fell, the entire ocean was shrouded in fear and silence."

Until one day, a huge and bright moon slowly rose from the depths of the sea. It emitted a soft and warm light, illuminating the dark ocean floor. This magical moon had healing power; wherever it went, injured fish recovered, withered corals were revitalized, and everything in the ocean became full of life.

Legend has it that this moon was formed from the tears of the sea goddess. The sea goddess deeply loved her people, and seeing their suffering, she shed tears of deep affection. These tears gathered to form this unique ocean moon.

From then on, on a specific day each year, the Ocean Moon would rise again, and the creatures of the sea would gather together to hold a grand celebration, giving thanks to the Ocean Goddess for her blessings. They would adorn themselves with the most beautiful seashells and corals, dancing and singing joyfully…

Shen Ying, the little sea turtle nestled in the mermaid prince's palm, listened quietly to the beautiful ancient legend.

Legend has it that on this special day, the ocean's energy is at its peak. Lovers, under the gentle glow of the ocean moon, pledge their lives to each other, and their love is blessed by the ocean goddess. From then on, their bond is as steadfast as a rock, enduring forever, and they will never be separated, no matter what hardships they encounter.

Those devout marine creatures who sincerely pray during the Ocean Moon Festival will ensure their families enjoy good health and be free from illness. And those warriors who yearn for strength will gain courage and power if they express their wishes to the Ocean Moon on this day, making them invincible in future battles.

Therefore, Ocean Moon Festival is also a day of gratitude. People recall the wonderful years of the past year, feel grateful for the gifts of the ocean, and cherish harmony and joy in our marine world.