After a long silence, I said, "Please give me a bit more time to think this over."
This time, the Merman King didn't force the issue as he responded with a simple nod.
But the way that he looked at me made it clear what he was thinking.
"Don't take too long, or else."
I understood why he felt this way since I had also become a father.
If one day, someone were to come to me for my daughter's hand in marriage…well, it would be hard for me to imagine what exactly I would do. The only thing that I could guarantee was that I wouldn't think that anyone was good enough for my daughter.
But at the same time, I knew that I couldn't keep her by my side forever.
"Being a father really isn't an easy business." I couldn't help thinking to myself seeing the look on the Merman King's face.
The most important thing in the end should be the happiness of one's daughter.
Once that matter was settled, I looked at the others that were also at this meeting.
