After some time, the guard returned with a bigger than regular merman following behind him. This merman had a very muscular build and he also had a crown on his head. From this, Elena guessed that this man was most probably the lord of the city.
After seeing Elena, the lord himself escorted her in. He was extremely respectful toward her. He very dearly loved his daughter but all the doctors and healers of the city has failed to cure her. From this he had almost lost all his hope.
But then Elena came like a bright ray of light and hope in his darkest hours. As she was not from the city and was an outsider, the city lord hoped that she would be able to do something. He was putting all his hopes on Elena. That was the only thing he was able to do for the time being as a father.
