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However, given that merfolk lack legs and have bodies that are considerably more fragile compared to humans, in addition to numerous other restrictions including a dependence on water, only a very few humans are willing to undergo the transformation. In this small world, the protagonist, Bennett, is one such transformed merman.

Originally, Bennett was the cherished youngest son of the prominent Oston family within the empire. However, due to his affection for the son of Marshal Ying from the Ying family, a long-time ally of his family, he voluntarily became a transformed merman.

Yet, after Bennett's transformation, Ying Xiao reneged on their relationship, unwilling to be with him. Regrettably, the transformation process is irreversible, condemning Bennett to a life as a merman.

Despite his heartbreak, Bennett refused to succumb to despair. Unwilling to become someone else's accessory, he discovered his unique talent by chance: the ability to transform his tail back into human legs, allowing him to shift freely between the two forms.

His captivating appearance and lively, cheerful personality caught the attention of Ya Heng, a human responsible for the care of the merfolk. Learning of Bennett's secret, Ya Heng actively assisted him in escaping the institute.

Fortunately, the news of Bennett's transformation had not been widely publicized, enabling him to quietly return to the imperial academy with the help of his family, ushering in a new chapter of his life.

Bennett, who had let go of his obsession with Ying Xiao, met Prince Harrison, who was pursuing studies in mecha at the imperial academy. Recognized for his talents in mecha manufacturing, he gained significant attention, becoming a renowned genius mecha manufacturer.

Due to their individual excellence, they formed a team to undertake various internship assignments assigned by the academy. Over time, their collaboration blossomed into love, and upon graduation, they joined the military together.

Within the military, their cooperation was seamless, achieving numerous merits on the battlefield. During one mission, Bennett and Harrison stumbled upon evidence of the Ying family's collusion with the federation, ultimately thwarting their traitorous plans.

Regrettably, Bennett was gravely injured in the combat, revealing his merman identity. Fortuitously, instead of facing ostracization, he was hailed as a hero of the empire and a miracle of the merfolk, venerated by both humans and merfolk alike.

It was indeed lamentable that due to Bennett’s severe injuries, his tail could no longer transform back to legs, evoking widespread sympathy. Every member of the Ying family was imprisoned, the once revered heroic lineage falling to disgrace overnight.

Ultimately, Bennett and Harrison united in matrimony, with Harrison ascending to the throne. The couple enjoyed blissful lives together, and years later, they remained legendary figures within the empire.

Yet, these were merely the superficial truths. Ying Zhao, who saw the entire storyline, was well aware that this Bennett had actually reincarnated and returned.

Since childhood, Bennett has harbored a deep affection for Yingxiao. As he grew, this affection blossomed into fervent pursuit. However, Yingxiao never reciprocated, always rejecting Bennett's advances.

Bennett, being the cherished youngest son of the Auston family, grew up indulged and wilful. In a drastic bid to win Yingxiao's heart, he secretly underwent a procedure to transform into a mermaid.

This transformation only pushed Yingxiao further away, who openly expressed his aversion to Bennett's impulsiveness. Now a mermaid, Bennett was confined to the research institute, longing for Yingxiao's change of heart.

With a stellar military record, Yingxiao could have claimed a mermaid long ago, but he waited until the ripe age of thirty. Under familial pressure, he visited the institute, but instead of choosing Bennett, he chose an unloved and unattractive mermaid named Cecil.

As an admiral and a hero in everyone's eyes, many mermaids yearned for Yingxiao. His choice of the imperfect Cecil over Bennett was a blow the latter found hard to bear.

With nothing left for him at the institute, Bennett left with a general named Karl.

Karl treated Bennett kindly, but Bennett's heart remained fixated on Yingxiao. After two agonizing years, he heard of Cecil's death. Yet, Yingxiao announced he would never choose another mermaid, resolving to live alone.

This revelation infuriated Bennett, feeling his life and love were in ruins, largely due to Yingxiao's rejections. Blaming Yingxiao for his misery, revenge consumed Bennett's thoughts.

Karl, being a subordinate general to Yingxiao, knew many military secrets. When Karl's deputy, a federal spy named Richard, seduced Bennett, he easily handed over vital battle plans to harm Yingxiao.

Their conspiracy was discovered, thwarting their sinister designs.

Bennett was taken into custody, charged with treason. As mermaids couldn't be executed, he was reduced to a mere breeding tool at the institute. Soon after, he met his end there.

Shockingly, Bennett was reborn, returning as a mermaid. His resentment towards Yingxiao, and by extension Cecil, festered; envious that Yingxiao mourned Cecil for a lifetime.

Vowing revenge on everyone linked to Yingxiao, Bennett exploited his more refined mermaid beauty to seduce Yaheng, a staff member at the institute.

He confided his disdain for Cecil to Yaheng, fabricating tales of Cecil's bullying, leading Yaheng to mistreat Cecil, causing his health to deteriorate.

In a scuffle, Bennett cut Cecil, with the latter's blood spattering on him. That night, an inexplicable warmth coursed through Bennett, his tail transforming into legs.

This discovery startled Bennett. A second injury to Cecil confirmed his suspicions.

He shared this secret with Yaheng, who, enamored by Bennett, falsely diagnosed Cecil with a severe disease and isolated him.

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