The Merman King's Sacrificial Bride
| Languages | English |
|---|---|
| Episode | 15 |
| Genres | fantasyromancepolitical-intrigue |
| Themes | Hidden Identity Secret Heir Short Drama Collection, Fantasy Gods Supernatural Short Dramas, Contract Marriage Short Dramas |
Aria Blackwell takes her stepsister's place in an arranged marriage to Merman King Ronan Vale, hoping the union will secure medicine for her dying father. Ronan is rumored to have killed seven previous brides, but Aria discovers they were actually assassins sent to murder him. As conspiracies surface across both land and sea, the two fight side by side against shared enemies, developing trust that bridges their divided peoples.
Characters
| Aria Blackwell | Human woman who marries Ronan Vale to save her father |
|---|---|
| Ronan Vale | Merman King rumored to have killed seven brides |
| stepsister | The bride whose place Aria takes |
Key points
- Aria replaces her stepsister to wed Ronan Vale
- Seven former brides were assassins targeting Ronan
- Aria and Ronan unite human and merman worlds
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