Chapter 58

To cover up his embarrassment, Ethan asked, "What the hell is this?" He poked the little magical goldfish head, and the fat little fish submerged below the magical bowl, deflating the moment the magic covered his white body.

"That’s Bobby," Pearl replied.

"A magical fish?"

"Yes, he’s a Northern fish." "The water seems to make him swell up to a life-threatening size."

Ethan’s dark brow arched as he watched the fish bob right back to the top, his scales stretching as he blew up so much that his face pressed against the glass, his beady eyes pleading for help.

Another push of Ethan’s finger sent the fish back into the safety of his magical bowl. "He’s not very smart, is he?"

She shook her head. "He’s sweet though. He just needs a little help in life and some food. More food than any fish needed."

Ethan smiled and gave the fish a worried look as he walked across the small room.

"So… What will you do with all this silver and gold?"

He leaned