Page 16: - Spiky-haired man panics about sudden pull and unknown force dragging him underwater. - Unknown voice declares refusal to let someone die amid chaos. - Group voices urge others to stay composed and reassure that situation is under control. - Narration introduces title THE MERMAID LEGEND with flowing hair description. - Spiky-haired man questions if vision of mermaid and drowned sailors is dream or reality. - Spiky-haired man internally notes seeing tail and fins before losing consciousness. Page 17: - Spiky-haired man stammers in disbelief recognizing dugong form. - Hybrid creature announces express ride and instructs to hold breaths. - Spiky-haired man begins protest with LET ME SAY... while clinging on. - Hybrid laughs loudly NGAGAGA-GAGA!!! during surge forward.