i don't think Abigale is the mermaids target, if she was wouldn't she save her when she was in the water

instead of waiting for the Emperor to notice & jump in? plus she let Abigale see who pushed her in, that isn't logical who would embrace their offender?!?

but maybe this isn't romantic & has to do with the war that is going on between the merpeople & the sailors that were fighting ┑(￣Д ￣)┍ next chapter we will know more, i hope