"Cough cough cough cough..."
Neptune coughed violently, and then recovered as the medicine took effect.
"Sorry, I'm rude."
A caring girl Mermaid swam up and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with a handkerchief.
"Mr. Lin Qi please forgive Hody for their offense. I apologize to you on their behalf."
Queen Otohime leaned down to express his apology.
She is well aware of Fish-Man Island's current situation, and the Navy must not offend it.
It would be good if this young man had a lot of energy, but it would be bad if he was a weakling.
"Princess, please get up quickly. Don't worry about trivial matters."
His frown never relaxed.
Lin Qi clearly remembers that Neptune in the original work is called Great Knight of the Sea, and he is in extremely good health.
Now, why do you look like a consumption ghost?
"Princess, do you remember when the king started having this problem?"
Queen Otohime lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, "It was about three months ago."
"It's strange to say that Neptune was in good health before that, but suddenly he became like this."
"Have you ever seen a doctor?"
"I've looked it up and the doctor said it's fine. It may be that I'm working too hard and I need more rest."
"Princess, if you believe me, find someone you trust to check on the king's personal attendant."
Sun Candlelight, knows yin and yang, understands change.
In his field of vision, Neptune's kidney was dim.
Kidney represents water among the five elements.
Apparently there was something wrong with the water Neptune drank, causing kidney failure.
There are only many guards who can come into contact with Neptune drinking water every day.
"You mean..."
Queen Otohime's face changed, as if he thought of something.
"Yes, I suspect someone poisoned it."
"The princess must not make this matter public. She should find a trusted person to carry out the matter secretly to prevent any unexpected events."
"Yeah."
Seeing what Lin Qi said was true, Queen Otohime believed it.
She has also been suspecting something strange about Neptune's disease these days. Unfortunately, no matter how many doctors are called in, the result is the same.
"I have a person I absolutely trust here, and he saved my life during an assassination."
Shortly after Queen Otohime said these words, Lin Qi saw Fish-Man Fisher Tiger, whom he had not seen for many years.
This guy is indeed not dead!
Fish-Man Fisher Tiger does not know the current Lin Qi, he only knows the masked Night Hawk.
Seeing Lin Qi staring at him, Taylor thought his identity as a wanted criminal had been discovered and almost took action.
Fortunately, Queen Otohime intervened.
"I see that your Excellency has a righteous heart, and I hope that the matter of Fisher Tiger will not be revealed."
Queen Otohime also saw Lin Qi reminding him, so he let Fisher Tiger come out without hesitation.
In addition, Queen Otohime has a very special Observation Haki.
She can hear the hearts of all things to a certain extent.
For those who Observation Haki surpass her, they can also perceive the good and evil of the other party.
Observation Haki told Queen Otohime that Lin Qi had no ill intentions in his heart.
But... this man seems to be very interested in her daughter, Little Shirahoshi?
"I will, Princess."
Lin Qi smiled and nodded at Fisher Tiger.
"This guy... have I seen it somewhere?"
After muttering quietly, Fisher Tiger went down to perform the task.
Fish-Man Fisher Tiger's life can only be described as a legend.
He was born in the most chaotic slum and could not even eat enough to eat every day, but he was able to become the Fish-Man that even the royal family treated him with courtesy.
In the past few decades, he has been the boss of a slum, established a pirate group, and traveled across the sea.
I have fought in the navy, fought against pirates, fought against World Government, and even boarded Mary Geoise.
Be the first hero to save the slaves from Mary Geoise.
He has come into contact with all kinds of evil people and good people, and his life experience can be said to be rich.
Under Taylor's experienced torture, the poisoner was found out in just a few minutes.
"I was wrong, I was wrong, I shouldn't have poisoned the King, please spare me!"
"I don't dare to do it anymore. Everything is Hody·Jones's handiwork. He forced me to do it!"
"My family is in their hands and I dare not violate it. I'm sorry, Your Majesty the King!"
Neptune looked at this servant who had served him for more than ten years and sighed deeply.
"It's that bastard Hody·Jones again!"
Fisher Tiger's face was shaking with anger.
They didn't know that the assassination of Queen Otohime was also done by Hody·Jones.
But they knew that this guy, with his abnormal hatred for human beings, had betrayed Fish-Man Island and became a traitor to Fish-Man Island.
The huge weapon that is inserted into the door of Shirahoshi's special characteristics from time to time is the handiwork of Hody·Jones's companion, Vander·Decken IX, using Mark-Mark Fruit.
"Fisher Tiger, don't be angry, let him finish."
Queen Otohime spoke in a gentle tone to soothe the emotions of everyone present, "I know that you are also a victim in this matter. As long as you tell the truth, I will ask Neptune for leniency."
"Thank you, thank you, Princess!"
Fish-Man kowtowed several times before telling the truth.
It turns out that since Hody·Jones failed to assassinate Queen Otohime last time, he has been planning how to make Fish-Man Island hate humans again.
In a lucky Black Market transaction, he got a miracle drug similar to "Fierce Medicine".
Unlike Fierce Medicine, after eating it, you will lose your lifespan in exchange for short-term strength.
This drug is colorless and odorless and has no effect on other races, but it is a fatal threat to Fish-Man.
The most important thing is that doctors can't detect it.
If there is anyone who can attract human hatred, apart from Queen Otohime, it must be Neptune.
So Hody·Jones made a strict plan.
When Neptune was about to die, Hody·Jones stepped forward and took out the antidote. While gaining the trust of the royal family, he poured dirty water on humans.
With this experience of saving the king, Hody·Jones's reputation will greatly increase in Fish-Man Island. By then, even if Neptune gets into trouble again, no one will doubt him.
Since Fish-Man is just a subordinate, he only knows so much.
But it's not difficult for everyone to guess what happens next.
They all gained trust. Of course, they hired a group of pirates to kill Neptune just like they did when they attacked Queen Otohime.
With Hody·Jones as the internal response, this is easy.
At that time, not only can Fish-Man Island be provoked to hate humans, but he can also become Fish-Man Island's new king by marrying Shirahoshi.
Hody·Jones From beginning to end, the impression given to outsiders is just an extreme Fish-Man that is dissatisfied with human beings.
Compared to saving Neptune's life, what happened before is nothing.
"Damn it! I'm going to kill this bitch sooner or later!!!" Fisher Tiger was furious.
"Fortunately, we met this navy guy."
Queen Otohime glanced at Lin Qi fearfully.
If Hody·Jones were to enter Royal Palace, it would be a disaster.
Unfortunately, Hody·Jones missed one thing, that is, Queen Otohime can see through people's hearts.
At the same time, this incident also revealed a more serious matter.