When Otohime and Shirahoshi arrived at Gyoncorde Plaza, they found a surging crowd.
Half of them wore looks of disgust and remained silent, while the other half radiated murderous intent, weapons clenched in their hands.
Even from far away, Otohime could hear the hysterical roars.
"You disgusting fish, how dare you harm noble Celestial Dragons! Once I return, I'll have the government send troops to wipe you out!"
"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and save me!"
"Remember to bring me a mask! Your fishy stench is about to suffocate me!"
The Fish-Men nearby merely sneered coldly.
"You just said you'd send troops to wipe out Fish-Man Island once you returned. We'd have to be insane to save you."
"As long as no one talks, even if you die here, it'll only be treated as a maritime accident."
Hearing this, even the Celestial Dragon grew somewhat afraid. "What are you trying to do? I am a descendant of the great creators!"
"Of course, we're going to kill you!" Hammond raised his musket.
"Stop! You damned fish!" the Celestial Dragon screamed desperately.
Bang!
A frail figure stepped in front of the Celestial Dragon.
"Mom! Sob!" Shirahoshi was the first to react.
"Shirahoshi, I'm fine." Otohime swayed as she forced herself back to her feet.
"How could this happen? The bullet hit Lady Otohime!"
"Lady Otohime, what are you doing?"
"Why protect trash like this? Do you know what the Celestial Dragons have done to us before?"
The Fish-Men questioned her, half confused and half enraged.
"I can hear every voice in your hearts, but please cherish this hard-won peace!" Otohime's face had turned pale from blood loss, yet she still insisted, "There's no way to conceal something like this. Once the World Government..."
"This is bad, Your Majesty!"
"Lady Otohime,