The Shahua Mermen's relationship with Flynn—or rather, with "Algae Scale" Dodd—was one of mutual benefit that bordered on mere exploitation.
Dodd needed vast quantities of Deep Sea Resonance Mu Jins, far beyond what the market could supply. Taking advantage of their physiology, which allowed them to move freely beneath the sea, the mermen had helped the great pirate mine these underwater minerals during this period.
In return, "Algae Scale" Dodd would provide the Shahua Mermen with the high-quality sacrifices they required.
At least on the surface, that was what the two sides had agreed to trade.
But what each side truly had in mind was anyone's guess.
The Moon Tide Feast was the key point in their transaction.
According to the original plan, the Deep Sea Resonance Mu Jins that "Algae Scale" Dodd had gathered and processed during this period were meant for that very moment.
As for the so-called sacrifices being exchanged to the mermen—the adventurers gathered across Stodd Island for the Sea Rhythm Festival—they would also be delivered on the night of the feast.
However, given the current situation, with still several nights remaining before the feast, the Shahua Mermen seemed to have run out of patience and begun acting ahead of schedule.
"What happened at the harbor? What do you mean, Shahua Mermen?"
Looking at the battered adventurer before him, blood splattered across his body, Flynn—the person in charge of the entire event on the island—felt a sudden sense of foreboding and hurriedly asked.
The young adventurer had a look of terror on his face. Although he did not know Flynn's identity, he had noticed the formal clothes that clearly distinguished Flynn from the island's ordinary residents, as well as the two well-equipped veteran adventurers behind him.
Having been stopped, the young adventurer seemed to have found