King Mojito was having his Ape Warriors dismantle the lifeboat containing the scales, then carry it out.
Before, he had been afraid that taking away the lifeboat would damage what was inside—but now that he had obtained the scales left behind by Iscar, he naturally had few scruples left.
Longgang was silent. Master Karen's speculation had plunged him into deep confusion. Later, he did not hide his origins from Master Karen.
As a descendant of the previous Sea Monster King, Longgang had been imprisoned from a young age because of the conflict between the two Sea Monster Kings. His life had not been pleasant.
He had infiltrated Underwater City only to restore his identity and wash away the crimes of the previous Sea Monster King, Iscar.
The crime: betrayal.
How could the dignified Sea Monster King be accused of such a terrifying crime as betrayal? But what if Iscar had really had a child with the Prince of Underwater City?
The two sides already harbored an irreconcilable grudge... Even if he was the Sea Monster King, if such a thing got out, he would be unable to suppress the fury of the entire Sea Monster Royal Court, right?
"...The current Sea Monster King may even have deliberately trained you from childhood, then sent you to infiltrate Underwater City. He told you that this operation would allow you to wash away your crime. But what about in secret?" Master Karen slowly spoke in his hoarse voice. "He may have known your identity all along, yet told you nothing, sending you to Underwater City... making you oppose the Underwater City government and slaughter one another. Hmph... The Sea Monster King is a vicious fellow as well. Still, with such deep scheming, he is indeed fit to be an emperor. His heart is