King Neptune's voice trembled slightly as he said to Ronglin, "Is what you said true? Do you know what kind of unrest Fish-Man Island will face if we move against the people of Fish-Man District?"
Ronglin looked steadily at King Neptune. "Back then, the queen faced not just Fish-Man District, but the entire Fish-Man Clan and Mermaid Clan. She never retreated a single step! Even when people mocked her for it, she continued to hold fast to the faith and hope in her heart!"
"Ha ha ha!" King Neptune laughed, but tears had already begun streaming from his eyes. "My queen! It seems I truly do not possess a will as steadfast as yours!"
"Your Majesty!" Several ministers at his side hurried over to comfort King Neptune, telling him not to grieve too deeply.
"Once the truth of the queen's murder is exposed, Fish-Man Island will truly fall into endless turmoil. Have you made your decision, Your Majesty?" Ronglin asked calmly.
"Her lifelong wish was for every fish-man to possess true 'freedom.' If anyone stands in her path, then as her husband, I should clear away those sinful stumbling blocks for her!" A flame of fury ignited in King Neptune's eyes.
Ronglin smiled faintly. "Then, please invite Princess Shirahoshi!"
Chapter 27: Hody Jones's Panic!
Fish-Man District.
Hody Jones had been in a poor mood all day. A shadow of unease hung over his heart and refused to disperse. The coup he had plotted for so long would be ready in just another year or two. Then, with a single fatal strike, he could completely change the fate of Fish-Man Island.
That was why he sent his men to patrol the edges of Fish-Man Island every day, capturing pirates preparing to land and forcing them into his ranks.
But Hyozou had