The Kraken and the Bald Sea Monster were stationed in the shallow bay of Fish-Man Island to guard the Starry. A squad of Dragon Palace Guards was also left behind to assist them. After all, the Starry was their benefactor's personal vessel and had to be protected above all else.
As Ronglin made his way along, he could not help but sigh at the beautiful, naturally gifted mermaid girls and the variously shaped fish-men. So much time had passed, yet he had never expected them to remember his small act of kindness so deeply.
Amid the cheers, the group proceeded all the way to Ryugu Palace. The news had already been delivered ahead of them, and King Neptune stood outside the palace with the enormous Princess Shirahoshi, waiting in formation.
Ronglin did not dare accept such grand courtesy lightly. He hurriedly led his men over to exchange greetings with King Neptune.
When Princess Shirahoshi saw Ronglin descend upon Fish-Man Island once more, tears of joy streamed down her face. In her heart, Ronglin was like the sun, warm and radiant. Seeing him always filled Shirahoshi with inexplicable delight. Not being able to bid him farewell back then had saddened her for a long time after she returned. If the journey through the New World had not been so perilous, Shirahoshi truly would have wanted to follow Ronglin on his adventures.
King Neptune laid out a grand feast at Ryugu Palace and announced throughout the magnificent, fantastical castle that the people would celebrate together. Anyone on Fish-Man Island could take part in this island-wide celebration, and the entire island immediately erupted with joy.
Thus, celebration feasts were spread throughout Ryugu Palace, from the inside out, packed densely together. Many people had come specifically to catch a glimpse of their great benefactor