Was fighting for freedom really going to cost such a heavy price?
"But even if so many people have died, our steps will never stop!" Ronglin said steadily. "We do not have any lofty ideals. We only long for that little bit of freedom. For it, no matter how many people we must commit, no matter how many die, our steps will never stop!"
Many fish-men were stirred by his words, their gazes all converging on Ronglin.
"So, if you choose to charge out of these deep seas with me, you may very well be following me to your deaths!" Ronglin said in a deep voice. "But if you choose to remain here and endure the cruel oppression from all over the world, I do not know how long it will be before someone is willing to stand up again and fight for you!"
The crowd broke into agitation. Should they fight for freedom, or continue to endure and wait?
Shirahoshi's enormous body moved. She gently extended her hands and slowly cupped Ronglin in them. Smiling, tears streamed uncontrollably from her eyes. "If I can see even once the beautiful world Boss Ronglin spoke of, I am willing to die with you!"
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Princess Shirahoshi's words were gentle and pleasant. If she had not been holding Ronglin in her hands, everyone might have thought they had misheard her.
The crowd erupted in an uproar. As a member of Ryugu Palace's royal family, Princess Shirahoshi's words and actions represented the will of Ryugu Palace. If even Princess Shirahoshi was willing to follow Ronglin for freedom, then did that not mean all the fish-men had to risk everything for freedom as well?
King Neptune looked at Shark Star with a complicated expression. Shark Star, however,