"Is this Ryugu Palace? It truly lives up to its name."
Before the steps leading to the golden gates.
Black Marlin could not help but sigh in admiration at the magnificent and distinctive structure before him.
Especially the Azure Dragon corridor above—it was lifelike, exquisitely crafted, and truly breathtaking.
Neptune smiled. "I'm very pleased that you can appreciate the beauty of Ryugu Palace."
But Black Marlin abruptly changed the subject. "But since it is called Ryugu Palace, it really is unsuitable as the future center of the Sea Folk."
"Moreover, this is a millennium-old tradition of Fish-Man Island. It should be respected and not changed lightly."
"By comparison, my Black Ice Palace has no such trouble. It can be renamed 'Poseidon Palace' at any time."
"I wonder what Mayor Neptune and Admiral Cherry Sea Bream think?"
Having said that, Black Marlin turned around with a wicked smile.
Neptune, Tiger, the Minister of the Left, the Minister of the Right, Fukaboshi, and the others all felt their hearts sink.
He had started before they had even entered the gates?
As for Sea Mother Salasa, she had not followed them. She remained in the luxurious room Fishverly Hills had arranged for her.
She was also getting acquainted with Ariel, the chief of the Aquatic Race from Azure Sea City, and the chief of the Medusa Race from Siren Island.
"Changing a mere name just because the Dragon Folk demand it, so afraid of bringing disaster upon yourselves—and that can actually affect the choice of the Sea Folk's chief?"
"Anyone with such thoughts would still be a servant of the Dragon Folk even if he became the Sea Folk's chief!"
"But Fish-Man Island isn't afraid of those Dragon Folk!"
Tiger, his arms crossed over his chest, snorted and immediately fired back at Black