Black Marlin left.
Only Neptune and Tiger remained in Ryugu Palace's main hall, trapped in an awkward atmosphere.
But before leaving, he had delivered one final remark.
"I hope to see the two of you make a public statement tomorrow, asking this king to lead everyone in petitioning the World Government to establish the Sea Folk, with me as its first clan chief. I also guarantee that I will treat Fish-Man Island well, and the name Ryugu Palace need not be changed!"
Black Marlin was willing to risk creating a rift in his relationship with Divine Harmony just to obtain the position of Sea Folk clan chief.
Even though the other party had just introduced Sea Mother Salasa to him to solve the problem of transformation.
But in Black Marlin's view,
it was only a name. Old Master Divine Harmony probably would not care too much.
"Ahem, Tiger, agree to it. Let him have the position of Sea Folk clan chief. He truly is more suitable than I am."
Neptune was the first to break the deadlock, and his words moved Tiger deeply.
"Your Majesty!"
In his urgency, Tiger habitually used a form of address that was no longer quite appropriate.
"Listen to me first."
Neptune waved his hand, his gaze somewhat dim as he said,
"As long as you continue growing stronger and firmly hold the rank of Admiral in the military, Fish-Man Island will not be bullied even if I am not the Sea Folk clan chief."
Tiger opened his mouth, but did not know what to say.
That was indeed the situation at hand.
No matter when, strength was the foundation.
But asking him to stand behind Black Marlin tomorrow for the sake of strength was simply too much.
"Don't worry, I bear no resentment. The idea