"In the sea, we can't do anything to King Orm, but on land, he really isn't much."
Arthur said proudly, "I have plenty of friends. Flash, are you free? Come treasure hunting with us tomorrow."
Flash said excitedly, "Treasure hunting? I love it. Count me in."
"I'll take a few days off. Just call me if you need anything. We have to settle the Atlantis situation as soon as possible. We can't let another tsunami like this happen."
Superman said, "Someone's probably going to dock my pay again."
Arthur looked stunned. "Isn't your boss Mr. Wang? He docks your pay?"
"Not just my pay. He often docks my travel allowance, too."
Superman grumbled. No wonder his boss had been so generous when hiring him. He had never intended to pay any of it.
"Capitalists."
Everyone grumbled along. Seeing Arthur chatting so happily with his friends, Vico couldn't help smiling in relief.
Arthur used to be rather withdrawn. Now, he was clearly different, because he had friends.
Vico smiled. "With so many good friends, it looks like this treasure hunt will go smoothly."
"Of course it will. Land is my turf," Arthur said with swagger. "Vico, get some rest. I'll set off as soon as possible."
"All right."
Vico nodded. Just then, Arthur's father, Tom Curry, hurried over. He recognized Vico and anxiously asked him whether Queen Atlanna was still alive.
Vico gave Tom a conflicted look and said, "The queen really is dead. The previous king sacrificed her to the Trench.
"The Trench were originally Atlanteans, too, but later, they degenerated into beasts."
"No, that can't be true. She'll come back. She promised me she would."
Unable to accept that answer, Tom shouted in agitation. Waiting for Queen Atlanna to return was the main thing keeping him going.
Andrew watched