"Everyone has seen his strength. Besides, he has already expressed his willingness to help us. This matter is settled. Anyone who dares question it again will be defying the king's orders!"
Seeing the King's anger, the others were unwilling to accept it, but they dared not say another word.
Thus, the King quickly selected a group of merfolk warriors and prepared to have them follow Lin Taichu into the ravine.
The merfolk warriors stood together, each one agile and armed with a sharp spear. Their eyes were full of pride and disdain, and they looked at Lin Taichu with utter contempt.
Lin Taichu sensed their hostility but paid it no mind. He merely silently adjusted his equipment and prepared to set off.
When they arrived outside the ravine, Lin Taichu glanced around at the merfolk warriors and said, "Listen up. This mission concerns Atlantis's safety. We need to split up and investigate the seal as quickly as possible."
Before he could finish, one merfolk warrior sneered loudly, "Hmph, why should we listen to you? You're just some inexperienced outsider. This is Atlantis territory—it's not your place to tell us what to do."
Several other merfolk joined in the laughter and echoed his words.
Lin Taichu felt helpless. He understood that these merfolk considered themselves superior and had no intention of obeying an outsider like him.
He took a deep breath and did his best to remain calm. "I understand how you feel, but these are His Majesty's orders."
"Now is not the time to act on impulse. If our internal discord causes the mission to fail, how will we answer to the King? And how will we face the clan members of Atlantis?"
They stopped laughing after hearing that, but their faces still showed clear reluctance.
Seeing this, Lin Taichu