The Quintessential Quintuplets

As Princess Ariel's fair little hand rested on Houka's palm.

Houka's eyes immediately trembled.

How was this possible? Had he detected the mother of Poseidon on the very first try?

Why was her fortune so high?

It already far surpassed that of most of Rocks' officers.

Was this mermaid princess the one he had been looking for?

Houka's gaze toward Princess Ariel instantly grew much gentler.

He had thought that these mermaid princesses without special Observation Haki were merely incidental.

But unexpectedly, this mermaid princess was the real deal!

It seemed he would have to properly praise Babel and Sambel.

Their casual act had instead helped Houka find the person he wanted.

"Alright! Your fate and fortune are quite good!"

Houka patted Princess Ariel's little hand and carefully examined the mermaid princess.

With that vivid rose-pink long hair, having a pink-haired Poseidon born from her did not seem impossible.

Houka's gentle tone filled Princess Ariel with delighted surprise.

Could Lord Dragon God have taken a liking to me?

Didn't Lord Babel and the others say that Lord Dragon God was looking for mermaids with special Observation Haki?

Could he have taken a liking to me even though I don't have special Observation Haki?

"I'll test the others first."

To be safe, Houka did not immediately confirm it. After all, Princess Ariel's fortune still could not compare to Amatsuki Toki's.

Perhaps a princess of Fish-Man Island could possess fortune surpassing that of Rocks' officers.

"Yes, Lord Dragon God!"

Princess Ariel suppressed her racing heartbeat and slowly returned to her place.

Seeing that her royal elder sister had already caught his attention, Princess Lucia immediately relaxed considerably.

At the very least, the two princesses had not been outdone by those noble ladies and commoners.

"Greetings, Lord Dragon God!"

Princess Lucia briskly placed