Battle by the Holy Lake

The white clouds in the sky gradually dispersed, and the azure sky was reflected on the shimmering lake surface. A gentle breeze blew by, creating ripples.

The artificial lake, dug four hundred years ago, is located east of the royal palace. After the canal was built to divert water, it allowed the barren northeastern island to once again enjoy the favor of the goddess of spring. However, four hundred years later, the once prosperous city has long since turned into countless dust, hidden in the wheels of history. In the end, only this desolate Holy Lake, surrounded by thin shadows of trees, remains, like the afterglow of the setting sun, becoming the only historical witness.

Tiro, along with his mercenary followers, stood on the shore of the Holy Lake, their eyes fixed on the mirror-like surface. "If we can obtain the Rainbow Pearl from the Rainbow Fish, the Seven-Colored Crown will Awakening its true power!"

After saying that, he began to give orders, "Go and prepare."

Rodifei, Jesse, and Inia, the three executives, stepped back, while the mercenaries concealed themselves in the shadows of the surrounding trees, holding specially made fishing nets and harpoons, waiting with bated breath.

Once the surrounding arrangements were complete, Tiro removed the Seven-Colored Crown from her head and placed it gently on the ground. Then, she stood up straight, spread her arms, and shouted, "Ancient High Priest Gegu Wu, in the name of Truman, in accordance with the covenant of our ancestors, please use your power to summon the Rainbow Fish!"

Suddenly, the weather changed drastically. Dark, gloomy clouds began to shroud the island, and a huge black curtain seemed to hang on the horizon, sending a chill down one's spine.

Jesse swallowed hard, his voice trembling with fear. "I never imagined this crown could actually do this... I always thought the captain was joking..."

Rodifei adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, a smile playing on his lips. "If it were anyone else, they could have done it without hesitation, but Captain Tiro is different. He's the purest direct descendant of the Durumen Kingdom from four hundred years ago. Rainbow Fish appear only once every ten years, each time carrying a Rainbow Pearl. Because Rainbow Fish can't produce Rainbow Fish Rainbow Pearl when kept as pets, even if you catch one, you can only release it. Captain Tiro's ancestors, through a long search and wait, finally collected five Rainbow Pearl. And now, the Rainbow Pearl stolen from the Navy will shorten the wait by another ten years. Once we get the last one, the power of the Seven-Colored Crown will be fully restored, and this Rainbow Fish may no longer have any value..."

"What kind of power is it that can overthrow a country...?" Inia's serious expression revealed a hint of curiosity.

"I don't know either..." Rodifei said, "But the power that Tiro dreams of day and night is probably above all things..."

Bubbles began to rise from the surface of the Holy Lake, and a dark shadow swam back and forth in the water.

"Appear, legend!" Tiro roared even louder, his face wild with excitement.

"Hello..."

Dalmatian, leading his naval soldiers, approached from the sparse woods. "I don't know what you're up to, but that's enough, Truman Tiro!!"

"The Navy, huh, they're really a pain in the neck..." Tiro glanced back, then turned back intently to the Holy Lake. "Rodifei, Inia, Jesse, this old Navy dog is yours to handle..."

Rodifei adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses. "Then leave it to us."

Inia said casually, "If the three of us join forces, even Marine Vice Admiral wouldn't be a match for us!"

Jesse chimed in, "I have no objection."

"Golden Rose Inia, Sapphire Rodifei, Wasp Jesse..." the three said in unison, "Reporting!"

"These three greenhorn brats are far too arrogant in front of me!" Dalmatian's body suddenly sprouted spotted fur, its upper face transformed into that of a spotted dog, and its fingertips became extremely sharp. "Shave!"

In an instant, Dalmatian's figure vanished from the spot.

In an instant, he appeared next to Jesse, who was closest to him, and extended his index finger like a sharp spear, piercing through the other's chest.

Jesse was caught off guard and was instantly Shigan. At the same time, Rodifei and Inia, who had reacted quickly, surrounded them from both sides and each raised a leg to deliver a powerful kick to Dalmatian.

Dalmatian instantly pulled his hands back and placed them in front of him to block the two kicks, but he was still knocked back by the two Doriki. His feet left a shallow mark on the ground before he stopped.

Surprisingly, among the shallow scratches on the ground, there were traces of blood—blood from Dalmatian's feet wearing through the ground!

"Vice Admiral Dalmatian, are you alright?" The surrounding naval officers rushed forward to help him up.

"Don't worry about me... Go and stop Truman Tiro, he seems to be plotting something!"

Dalmatian gritted his teeth and gave the order, then looked at Rodifei and the other two, cold sweat dripping down his face, "Just who are you brats...?"

Jesse, having regained his footing, touched the wound on his chest and charged forward in a rage. His previous timidity vanished, replaced by a furious roar, "Why am I always the one who gets hurt? You damned old dog, I'm going to kill you!"

"Jesse, wait, let's be on the safe side and attack together." Rodifei stopped Jesse, preventing him from fighting alone. "This is the most efficient way. After all, the opponent is Marine Vice Admiral. Even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance that the situation will reverse, we can't let that happen. Destroying Commander Tiro's plan is a huge mistake... As for those marines, they should fight soldier to soldier!"

"Soldiers against soldiers..." Seeing the charging naval soldiers, Inia waved her right hand, "Warriors, go stop those overconfident naval soldiers and show them the might of the Rainbow Mercenary Group!"

Immediately, apart from the one group of mercenaries armed with specific fishing nets and harpoons, the rest also grabbed their weapons and rushed forward, engaging the navy in close combat and fighting fiercely.

"I... I will arrest you all today..." A terrifying aura erupted from Dalmatian.

"Then let's see if you, this old dog with only a few bones, have the ability!"

In the blink of an eye, Rodifei and his two companions shot out, attacking Dalmatian from three directions.

Tiro, Holy Lake, watched intently as his reflection in the water grew clearer and clearer, and couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Come out! I've been waiting for you for ten years!"

Finally, a brightly colored fish, more than four meters long, darted out of the lake, splashing water everywhere.

Swish swish swish!!

Suddenly, countless harpoons and fishing nets shot out from both sides, and in the blink of an eye, the Rainbow Fish was entangled in the nets!