Crow King showed no fear before Fukaboshi. To the surrounding soldiers, his disdainful, arrogant bearing could not have looked more insolent.
"Impudent! How dare you be disrespectful to His Highness the Prince!" Arlong jumped out again and loudly rebuked him, spraying spittle everywhere.
"You insolent wretch! Back off!!" the surrounding soldiers shouted, their weapons closing in on Crow King as they faced him in battle formation, trying to force him back!
"Oh? You can't hold back from making a move anymore?" Crow King grinned, clenching his fists together until his knuckles cracked.
White Snow stepped forward as well. She slowly shut the door and faced the Fish-Man guards. Black Flames suddenly ignited over her fair hands, every wisp carrying a terrifying aura of death.
Although the Black Flames remained only on White Snow's palms, the expressions of the three Fish-Man princes and the surrounding guards changed. As Fish-Men, they were not naturally afraid of fire, yet the blazing black flames gave off a terrifying heat and oppressive presence.
As if it were an innate restraint, the Black Flames made the Fish-Men deeply uncomfortable, setting alarm bells ringing in their hearts.
Even Crow King subtly shifted aside to avoid them. The shadow of being burned by the Black Flames remained unforgettable to his thick-skinned body. The instant the black fire leaped from White Snow's hand, he had almost reflexively wanted to flee.
"Those who come closer will die!" White Snow said, parting her lips. Her tone was calm and resolute, yet full of menace.
Those were her first words, and they instantly silenced the entire scene.
For a moment, swords were drawn and tension filled the air, making the atmosphere grave and stifling.
The royal side had more than thirty guards, including the three princes, as well as several ferocious sea