Breaking Away from the World Government

As night fell, signatures in support of Queen Otohime filled enormous boxes. More full boxes from various places would soon be delivered under the escort of the Neptune Army. Over eighty percent of Fish-Man Island's residents had voted. Everyone was filled with anticipation and courage. The children were full of curiosity, constantly asking their parents all sorts of questions about what the human world looked like. The adults, meanwhile, began sharing their longing for the surface with their children in a more candid way.

Everyone in the royal palace was run off their feet.

Besides sealing off the Fish-Man District and hunting down criminals everywhere, King Neptune also had to strictly restrain the public and keep an eye on the children, lest they get carried away and run up to the surface.

"Our presence on land is still illegal in many places, and we will not receive the Marines' protection. This is the inevitable consequence of breaking away from the World Government." King Neptune instructed his soldiers to warn the people in every district. "Everything must be handled according to the World Government's legal procedures. Please be patient."

Queen Otohime also asked the mermaid girls who kept clinging to Miming to help soothe the people across the island. They were to share what they had seen at the Reverie and satisfy the public's curiosity. The human world had countless wonderful things, but it also had many rules. Before interacting with humans, everyone needed to understand more.

"Ariel is leaving now, Lord Miming." Ariel planted a kiss on Miming's cheek.

"Thank you, Lord Miming." Lillian took the chance to kiss his other cheek.

"I'll show my gratitude properly when I return, Lord Miming." Mei Luomei gave him another kiss.

Miming beamed with delight. Oh-ho, mermaid girls were so passionate and open.