When Laboon returned to the surface.
Saint Mjosgard had already changed into the new clothes Li Huode had prepared in advance.
They were exceptionally splendid, making him look as though a sea god had descended. A costly string of crimson coral hung around his neck, and his buttons were all made of pearls.
Li Huode took out some Bubble Coral and placed a bubble helmet over Saint Mjosgard's head.
Saint Mjosgard looked refreshed as he stood atop the whale's head with the bearing of an emperor, appearing before the Marines who had come to receive him.
The reporters aboard the ships were stunned, and someone immediately began snapping photos of the scene nonstop.
Supported by Queen Otohime, Saint Mjosgard stepped onto the deck and allowed the reporters to photograph him.
Queen Otohime did not waste the opportunity. She repeatedly waved at the cameras, her manner perfectly proper.
When Marshal Sengoku appeared before them, Queen Otohime was the first to bow deeply.
In front of the media, she apologized to Saint Mjosgard and the Marines.
"We failed to receive Saint Mjosgard properly, and even troubled the Marines into coming to meet us. We are truly sorry!"
"Not at all. This is simply our duty."
Marshal Sengoku saluted Queen Otohime in astonishment and solemnly expressed his gratitude for returning Saint Mjosgard.
Because of the slave trade and racial discrimination, the World Government had not maintained relations with Fish-Man Island for two hundred years!
Yet Queen Otohime had personally escorted a Celestial Dragon back, and with such impeccable courtesy at that. It was undeniably an enormous favor.
Just how had Saint Huo De managed it?
Why did things that seemed utterly impossible turn from danger to safety the moment Saint Huo De stepped in?
"Damn it! You useless trash actually allowed me to