Randall wanted to hang up the phone outright.
But a hand closed around his.
"Answer it. What if it's urgent?"
Caris spoke gently.
At her words, Randall gave Caris an apologetic look, then answered the call.
The moment he picked up, the person on the other end blurted out:
"Vice Admiral Randall, this is Queen Otohime. Please, save Fish-Man Island!"
Her voice was so frantic it almost broke into sobs.
Randall's expression changed.
"What happened?"
"The Celestial Dragons! Celestial Dragons are here!"
Randall drew a breath, his eyes brimming with murderous intent.
"I understand. I'll be there shortly.
If they attack you, hit them back hard!
Don't worry about them being Celestial Dragons.
I'll take responsibility for whatever happens!"
With that, Randall hung up.
His heart was anything but calm.
Those fucking Celestial Dragons just couldn't go a day without stirring up trouble.
Didn't they know Fish-Man Island was under his protection?!
Caris looked utterly distraught, but said nothing.
"Don't worry, Caris. I'll protect Fish-Man Island, no matter what!"
Randall spoke firmly.
Caris gazed at him, deeply moved.
The next second, Randall swept Caris into his arms and shot into the sky.
Although Caris was far from weak, this was an area engulfed in the fighting between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Red-Haired Pirates. Being alone here would put her in danger.
Meanwhile, Fish-Man Island had descended into chaos.
The Celestial Dragons tore through the streets with their dogs in tow.
Fresh blood stained the beautiful streets everywhere.
"Mary, you lot, let her go!"
"No! Don't kill my husband!
I'll go with you! I'll go willingly!"
Bang—splurt—
"Daddy! Mommy! Waaah!"
"Hmm? This little commoner brat looks pretty good. Take it too!"
"Yes!"
The Celestial Dragons scattered in every direction, like flies spotting rotten meat.
Morris's Father in particular.
He had