"Boss Xie Wen! Father told me the humans visiting Fish-Man Island lately have become much friendlier! Mr. Morgans's news reports worked!"
Shirahoshi, who had just finished speaking with King Neptune on the phone, ran over excitedly to share her joy with Xie Wen.
With the World Economy News Paper's follow-up reports, public opinion had generally developed as Morgans had planned. When Xie Wen and the others landed on certain islands, they even encountered humans who approached Shirahoshi of their own accord to express their goodwill.
Although things were heading in a positive direction overall, Xie Wen felt he still needed to give Shirahoshi a reminder.
"Calm down a little first." He poked Shirahoshi, who was excitedly spinning in circles with Klee Meow and Jinx Meow. "Ordinary people changing their views of the Fish-Man Race won't actually be a decisive factor. The real key is the World Government. Those people won't change their attitude over a few news reports."
"I know, Boss Xie Wen." Holding the two cats, Shirahoshi nodded earnestly. "I've already suggested to Father that we expand Fish-Man Island's army and find whatever ways we can to strengthen our military power! Father accepted my suggestion, too. It's just..."
A trace of confusion appeared on the young girl's face. "...It's just that after I made that suggestion, Father's tone suddenly became a little strange."
"Hmm... King Neptune must have been pleased to see that you've become stronger and more capable than before, but he didn't want to put too much pressure on you. That's probably why he sounded a little strange."
Xie Wen put on a perfectly serious expression as he fed Shirahoshi that line.
The mermaid princess, who trusted the Sapphire Star deeply, immediately believed his nonsense. Brimming with motivation, she pumped her fist. "Father underestimates me! I'll keep