"Huh?"
King... of the seas?
Black Tortoise felt a little dizzy. It really was a lot to take in.
He sorted through it.
First, to rescue him and bring him back to Green Sea, Lu Ran and the others had killed the Black Dragon King and the Dragon Palace generals.
Although Black Tortoise found that a little hard to believe, he felt Dark Crow probably wouldn't lie to him.
After all, he was right here in the Dragon Palace. If it wasn't true, exposing the lie would be far too easy.
If things had stopped there, Black Tortoise would certainly have been "moved to tears and lost for words."
After all, he would soon be able to return to Green Sea and enjoy his retirement again. That was the life he wanted.
Yet now, Dark Crow didn't seem to have any intention of taking him back.
Everything Dark Crow said implied... that he should stay in the Dragon Palace!
"Black Tortoise General, you still remember everything you've been through, don't you?" Dark Crow leaned closer, wrapped a wing around his head, and coaxed, "The Great King and I both know you want to retire in Green Sea."
"But have you forgotten? You'd already achieved that retirement, yet outside forces wouldn't let you enjoy your peace."
"First the Fishmen Empire captured you, then the Dragon Palace captured you. You couldn't fight back at all!"
"You have to create the perfect retirement environment yourself!"
"The Dragon Palace is in turmoil now. If we just walk away, can you guarantee another ocean faction won't swallow it up and become even stronger?"
"When that happens, even if you're back in Green Sea, they might still disturb our peace."
"If you ask me, we might as well go all the way. Just as you once