Lorne sat aboard the Gondola and spoke to Ryan.
"Awesome, boss!"
"I've heard for ages that the food on Fish-Man Island is delicious. I finally get to feast today!"
Bakel cheered excitedly.
"All you ever think about is eating, Bakel."
Kuina rolled her eyes at him, but a faint, relaxed smile appeared on her face too.
"All right, Kuina. Everyone's been on edge down in the deep sea. Let's take today to relax."
Masha smiled and patted Kuina's hand.
The bubble Gondola slowly rose, passing through layers of dazzling bubbles toward the majestic palace at the very top of Fish-Man Island-Ryugu Palace.
Along the way, countless strange underwater wonders unfolded before them. Colorful merfolk played in the water, and the glowing Coral Forest looked like a forest out of a dream.
"Whoa, Ryan, look over there! What's that fish with wings?"
Bakel pressed himself against the bubble wall like a child who had never seen the world, shouting loudly.
"That's a flying fish, Bakel. Didn't you see any in the first half?"
Ryan shook his head somewhat helplessly.
"The flying fish in the first half weren't anywhere near this pretty! Look, even its body glows!"
Bakel refused to concede.
Kuina gazed at the beautiful scenery outside the window and spoke softly to Masha.
"Aunt Masha, the scenery here is so beautiful. It's much more incredible than the East Blue."
"Yes, the sea is vast, and every place has its own unique charm."
Masha looked at her gently.
"That's why Lorne wanted to bring you out to see it. Only by seeing a wider world can you go further in the way of the sword."
"I'll work hard. I definitely won't let the boss down."
Kuina clenched her fists earnestly.
Lorne sat beside them, listening to their conversation, and his expression