"What? Hody Jones?"
Neptune's expression changed drastically, and he abruptly rose from the seahorse's back.
"What is that lunatic trying to do? Has he lost his mind?"
"They're carrying all kinds of weapons, and they've already broken through the outer defenses!"
The guard sobbed as he reported.
"They said... they said they're going to overthrow your rule and kill every human in Ryugu Palace!"
"Kill every human?"
Kuina's beautiful eyes turned cold. Wado Ichimonji rang clearly, its blade already half drawn.
"They've got some nerve, daring to target our Independent Suppression Force."
Ryan sneered and rolled his neck, making his bones crack.
"Looks like our reputation from the first half hasn't reached these depths ten thousand meters under the sea yet."
Bakel drew his sword outright, bloodlust gleaming in his eyes.
"Boss, let me go slaughter those small fry!"
Neptune and the three princes had already gone deathly pale with fright.
"That Hody Jones actually dared to do something like this..."
Neptune trembled slightly. He knew all too well how vicious Hody Jones was, and how extreme his hatred of humans ran.
"Father, we must mobilize the Royal Guard immediately!"
Fukaboshi spoke loudly, but there was a tremor in his voice.
"It's too late, Prince Fukaboshi."
The guard who had brought the news spoke in despair.
"Most of the Royal Guard were sent to the harbor to help the Marines unload cargo. There are fewer than two hundred guards in Ryugu Palace now!"
"Two hundred?"
Ryuboshi's and Manboshi's legs went weak at those words, and they nearly collapsed onto the floor.
"H-how can that possibly hold off thousands of enraged Fish-Men?"
Just then, a tidal wave of battle cries penetrated the thick stone walls, reaching the Banquet Hall with perfect clarity.
"Overthrow Neptune! Kill every human!"
"Hack that Lorne guy