"Shirahoshi, come here." Neptune smiled as he beckoned Shirahoshi. He gently called Shirahoshi over.
"Ah," Shirahoshi heard this and her eyes showed a hint of doubt. However, she still obeyed Neptune's words and slowly walked over.
"This is Lord Ye Chen. He is your companion from now on. When you grow up, he will take you around the world." Neptune's face was full of smiles. His voice was gentle. His eyes were filled with doting affection.
It was clear that he still doted on Shirahoshi very much.
After entering the room, Ye Chen immediately sized up Shirahoshi.
Although Shirahoshi was only two years old at this time, her physique was astonishingly large. Ye Chen estimated her height to be around two meters.
Her upper body was that of a human female. She had a head of wavy, flowing pink-red long hair. She wore fish-shaped ornaments. Her face was round and lacked the striking beauty of an adult, but she was fair and adorable.
From her appearance at "five-six-zero," one could discern the face that would later bring ruin to nations and cities.
"Hello, Lord Ye Chen." Shirahoshi said obediently, greeting Ye Chen. At the same time, a slight smile appeared on her face. Her eyes, with a hint of curiosity, carefully observed Ye Chen.
She learned from her father that when she grew up, she would need to go out to sea with this person in front of her. In other words, this man in front of her would be her companion.
She didn't have much resistance to going out to sea. She had long secretly wanted to see the world on the surface.
"Hmm." Ye Chen responded. He smiled and stroked Shirahoshi's beautiful hair. A hint of tenderness appeared in his eyes.
He still couldn't resist her, this cute little mermaid.
Although this little mermaid was a bit big.
Neptune saw Ye Chen's expression. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He could tell that Ye Chen genuinely liked Shirahoshi. It wasn't because Shirahoshi was a Sea King.
However, he also knew that Shirahoshi was a Sea King from Ye Chen's words.
As for why Ye Chen knew, he couldn't know. But the more this was the case, the more Neptune felt that Ye Chen was unfathomable.
"Lord Ye Chen, you chat with Shirahoshi for a bit. I still have some things to deal with on my end. I'll go first."
At this moment, Neptune said, pulling Otohime. He seemed to want to leave.
"Go." Ye Chen heard this. He waved his hand. He also understood the reason Neptune did this. He simply didn't want to disturb him.
Or maybe he really had something to do.
Neptune heard this. He immediately pulled Otohime and walked out.
At this moment, Ye Chen smiled and said to Shirahoshi: "I'll tell you about the outside world."
The outside world seemed to carry magic. Shirahoshi's eyes immediately shone with a light of curiosity. She stared intently at Ye Chen. She responded heavily: "Hmm."
...
Inside a room in the Dragon Palace, Neptune and Otohime sat upright.
"Are you serious? Letting Shirahoshi become a pirate." Otohime's eyes were tightly fixed on Neptune. Her voice carried a hint of urgency.
Shirahoshi didn't know the cruelty of the outside world. But Otohime knew how cruel the outside world was, especially the profession of a pirate.
One wrong move and you'd be swallowed by the vast sea.
"This is what Ye Chen personally requested. Facing such a colossal figure as the Emperor, do you think we can refuse?" Neptune sighed. He said slowly.
"Even so, we cannot let Shirahoshi become a pirate. The consequences of becoming a pirate are very clear."
"But if we don't agree to Ye Chen, Fish-Man Island will be destroyed." Neptune paused. "And Shirahoshi becoming the Emperor's companion is not bad.
At the very least, Fish-Man Island will have the Emperor's deterrent power from now on. No one will dare to wantonly abduct our people."
"Most importantly, Shirahoshi still has a long time before she goes out to sea. So you don't need to worry."
Otohime heard Neptune's words, filled with bewilderment and sorrow. She secretly sighed in her heart. She understood. Neptune's mind was made up.
However, Shirahoshi was only two years old now. She was already designated as a crew member. This made Otohime feel a little uncomfortable.
"Kyogre, go that way." Outside the Fish-Man Island bubble, Shirahoshi laughed clearly on top of Kyogre's head, directing Kyogre's actions.
And Kyogre did not resist Shirahoshi's commands. It swam in the direction Shirahoshi indicated.
After a long while, Shirahoshi, seemingly tired of playing, rubbed her eyes and said to Kyogre: "Kyogre, let's go back."
"Hmm..." Kyogre heard this. He turned and headed back towards Fish-Man Island.
After a while, Kyogre appeared at the central intersection. He directly slammed into it. He then entered Fish-Man Island.
"Princess Shirahoshi is back."
The Fish-Man soldiers stationed at the intersection saw Kyogre enter. They all smiled and said.
Kyogre quickly headed towards the Dragon Palace. The people below Fish-Man Island only saw a blue light flash. They couldn't clearly see Kyogre's figure at all.
After a while, Kyogre appeared in front of the Dragon Palace.
And in front of the Dragon Palace, Ye Chen, Neptune, and Otohime each stood there.
Seeing everyone, Kyogre slowly stopped. He floated in the air.
"Lord Ye Chen." When he saw Ye Chen, Shirahoshi's face was filled with smiles. She waved at Ye Chen, greeting him.
"How was your fun?" Ye Chen asked, smiling.
"Shirahoshi had a lot of fun. Thank you, Lord Ye Chen. And thank you, Kyogre." Shirahoshi replied with a smile.
"Hahahaha, how about this: from now on, Kyogre will stay here. How about letting him accompany you?" Ye Chen said, smiling.
"Alright."
Thus, Ye Chen left Kyogre behind. He walked out of Dragon Palace City alone.
Although it was said that Shirahoshi should grow up safely on Fish-Man Island, he thought of the changes that would occur not long from now. He also thought of how Fish-Man Island had previously declared itself to be under the Emperor's rule.
He dared not guarantee that the World Government would not secretly employ some methods. Seeing this, he left Kyogre behind.
And Kyogre also did not object to this. It was clear that he still liked Shirahoshi very much.
Perhaps because Shirahoshi was a Sea King, she had a natural affinity for the sea. She was inherently sensitive to the sea.
This time, besides seeing Shirahoshi, he also wanted to leave Kyogre behind to protect Shirahoshi.
Now that the matter was completed, he could naturally leave.
Just as Ye Chen was walking on the street, a familiar figure appeared before Ye Chen.
"Lord Ye Chen, could you spare me a moment? I have something very important to discuss with you."
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