Ten thousand meters below the deep sea.
Fish-Man Island.
A merman kingdom located beneath the Red Line.
Following the news that the World Government and the Xuanwu Navy were about to engage in an irreconcilable final battle, the mermen and mermaids of Fish-Man Island were undoubtedly terrified and trembling.
The great destruction caused by the battle between Benedict, Im, and the Tree Spirit had already claimed many lives.
And once the Xuanwu Navy attacked the Red Line, Fish-Man Island would inevitably be affected.
There was no use even hiding in the depths of the ocean.
"In the battle between two super powers, our Fish-Man Island will inevitably be affected."
"But if we leave here, how will our people survive?"
"We cannot trust the World Government."
"The Xuanwu Navy... is indeed trustworthy, but what do we have to offer to get Marshal Benedict's help?"
"It's difficult."
...
At this time, Neptune, the King of Fish-Man Island, was also very anxious.
Queen Otohime, watching her husband Neptune's worried appearance, did not show any signs of panic. On the contrary, she was very calm.
Tap, tap, tap.
A merman guard trotted in and announced, "Report, Your Majesty! Marshal Benedict of the Xuanwu Navy has arrived and wishes to see you?"
Neptune was startled at first, then asked with some fear, "Marshal Benedict? He's here? How many people are with him?"
Neptune was somewhat afraid.
Neither the World Government nor the Xuanwu Navy was someone they could afford to provoke.
Especially the Xuanwu Navy, whose strength was even greater than the World Government's.
Now that the two sides were about to have their final battle, clearing obstacles first was inevitable.
Had the Xuanwu Navy arrived early to deal with their Fish-Man Island?
"Your Majesty, let us go and welcome Marshal Benedict together. We must not keep him waiting," Queen Otohime's gentle voice sounded, which immediately calmed Neptune down.
"Yes, yes, the Queen is right," Neptune agreed repeatedly, then went to welcome him with Queen Otohime.
Outside the Royal Palace.
Neptune and Queen Otohime personally came to welcome him, with soldiers guarding on both sides.
"Marshal Benedict, I am very sorry. I did not know you were coming, please forgive us."
"Also, I have already ordered a banquet to be prepared, which will surely let Marshal Benedict taste the delicacies of our Fish-Man Island."
Upon seeing Benedict, Neptune hid his unease and tension, feigning a relaxed demeanor and laughing heartily.
Benedict glanced at Neptune and Otohime, nodded, then smiled and said, "King Neptune need not be so formal."
"I have come this time to convey something to you."
Neptune's heart tightened upon hearing Benedict's words.
Judging by Benedict's demeanor, although his smile was gentle, how could a Marshal of the Xuanwu Navy easily reveal his emotions on his face?
"This is not a place for conversation. Marshal Benedict, why don't you come with us to another place?" Queen Otohime glanced at her husband, then smiled and said to Benedict.
Benedict nodded and smiled, "That would be good, then we shall trouble you."
Although these were polite words, to Queen Otohime, they were a sign of humility and courtesy.
In the conference room specially used by Neptune to entertain guests.
Benedict, Neptune, and Queen Otohime sat separately. Fruits and hot tea were soon served on the coffee table beside them.
"Marshal Benedict, have you come about matters concerning Fish-Man Island?"
Seeing Benedict take his tea, Queen Otohime asked.
Neptune looked at Benedict, feeling a mix of anticipation and nervousness.
"It is indeed related to Fish-Man Island."
Benedict replied, then looked at Neptune and smiled, "The Kingdom of Neptune need not be nervous. Although this visit is related to Fish-Man Island, we hope that Fish-Man Island can stay away from the center of the battlefield in the upcoming battle."
Neptune, hearing Benedict's words, immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
After a long exhale, Neptune quickly understood some key points.
"Marshal Benedict, you say to keep Fish-Man Island away from the center of the battlefield, what exactly do you mean?" Neptune asked Benedict curiously.
Neptune naturally wished for Fish-Man Island to be spared from the war's impact, but how could that be achieved so easily?
"To relocate the entire Fish-Man Island to another place," Benedict chuckled.
"Relocate Fish-Man Island?" Neptune and Queen Otohime were both stunned upon hearing Benedict's words.
Fish-Man Island was not a small island. Moreover, unlike other islands, Fish-Man Island had a very high geological density, making it very heavy.
How could it be relocated in the deep sea ten thousand meters down?
"That's right, relocate Fish-Man Island," Benedict affirmed.
"However, to relocate Fish-Man Island, we will need someone's help," Benedict added.
"Who?" Neptune asked subconsciously.
"Shiraho!" Benedict said a name.
Upon hearing this name, Neptune froze completely.
Queen Otohime, however, frowned slightly.
"Marshal Benedict, is the 'Shiraho' you mentioned my daughter?" Neptune reacted and couldn't help but confirm.
"Of course," Benedict nodded and smiled.
"She is only a two-month-old infant," Neptune said with a solemn expression.
"I know, but she has another identity," Benedict said, then looked at Queen Otohime and said, "Queen Otohime, please lend your strength."
Queen Otohime stood up and smiled, "Understood, Marshal Benedict."
"I will do my best."
Neptune, hearing this, looked at his wife, then at Benedict, and for a moment, he couldn't understand.
Queen Otohime saw and guessed Shiraho's other identity.
She even saw Benedict's arrival.
As events unfolded, she would see more.
Queen Otohime led Benedict and Neptune to the room of the mermaid princess, "Shiraho."
The little one was still young and sleeping.
Shiraho, only two months old, was very different from when she was just born.
Two-month-old Shiraho weighed nearly thirty pounds, which she had gained in two months.
But even so, Shiraho was still adorable and still a child.
This was a normal growth rate.
Under Neptune's gaze, Queen Otohime picked up Shiraho.
She extended her finger and gently touched Shiraho's forehead. The previously soundly sleeping Shiraho woke up.
Seeing her mother, Shiraho smiled happily, extended her chubby hand, and reached out for Queen Otohime to hold her.
Queen Otohime smiled gently and said, "Child, this country needs you."
"Borrow your strength, and let those big fellows come to help."