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"Why... make such a promise?"

Listening to Nicholas's words, Neptune couldn't help but raise this question subconsciously.

But he didn't ask directly, instead, he looked at Nicholas incredulously.

An unfulfilled promise from eight hundred years ago would be fulfilled by someone in the uncertain future. This was a legend passed down by the royal family of Fishman Island, and the apologetic documents and the exaggerated ark Noah placed alongside historical texts told of the grand epic that had once occurred.

Now, Nicholas was voluntarily proposing a similar promise, foreshadowing what?

Neptune's mind churned with towering waves.

It's easy to make a promise, but fulfilling it is incredibly difficult. After all, the one who made the promise with the mermaid princess, Joy Boy, failed despite having many followers, even leaving behind apologetic documents for Fishman Island.

Going to the surface... wasn't that an easy task?

Neptune suddenly recalled the countless hardships Fishman Island had experienced from the past to the present.

This made him understand that even if Fishman Island became a member of the World Government, it wouldn't change the human disdain and discrimination towards the Fishman race.

Perhaps some humans harbored goodwill towards the Fishmen, but compared to the entire human population, they were negligible.

At the same time, it made him realize that if the human disdain and hatred towards the Fishmen couldn't be eradicated completely, bringing the Fishmen to the surface was an impractical idea!

Doing so wouldn't bring happiness to the Fishmen, but rather greater disaster.

"Joy Boy couldn't do it, but I can," Nicholas said calmly.

Neptune could only look at Nicholas in astonishment.

From Nicholas, all Neptune saw was a deep, ocean-like calm.

And...

A certain confidence that could fulfill the promise.

"Neptune, one day from now, we will leave Fishman Island for the Sabody Archipelago. I hope to see your determination," Nicholas said.

Watching Nicholas leave the palace without being able to say a word, Neptune fell into contemplation.

Late at night.

Fishman Island remained brightly lit, with most people busy restoring their homes. The residents of Fishman Island were shocked by Neptune's strong stance, realizing that Fishman Island faced not only external threats but also internal troublemakers. Fishman Island was facing internal and external troubles, as Neptune's strong stance had shown.

At the same time, a guard from the Ryugu Palace came to report that a large number of Fishmen from Fishman Street had gathered outside the Ryugu Palace. Despite Fisher Tiger, and Jimbe's attempts to persuade them, the effects were not significant. Those people were all shouting for Neptune to give an explanation.

Hearing this, Neptune's expression became even more unpleasant. Without the incident in the prison tower before, perhaps he would still think he had done wrong, but now...

"Convey my orders, let the guards of the Ryugu Palace prepare for suppression, and closely monitor those who are causing the riots..."

Neptune said as he walked towards the Ryugu Palace.

As the night grew deeper, Fishman Island remained brightly lit. Most people were busy restoring their homes, while others were gathering outside the Ryugu Palace, demanding answers from Neptune. They now understood that Fishman Island faced not only external threats but also internal turmoil.

And this obviously had little to do with Nicholas. Nicholas took out a Den Den Mushi and dialed a number.

After a moment, the call was answered, and the Den Den Mushi's eyes immediately turned into a blurry sleepy look.

"Morgans."

Nicholas spoke into the receiver.

The blurry sleepy eyes of the Den Den Mushi widened instantly, as if shocked awake.

"Ah... Nicholas!!! I'm here, I'm here, I'm here!!!"

Morgans's voice, trembling with excitement, came through the Den Den Mushi.

Obviously, his excitement wasn't because he was speaking to a big shot from the sea, but because receiving a call from such a big shot at this late hour could mean something significant.

"Lord Nicholas, is there something important at this time for you to call?"

Morgans clamped the Den Den Mushi on his shoulder, ready with paper and pen for recording.

"Not particularly important, just wanted to provide you with some 'real news material.'"

"Go on! I'm prepared."

"In a few days, I'll be going to the Sabaody Archipelago."

Nicholas got straight to the point.

"Thud."

A sound of something landing came from the Den Den Mushi.

"What!!!"

A cry of disbelief came through the Den Den Mushi, Morgans clearly astonished.

If Nicholas were present, he would see Morgans's eyes almost popping out, as Nicholas going to the Sabaody Archipelago couldn't possibly be for vacation.

"This is truly big news!!!"

Morgans's excited voice came clearly through the Den Den Mushi, reaching Nicholas's ears.

"Well, it will indeed be big news when the time comes. Those who mess with me should be prepared to pay the price. As for the specifics, I believe with your abilities, you should easily be able to investigate."

With that, he hung up the Den Den Mushi.

Morgans was now visibly excited. This was indeed big news, almost as soon as the call was disconnected. Morgans woke up all the staff and began quickly gathering information about the Sabaody Archipelago.

For Nicholas, there was definitely something he needed to do in the Sabaody Archipelago. After all, regardless of what Bedeck said, he was Nicholas's spokesperson in the Sabaody Archipelago. Now that there was no news, it was almost like someone was slapping his face. If he didn't react, wouldn't anyone dare to challenge him in the future?

Moreover, after reaching an agreement with Fishman Island, he also needed to show them his strength. Otherwise, why would anyone believe he could fulfill the agreement?