Sea God's command

The Sea God had been silent since his last decree, likely due to his impending awakening.

Alex was puzzled. Couldn't this Sea Race pseudo-god act on her own?

The High Priest, sensing Alex's confusion, elaborated, "I am only responsible for internal affairs. All commands regarding external conflicts come directly from the Sea God."

Alex was taken aback. Did the Sea Race have no other pseudo-gods? The High Priest's words implied that, in the Sea God's absence, she was obligated to rule the Sea Race. The most likely reason for this was the lack of other pseudo-gods within the Sea Race.

It was clear now. This pseudo-god mermaid was the current ruler, but she was merely carrying out the Sea God's orders.

And with the Sea God slumbering, Alex had no way of knowing his next move.

Unless she could speak with the Sea God himself, she wouldn't know the Sea Race's true intentions.