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Chapter 430, Section 428: I Will Definitely Come (Please Subscribe)
In fact, Loy could glean even more information from the letters of Alexius, the Siren King.

The underwater world is indeed not peaceful, especially with sea monsters like Alexius, who, with a large amount of supplies, is the most coveted target for sea monsters.

He narrowly escaped death many times along the way, and only by relying on his own strength and a little bit of luck did he reach the city of R'lyeh.

However, he had already lost most of his gifts and was no longer qualified to meet those important figures in R'lyeh.

Therefore, he could only try to survive by taking on identities such as beggar, thug, robber, unemployed person, gladiator, etc., and do everything he could to avoid being kicked out!

To be honest, it would be difficult for a fourth-tier Calamity-level Siren Warrior to even survive, but this is the city of R'lyeh.

This place accommodates a wide variety of sea creatures, seemingly inclusive and full of opportunities.

However, behind the scenes, there are clear racial divisions, and without strong support, they can hardly move an inch.

That's reality; there's no shortage of conflict anywhere.

However, Alexius, the Siren King, was a man of strong will. While trying to survive, he also carefully observed and inquired about the situation in R'lyeh.

Then, he discovered the reason for the chaos in the underwater world!
The lord of R'lyeh, the governor of the Northeast Province, a prince of the Naga Empire, the younger brother of the Sea Emperor, an eight-armed Naga, Prince Antirochus.
This one is about to return to the embrace of the sea god!
Generally speaking, when a new sea god ascends the throne, he will assign his sons to garrison provinces outside the mainland.

This is to give them an opportunity to grow, to cultivate their strength, and to prepare them for competing for the throne in the future.

As for the former governors, they either died in the struggle or were stripped of their titles after their defeat and became obedient nobles who continued to have offspring.

But Prince Antiochus was an exception!

He has an extremely close relationship with the current Sea Emperor, so close that they can even entrust their lives to each other.

Back then, when the current Sea Emperor was on the verge of death, it was this prince who risked his life to protect him and put him on that throne.

There are even rumors in the underwater world that if the Sea King wants to kill you, you can ask Prince Antirochus to plead for you.

But if Prince Antirochus wants to kill you, you are doomed unless the sea god himself issues a divine decree!

Rumors are just rumors, but they already say something.

After the current Sea Emperor ascended the throne, he defied public opinion and made him the governor of the Northeast Province.

This appointment was not merely a simple governorship; it meant he was qualified to compete for the position.

Of course, that's what they say, but everyone knows it's impossible.

Because, although Prince Antirochus was a powerful eight-armed Naga, comparable to a legendary figure, he had suffered irreversible damage in the previous battle.

His lifespan is far shorter than that of the current Sea King, let alone his chance to contend for the throne.

It can be said that the northeastern provinces were very peaceful with him around.
But when news spread that he was dying and his soul was returning to the heavens, the Northeast Province immediately descended into chaos.

This prince has many children, some dissolute, some brave, some powerful, and some with many supporters.

Their open and covert struggles are the root cause of the turmoil in the underwater world.

Having learned all this, Alexius, the Siren King, knew his opportunity had come. He carefully observed the princes and ultimately made his choice.

He attracted the attention of a princess with his killings in the arena, and proved his identity with the last supplies he had on land: a magically powered gun that could be used in water.

The princess, however, was captivated by his words and gave him the opportunity to write and send the letter.

The noble princess believed that this business of exchanging goods between the seabed and the land was an opportunity to earn immense wealth and acquire a great deal of exclusive resources.

However, he found it difficult to trust Alexius, a sirens who had appeared so recklessly.

She needs to meet with a real human to determine if both parties are qualified and capable of making the deal.

Protecting immense wealth requires strength and courage, so she will meet him at the bottom of the sea, in the city of R'lyeh, in her palace.

In a sense, her request was reasonable.

Just like Grand Duke Carlisle, who wanted to obtain magical weapons from Loy, he had to come in person and got a thorough beating.

However, the dangers and uncertainties involved are equally obvious!
After all, it's the underwater world, an unknown place. If things go wrong, it'll be hard to escape!
Therefore, everyone present actually shared a similar opinion.

“My lord, a wise man does not stand under a crumbling wall. You yourself are more concerned with the future of the territory.”

Therefore, we absolutely must not go.

This is a clear statement from Oliveira, the Flame Sword Saint.

“My Lord, I specialize in water magic and know more about the sea creatures. They are quite different from humans; they don’t feel much guilt about betraying their promises.”

Therefore, we must be extremely cautious on this trip!

This was Ms. Palacios's advice.

"My lord, the reason we opened up the seabed trade was to find a way out for our goods."

But now, look at it?
Our factories are already overwhelmed with work, and we never have to worry about selling our products, so why take any risks? It's unnecessary.

This is a statement from Hoover's butler.

As for Oliveira, he was not good with words and could not articulate any profound truths.

He simply stared at Luo Yi with those eyes, and the emotion revealed in his pale gray, indifferent gaze said it all.

Oliveira rarely makes explicit statements; in his view, he is both a guardian and a sword.

He would either silently protect Luo Yi or ruthlessly kill her with his sword. As for other matters, he would at most offer reminders, but not question them, and he disliked expressing his opinions.

But this time, he wanted Luo Yi to refuse.

Everyone's attitude was firm; the only one who didn't speak was Walter.

Everyone present was more capable and more experienced than him, so he really didn't dare to say anything.

Luo Yi understood everyone's attitude, but he still didn't speak.

He simply looked at the white seashell in his hand and stroked the words on it.

Deprived of the magic supply, the black runes twisted and returned to their original form, but Loy could still seem to make out the contents of the text on them.

There, the reason why Alexius, the Siren King, chose this princess is explained.

She was of noble birth and ambitious, but her maternal clan was weak and could hardly provide her with much assistance.

She has a certain amount of power and influence, but lacks the wealth to win people's hearts.

Therefore, she is the most suitable one among all the princes and princesses!
Of course, if that were all, Luo Yi wouldn't care.

But at the end, Alexius said something that really touched Roy.

"I came as you planned. I want to change the status quo of the Siren Tribe, that's a fact."
But I still placed my full trust in you, in a person from the mainland.

"how about you?"

Do you remember our covenant?

"Is he/she worthy of my trust?"

Luo Yi stroked the last sentence, her expression somewhat strange.

This guy's really grown up; he even knows how to use reverse psychology now!

However, Luo Yi had to admit that those words were very damaging. Although he preferred to be safe in his actions, he was never afraid to take risks!
It's just the underwater world, isn't it?

What's wrong with going to take a look?

Having come into this world and gained strength, shouldn't we go out and see what it's like?

Suddenly, Luo Yi looked up at everyone and said, "I've made up my mind!"

The crowd quickly quieted down, waiting for him to continue.

Loy smiled and said softly, "A small city like R'lyeh, I really want to see it for myself!!!"

"Get ready, and come with me to witness the wonders of the underwater world!"

……

Endless ocean,

The underwater world, the city of R'lyeh.

Some people think that the bottom of the water should be pitch black, and nothing can be seen, just like night on land.

But that's not actually the case!
Here, there are all kinds of colorful bioluminescent plants, enough to dispel the darkness and make the underwater world dazzling and colorful.

At this moment, an underwater palace was enveloped in this dazzling, multicolored light.

Under that light, the most striking feature was a dark red door standing upright.

It is made of some kind of stone, with intricate patterns and designs, but it has become mottled and faded with the passage of time.

There were no walls around the gate; it stood there all alone.

Below the blood gate, there was an iron cage, covered in rust, inside which was a siren.

Alexius, the Siren King, was imprisoned inside, struggling to support himself as he gazed at the door.
At one moment, a woman with wine-red hair, dressed in formal attire, slowly approached.

She looked almost identical to a human, with a tall and slender figure and snow-white, glowing skin.

Her red dress barely covered her vital parts, and the flowing skirt danced wildly in the water.

Every step she took seemed to speak of words like graceful, elegant, noble, and sexy.

However, no guard dared to meet her gaze wherever she went. The sea creatures guarding her kept their heads very low, as if afraid to see her.

She walked up to the iron cage and her gentle voice rang out: "Another day has passed, and your trusted human friend still hasn't come. Aren't you very disappointed?"
Or perhaps you've been deceiving me all along?

The iron cage wasn't large, and the enormous body of Alexius, the Siren King, was curled up inside.

But he still tried his best to raise his head and said in as calm a tone as possible, "I believe in him, he will definitely come, it just needs a little more time!"

"Then let's look forward to it! I still have plenty of patience before he arrives, and I haven't chosen to execute you."

With that, the woman left, still elegant and sexy, and still no one dared to look directly at her body.

Alexius, the Siren King, turned his head and stared intently at the blood-red gate once more, murmuring in a voice only he could hear:
“Loy, we have signed an alliance.”

"You'll definitely come, right?"

　Second update delivered, will be revised again for the third update!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)