Chapter 1023 Fishman Island's Worries and Inescapable Fate
A wide road has been opened up by the Mermaid Guard. At Neptune's invitation, Hades got on the bubble car and headed towards the Mermaid Palace.
Along the way, Neptune happily told Hades about the changes in Fishman Island over the years.
Neptune is very proud of these changes.
He is four years older than Hades and is now fifty years old.
It can be said that he watched Fishman Island gradually develop after it raised the flag of the Pluto Pirates.
Not only did they have a place to live under the sun on the sea, but Fishman Island was also becoming more and more prosperous.
Neptune could not feel the deeper economic aspects. Including him, most of the residents of Fishman Island were very grateful to the Pluto Pirates.
Especially the "Lord of the Underworld" Hades, who is a savior like the legendary "Sun God" Nika.
Nika was so far away that they even forgot Nika's oath.
In the past, the residents of Fishman Island, who were rejected by the sea, longed for land, longed for sunlight, and saw no hope, would look forward to Nika.
Place your hopes on prophecies made long ago.
Now that what Nika had promised has become a reality, naturally no one thinks about Nika anymore.
Hades smiled and nodded slightly to what Neptune said, responding from time to time.
That friendly attitude eased Neptune's inner tension a lot.
The gap in status between the two is too great, and there is a gap between them.
Affiliated forces should have the awareness of being affiliated forces.
Neptune is not naive. He is very worried that one day, the Pluto Pirates will suddenly abandon Fishman Island.
He didn't know how much benefit the Pluto Pirates and the Chronos Kingdom had gained from Fishman Island.
The Kingdom of Chronos becoming a member of the World Government may have an impact on Fishman Island.
More than two hundred years ago, Fishman Island officially became a member of the World Government.
But this did not change the bad situation of Fishman Island, but made it worse, causing more people to covet Fishman Island.
Countless numbers of Fishman Island residents were deceived and captured and sold by slave traders.
The situation did not improve until Fishman Island received protection from the Pluto Pirates.
From that time on, Fishman Island was no longer a member of the World Government, and had to hand over a batch of treasures to the Kingdom of Chronos every year in exchange for protection.
Neptune also had no intention of making Fish-Man Island a member of the World Government.
Invite Hades over this time.
It was not only Neptune's own idea, but also something that Princess Otohime strongly promoted.
The Kingdom of Chronos becoming a member state is likely to lead to all of this changing, and Hades has also been asked about this matter.
If Hades asks Fishman Island to become a member state, then they will naturally agree.
For the sake of peace, Fishman Island has no problem paying a little more treasure every year, and they think it is worth it.
Otohime's idea is very naive. She hopes that Fishman Island can live in peace with humans.
The existing peace on Fishman Island is entirely based on the protection of the Pluto Pirates.
This does not mean that discrimination against merpeople and mermaids in the ocean will disappear.
However, in recent years, the residents of Fishman Island have indeed become less disgusted with outsiders.
The banquet was indeed grand.
Hades didn't feel much in his heart, as he had experienced such banquets several times during the Rocks era.
At that time, Neptune was not the king of Fishman Island.
The difference is that this time there are not many members in the Pluto Pirates.
As the banquet came to an end, Kha'Zix and O'Neill left first.
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
Hades sat in the first seat, looking at King Neptune. His calm gaze brought him considerable pressure.
Hades could guess that Neptune must have something to say.
Neptune's body paused, then waved his hand, and the other ministers and guards of the Mermaid Palace dispersed one after another.
Only Hades, Barrett, Gerald, and Neptune and his wife were left in the banquet hall.
Neptune stood up and carefully asked whether Fishman Island would become a member of the World Government.
In the past, the Chronos Kingdom was not active, and Fishman Island did not know of its existence, let alone that the Chronos Kingdom was behind the Pluto Pirates.
After so many years, it's natural that they wouldn't be unaware of such things.
Now that the sovereign country has become a member of the World Government, should they follow suit?
"The Kingdom of Chronos is the Kingdom of Chronos, and the Pluto Pirates are the Pluto Pirates."
"Nothing to worry about, everything is as usual."
Hearing Neptune's question, Hades chuckled and soothed.
He knew that Fishman Island was being too cautious and worrying too much.
The Kingdom of Chronos becoming a member state has no impact on Fishman Island.
Because on the surface, it has always been the Pluto Pirates that ruled Fishman Island, and it has nothing to do with the Chronos Kingdom.
No matter what he thinks in his heart about Fishman Island, Hades' attitude towards it is still very good on the surface.
"That's good."
Neptune was obviously relieved, and the heavy weight in his heart fell.
Paying an extra sum of Heavenly Gold still puts some pressure on Fishman Island.
Every year, most of the money earned by Fishman Island is used to purchase various commodities on land.
Even on Fishman Island, there are movie theaters, game halls, and ocean casinos.
Or watch various images on the sea, which also costs money.
The residents of Fishman Island, who live in the deep sea, are often more eager to go to the sea, but they are also somewhat afraid.
On the grounds that the population of Chronos Kingdom was too large, the number of residents of Fishman Island who could travel to Chronos Kingdom waters via the Pluto Pirates' merchant ships was secretly restricted.
This is actually the main problem with Neptune.
Princess Otohime, on the other hand, expressed her wish to get closer to and understand the demands of humans.
Hades neither supports nor opposes this.
The Pluto Pirates and the Chronos Kingdom will not provide them with much help, they will only promise to take them to the new world, in the Pluto Sea.
After living on the sea, they will definitely think of returning to Fishman Island.
Even the merfolk of the Chronos Kingdom cannot visit all the islands in the Chronos Kingdom.
However, the more prosperous the island, the less hostile towards the merfolk.
On an island like Paros, you can often see people of various special races, including quite a few mermen.
The most important thing is how to make money to survive? No matter what, you need to find a job.
The Pluto Pirates did not restrict the fish-men from going to the sea. The only restrictions were on the fish-men and mermaids who joined the Kingdom of Chronos and had the status of residents of the kingdom.
Over the years, he made some money on Fishman Island and took a ride with the Pluto Pirates to the sea.
In fact, quite a few fishmen came back not long after.
Even if they don't want to come back, the Kingdom of Chronos has many ways to drive them back.
The round trip is not free, it costs money, and the Pluto Pirates just make some money from the fare.
Even if you arrive at the Pluto Sea, the Bailey on your body will remain in the Pluto Sea.
He could not escape the fate of working for the Kingdom of Chronos all his life.
As for leaving the Pluto Sea, it is just seeking death.
Most will become slaves.
