Chapter 425 Reluctance and Despair
The evil dragon's crazy laughter echoed in the Dragon Palace City, the sound was harsh and full of desperate arrogance.
There was an almost morbid excitement on his face. Even when he knelt on the ground, he still shouted at the top of his voice:
"Hahahaha... I'm just one of the countless fishmen who are dissatisfied with humans! As long as the hatred between the two races exists, people like me will continue to pop up!"
The evil dragon's words seemed to stir up waves in the hearts of everyone present.
Otohime and Neptune couldn't help but exchange glances, a trace of sadness and helplessness flashed in the depths of their eyes, because they knew that part of what the evil dragon said was true.
The estrangement and hatred between the two races is like an endless abyss, pulling the fate of Fishman Island again and again. For many years, the conflict in this sea has never stopped.
Neptune's hand unconsciously clenched the trident, his knuckles turned white, and his heart was filled with complicated emotions.
He was angry at the evil dragon's betrayal and also distressed by the current situation of Fishman Island. Otohime stood beside him, her breathing became rapid and her slightly trembling body revealed the turmoil and sadness in her heart.
She has been working for the peace of Fishman Island. She is willing to sacrifice everything to realize her vision, but now she has witnessed with her own eyes the traces of hatred deeply buried in the hearts of the fishmen.
"These barriers are apart from the pirates." Jin'an's voice was calm and indifferent, but there seemed to be a hint of ridicule. "You who oppose Otohime's proposal have also created quite a few, right?"
His gaze was like a sharp blade, piercing straight at the evil dragon.
Although the tone was light-hearted, the weight of this sentence made it difficult for everyone to breathe.
The evil dragon's smile froze suddenly, and the air around him seemed to cool down instantly. The expressions of the guards also became solemn at this moment.
Otohime turned around and looked at the evil dragon with a complicated expression. Her eyes revealed an indescribable sadness and disappointment.
Neptune's brows were deeply furrowed, his heart filled with confusion and anger.
It was not until this moment that they realized that the evil dragon was not just rebelling, but his plan had already eroded their side.
The evil dragon slowly stood up, the madness on his face returned once again, and there was a gleam of disdain in his eyes, as if he was going to lay out his final trump card for everyone to see clearly.
He took a deep breath, his voice hoarse but firm: "Yes, we originally planned to assassinate Otohime when she collected the petition, but I can't wait any longer!"
There was a desperate fanaticism in the dragon's tone, as if there was no way back from what he had done.
A trace of pain flashed in Otohime's eyes. She never thought that her efforts to promote peace would become the source of evil in the eyes of some fishmen.
Neptune was furious, his eyes almost spewing flames, and the trident trembled slightly in his hand.
"You..." Neptune clenched his teeth, anger almost swallowing him.
He wanted to rush forward and stab the traitor with one blow, but Otohime reached out and gently held his arm, her eyes filled with gentle pleading and rational restraint.
She knew that she couldn't let impulse take over at this moment.
However, Jin An still stood there with a sneer on his face.
He showed no surprise, as if he had expected all this to happen.
He walked slowly towards the evil dragon, and every step seemed to be stepping on the evil dragon's heart, making the evil dragon's breathing heavier and cold sweat gradually seeping out of its forehead.
"Do you think your plan will succeed?" Jin An's voice was still calm, like a casual daily conversation, but every word was like a heavy hammer hitting the evil dragon's heart.
His gaze was like a sharp blade that could penetrate everything, staring directly into the evil dragon's heart, causing him to fall into extreme fear for a time.
The corner of the evil dragon's mouth twitched. He wanted to respond loudly, but found that he could not make any sound.
His mask of confidence collapsed under Jin An's gaze, revealing the fear and panic deep in his heart.
He understood that Jin An was not someone he could fight against. No matter how many deadly drugs he took or how he expanded his strength, he was still as small as an ant in front of Jin An.
The atmosphere in Ryugu City froze in an instant, everyone held their breath, their hearts filled with complicated emotions.
The madness of the evil dragon, the disappointment of Otohime, the anger of Neptune, the indifference of Jinan, everything seemed to be condensed at this moment, waiting for the final judgment to come.
The evil dragon lowered his head. The inner struggle and fear almost made him collapse, but he was still unwilling to give in.
He roared in a hoarse voice: "Even if I fail, there will be more fishmen who will stand up against you!"
Suddenly, a huge roar shook every corner of Dragon Palace City. The vibration came from the ground, like the roar of a giant beast deep in the earth's crust.
The city walls shook and the ceiling decorations were crumbling, as if the entire Dragon Palace City was trembling.
The guards hurriedly adjusted their postures. Neptune gripped the trident tightly, cold sweat instantly oozing out of his forehead, while Otohime took a step back reflexively, her eyes full of anxiety.
"Boom!"
The huge vibration came again, and it seemed that some power was awakening under the ground. There was a creepy and ominous atmosphere in the air.
Just when everyone was astonished, the evil dragon suddenly burst into an arrogant laugh, "Hahahaha!"
His voice was full of pleasure, as if the long-awaited moment had finally arrived.
There was a mad light in his eyes and his muscles were shaking slightly with laughter.
"Vander Decken IX has also taken action!" The evil dragon's words poured into the ears of everyone present like a cold wind, carrying with them a chilling malice.
His laughter grew louder and louder, and the sound echoed in the Dragon Palace City like a wanton beast roaring in victory.
"Hahahaha, he's different from me, he's very cunning, it'll be hard for you to catch him!"
Jin An's eyes narrowed slightly, his expression remained calm, but from his tense jaw and clenched fists, it could be seen that he had already started to think about it.
He instantly realized that this was a more complicated situation, and Vander Decken IX's actions made the situation even more uncontrollable.
That guy has been lurking in the darkness of Fishman Island like a poisonous snake, waiting for the most appropriate time to strike.
The guards barely managed to keep their footing in the shock, their faces were pale, their hands were holding their weapons, and cold sweat dripped from their foreheads.
The evil dragon's wild laughter made them even more anxious, and the tense atmosphere made it hard for everyone to breathe.
All eyes were on Jin An, and they were waiting for his decision.
The evil dragon was still immersed in his fantasy of victory, his eyes filled with cunning light, as if he was the controller of this chaos at this moment.
He looked at Jin An, his mouth corners raised, revealing a smug smile, his heart filled with the pleasure of revenge: "Even if you are Jin An, so what? Vander Decken is the most difficult one. He has already set up a dragnet on Fishman Island, and you can't stop it at all!"
Neptune's expression became increasingly ugly, and the panic in his heart gradually spread.
The existence of Vander Decken IX has always been a time bomb on Fish-Man Island. Although he rarely appears, his threat is like a whirlpool lurking in the deep sea, which may drag the entire Fish-Man Island into the abyss at any time.
Right now, the dragon's rebellion and Vander Decken's actions have made the situation completely out of control.
Otohime's hands trembled slightly, and her inner turmoil became more and more obvious.
She has been committed to promoting peace and reconciliation, but now the reality before her makes her feel extremely powerless and painful.
She raised her head slightly and looked at Jin An anxiously. She knew that he was the only one who could turn the tide at this moment.
However, Jin An was not swayed by the evil dragon's words.
His eyes were still sharp, and there was a slight sneer at the corner of his mouth, as if this farce was just a joke.
He walked slowly towards the evil dragon, his steps steady and powerful. Every step seemed to be stepping on the evil dragon's nerves, making him unconsciously take a half step back.
"Very sinister?" Jin An snorted coldly, his tone full of sarcasm and contempt, "Do you think I'm afraid of him?"
His words were like a sharp sword, piercing through the evil dragon's last bit of fantasy.
The evil dragon's laughter suddenly stopped, the arrogance on his face instantly became stiff, and a trace of panic flashed in his eyes.
He looked at Jin An's sneer and suddenly felt a strong sense of uneasiness in his heart.
Even though Vander Decken took action, Jin An remained unshaken, which made the evil dragon suddenly realize that he might have underestimated the man in front of him.
Jin An stopped and looked down at the dragon, his eyes full of disdain and determination. "If you expect Vander Decken to save you, you are too naive."
His tone was calm, but the majesty in it made the evil dragon feel a chill to the bone.
The evil dragon's confidence began to collapse, his laughter gradually turned into silence, and cold sweat slid down his forehead like rain.
He lowered his head, and the arrogance and ambition in his heart were gradually swallowed up by fear, like a beast forced into a corner, with only despair left in his eyes.
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