Hayredin stood in a corner, sizing up the magnificent buildings, unique structures, and wonderful culture in front of him. Hayredin curled his lips and retracted his gaze, turning it to the two human pillars beside him. They were truly tall and mighty. Even though Haredin had traveled all over the world, he could not help but sigh at the two Murloc Guards standing on both sides of him. Haredin thought that he was not considered short among humans, but he was only half the height of these two. Not to mention the exaggerated muscles on their bodies, they would definitely make those guys who trained hard in their previous lives envious. At this moment, a faint voice came from the hall. It was very, very soft. But following the sound of the wind, Hai Lei Ding could still hear it clearly.
"Shen Ping, you actually let humans come to this city. What do you want? Do you want to surrender to the humans?" A voice asked aggressively. It was that unknown sword hero. Hai Lei Ding recognized him.
"No, I asked him to come here because he saved my people. In addition, I wanted to see if he had any schemes. Finally, I want to know from him how many humans like him are on the ground.”It was Shen Ping's voice. So he was still suspecting me? Hai Lei Ding was sweating profusely as he eavesdropped, considering whether he should find an opportunity to slip out of the city.
"Conspiracy? I'll go out and kill him now! Humans are despicable! Clan Leader, we should kill our way to the surface, until the humans are terrified, until they dare not take a single step into Fishmen Island!”
"Have you forgotten the failure a few years ago?”
"Were you frightened by that failure? Don't forget, we're different now! We are even more united! Stronger!"
"But humans are also becoming stronger!" Shen Ping didn't seem to want to argue anymore, so he changed his tone and said,"" Chief, what I mean is that we might be able to find some allies among the humans. With their help, we can obtain more living space. As for the greedy humans, we might be able to make them fight among themselves and weaken their strength…"
"Human pirates, human navy, human merchants." This time, it was a peaceful voice that Hai Lei Ding had never heard before."Humans are very complicated. They are very strong and very weak. Perhaps we should listen to the humans themselves before making a decision.”
Hearing this, Hai Lei Ding suddenly stopped talking. It's coming, Haredin thought. Sure enough, it did not take long for Shen Ping to walk out of the hall and come to his side. He looked at Hai Lei Ding, who was pretending to study the strong muscles of the Murloc Guard, and slowly said,"Let's go. The Patriarch and everyone wants to see you.”
Following Shen Ping's footsteps into the hall, Hai Lei Ding instantly felt dozens of eyes staring at him. Some were filled with malice, some with faint curiosity, but there was no friendliness. At this moment, he could not be soft. Hai Lei Ding secretly encouraged himself in his heart. He puffed out his chest and chose to ignore these gazes. In the middle of the hall, an ordinary-looking murloc was sitting there, looking at him with a wise gaze, as if he had seen through him. Hayredin immediately felt his aura lower, and a sense of defeat rose in his heart for no reason. It was inexplicable! This merman was unlike the other mermen. He was more like a wise man than a warrior. He did not have a strong body or a fierce aura. He just sat there calmly, but in Hayredin's eyes, he was like an ocean with endless undercurrents, unfathomable.
"You're called Hai Lei Ding, right? Humans." He spoke slowly. It was that calm voice.
" Greetings, respected Fishman Chief Fishertag." Hayredin, who thought he had defeated his opponent, could not help but feel proud. Unexpectedly, Tiger did not show any surprise. Instead, he continued to ask calmly,""You know me? That's great. Then I won't introduce myself. " Now, I have a question to ask you." After a pause, Tiger stared at Hayredding, exuding an aura that made people want to submit.
Was this the aura of a tortoise? Hai Lei Ding couldn't help but think of the exaggerated protagonist template in the novels of his previous life. He secretly slandered him in his heart, but he replied respectfully,""Respected Patriarch, please speak. I will tell you everything I know!”At this moment, Hayredding suddenly thought of the catchphrase of the deceased first mate, and he could not help but feel a little sad. However, he immediately pulled himself together. Now was not the time to be in a daze.
"How do you think we merfolk should get along with humans?”Although Tiger could feel the change in Hayredding's mood, he was still unconcerned and spoke slowly.
Hearing this question, Hai Lei Ding secretly groaned. This, how should he answer? Looking at the murlocs around him, Hayredin's mind raced. The people here should be divided into two factions. One faction was represented by Shen Ping, who advocated contact with humans and making use of them. The other faction, led by the Murloc Big Sword Hero, advocated fighting the humans to the death. If he answered according to Shen Ping's meaning, then it was undoubtedly possible. However, if he could not explain himself in a short period of time, it was inevitable that they would think that there was a conspiracy. At that time, the gains would not make up for the losses. If it was the Murloc Great Sword Hero, then not only would he lose Shen Ping's friendship, but he might also cause huge consequences for the humans and the Murloc Race.
He carefully recalled the manga that was almost blurry in his mind and pondered over the words he had just heard. A flash of inspiration flashed across his mind, and he could only smooth things over! "I believe that humans and murlocs can coexist peacefully.”
Hearing this, the murlocs immediately began to discuss animatedly. The Murloc Big Sword Hero stared at Haredin with a murderous gaze, as if he wanted to swallow him whole.
"Quiet, continue listening to him." Tiger's soft words suppressed the noise in the hall and clearly entered everyone's ears. This strength, Hai Lei Ding's heart tightened, and he organized his words even more carefully.
" First of all, the conflict between humans and murlocs isn't actually unresolvable. Most of the hatred lies in the ruthless plunder of the merfolk by those greedy merchants and a small number of pirates. The brave murloc warriors did not need to show any mercy to these guys. If they killed them and scared them, they would not dare to come again.”Hai Lei Ding bowed slightly towards the furious Great Sword Hero and said ingratiatingly.
" Secondly, most of the pirates only need Mermaid Island as a transit point to head to the new world. Therefore, after cleaning up the sinful place on the island, the noble warriors could occupy it themselves and reach an agreement with the pirates to provide them with the necessary supplies. In that case, he might be able to reach a certain mutual assistance agreement with some pirates. At the very least, most pirates would not risk sacrificing their own strength to make things difficult for the merman race, whose strength had greatly increased, because their goal was in the new world. In a friendly way, the new world was now filled with war and chaos. The pirates would no longer have more energy to invest in this small island.”Looking at Shen Ping, who had an unhappy expression, Hai Lei Ding continued to smooth things over.
" Finally," He looked at Tiger and listened quietly with a smile, then continued,""As for the last force, the navy. Perhaps you can try joining the World Government as an independent nation. In this way, you can get the help of the navy…"
After saying a long string of words, Hayredding elegantly looked around at the merfolk who were either deep in thought or at a loss. He felt quite proud in his heart,[I'm really too smart to actually say such logical and reasonable words.]
Clapping, Tiger stood up and walked to Hayredding's side. He smiled at Hayredding and said to the surroundings,""Everyone, go down and think about it first. There's no need to be too anxious to make a decision because this concerns our future!”
After seeing everyone leave the hall in order, Hayredin wanted to follow, but Tegra stopped him and said to him,"Follow me, I want to show you something.”Then, he brought Hayredding to a hidden corner of the hall. After pushing open a secret door, a hidden spiral staircase appeared in front of Hayredding. Without saying anything, Tiger waved his hand and walked down. Hayredin stood at the door, feeling the cold wind blowing from below. He shivered, thought about it, and caught up with Tiger.
Tiger seemed to have sensed that Hayredding was catching up to him. He said,""What you said up there is very reasonable. Actually, I have more or less thought of what you said, but it is not as organized as what you said. "If your plan is really feasible, then perhaps our opportunity will come soon. I'll ask you one last time. What is your attitude towards the merman race? Can you help us?"
" Didn't you bring me here to tell me that you already believe me…As for my attitude towards the Merman Race, I can only say that I have no ill intentions so far. As for you needing my help, I can only say that I'm sorry. Not to mention that I'm still a small pirate without any foundation, and I'm about to join the battlefield of the new world. I can't help you.”
" You're very honest, and you know yourself very well." As they spoke, the two of them had already arrived at an empty platform. A huge stone tablet appeared in front of Hayredding. Eh? This stone tablet? Hayredding was filled with doubt. After getting Tiger's permission, he approached the stone tablet. This was…a mysterious thing that suddenly appeared in Hayredding's mind. The main text of history? Although he couldn't understand it, Hayredding subconsciously continued to read. In the end, there was indeed a signature,'Gertrude D. Roger.' At this time, Tiger's words floated over leisurely."You know what? This is the holy land guarded by the Fishmen Race for generations, and you are the second human to come here.”
Gently caressing the stone tablet, feeling the history that was as heavy as a mountain, an inexplicable emotion surged into Hai Lei Ding's heart.
" I plan to do as you say. If we succeed, the Merman Race will be reborn, and you will gain the friendship of the Merman Race." Tiger stretched out his hand and placed it in front of Hayredding." But before that, we have to show the world our strength! Let the humans no longer underestimate us! I'm going to do something that will shock the world.”
After hearing Tiger's ambitious declaration, Hayredding's heart was like a huge wave, because he had vaguely guessed what Tiger wanted to do.
"You should leave first. Go to the new world. I believe that you can create a world that belongs to you there. When that time comes, you will have the ability to help us.”
Hai Lei Ding looked at the hands placed in front of him. Such soft hands. Who would have thought that such a pair of hands would climb up the Red Earth Continent, pierce through the sky, and ruthlessly slap the navy's face?
Without saying anything, Hayredding held his hand tightly, agreeing with Tiger.
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