Chapter 231 Big News
"Why make such an agreement?"
Listening to Nicholas's words, a question subconsciously arose in Neptune's heart.
However, he didn't voice it directly, instead looking at Nicholas in disbelief.
A legend passed down through the Fish-Man Island Royal Family spoke of an agreement from eight hundred years ago that could not be kept, but would be fulfilled by someone in the future, at an unknown time. This, along with the Apology Document placed alongside the Poneglyph and the unbelievably massive Noah's Ark, all spoke of a Grand Epic that once unfolded.
Now, Nicholas was taking the initiative to propose a similar agreement. What did this foreshadow?
A monstrous wave surged in Neptune's heart.
However, while making an agreement was easy, fulfilling it was incredibly difficult. One must remember that Joy Boy, who made the agreement with the Mermaid Princess, had failed even with so many followers, even leaving behind an Apology Document in Fish-Man Island.
Going to the Land… how could it be such an easy thing?
Neptune suddenly recalled the many hardships Fish-Man Island had experienced from the past until now.
This made him understand that even making Fish-Man Island a Member State of the World Government could not change humanity's disgust and Discriminatory Attitude towards the Fish-man Race.
Perhaps some humans harbored goodwill towards the Fish-man Race, but this group was insignificant compared to the entire human population.
At the same time, this made him realize that if the Discriminatory Attitude and disgust of humans towards the Fish-man Race could not be completely eradicated.
Then bringing the Fish-man Race to the Land was simply an unrealistic idea!
Doing so would not bring Happiness to the Fish-man Race, but rather greater Disaster.
"What Joy Boy couldn't do, I can."
Nicholas said calmly.
Neptune looked at Nicholas in astonishment.
All he saw in Nicholas was a profound calmness like the Deep Sea.
And…
A certain confidence that he could fulfill the agreement.
"Neptune, we will leave Fish-Man Island for Sabaody Archipelago in a day. I hope to see your Resolve."
Looking at Neptune, who was so astonished he couldn't say a word, Nicholas simply got up and walked straight towards the Palace Gate.
Neptune could only silently watch Nicholas walk out of the Palace, falling into deep thought.
A long time later.
Queen Otohime walked out from a Side Hall beside them, silently coming to Neptune's Side and looking at the open Palace Gate.
Several minutes later.
Neptune slowly spoke, "Otohime, do you think I will become a Sinner of Fish-Man Island?"
For Neptune, he didn't think helping the Fish-man Race go to the Sea Surface would make him a Hero of the Fish-man Race, because in his view, this was the Responsibility of the Fish-Man Island Royal Family. However, he was afraid that his decision would cause Fish-Man Island to fall into the Irredeemable Land, making the entire Royal Family the Sinners of Fish-Man Island.
"Neptune, if you want to do something, then do it. If our Fish-man Race wants to Peaceful Coexistence with humans, then we must let humans see the Power of our Fish-Man Island. Respect is always born from Equality."
Otohime looked at Neptune and said seriously. Obviously, she had already learned about the Prison Tower Incident. She knew that Fish-Man Island was not only facing External Troubles, but also filled with people with different agendas internally. It was no exaggeration to describe Fish-Man Island as facing Internal and External Troubles.
At the same time, a Guard from Dragon Palace City also came to report that a large number of Fish-men from Fish-Man Street had gathered Outside Dragon Palace City. Although Fisher Tiger and Jinbe had gone to dissuade them, the effect was not obvious. Those people were all shouting for Neptune to give an explanation.
Hearing this, Neptune's face became even more unsightly. If there hadn't been the Prison Tower Incident before, perhaps he would still think he was wrong, but now.
"Issue my Order, have the Guards of Dragon Palace City prepare for Suppression, and keep a close eye on those who are instigating the Riot."
As he spoke, Neptune walked towards Outside Dragon Palace City.
Night deepened.
Fish-Man Island was still brightly lit. Most people were busy restoring their homes. At the same time, the Residents of Fish-Man Island were shocked by Neptune's tough stance, and also realized that Fish-Man Island was not only facing threats from the outside world, but also had a large number of Lawbreakers within Fish-Man Island trying to undermine the Stability of Fish-Man Island.
However, this obviously had little to do with Nicholas. Nicholas took out a Den Den Mushi and dialed a Number.
A moment later, the Phone Call was connected, and the Eyes of the Den Den Mushi instantly turned into a pair of hazy Sleepy Eyes.
"Morgans."
Nicholas said into the receiver.
The hazy Sleepy Eyes of the Den Den Mushi instantly widened, as if they had instantly woken up from shock.
"Ah, ah… Nicholas!!! I'm here, I'm here, I'm here!!!"
Morgans' excited and trembling voice came through the Den Den Mushi.
Obviously, the reason he was excited was not because the person on the other end was a Big Shot on the Grand Line, but because a Big Shot calling him so late at night was likely to have incredible News.
"Lord Nicholas, you calling at this Time, is there something very important?"
Morgans clamped the Den Den Mushi to his shoulder, while his pen and paper were also ready for recording.
"It's not that important, just want to provide you with some 'Real News Material'."
"Please speak! I'm ready."
"In two days, I will be going to Sabaody Archipelago."
Nicholas went straight to the point.
"Patada."
This was the Sound of something falling to the ground from the Den Den Mushi's side.
"What!!!"
This was an exclamation from the Den Den Mushi's side. Morgans was obviously a little incredulous.
If Nicholas were there, he would be able to see Morgans' eyes almost popping out, after all, Nicholas going to Sabaody Archipelago was naturally not for a Vacation.
"This is really Big News!!!"
Immediately afterwards, Morgans' excited voice clearly reached Nicholas's ears through the Den Den Mushi.
"Yes, it will indeed be Big News at that Time. Those who touched my people must be prepared to pay the price. As for the specifics, I think with your Ability, you should be able to investigate it very easily."
Afterwards, he hung up the Den Den Mushi.
Morgans was already filled with excitement. Big News, this was truly unadulterated Big News. Almost at the same Time the Phone Call ended, Morgans also woke up all the Staff and began to quickly collect Intelligence on Shambles.
For Nicholas, he definitely had to do something in Shambles. After all, Beddyk was, in any case, his Representative in Shambles. Now that he had no News, no matter who did it, it was almost like slapping him in the face. If he didn't React, wouldn't anyone dare to jump out in the future?
Moreover, after reaching an Agreement with Fish-Man Island, he also had to let them see his Strength, otherwise, why would others believe that you can fulfill the Agreement?
(End of chapter)