Chapter 19: Fish-Man Island's Shock and Surprise!
Inside and outside the Banquet Hall, large numbers of Sea King Army Fishman Soldiers, all over two meters tall, clad in Armor and holding Steel Forks, were already guarding every area.
Especially along the Red Carpet leading directly into the Main Hall, a Sea King Army Soldier stood every three meters, eyes fixed straight ahead, chest out and head held high.
Three members from the World Government, led by the Right Minister, walked into the Main Hall.
This Right Minister, a Seahorse Fish-Man with orange-yellow Skin Color, had a Japanese Sword strapped to his left waist and held a long-handled Cutlass with a crescent-shaped Blade in his Right Hand. His entire being exuded a strong Military Aura.
Soon, the four of them arrived at the center of the Main Hall.
The Right Minister stopped and reported in a deep voice to King Neptune, who was seated on the Throne: "Your Majesty, I have brought the Officials from the World Government!"
Meanwhile, Queen Otohime, seated beside the Throne, was observing the three Men in Black below the platform. A sense of anticipation welled up in her Heart.
"You've worked hard, return to your post," King Neptune nodded.
Hearing the command, the Right Minister returned to his post, standing opposite the Left Minister.
"Respected King Neptune, I am Senior Director Coulson from the Administrative Department, a Direct Subordinate Department of the World Government's Political Affairs Department," the leading Black-Clothed Official introduced himself.
His Expression seemed very gentle, and his tone was full of respect, which greatly pleased the Left Minister and Right Minister.
"Alright, and these two?"
King Neptune looked at the other two Men in Black. One of them was carrying a Black Briefcase, which caught his attention.
Coulson smiled and said, "They are members of CP7, responsible for Guard duty."
"So that's it."
King Neptune understood and no longer focused on them, saying, "Then tell me, I am very curious about the purpose of your visit to Fish-Man Island this time."
"This time, I am here representing the World Government primarily for three Matters. The first Matter is about the Reverie that is scheduled to be held in June this year."
After speaking, Coulson turned around, took the Black Briefcase handed to him by the CP7 member, and personally entered the triple eight-digit Password to open it.
He then took out a White Scroll with the World Government Symbol from inside and finally handed it to the Left Minister beside him, saying, "Please give the Scroll to His Majesty the King for perusal."
The Left Minister first glanced at King Neptune, and seeing the latter nod in agreement, took the somewhat heavy Scroll with both hands and turned to walk up the steps.
"Your Majesty!"
"Alright, you've worked hard."
King Neptune picked up the Scroll with one hand, untied the golden ribbon under everyone's Gaze, and then slowly unrolled the Scroll to read it.
This process was somewhat lengthy. The Main Hall fell silent for a moment, everyone quietly waiting.
Queen Otohime, however, noticed that King Neptune's Expression was gradually becoming solemn, and his Gaze seemed to reveal disbelief and shock.
This made her even more curious about the contents of the Scroll.
In fact, the content wasn't extensive, but King Neptune read it back and forth three times, which made it seem lengthy.
He raised his head and looked at Coulson standing below, opening his mouth but not knowing what to say.
Should he say, 'You guys are fake, right? Fake Officials, how could the World Government become this... this good?'
"Your Majesty, may I take a look?"
At this moment, Queen Otohime softly asked. King Neptune hesitated for a moment but still handed the Scroll over, saying, "Take a look."
While Queen Otohime was perusing the Scroll, Coulson asked with a smile, "Your Majesty the King, I represent the World Government in seeking your Opinion on whether you are willing to support the Agenda Item of this conference?"
"Hmm, this is a good thing, no, it should be said it's a great thing. Of course, I am willing to support it. After all, if this Agenda Item can truly pass and the World Government is truly willing to fully promote it, it will also be of great benefit to our Fish-Man Island."
King Neptune answered Coulson cautiously.
"But the question is, are you truly willing to fully promote it? Because I remember that this Matter was prohibited by Law a long Time ago, but by now, it's basically just a formality."
"Honestly, merely passing the Agenda Item without strict regulation doesn't have much meaning!"
On the other side, Queen Otohime, who was sitting nearby, had a face full of shock and intense surprise. However, after hearing King Neptune's words, she also felt they made a lot of sense. Therefore, her beautiful eyes turned towards Coulson below the platform, sincerely hoping that his subsequent answer would satisfy her.
"You mean to ask how much sincerity and determination the World Government has this time, right?" Coulson smiled.
"Exactly!"
King Neptune no longer hid his feelings and looked at the other party very seriously.
"Regarding this, the big Lords above have already made preparations. Please wait a moment."
Coulson had a confident look, as if he was well-prepared. He turned again towards the Black Briefcase held up by the CP7 member and quickly pressed the complex Password.
This scene caused the Fish-Men and Mermaids in the Main Hall to feel bewildered. Finally, the straightforward Right Minister couldn't help but ask, "Why didn't you take it out together just now?"
Coulson opened the box and took out a second white Scroll with gold threads, replying, "These are the Rules of our Department." After speaking, he still let the Right Minister help hand it up.
However, this time, he didn't just wait for King Neptune to finish reading but began to introduce it, because the World Government needed all Fish-Men to understand this Matter.
"The Scroll you are currently looking at is the 'Communique on the Establishment of Equal and Friendly Relations between Humans, Merfolk, and Fish-Men', personally written by the Five Elders!"
"What?!"
Queen Otohime, the Left Minister, the Right Minister, and all the Sea King Army Soldiers present were stunned.
Coulson smiled slightly at this and continued to introduce the general content.
"Mainly the following points."
"One, effective immediately upon the signing of the Communique by both parties, the buying, selling, and Slavery of Merfolk and Fish-Men will be severely punished. Merfolk and Fish-Men within the territories of World Nobles and all Affiliated Countries will be unconditionally returned, and a certain amount of Compensation will be paid, but this does not include Merfolk and Fish-Men imprisoned due to crime."
"Two, the Sabaody Archipelago will be designated as a Safe Zone. Merfolk and Fish-Men can freely reside and visit the Island, with all Treatment being the same as Humans. At the same Time, Fish-Man Island will allow Humans free entry, residence, and visitation."
"Three, Fish-Man Island will be allowed to station Military forces on the Sabaody Archipelago, responsible for Matters related to Merfolk and Fish-Men. At the same Time, Fish-Man Island will allow the World Government to establish a Marine Branch within its borders, responsible for Matters related to Humans, Pirates, etc."
"Four, Merfolk and Fish-Men will be allowed to hold normal Official positions in the World Government, Marines, and various Departments, working together for the friendly future of Humans, Fish-Men, and Merfolk."
By the Time he finished this long passage, King Neptune had also finished reading the content on the Scroll. It was roughly the same, and he did indeed see the five Names with World Noble surnames signed at the bottom.
Honestly, His Majesty the King began to doubt if he was living in a dream. Queen Otohime beside him was even moved to tears of excitement.
"Next, is the third Matter."
Senior Director Coulson looked at Queen Otohime, who was already standing up, trembling all over, her eyes red, and smiled gently.
"The World Government hopes to invite Queen Otohime to attend this year's Reverie and deliver an important Speech supporting this Agenda Item. Are you willing?"
Queen Otohime was almost fainting from happiness. She first exchanged a look with King Neptune, and after receiving his supportive and encouraging Gaze, she looked at Coulson with utmost seriousness and replied.
"Of course, this will be the most glorious moment of my life. Thank you very much, World Government!"
(End of Chapter)