Pirate: Role-Playing System

Chapter 158: Princess Shirahoshi, I'm here to bombard you (Fifth update, seeking automatic)

Upon hearing Zhao Xu's words, Neptune couldn't help but sigh.

The Flying Pirate Crew, Vander Decken IX's intimidating proposal, has been going on for quite some time, and almost the entire Mermaid Kingdom is aware of it.

But what can he do?

Vander Decken IX's whereabouts are unpredictable, and his strength is formidable. Neptune is no match for him.

He just didn't expect that even Zhao Xu, who had just arrived not long ago, would be aware of it...

He didn't think about trying to argue or cover up the truth, as he didn't have the mentality of a human king. After all, Zhao Xu came with Vander Decken IX's love letter. What was there to argue about?

But this trouble is not ordinary!

Neptune sighed lightly, "Can you help me solve this trouble?"

"Sure," Zhao Xu nodded.

"But this is underwater!" Neptune was a bit skeptical.

"It's just a small advantage, nothing significant," Zhao Xu said nonchalantly.

Indeed, underwater merfolk have their advantages, but so what?

Does that mean that ants can defeat a real dragon underwater?

Merfolk don't need to breathe and can ignore some of the water's resistance, even using it to enhance their attacks.

But that doesn't mean they are the rulers.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be a single merfolk among the Four Emperors.

In the end, merfolk have been oppressed by humans to the point where they can only survive underwater, and even the underwater world could be captured and enslaved. While they do have advantages, the gap is not insurmountable.

Neptune fell silent for a moment. He also knew this, although he didn't want to admit it.

Can he do it?

He is just Zhao Xu, not Uchiha Madara!

Of course, Neptune didn't bring up such a question.

Even if Zhao Xu fails, he can still do his best to rescue him.

Or even if he doesn't rescue him, Vander Decken IX wouldn't dare to do anything to Zhao Xu—unless he wants to die!

"Of course, we won't work for free. We still need to discuss compensation," Zhao Xu smiled.

"How much money? One billion berries? Two billion berries?" Neptune didn't care about such small amounts of money.

The Mermaid Kingdom has a large number of deep-sea specialties. If it weren't for the lack of good sales channels for merfolk, Neptune could be considered one of the wealthiest people.

But even if there are no good sales channels, it doesn't mean he will be poor!

"Do you think the Revolutionary Army lacks money?" Zhao Xu smiled and then continued without waiting for Neptune's response, "Of course, we do!"

"But what we lack is not one or two billion berries, but a long-term and stable income."

Neptune frowned and asked, "What do you want?"

"Cooperation, win-win," Zhao Xu smiled and said, "Merfolk have a natural disadvantage on the surface and find it difficult to have a perfect sales channel."

"But we, the Revolutionary Army, have it!"

"You want me to cooperate with your Revolutionary Army?" Neptune was taken aback.

"Of course," Zhao Xu showed a smile, "What I like the most is mutual benefit and win-win!"

That's right, this is a tradition from Zhao Xu's past life.

In addition to this, there is also the principle of setting aside disputes when poor and striving for them when prosperous...

(laugh)

Neptune's brow relaxed slightly. Honestly, Zhao Xu's request was also what the Fishman Country hoped for.

Even if it's not much compensation, he also wanted to gain some trading channels.

As for cooperating with the Revolutionary Army?

The anger brought to the Fishmen by the World Government is not insignificant!

But when it comes to negotiations, even if the other party speaks to your heart, you can't easily show joy.

So Neptune put on a thoughtful expression, his face full of contemplation.

Zhao Xu smiled and casually said, "By the way, do you know why Vander Decken IX insists on pursuing Princess Shirahoshi, whom he has only met a few times?"

"That's because when Princess Shirahoshi was six years old, Vander Decken IX saw her with a group of giant Sea Kings..."

Neptune's face changed drastically, and he quickly interrupted.

"You don't need to say it! I agree!"

"Is this where Princess Shirahoshi lives?" Zhao Xu looked at the tower in front of him, his brow furrowed...

The Hard Shell Tower is Princess Shirahoshi's bedroom and a refuge from pursuit.

The entire building is made of steel, with various weapons inserted into the surface, eerie and cold.

Regardless of the interior decorations, just looking at the exterior, it doesn't seem like a place where a girl should live!

Not to mention a princess!

"My daughter, Shirahoshi, has been here for two years. She didn't even dare to attend her mother's funeral... Even if it's just for meal delivery, it can't exceed five minutes," Neptune sighed lightly.

"Unless I'm with her, I wouldn't dare let her leave this room."

Apart from Neptune, the Sea Knight, who else can guarantee resistance against Vander Decken IX's attacks?

In fact, if Zhao Xu hadn't come, Shirahoshi would continue to hide in the tower for several more years before she could welcome her own dawn.

"It's okay, in a little while, she will be able to move freely," Zhao Xu said, then walked into Princess Shirahoshi's chamber through the open door.

Unlike the cold iron walls outside, the room was decorated in a cute manner.

The main color was warm pink, with various large dolls and toys, clearly showing that Neptune did not mistreat his daughter.

However, as a king, he couldn't be with his daughter all the time.

And without his protection, Shirahoshi could only obediently stay in the tower.

In the depths of the room, on a huge white soft bed.

A giant fishman mermaid lay there quietly, her fish fins swaying, looking adorable.

As if hearing the sound of the door opening, she raised her head and looked towards the direction of the door.

"Father, are you here to see me?"

"Oh, there's a guest too!"

Shirahoshi curiously looked at Zhao Xu, her beautiful big eyes filled with curiosity.

It seemed like she was curious why Zhao Xu looked different from other fishmen...

"This is..." Neptune was about to introduce.

But he was interrupted by Zhao Xu.

"Hello, Princess Shirahoshi, I'm Zhao Xu, and I'm here to protect you."