"Fa…Father King~" Just as everyone was filled with shock, the door of the iron palace quietly opened a tiny crack. A tender voice, clearly choked with sobs, slowly drifted out from the gap.
Everyone looked towards the entrance of the iron palace.
Andy only saw a bit of red fish scales, but his Observation Haki had already detected the general outline of Shirahoshi's body.
She's only 8 years old, and she's already this tall?!
"Shirahoshi, don't be afraid, it's alright now, it's alright. From now on, you won't have to live in this iron house anymore." King Neptune immediately went over, his face full of tenderness and urgency, his voice gentle as he comforted Shirahoshi.
Prince Shark, Prince Ryuhoshi, and Prince Fūkaboshi, the three brothers, also hurried over, constantly calling out "little sister" with voices full of worry and affection.
"Vander Decken?" Jinbe finally saw the corpse on the ground, and the thoughts in his mind became even more complex.
"Oh, him? When I was outside, I saw him throwing an axe here. He really has no morals, so I just casually took care of him. Shichibukai, he's not one of your people, is he?" Andy's expression was exaggerated, his eyes wide.
"Red Hawk-dono misunderstands. Vander Decken is not one of this old man's people. This old man has long wanted to kill him, but someone has always been tipping him off, allowing him to escape time and again. This time, this old man really should thank Red Hawk-dono properly." Jinbe quickly regained his usual composure, speaking with a calm expression.
Andy had no mind to bother with him anymore. In his eyes, that blue fatty wasn't attractive at all; how could he compare to Shirahoshi?
At this moment, King Neptune had already let Shirahoshi walk out.
"Sugoi~ Andy-sama, look, such a big mermaid…" Princess Tia looked at Shirahoshi, her voice a little surprised as she spoke to Andy.
"As expected of Fish-Man Island's princess…" Carifa's gaze was fixed on Shirahoshi. Her exquisite beauty and unique aura…
She subconsciously looked in Andy's direction, and in that instant, she seemed to understand something.
"Red Hawk-dono, thank you for getting rid of Vander Decken and freeing my little sister from his entanglement." The eldest prince, Prince Shark, came before Andy, his expression sincere, his eyes full of gratitude.
Andy's gaze lingered on Shirahoshi for a moment, then he nodded to Prince Shark, finally turning around and saying in a clear voice, "Let's go, it's time for us to play."
Alpha understood immediately, instantly opening a spatial gate.
Princess Tia followed closely behind Andy, stepping into it first.
Alpha then steadily walked in as well.
Carifa took a deep look at the somewhat reserved Shirahoshi, then turned and also walked into the alternate dimension.
After the spatial gate closed, King Neptune and the others were left looking at each other. They didn't understand, Red Hawk just left?
Then the royal family members could only turn their gaze to Jinbe, hoping he might know something.
"Boss Jinbe, what does Red Hawk mean by this?" Prince Shark asked, very puzzled.
Jinbe's eyes furrowed slightly: "This old man doesn't understand either. The evaluation of Red Hawk on the seas is very varied, but everyone agrees that Red Hawk is an unpredictable madman."
"Ji…Boss Jinbe." At this moment, Shirahoshi's voice softly sounded.
Immediately, everyone looked at Shirahoshi.
The solemnity on Jinbe's face disappeared, and he looked at Shirahoshi with affectionate eyes: "Princess, from now on, you won't have to live in this dark iron house anymore."
"Mm-hmm! Shirahoshi is so happy… But… but Shirahoshi feels that the person just now was a good person. The voice in his heart was very pleasant to hear." Shirahoshi said softly and reservedly to everyone.
For a moment, King Neptune and the others were somewhat stunned. Red Hawk is a good person? Did Shirahoshi perceive some inner voice from Red Hawk?
— — — —
Alpha's spatial gate opened again, and they had arrived at Fish-Man Island's most distinctive and lively place, Mermaid Cove.
Andy finally understood why Sanji said this was his All Blue.
There really are so many different kinds of fish!
"It's really beautiful here, Andy-sama, I want to go swimming too!" Looking at the beautiful scenery of Mermaid Cove, Princess Tia was a little excited, raising her eyes to look at Andy with anticipation.
Alpha also seemed a little moved.
"Don't ask me. From now on, you guys go play by yourselves. I'm going to play by myself too." After Andy finished speaking, he walked towards the liveliest area with his hands in his pockets.
"First, find a hotel. This guy will come back to rest when he's tired of playing." Carifa pushed up her glasses and said calmly, then turned and walked in the opposite direction.
Alpha and Princess Tia exchanged glances and quickly followed.
After all, to swim, they first needed to change into swimsuits, and they couldn't be too revealing. Their current bodies and minds belonged to Andy-sama.
— — — —
"Hiss~"
"So many mermaids, it's truly a feast for the eyes." Andy arrived at a coral bay where a group of mermaids were playing.
At this moment, he felt that life was truly wonderful!
"Oh ho ho ho~"
Mermaids~
A mermaid with a fiery red fish tail flicked her wet orange long hair and swam towards him, "Are you a tourist who just arrived at Fish-Man Island?"
"Hi~ Human, want to come down and play together?" Another mermaid with a blue-green fish tail emerged halfway from the water, water droplets sliding down her exquisite collarbone.
"Such a handsome human, big sister likes you…" A mature mermaid with a purple fish tail leaned lazily against a coral, winking at Andy.
For a moment, Andy felt that this place was no different from paradise.
Each of these mermaids was breathtakingly beautiful. Their smiles were brighter than the sun, and their voices were more melodious than the sea breeze.
He casually pulled off his shirt and tossed it onto the shore, revealing his toned upper body, his light wheat-colored skin shimmering in the sunlight.
"Alright, ladies, here I come…" Andy had a joyous smile on his face, and wearing a pair of loose board shorts, he leaped into the sea.
"Splash—" The water splashed by Andy as he entered the water sprinkled onto the surrounding mermaids, eliciting a burst of bell-like laughter and playful complaints.
Several mermaids quickly swam over. Their smooth skin brushed against Andy's arms and back in the water, a cool sensation, yet carrying the warmth of life.
"Human, your swimming posture is so interesting!" The red-tailed mermaid pressed close to Andy.
"Let me teach you how to swim like a mermaid!" The blue-tailed girl was not at all reserved, embracing Andy from below in a backstroke position.
Her fish tail gently swayed, propelling both of them forward for several meters.
Andy felt as if he were in a wonderful dream.
"Pearl, it's my turn." The mature mermaid with the purple tail, whom Andy called Ziyue, swam behind Andy and suddenly hugged him from behind.
"Human man, this time it's my turn to teach you how to swim~" Ziyue's voice was low and magnetic, a voice Andy thoroughly enjoyed.
Pearl, who was below, smiled and released Andy.
Princess Tia and Alpha, who had just changed into their swimsuits, arrived here and, seeing Andy so happy, immediately joined the game.
Andy felt that they could perhaps stay on Fish-Man Island for a while longer; this place was truly wonderful~
--------------------------------------------------------
For Advanced chapters Visit :: patreon.com/Kaguyahime20