Chapter 128 Fishman Island Finally Takes His Shape Completely, Otohime's Awakening
Chapter 128 Fishman Island Finally Takes His Shape Completely, Otohime's Awakening
Chapter 128 Fishman Island Finally Takes His Shape Completely, Otohime's Awakening
The shadow of the black submarine warship loomed over the waters surrounding Fishman Island.
The bloodshed and carnage on Fishman Island served as a cleansing of the past, and from then on, Fishman Island would only belong to Brian.
From this moment on, the entire Fishman Island will gradually and completely transform into his shape.
With the transfer of power to Ryugu Palace completed, the matter of Fishman Island was basically settled, with only a few minor issues remaining.
The day after the cleaning was completed, Brian took Otohime deep into Fishman Island and arrived at the Mermaid Beach.
He was accompanied by the mythical beast-type griffin girl Griffin, the ancient beast-type Lamiamia, and the somewhat agitated Otohime.
This coral reef area was once the most peaceful and tranquil corner of Fishman Island.
However, the scene before them was like purgatory.
The seawater was stained dark red with blood, and although it had been diluted, the strong, fishy smell was still pungent.
Beautiful corals were violently destroyed, and their once cozy seashell homes were reduced to rubble.
The monster girl army's purges never overlooked any place where resistance might be lurking.
Princess Otohime's body trembled violently, and her beautiful face turned ashen, like a white pearl.
She swam along the path she remembered to the spot where her home once stood.
She found her family amidst a pile of broken seashells and charred coral fragments.
Her father, mother, and younger sister were tightly embracing each other, already lifeless.
Judging from the marks on the body, it had been dead for more than half a month, and there were already signs of decomposition.
Their bodies were covered with marks left by blades, flames, and poison.
All of this stemmed from the rebellion previously caused by Daken, especially after the introduction of a large number of pirates, which brought even more misery to the mermaids.
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Princess Otohime instantly lost her previous excitement and let out a silent, piercing scream.
The mermaid's tears fell desperately into the deep sea like a string of sparkling pearls.
She held her family's bodies tightly, the deep grief almost suffocating her.
She was once a messenger of peace, and she once believed that love and tolerance could resolve all hatred.
But the cruel reality shattered all her beliefs in the bloodiest way. Everything she cherished died in her powerless pleas.
Brian hovered silently behind Otohime, neither offering comfort nor urging her on.
He knew that the breakdown of emotions was a necessary crucible for forging absolute loyalty.
Mia and Griffin stood guard, making sure the space remained undisturbed.
After a long while, Otohime's sobs gradually subsided. She slowly raised her head, and the gentleness and kindness that used to grace her tear-streaked face were gone. In its place was an almost obsessive determination.
"Master—" Otohime's voice was as hoarse as broken glass. She turned around and looked at Brian with a fanatical and focused gaze.
"I have nothing left." She trembled, but her tone was incredibly firm. "All my attachments..."
All weakness, all illusion, died with them.
"I beg you, grant me power immediately!" Otohime knelt before Brian, expressing her most intense desire in the most humble posture.
"I refuse to be a powerless mermaid any longer! I want to become your monster girl! I will use my power to protect my new faith and crush all enemies who trample on peace!"
A satisfied smile appeared on Brian's lips. Otohime's complete awakening was even faster and purer than he had anticipated.
"Very good, my Otome." Brian bent down and gently helped her up, his eyes filled with a domineering possessiveness.
"You are special. You possess talents and wisdom that surpass those of ordinary mermaids, and you are especially born with powerful Observation Haki. Once you become a monster girl, you are destined to become a member of my core legion."
Just then, several mermaid figures trembled and swam out from the surrounding wreckage.
They were Otohime's former neighbors and old friends, and among the few who had survived the purge.
They had assumed that Otohime had perished, but when they saw her unharmed and being intimately embraced by the leader of that terrifying pirate crew, their eyes were filled with shock, confusion, and jealousy.
One of the young fishmen, named Hyde, who had once pursued Otohime, mustered his courage and asked in terror, "Otohime! You—how could you be with this—this butcher? Get away from him! He's the one who killed your family!"
Hyde's voice carried a righteous anger, yet it was also mixed with a profound fear of death.
Otohime turned her head coldly, her gaze sweeping over Hyde and the other astonished fishmen. Her indifference sent a shiver down Hyde's spine.
She was no longer the gentle and humble mermaid beach girl; she was a complete stranger.
"Shut up!" Although Otohime's voice wasn't loud, it carried an absolute authority that instantly suppressed Hyde's voice.
"The culprit?"
Otohime's eyes were filled with contempt for the past. "The real culprits are your own weakness and your blind faith! You expected a hypocritical world government to protect you, and what was the result?"
She pointed to the surrounding ruins, "Look at this whole ruin. Daken committed many evils, even bringing in pirates, causing such a terrible result, while you can only eke out a living."
He then pointed at Brian: "He is power, he is order! I follow him because he gives me the right to live and to take revenge! And you, you only deserve to be eliminated while you linger on!"
Otohime then turned back to Brian and knelt down on one knee without hesitation.
"Master, please allow me to deal with these disrespectful and noisy old friends myself!" Otohime's eyes were filled with a burning desire for battle.
Brian smiled, a smile full of satisfaction.
"Otohime, my monster girl in training." Brian raised his voice so that the surrounding fishmen could hear him clearly. "Although you haven't eaten the fruit yet, your value to me far exceeds that of these lowly fishmen."
"Mia." He gently raised his hand, but his tone left no room for argument. "Clean up these remnants of the past. Give Otohime's family a proper burial, ensuring their remains are not damaged."
"As for these troublemakers who don't know what's good for them, let Griffin handle them. There's no need to leave any survivors."
In front of all his old friends, Brian directly announced Otohime's special status and completely isolated her from their old circle.
"Very well, I obey."
Griffin excitedly accepted the order, his golden eagle eyes locking onto Hyde and the other shocked fishmen. A powerful aura of the mythical beast species erupted instantly, completely enveloping them.
Hyde looked at Otohime in terror. He finally understood that the mermaid he once admired had completely changed and climbed a terrifying staircase that he could never reach.
Otohime watched all this calmly, her heart filled with a thirst for power and a new faith.
The warmth of the past is completely dead.
Brian took Otohime's hand with satisfaction and led her away from this blood-soaked homeland.
His goal has been perfectly achieved.
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