Chapter 288: The Celestial Dragon’s Bullet
"So what will happen next?" Mio asked with curiosity.
He was genuinely interested in Otohime's next move. Would she protect her fellow fishmen, or choose to appease the Celestial Dragons? Either decision would come at a great cost. Defending the people of Fishman Island would mean the collapse of her lifelong dream to raise their status through peace—especially now, with the relationship with the Celestial Dragons teetering on the brink. But if she protected the Celestial Dragons, Ryugu Castle would lose its standing and credibility among its own people.
Of course, regardless of her choice, both Otohime and Neptune were fated to die today.
That had already been arranged.
It had to be done.
Lilith handed Mio a bottle of whiskey and sat beside him as the two continued watching the projected feed from the Den Den Mushi.
Mio took a sip, savoring the burn, and watched patiently.
On the projection—
The people of Fishman Island were visibly enraged. A few had already begun rushing toward the luxurious ship where the Celestial Dragons stood, but they were held back by the guards of Ryugu Castle.
"Lady Otohime, let us through! That damn Celestial Dragon just murdered our own! Are we supposed to let him go unpunished?!"
"That's right! He must pay with his life!"