Chapter 2396: Lover In My Dream
The Mermaid Queen’s expression changed, and she reflexively took a few steps backward to maintain some distance from the Dragon King. Even though he spoke in a slightly ambiguous way, how could she not tell what he was really implying?
The Dragon King’s meaning was very clear. Taking on the alien monsters as an enemy was a huge risk for him. He needed a reason to take this risk, which would be her. If she married him, only then would he have have enough motivation to face these things.
She couldn't help but become a bit angry when she realized these things. “Dragon King, I came here not for personal reasons, but rather for the future of the entire Ocean races. How can you bring up such a thing now?! Isn’t the Dragon King’s behavior a bit too poor in taste?”
The Dragon King’s face darkened. Just then, his trusted aide Tortoise Minister said with a chuckle, “The queen says that it is for the future of the Ocean races, that it is being done for everyone, but have you thought through how much risk and sacrifice our Dragon King needs to face?
“We are only asking the queen to sacrifice a bit of personal freedom. Furthermore, marrying the Dragon King is what countless women yearn for even in their dreams, so how is that not happiness in itself? The queen only needs to agree to a small thing in order to save the lives of countless creatures, and yet no such agreement has been reached. That could be considered a bit hypocritical, no?”
The Tortoise Minister's immediate rebuke made the Mermaid Queen’s expression change several times. She knew that he was using sophistry, but she couldn't really find the words to retort right now.
Just then, the Dragon King said, “Tortoise Minister, do not speak nonsense. The Mermaid Queen’s beliefs are lofty and her character is noble. How can she be the type of person you are talking about?”
The Tortoise Minister immediately bowed and apologized. “The Dragon King’s rebuke is deserved. This humble minister was lacking in manners.”
The Dragon King then said to the Mermaid Queen, “Queen, please do not blame him too much. The Tortoise Minister was merely momentarily anxious, and that was why he ended up offending you.”