Chapter 38: Royal Meeting – The Depths of Reverence
The colossal bubble-enclosed island of Fish-Man Island gleamed beneath the sea like a jewel cradled by the ocean. Coral palaces, glowing sea flora, and floating jellyfish shimmered in the distance. The Voidreign ship, an immense black vessel adorned with the infamous panda-with-a-cowboy-hat flag, gently docked at the gates of the kingdom.
As the mist of seawater parted, Jessie, the "Void King", stepped forward with measured calm. His tall frame exuded confidence, and his signature black cowboy hat cast a sharp silhouette. He looked toward the Fish-Man royalty and gave a respectful nod to King Neptune, who stood tall in full regalia, his eyes filled with complex emotion—equal parts fear, reverence, and duty.
Just beyond Neptune stood the radiant and towering figure of Shirahoshi, the Mermaid Princess and Poseidon, the Ancient Weapon. Her ethereal beauty was rivaled only by her sheer size.
The moment Jessie caught sight of her, his eyes widened subtly.
"Whoa..." whispered Vash, eyes gleaming with amazement. "She's... massive."
"She's the largest mermaid in the world," Kuina said softly, standing beside Uta.
Vash took a few enthusiastic steps toward Shirahoshi, a bottle of coral wine still in hand, grinning like a child. "This is incredible! I gotta talk to her—"
Before he could even finish the thought, Uta appeared in a flash, her fist crashing down on his head.
Whack!
"Respect the royal family, idiot!" she barked, puffing her cheeks in frustration.
"Oww! I was just gonna say hello," Vash groaned, holding his head.