Yoshiro always believed that Fukaboshi was just outwardly noble, although he was given the title of Prince of Merfolk, it was just a gimmick to use as a club's sign.
But this phone call was different, it was from the Governor!
In his eyes, that was the most noble person in the world!
If not for his dreams, he would've joined the Disaster Pirates and become a samurai.
The samurai of Wano Country have no barriers to joining the Disaster Pirates, they are somewhat stronger than ordinary pirates.
Becoming a Disaster Pirate is also respected, some of his acquaintance ronin warriors, who previously did not join Orochi nor secretly help the Kozuki, have now joined the Disaster Pirates, realizing their life value.
And these opportunities are all given by the Governor.
Yet now the Governor is personally calling him.
Though it was just a few brief words, asking Fukaboshi to go to the Royal Palace, it was already enough information.
A normal fishman would never be worth a personal call from the Governor, plus some fishmen have recently come looking for Fukaboshi, even without hearing everything, their constant talk of princes and highness left no doubt even for fools.
This isn't a made-up Prince of Merfolk, this is the real deal!
The prince of the Dragon Palace Kingdom actually got invited to the club!
It's equivalent to Kozuki Momonosuke becoming the main attraction here...
"Fuka, Fukaboshi..."
Yoshiro opened his mouth, then thought twice, clenched his fist, "If there's anything troubling, I'm willing to accompany you there! Though I'm not a pirate, I'm also a samurai, where righteousness lies, I won't let you face it alone!"
Though he didn't know why Fukaboshi agreed with him at the time, there must have been some difficulties, now it seemed to be the time to face them, he could offer his assistance!
Fukaboshi was slightly startled by the words, smiled warmly, "I won't die, I was just forced to make a choice, it's nothing, Yoshiro."
He swam towards the door, but at the doorway, he turned his gaze to the shark fishman watching him closely, sighed, "You should also make a decision, whether to abandon that strange superiority and anger, and normally interact with humans. Or prepare to fight hard, I'm waiting for you."
After speaking, without waiting for the shark fishman's words, he walked out directly, leaving through the back door and heading towards the Royal Palace.
Yoshiro hesitated, then gritted his teeth and followed Fukaboshi.
No matter what, he was his friend, if something happens, he can help lighten the burden.
Better two dead than one, anger can be shared.
The guards at the grand entrance had already received orders, upon seeing Fukaboshi, did not obstruct, one of them led the two inside, all the way to the Palace Hall.
The spacious hall had only one place to sit, the golden throne at the forefront and highest point, where Sage sat with a leg draped over an armrest and a hand supporting his chin, as Fukaboshi and Yoshiro arrived.
"Go, Governor!"
Yoshiro had barely taken a few steps forward when his legs weakened, wishing to kneel, but quickly remembered something and forced himself to stand tall.
He was here to share his friend's burdens!
"Governor Sage."
Fukaboshi was much calmer, bowing to Sage after a salute, just as he was about to speak, Sage interrupted.
"Yoshiro, right."
Sage chuckled, giving Yoshiro a once-over, "I have a pretty strong impression of you, you're the first guy to open a male model club on my turf, of course, you also paid quite a bit of tax."
"Yes, yes, Governor, thank you very much for giving me the stage to perform!"
Yoshiro bowed deeply, then gathered the courage to say loudly, "Fukaboshi is my club's partner and my good friend, no matter what happens, I'm willing to bear it with him! If needed, only hope that the blood of two people can reduce your fury somewhat!"
"Hehe... interesting."
Sage waved a hand, "Alright, go down, it's none of your business."
"Yes..."
Yoshiro's heavy steps led him outside the hall, where he stood without fully leaving, ready to rush in if things went awry.
"I understand the situation."
Sage looked at Fukaboshi, "Among you, a significant number want to become my household servants, I called you to ask your opinion. After all, you are the next Dragon Palace Kingdom King, I'm just, and don't want to chill some fishmen's hearts, after all, they are all my subordinates."
"But considering you and me are partners, I also respect your wishes, if you don't want it, let the fishmen choose another representative, assigning them to my household. If you do want it, then it can be like the Fur Race representation."
In places he can't manage directly, he's very generous, whether it's ten thousand meters in the sky, ten thousand meters underwater, or the giant elephant that wanders everywhere, those are all places with high management difficulty.
The Fur Race can retain their dual king system, for this reason, after all, they are household servants, like a servant leader.
"Not only that, Governor Sage..."
Fukaboshi did not immediately agree but first narrated the situations of those fishmen who came looking for him, as the words left his mouth, Lily, standing beside, instinctively gripped the hilt at her waist, her killing intent seemingly taking solid form, cooling the air's temperature.
Such attempts to create chaos, that threaten Sage's governance, are no different from those damn nobles.