Deep within the Earth's core, beneath an island.
"The Sea God?"
Blackened Mera lowered her gaze, looking at the Trident Artifact in her hand. She felt she could effortlessly manipulate the waves and tides of the surrounding area, and communicate with the marine life in this sea region, including the Trench monsters guarding the entrance to the Earth's core's hidden sea.
Vincent finally understood why whoever obtained the Trident Artifact could become the King of Atlantis.
It must be said that the Trident Artifact truly lived up to its reputation as Atlantis's most precious imperial relic.
It was not merely a symbol of power.
From the moment this artifact was forged in ancient times, its inherent divine power has been intimately connected with the sea, to the extent that it can command all living species in the ocean!
Its abilities were almost identical to those of Poseidon, the Sea God in Greek mythology, which was likely why Vincent felt a sense of familiarity earlier. This artifact, which should rightfully be named Poseidon's trident, shared a lineage with the artifacts of his Aunt Diana, and even those on Paradise Island!
Alas, that was all there was to it.
Vincent was not interested in the title of Sea God or its inheritance.
In a few hours, Blackened Mera, this special being who had just received the "Second Generation Sea God" certification, would completely disappear from this World.
Therefore, the Sea God, like the ancient gods, had long been a name without substance.
However, with such an official (Karasen) certification and identity, the tasks ahead would be much simpler.
"You two... still wish to contend?"
With beautiful eyes that seemed to burn with golden, sacred Fire, Blackened Mera glanced at Arthur and Namo beside her, pointing the golden-glowing tip of Poseidon's trident downwards: "Submit, or Death!"
The twins, suspended in this underwater region, fell silent.
In the face of the Sea God's renewed glory and aura, their own kingly potential seemed dim, even a powerless sorrow.
Aquaman Arthur instinctively lowered his head, unable to meet Blackened Mera's gaze. Due to the Atlantean royal blood flowing within him, he felt an urge to submit and worship her at this moment.
"Mera has become the Sea God? That doesn't seem so bad, at least the Land World and the Underwater World won't go to war." Arthur felt an emptiness in his heart, consoling himself with this thought.
Just a few days ago, Mera was still persuading him to return and rule the Kingdom of Atlantis, but now she had directly become a god!
"In the end, this is the result?"
Namo first muttered in disbelief, then sighed, and knelt on one knee in the sea towards Blackened Mera... In the deep sea of the Mediterranean heartland.
Advisor Vico arrived here with the Atlantean underwater fleet, a hundred jellyfish or fish-shaped underwater ships, their metal hulls glowing with a bright, daylight-like light, systematically encircling the thundercloud-like underwater vortex!
Orm's Death had enraged the Atlantean royalty and nobility!
Thus, Vico was ordered to lead the kingdom's most elite underwater fleet, to capture Princess Mera of Xebel—the major criminal guilty of regicide and treason—and bring her back to the country!
If necessary, killing her on the spot was also permissible!
As the kingdom's advisor, Vico truly couldn't understand why, in less than half a day, Princess Mera's temperament had changed so drastically, leading her to such extreme actions... What exactly had happened to Mera?
"Advisor, look!"
Vico, who was momentarily lost in thought while riding a seahorse, heard the surprised prompt from a soldier beside him.
Vico looked ahead, and soon his face also showed a look of shock.
Ahead.
As blinding, scorching lightning surged like Water snakes, the central underwater vortex began to expand and grow larger!
Sizzle, sizzle!
Three figures, two men and one woman, were the first to rush out of the underwater vortex.
"Arthur, Namo, and the former Queen?!"
Vico trembled, recognizing the three at a glance. He immediately dismounted from his seahorse and rushed forward.
"Vico." Atlanna also recognized him, a hint of relief finally appearing on her pale, tired face.
"Greetings, Queen."
Vico quickly performed a proper salute. He then looked at Arthur and Namo: "You two are here too. Could it be that you've found the Trident Artifact?"
"Indeed, we have found it," Namo responded stiffly.
Arthur smiled bitterly: "Vico, now is not the time for pleasantries. We should make way first."
"Make way for whom?"
Vico paused, then noticed that the underwater vortex ahead was still expanding.
"What is that?"
The soldiers on the underwater ships were stunned. They could see an enormous beast Shadow emerging from the vortex!
It was a gigantic and ferocious marine beast.
It was larger than any ultra-modern underwater warship, with an incredibly massive height and length of over a thousand meters at a glance. Behind it were seven or eight snake-like tentacle tails, each tail the size of a Boeing plane fuselage.
It had a primitive and ferocious triangular head, similar to a dinosaur's, and a pair of front pincer claws that left no doubt they could cut a large ship in half.
Its mere presence, exposed and descending into the open sea, stirred up waves and surges. Compared to it, the underwater ships were like the vast difference between a school of fish and a giant shark!
This was the full form of the legendary sea beast—Karasen!
Upon seeing it, every Atlantean trembled with primal fear and horror!
And atop the head of the legendary sea beast Karasen, a stunning red-haired woman stood, holding a golden trident, with a palpable aura of power sweeping outwards!
"Since you have seen the Sea God, why do you not bow?"
..."Someone has reacquired the trident and gained the title of Sea God!"
"After thousands of years, the name of the Sea God reappears in the sea!"
"It's Mera! Princess Mera, who just killed King Orm!!!"
This news spread quickly throughout the entire Underwater World. The four remaining civilized nations among the seven great kingdoms were abuzz, and the entire Underwater World could be said to have completely exploded!
Kingdom of Atlantis, prison entrance.
King Xebel was immediately released. Upon hearing the news, his face was filled with disbelief: "You must be joking. The one who obtained the Trident Artifact—is my daughter?!"
...This day.
It was destined to be a historic moment for the Underwater World, a time of upheaval and the dawn of a new era.
Blackened Mera stood atop the legendary sea beast Karasen, holding the Trident Artifact, reigning over the Four Seas and Seven Kingdoms. Countless marine creatures followed in her wake, and the waves and tides consciously parted to both sides!
It was as if she were inspecting her own territory, or perhaps strolling through her own backyard.
"Thank you, Vincent," Mera thought.
"This is a result we achieved together. Of course, this is all I can help you with. To be a true emperor, you will face much more in the future."
Vincent pondered in his mind: "However, with the Trident Artifact in hand, and Karasen's help, I believe you have the ability to resolve all these matters."
"Are you preparing to leave?" Mera's heart trembled slightly, but she controlled herself from thinking too much.
"Yes, the time is almost up."
Vincent said with great ease.
The moment the symbiosis ends is approaching!
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