She turned her head to see a group of Fishman young ladies swimming rapidly towards Esdeath, as if they had gone mad.
"Lady Esdeath~"
More than a dozen Fishman young ladies surrounded Esdeath.
"Oh, it's you!"
Esdeath smiled, looking at the circle of Fishman.
These Fishman were all ones she had released over the past six months, which was probably why Neptune was so grateful to Esdeath.
They chattered, expressing their longing for Esdeath, stating that if not for Esdeath, they would likely already be slaves.
With a slight smile, she picked up the crown from the ground, handed it to Neptune, and said, "If you really want to thank me, how about you take me to meet someone?"
"Who?"
As long as it wasn't Shirahoshi, Neptune didn't mind anyone, as he might have to rely on Esdeath in the future.
Even if it were Shirahoshi, it wasn't impossible to meet her.
"Kuma!"
That's right!
Kuma was her main objective for coming here this time.
"Is Lady Esdeath referring to Bartholomew Kuma, the Tyrant?"
"As far as I know, that pirate doesn't seem to be here."
Upon hearing that name, Neptune recalled it; Kuma was quite famous, and as a king, Neptune had naturally paid attention to him.
"Not here?"
Esdeath subconsciously thought Shakky was lying to her.
Because Neptune had no reason to deceive her; in fact, he would have to rely on her in the future.
"How is that possible?"
She looked at Neptune with some confusion, her eyes genuinely sincere, and her Observation Haki didn't detect anything unusual.
Kuma really isn't here?
"Lady Esdeath, although I don't know where you got the information that Kuma is on Fish-Man Island, I can find someone to help you."
"We have a fortune teller on Fish-Man Island named Madam Shyarly, who should be able to assist Lady Esdeath!"
Madam Shyarly!
Her predictions were 100% accurate; she was Arlong's half-sister, and Neptune had almost forgotten about her if he hadn't mentioned it.
"Then thank you!"
Esdeath nodded, then turned her head and gave an order: "Everyone, disband immediately! Return to the warship at 8 PM!"
"Yes! Lady Esdeath!"
The female soldiers had been waiting for this order; they were too curious about the Fishman.
Even Tina and the others felt the same way.
"Lady Esdeath, we want to go too~ *⁂((✪⥎✪))⁂*!"
"Go!"
"Remember to come back!"
"Oh! We know, Lady Esdeath!"
In a flash, only Tashigi remained, holding her Shigure.
"Aren't you going with them?"
"No, I want to stay with Lady Esdeath!"
Tashigi looked around at the Fishman fearfully; it felt safest to stay by Lady Esdeath's side.
"Alright!"
"Then I'll take Lady Esdeath to the Fishman..."
"Father!"
Shark Star suddenly swam to Neptune's side and whispered something, causing Neptune's expression to change. He said somewhat apologetically, "Lady Esdeath, I'm afraid I cannot accompany you. Something has happened at Dragon Palace, and I must return."
"Shark Star, please show Lady Esdeath around."
After speaking in a hurry, Neptune left the scene, as if something very important had happened, and the other two princes followed him.
"Lady Esdeath, please come this way."
Although Shark Star was also somewhat anxious, if he left now, it would be a breach of hospitality.
"Alright!"
As for what happened, Esdeath naturally didn't know, as it would be impolite to eavesdrop with Observation Haki.
Moreover, Neptune also understood Observation Haki, so it would just be awkward.
...
"Madam Shyarly!"
Shark Star pushed open the door of the Fishman Cafe and called out.
A beautiful yet cold and alluring Fishman slowly appeared, her lower body remarkably resembling a shark.
She wore a blue cloak, but she wasn't as mature as she appeared in the original story.
"Prince Shark Star, what a rare guest you are."
Shyarly looked at him with a smile; the Fishman Cafe's business was getting better and better.
"And this is?"
She looked strangely at the woman in a white uniform behind Shark Star, who seemed to be a Marine.
"This is a distinguished guest of our Fish-Man Island; in fact, you should thank her."
"Lady Esdeath is the current ruler of Sabaody Archipelago, and it is thanks to Lady Esdeath that our Fish-Man Island has improved so much."
"Hmph!"
She looked at Esdeath in surprise, not expecting that such a young girl could take control of a vital transport hub like Shambles.
"So, what brings you here this time?"
"My father wants Madam Shyarly to help him find someone named Kuma."
"Alright!"
Exhaling a puff of smoke, Shyarly readily agreed.
At this time, Shyarly did not detest fortune-telling as much as she would in a few years, so fortune-telling was considered part of the Fishman Cafe's business.
Esdeath and Tashigi watched curiously as Shyarly slowly took out a crystal ball from behind her and placed both hands on it.
"The result of the divination can only be seen by me and the diviner."
"Lady Esdeath, please come in."
Under Tashigi's curious gaze, Shyarly led Esdeath behind a curtain.
Immediately, a scene appeared.
On an ice throne, Esdeath was seated.
And Esdeath on the throne smiled, looking down on everything with disdain, a pile of corpses lying before the throne.
Upon closer inspection, there were many oxygen bubbles, and people dressed in luxurious white clothes.
"Ah!!"
Seeing this, Shyarly exclaimed in shock and disbelief; if she wasn't mistaken, that attire belonged to Celestial Dragons!
"What's wrong?"
Hearing Shyarly's scream, Shark Star and Tashigi were about to walk inside.
Splat!
With quick reflexes, Shyarly directly smashed the crystal ball onto the ground, and it instantly shattered into pieces.
"It's nothing, I just accidentally slipped!" Shyarly secretly glanced at the expressionless Esdeath; she didn't dare to say what she had just seen.
That was a throne above ten thousand people!
Even Celestial Dragons could only submit beneath the throne.
"That's good, then..."
"I'm sorry, Lady Esdeath, I couldn't find Kuma."
Shyarly turned to Esdeath, lowered her head, and apologized without daring to say another word; she had divined something she shouldn't have seen.
"It's alright, we'll find him eventually."
Esdeath smiled and patted Shyarly's head; she didn't believe this little Fishman dared to reveal this matter.
If such a scene were to be revealed, Shyarly would surely die.
"Let's stop here for today, I'm a bit tired." Feeling Esdeath's caress, Shyarly's shocked heart slowly calmed down; she knew what to do.
After speaking, she ushered the group out, and the Fishman Cafe closed its doors.
"In that case, Lady Esdeath, please come with me to Dragon Palace; I'm sure my father will be very welcoming."
"Alright!"
Since Kuma couldn't be found, they would go to Dragon Palace.
Swoosh!
A huge axe swiftly flew past above Esdeath's head.
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