"Because in the perception of the common people at the bottom, mermaids are nobles!"
Although the aboriginal people of "Fishman Island" are collectively called "fishmen", they are actually divided into two categories.
Those whose lower body is a fish are called "mermaids", and those whose lower body is human are called "mermaids".
These two categories can also be subdivided into four subcategories: human-headed fish-body, fish-headed fish-body, human-headed human, and fish-headed human.
Although the fish people do not have the strict caste system of a certain pseudo-Eastern University "Bharat", they are actually divided into two distinct factions.
Among them, the "Mermaid Tribe" is recognized as a superior race. They generally live in the sunny area on the upper level of the "Mermaid Island" and do various decent jobs.
The royal family among them must be the "mermaid clan" with the head of a human and the body of a fish.
The "Merfolk" with human-like legs are a lower-class race on "Merfolk Island". They live in dimly lit lower-class slums and survive by preying on sea fish that the "Merfolk" disdain to eat.
Since it is difficult to find a decent job with stable income, being a pirate is also one of the means of livelihood for many "fishmen".
"Mermaid species, especially those with human heads and fish bodies like our royal family, will have great advantages in studying or finding employment on "Fishman Island". Especially in terms of choosing a mate, both men and women tend to
The other half is a mermaid with the head of a human and the body of a fish... It can be said that once you are born as a mermaid with the head of a human and the body of a fish, it means that you have half a foot squeezed into the circle of the upper class."
"But Father, you should know best how low the probability of a mermaid being born with a human head and a fish body is. Among us, only "White Star" and I have a pure human head and a fish body, while "Emperor Star" and "Roll Star" still retain
There are varying degrees of fish-head characteristics.”
"Think about it, even a royal family like ours that maintains a pure bloodline cannot guarantee that every child will be a human head. At most, it can only guarantee that they will not be fish-humans. Those common people whose bloodline has been extremely mixed, can
The probability of giving birth to a baby with the head of a human and the body of a fish is probably less than one in ten."
"Uh... This is indeed something I didn't notice."
"King Neptune" stroked the big beard on his face in embarrassment.
It was not his intention to say that it would lead to this kind of trend, but denying the special status of the mermaid species would be equivalent to destroying the royal orthodoxy. What if any murloc shouted, "Princes and generals should rather have species?"
, with the huge number of fishmen, the Royal Guards on the island simply cannot stop them.
"Father works day and night for state affairs, and it is normal not to know the reasons behind these market customs." "Shark Star" did not want to embarrass "King Neptune", so he quickly sent him to a higher level and continued: "The children of the fishmen have returned to their ancestors.
This phenomenon is very common, and the appearance often takes after neither the father nor the mother, so the concept of chastity of folk women is not as conservative as that of our royal women. And it has been confirmed that if a mermaid woman mates with a human man, there is a high probability of giving birth to a fish with the head of a human.
Therefore, almost the vast majority of married mermaid women will turn into fish-like legs at the age of 30, go to land to mate with human men, and then return to the Fish-Man Island to give birth to children after becoming pregnant.”
After listening to "Shark Star"'s explanation, "King Neptune" smiled bitterly, not expecting that the mermaid population had developed such a deformed view on fertility.
However, he could not do any interference or prevention. After all, expanding the population of mermaids would be extremely beneficial to the stability of their royal family's rule.
"I see, "Shark Star", you are becoming more and more like a prince of a country. After a few more years of experience, my father will be able to trust you and leave the country in your hands."
"My father is so complimentary." "Shark Star" did not show any complacency because of his father's approval, and continued: "The folk mermaid women leave their fathers and keep their children, and it does not involve marriage. In addition, they have already formed
The scale will not cause much criticism, but "White Star" represents the royal family. If "White Star" is married to a human as a wife, given the long-standing resentment of the people against humans, it may cause a big chaos... I hope
Father, think twice."
"King Neptune" nodded and said: "You are right, that's why I want to marry "White Star" to the young man named "Night Dire".
"Why is Father so stubborn? Have you considered the feelings of "White Star"?" "Shark Star" still urged.
"Because I have an intuition that this is an opportunity for fish people and humans to put aside their hatred for each other and move toward peaceful coexistence."
As soon as "King Neptune" said these words, "Shark Star" couldn't help but fell silent.
Because this is also the ideal that the biological mother of the four brothers and sisters, "Otohime", has pursued throughout her life, and even sacrificed her life for it.
"King Neptune" patted his son's increasingly generous shoulders comfortingly, and sighed: "Actually, this is what your mother once said to me before she was alive. For the reconciliation of the two races, someone must take the first step.
As a royal princess, "Shirahoshi" is also the responsibility she must bear."
"Shark Star" did not dare to say that his mother's last words were wrong, but he just said in confusion: "Since my father has made up his mind, I should obey it... But I have something unclear. If it is for the sake of "White Star"
"The marriage shows our clan's attitude, so wouldn't it be more influential to marry "Shirahoshi" to a Celestial Dragon noble? Why marry a little pirate who has not yet established a firm foothold in the new world?"
"King Neptune" smiled and shook his head.
"The Celestial Dragons are the most noble human beings, but because of this, they cannot represent the vast majority of human beings in this world. If "Shirahoshi" is married to the Celestial Dragons, it will only make people think that our mermaid royal family is trying to curry favor with the world government.
, then not only will it not be able to help humans and murlocs understand each other, it will even make the people who originally supported us feel disappointed in the royal family."
"In addition, "Night Dire" is not an ordinary little pirate. Being able to rank first on the bounty list among the new generation of pirates shows his potential... "Shark Star", do you remember the Supernova episode five years ago?
Who is this person?"
"It's "Fire Fist Ace"."
How could "Shark Star" forget that the human boy who was two years younger than him not only became the captain of the "Whitebeard Pirates", but also made himself famous with his terrifying strength in just a few years.
The bounty has soared to 550 million, and he is even recognized as the future successor of the "Whitebeard Pirates".
"Father, are you saying that that "Night Dire" will become another "Fire Fist Ace"?"
"King Neptune" showed a childish and pleased expression and said: "In my opinion, the future achievements of "Night Dire" will probably far exceed that of "Fire Fist Ace"."
"Did father overestimate this person?" "Shark Star" was doubtful.
"There are now only four "Ossian Shichibukai" appointed by the World Government. Two of the three who disappeared are related to this "Night Dire". "Moonlight Moria" was bombarded by him with both men and ships.
After entering the bottom of the sea, "Boya Hancock" even obeyed him and allowed him to be driven. How many new pirates can do this?"
After a pause, "King Neptune" said seriously: "Of course, if it was just potential, I wouldn't bet on my favorite "White Star"... The key is that he is most likely to be "Whitebeard Edward"
"My biological son."
The shocked reaction of "Shark Star" was no less than that of "King Neptune" when he first discovered this "secret".
"But didn't Mr. Edward say that he was his nephew?"
"Stupid!" "King Neptune" tapped "Shark Star" on the head with the golden trident in his hand, "Isn't the lesson of "Fire Fist Ace" enough? A adopted son can still make "Whitebeard"
The "Pirates" are out in full force. If it is known that "Whitebeard Edward" has a biological son, do you know how many forces will covet him?"
"Shark Star" had a look of astonishment on his face. The more he recalled the previous encounters, the more he felt that his father's guess was absolutely correct.
"Of course, the matter of proposing marriage must at least wait until the main force of the "Whitebeard Pirates" can return safely from "Marinvando"."
"King Neptune" admits that he has some speculative elements, but he doesn't dare to play without even seeing the trump card.
"Father, to what extent is a safe return?"
"King Neptune" thought for a long time before he was not sure: "It doesn't matter whether "Fire Fist Ace" can be rescued, at least "Whitebeard Edward" must survive, "Whitebeard Pirates"
The main force of the 16 divisions cannot be defeated... As for the other 43 alliance fleets, as long as the Crescent Beard and Skull flag is still there, there will be as many pirate groups as possible who want to rely on them."
Having said that, "King Neptune" warned "Shark Star" again.
"There is a very philosophical saying in the far east. It is better to put flowers on someone else's beautiful clothes than to give him a warm pot of charcoal fire on a snowy day. The fleet of the "Whitebeard Pirates" this time is too large, and the supplies must be at least
It will take a day to complete, so you can make some friends with that "Night Dire" and find an excuse to take him to the treasure house of Dragon Palace City to pick out some treasures for him, which can also be regarded as forming a good relationship in advance."