Todd stretched out the dragon's head in front of the mermaids and asked, "What on earth is going on?"
Rita lowered her head and replied: "The cause of the matter is an ocean current passing through the southern bay. Different from ordinary sea water, this ocean current is mixed with some black substances that we have never seen before. In the end, these substances followed the sea water,
They were washed together into the seabed and stayed near our home."
"These black substances look like grease floating in the water. Although they appear to be dead, they have strange behaviors. They will actively approach living creatures and attach to them."
Rita's face was pale and she bit her lips tightly: "Those marine creatures that are attached to the black substance will be slowly corroded from top to bottom. Their flesh and blood will turn into nutrients, grow more black substances, aggravate the infection and eventually die.
When they die for a period of time, the corpses will start moving again and attack all living things around them."
"Any life that touches the black oil on the deceased will be infected and become the next victim..."
Todd raised the dragon's claws, held the dragon's head, and thought to himself: "Transforming creatures into undead, why does this all sound familiar?"
Todd continued to ask: "Where did the ocean currents that brought those black materials pass?"
"The Southern Gulf of the Ayyubid Empire."
Those things come from within the empire?
Todd was full of questions. After thinking for a long time, he still couldn't get a clue.
"Great Holy King, please help us!" Rita clasped her fingers and shouted with her head bowed: "Our home has been invaded by these black demons. We lack food and shelter and have become helpless.
Homeless victims, I implore you to lend a helping hand!"
Looking down at these mermaids, Todd asked: "How does the ancient ocean god you speak of plan to deal with this disaster?"
Rita shook her head and said: "The great Krakowsh told us through the oracle that he has more important things to do and cannot escape for the time being, so let us come to you for help."
Todd curled his lips and thought to himself: The so-called more important thing should be the construction of heaven. In the end, Leviathan still lost his people to himself...
Todd thought of this and already made a decision in his mind: "How many people do you have in total?"
"Two thousand people..."
Rita thought for a moment and then added: "If the evil under the sea is allowed to spread, other ocean tribes will suffer. At that time, more people will come here to seek refuge."
Todd opened his dragon wings, fanned the snow on the mountains, and said to the mermaids: "I promise to give you shelter. To the west of Duixi City, I will set aside a sea area for you to live in. At the same time, I will use Waiheke Island as a
Neutral ground, the corresponding aid materials will be arranged on the shore of the island as soon as possible, and you can take them freely."
The mermaids wept with joy and loudly praised Todd's kindness.
Before they could react, the soul space had been closed, and their consciousness returned to the harbor.
It seemed that only a few seconds had passed. The citizens on the shore were still whispering to each other, and the Crusaders were still loudly maintaining order.
Seeing the mermaids opening their eyes, with joy and excitement on their faces, the Valkyrie who was responsible for delivering the message squatted on the shore and said to each other: "It seems that the gods have given you what you want. That badge.
, can you return it to me now?"
Rita lowered her head and looked at the dragon-shaped badge in her hand, and nodded desperately as if waking up from a dream. She slid her fins, swam under the platform, and carefully handed the badge back to the Valkyrie.
Valkyrie put the badge back on her neck, put it on her chest, and said: "Although I don't know what the sons of the gods said, our gods are the will of all believers that cannot be defied, and his words are supreme.
Order."
Rita nodded, waved her fins, turned around and swam toward the depths of the sea, and said happily: "I want to return to my tribe. They are still anxiously waiting for the news... Now, I can tell them everything.
Everything will be fine.”
An hour later, in the meeting hall of Muxi Palace.
While reading the report in his hand, Emerson said in disbelief: "I still can't believe that there are actually mermaids in this world."
The dark elf Ackerman, who was sitting opposite him, shrugged, motioned the Prime Minister to look at him with his eyes, and said with a smile: "If I remember correctly, orcs, elves and other alien races once only existed in myths and legends.
.”
Wearing a fiery red dress, the gorgeous elf Barbara discussed quietly with another elf representative for a while, and then asked: "I heard from people present that those mermaids said that they believe in the ancient god of the sea - Krako
May?"
Elijah, the representative of the scholars, pondered and said: "I have heard this name in literature. In the legends of some tribes, it is said that it was the cradle of ancient life and the master of the ocean... But before that, I
I always thought it was just a legend..."
Ackerman smiled helplessly: "At least now we know that these legends are true... Moreover, listening to the narrations of those mermaids, this master of the ocean, Krakowsh, seems to be not only related to our sons of gods, but
Are they acquaintances, or very good friends who trust each other."
"Your Majesty is here!"
As the guards sang loudly, Todd walked quickly into the hall. Among the kneeling people, he walked straight to the throne, sat down and said directly: "Everyone, get up, let us save these unnecessary red tapes.
, I have a few things to say."
"First, what is the current situation on Waiheke Island to the west of Muxi City?"
Prime Minister Emerson stood up and replied: "There is a naval post on Waiheke Island and some fishermen. Other than that, there is not much development."
Todd nodded and said: "Very good, design the drawings, find craftsmen, and prepare building materials. I want to build a trading post on Waiheke Island."
Elijah, who is in charge of urban planning and civil construction, was a little surprised: "Trading station? I will prepare the drawings immediately, but in terms of design and planning, what functions does this trading station need to achieve?"
"The main function of the trading post is generally the storage of materials and the exchange of goods. The naval outpost can be retained. In addition, an artificial bay will be dug out in the shallows of the island to facilitate entry and exit."
After hearing Todd's words, Elijah already understood that the large-scale construction on Waiheke Island was actually for the mermaid who appeared today.
After Todd made arrangements for Waiheke Island, he continued: "Second, I need the Kingdom Navy to immediately send a reconnaissance team to collect seawater samples along the direction of the ocean currents... Cumberland will be responsible for this matter...
Wait, where are the Cumberlanders?”
Emerson reminded in a low voice: "Your Majesty, have you forgotten? Due to the border dispute, Cumberland has already rushed to the Holy Acropolis with the knights."
Todd slapped his forehead and changed his words: "Then, leave the task of the investigation team to the North Island Knights. Tell them that there may be a very dangerous substance in the sea water. They only need to sample it and no contact is allowed."
After explaining these two things, Todd stood up from the throne and walked quickly towards the door under the astonished gaze of everyone.
His body began to slowly change, gradually transforming from human form to dragon form.
Emerson ran after him outside the door, raised his head and looked up at the shining dragon in the palace square, and asked loudly: "Your Majesty, where are you going?"
"I have some questions, and I need to find the person involved to ask them clearly." Todd turned his head, looked at the bewildered subordinates at his feet, and said in a deep voice: "As for you, start preparing to welcome the new neighbors."