If the Amazons could cross the sea and defeat Atlantis, then couldn't Xebel also take its place?
Honestly, he had always thought the distress call was fake. It just didn't seem possible no matter how he thought about it.
He was young and had only been married for a few years. His wife had given birth to a red-haired girl who perfectly inherited his genes, possessing the royal power to control water from birth.
He named her Mera, a synonym for beauty and power.
Compared to playing house with Atlantis, he preferred to spend his life with his wife and child in a warm home.
But unfortunately, the old man's envoys were blind and insisted that he gather the troops to help.
Ryus was annoyed, so he gathered the Xebel army, preparing to teach the old man a lesson.
But after he arrived, he saw the armies of the Brine and the Fishermen.
Then, upon reaching Atlantis, the Amazons were actually active underwater.
Moreover, Atlantis seemed to have already been defeated, cowering before the Amazons as if they had seen ghosts. Their decadent appearance as defeated soldiers could not be faked.
Atlantis was truly defeated!
Ryus was unsure for a moment and, along with the other two Kings, decided to meet Atlanna to assess the situation.
Who knew she didn't care about them at all, leaving them in this hall for over an hour!
This was truly too much!
Ryus, in a fit of anger, was about to cause a commotion.
However, at this moment, Atlanna, in a submissive posture, daintily walked into the hall with a stranger.
"Atlanna!"
Ryus's expression froze, and he looked at the overly handsome man in front of him with suspicion.
The King of the Fishermen, who revered art, couldn't help but exclaim upon seeing Aaron, "What a perfect work of art! I always thought perfection was just an adjective, but now I see perfection itself!"
The King of the Brine said with some jealousy, "What's the use of being good-looking? Only a powerful body is the most perfect."
He waved his huge pincers, which could easily snap a person's body when they opened and closed.
In fact, many citizens of the Brine had even more severe degradation than him. Many had their lower bodies completely degenerated into crab legs. Some even completely became large crabs.
However, their situation was better than that of the Trench. Although they had degenerated, they still possessed considerable rationality, not only having extremely powerful physiques but also being able to craft their own equipment. In addition, their reproductive capacity was greatly enhanced.
They considered themselves a perfect race, possessing not only the powerful reproductive ability of the Trench but also inheriting the strength and "wisdom" of traditional Atlanteans.
Aaron glanced at the King of the Brine, and his cold, emotionless pupils instantly made his beady eyes retract into their sunken sockets. Even his head almost shrank into his crab-like armor.
The King of the Brine obediently closed his mouth and said nothing more.
Perhaps due to severe degradation, his bestial side accounted for a large proportion. In that instant when he met Aaron's gaze, he felt a genetic sense of oppression.
It was as if if he said another word, death would come.
Every cell in his body trembled—that was fear.
In a trance, he seemed to see a forbidden god from ancient times.
"What are you doing? This isn't what you said before?"
Ryus noticed the King of the Brine's excessive silence and couldn't help but whisper.
"Didn't you say you wanted to let him know the glory of Atlantis? You are the strongest Atlantean..."
"Enough, stop talking!"
The King of the Brine jumped up as if his foot had been stepped on and retorted loudly.
"Did I say such a thing? What a joke! Who doesn't know that I advocate peace and love life the most? How could I be such a fool who only knows how to fight and is full of muscles?"
He stared fiercely at Ryus with an unkind gaze. "Your memory must have a problem. I know some great memory recovery methods, maybe I can try them on you."
Ryus was stunned.
Just an hour ago, when he was talking to the other party, this big crab still looked fierce and menacing.
He said he was going to give the mastermind a taste of their own medicine.
And this is the taste you gave them?
He wanted to speak again but the crab pointed its large pincer at Ryus, then turned its head to look at Aaron and Atlanna.
"He's slandering me! I swear I didn't say anything. If I'm lying, then... then may I be cursed to have brainless sons."
Oh, this... your children are already brainless.
Ryus slandered him internally.
It wouldn't be surprising if these degenerated beasts turned into monsters like the Trench.
Perhaps in a few hundred years, the Brine would truly degenerate into a group of real crabs, and one more name would be lost from the Seven Kingdoms.
Just like the Deserters, everyone knew it still existed, but it was like it was dead and nobody cared.
"Alright, everyone be quiet."
Aaron had no time to waste with the big crab. His gaze swept over the three of them one by one.
Including Atlantis, these were the only four socially intact nations remaining among the Seven Kingdoms.
Hmm, the Brine was at most half of one.
The King of the Brine immediately quieted down. He crossed his pincers on his thighs, sitting upright and still, like an obedient student.
The King of the Fishermen also sat elegantly. He believed that such a perfect Aaron must also be a refined person.
Ryus frowned slightly, but seeing the big crab and the Fishermen King both choose to obey, he could only suppress his displeasure and prepare to act according to the situation.
"Your Majesty, you speak, and we will listen." The big crab said ingratiatingly.
The sense of oppression born from the depths of its genes had disappeared, and feeling an unprecedented sense of ease, he was even more subservient to Aaron.
Within the four seas, the strong are revered. This was a jungle society in a marine setting, the citizens of the Brine only worshipped the strong.
Even Orm's mobilization of three nations' forces could not make them submit. But Aaron, with just a glance, achieved what Orm had yearned for.
"I will only say one thing. From now on, Atlantis will have the final say in the four seas. To be precise, Atlanna will have the final say. Who has an objection?"
Aaron's gaze swept over the three of them, and his unquestionable tone made all three change their expressions.
Ryus subconsciously looked at the big crab. Of course, he wanted to object, but he had a brain. Charging into battle was something he could do, but there was no need to do it now.
Because someone would charge faster than him.
He knew very well that although the Brine recognized the leadership of Atlantis, that was only superficial respect. In reality, once certain interests were involved, they wouldn't even acknowledge Atlantis.
This big crab would definitely explode.
However, the King of the Brine clearly hesitated for a moment. He indeed almost exploded, but...
He subconsciously glanced at Aaron, met those eyes again, and shuddered, feeling a chill shoot up his spine.
"Of course! This is only right and proper. After all, Atlantis is the main kingdom, and we are all Atlanteans, so naturally, we should all be governed by Queen Atlanna."
"Oh no, look at me, I should say... Your Majesty!"
The King of the Brine seemed to be addressing Atlanna, but in reality, he was looking at Aaron with a fawning smile.
However, combined with his peculiar face, this fawning only gave people goosebumps.
The King of the Fishermen glanced at the big crab and hesitated for a moment.
He was not averse to this matter. The Fishermen had no interest in military affairs and only wanted to live its artistic life. If calling someone "Your Majesty" could bring long-term peace, it wasn't a bad deal.
He understood that if he dared to object, not to mention Atlantis and the Amazons, the Brine would be the first to attack him, to make a good impression in front of Aaron.
"I agree. Hail Queen Atlanna, Your Majesty."
The King of the Fishermen at least had more dignity than the big crab, he said it while looking at Atlanna.
Ryus was dumbfounded.
Didn't we agree to advance and retreat together? How did you all surrender in the blink of an eye?
No, what are you afraid of?
Although Atlantis is strong, facing our three-nation alliance, even with those Amazons who somehow learned to be useful, it's impossible for them to be our opponents.
This is outrageous!
Ryus wasn't stupid, he sensed something unusual about the big crab.
Although he hadn't personally experienced what the other party had, he vaguely sensed that something unknown might have happened to them.
So... he couldn't provoke them, at least not openly confront Aaron.
Ryus said tactfully, "Atlantis is indeed the co-ruler of the Seven Kingdoms, this is unquestionable."
"But Atlantis has, after all, lost the trident, losing its absolute authority to rule the four seas. Even if we are willing to submit, our people, and others..."
Aaron had already guessed their thoughts. After a light chuckle, he gave Atlanna a look.
The latter nodded, took a deep breath.
Recalling the power she gained from eating just now, and Aaron's instructions, Atlanna's expression became firm.
She raised her right hand high. Instantly, the sea boiled, and the creatures of the vast ocean were enveloped and dominated by a great will. They joyfully performed strange movements towards Atlantis, offering the highest respect to the King of the Sea.
At the same time, because of Atlanna's actions, the entire Atlantic Ocean, and even other sea areas, simultaneously stirred up giant waves.
One hundred thirty-eight billion tons of seawater were controlled by an invisible force, even shaking Earth itself.
All surface humans were unsettled by the unusual fluctuations of the four seas.
The most profound feeling, however, was experienced by the three Kings, who were present.
Their perception of the sea was particularly deep. They felt the authority of the ocean from Atlanna.
It was as if with just a thought, this ocean would expel the three of them, or even forcefully crush them.
"This... is this the Sea King's power?"
Ryus suddenly stood up, yet he, who prided himself as the strongest warrior, was trembling slightly, as if merely standing subjected him to an unspeakable pressure.
In fact, Ryus couldn't even complete the act of standing. He had barely risen halfway from his seat before he could no longer straighten up.
In front of the King of the Four Seas, merely standing straight was a sin.
Ryus had never seen the true Sea King, but from the fragmented legends of ancient times, he knew that even the most ancient Poseidon never possessed such immense power.
And Atlanna...
No, the mastermind behind all of this might be Aaron.
Atlanna, that nominal, weak woman, couldn't possibly possess such power. Even with that power, she still lacked the demeanor and courage befitting a king.
It's Aaron!
Aaron bestowed upon Atlanna the authority over the sea.
Who exactly is he?
"This is the power of the sea, the divine power of the sea possessed by Poseidon."
The King of the Fishermen no longer maintained his previous elegance. He spoke tremblingly, his gaze filled with reverence as he looked at Atlanna.
"Impossible, did Atlanna acquire Poseidon's divine power, or did she awaken the true divine king's power within her bloodline?"
The King of the Brine pondered with uncertainty, his expression becoming even more respectful and submissive.
Look, even Atlanna, who had awakened Poseidon's divine power, was like a docile cat in front of Aaron.
This immense power, capable of shaking hundreds of billions of tons of seawater, seemed like an insignificant clear pond in front of Aaron.
So what terrifying divine power did Aaron himself possess?
Keep in mind, even the King of the Sky, Zeus, the king of the gods, did not necessarily have such a great advantage when facing Poseidon.
Rounding it up, could it be that Aaron was even greater than Zeus?
Hiss...
The King of the Brine grew more and more terrified the more he thought about it, and the more he didn't dare to think about it.
This was not something he should be contemplating, all he needed to do was be loyal.