Sometimes, men don’t need many words between them. Martin drank a lot; he already regarded Julius Caesar as his own son, and Julius Caesar also saw Martin as his father and teacher.

Drink until completely drunk!

At dawn, Julius Caesar had already set out. Only then did Martin feel that he was getting old—how could he get so drunk on just a little wine? Shaking his head, he opened his room, which was filled with all kinds of bottles and jars, some of them bubbling with strange liquids.

There are many resources in Bermuda, and from time to time, shipwrecks bring gifts. You can always find something useful. This laboratory was organized by Martin over ten years.

Is it really impossible for humans to survive on the seabed?

Martin wanted to refute this so-called law of the sea people. The prince still needed a guardian, and that was his duty.

Facing difficulties is always harder than running away, but it is the only right choice.

Time flies. For those without goals, today is just a repeat of yesterday, and tomorrow is just waiting for today. But for those who strive, every day is different from the last.

Six years passed. For the long-lived sea people, this was nothing. The war ended, and after six years of development, all the major races entered a period of prosperity. The relationship between the sea people and humans also eased considerably. After the six royal families and several major coastal human nations reached an agreement, a few fixed sea routes were opened for human commercial activity—of course, sea taxes were still required.

However, this did not mean that humans and the sea people were completely harmonious. In fact, some deep-rooted conflicts could never be erased. If a human ship strayed from the fixed routes, there was a high chance it would be raided by the sea people. Yet some ships, in order to avoid the high sea taxes, would risk the danger and do it anyway. After all, merchants exist for profit.

Humans were not much better. Sea people slaves were still the favorites of the nobility and a symbol of status. If someone could obtain a beautiful virgin from the royal families, they could receive a generous reward in any human country. Without a doubt, the mermaid and sea dragon clans were the most sought after. Here, the mermaid clan deserves special mention—not only for their beauty, but more importantly, for possessing the most enchanting singing voices in the world. When a beautiful voice is paired with a beautiful face, all luxury becomes perfect.

Beneath the fragile mask of peace, undercurrents surged.

Long division must lead to union, and long union must lead to division—so it has always been.

In these six years, several super geniuses emerged among the sea people. Not only did they have powerful family backgrounds, but they were also outstanding among the younger generation.

The third princess of the sea dragon clan, Eleanor, was a symbol of wisdom and strength. At just fifteen, she had already been chosen by the Sea God Temple as the Saint of Victory—an unparalleled honor. Princess Eleanor's beauty, gentleness, humility, approachability, and her strength and extraordinary talent made her the idol of countless young sea people. Yet this beloved princess always showed hints of sadness and longing, breaking the hearts of her many admirers. But this only added to Princess Eleanor's sorrowful beauty, spurring countless young sea people to try everything to make her happy—none succeeded.

Legend has it that whoever can unravel this mystery will win Princess Eleanor's heart.

Princess Clara of the mermaid clan was the very definition of beauty. As the symbol of perfection among all sea races, Princess Clara inherited and elevated this trait to a breathtaking level. The number of sea people captivated by her was countless. But the mermaid clan never produced mere pretty faces—Princess Clara's talent for water magic reached an extreme. The once mischievous princess had grown up, now possessing an indescribable focus on magic. Perhaps this is what they mean by a woman's many transformations. In the mermaid clan's musical talent, only Princess Clara was worthy of the title "musician." Since she began singing, she was the musician of the Sea God Temple—the only one. Only such a voice was worthy of being offered to the Sea God.

Unlike the gentle Princess Eleanor, Princess Clara was the embodiment of coldness. Apart from magic and music, the beautiful mermaid princess had no interest in anything else. Thus, her suitors often found themselves in awkward or laughable situations. Yet, like moths to a flame, they kept coming. In the hearts of the sea people, fighting for the woman you love was always an honor.

Compared to the noble status of the two royal princesses, another talented and beautiful young woman was a genius from the Feishi clan. Though a commoner, her beauty was unprecedented—even compared to Princess Clara and Princess Eleanor, each had their own strengths. Her commoner status also won her the support of the ordinary sea people. This young woman was one of the rare dual-element mages, practicing both water and air magic—a rarity among the sea people.

Her name was Isabel. Though a commoner, she came from a wealthy family. Her father was a famous weapons merchant, trading not only with the royal families of the sea people but also with land merchants. He was, of course, an extraordinary figure.

Chapter Six: A Fateful Encounter (Part 2)