Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong

Capítulo 2866: Chapter 1569: Questions and Requests (Part 2)

“Our time is limited, and there’s no room for thorough investigation. The quickest way to understand the situation is to communicate directly with the other party.”

Leo Ray nodded at the group without much hesitation, “As I said, identify ourselves and ask them face-to-face.”

With that, Leo Ray led the group straight towards the royal city of the other party.

As the group arrived at the majestic city wall made from blue giant bricks and cobblestones, a squad of fishman soldiers clad in blue heavy armor immediately approached.

Not only that, Leo Ray keenly noticed many other soldiers with significant presence were converging from all directions to maintain vigilance, their footsteps in perfect unison.

This made it clear that despite the seemingly relaxed guard, the vigilance displayed through their eyes hidden behind helmet slits was far stricter than expected.

“Who goes there?”

The leading middle-aged fishman officer tightly gripped his sheathed longsword and asked cautiously, “The royal capital is currently under lockdown. No foreign races are allowed to enter or leave!”

Even though our group was wearing hooded caps and hadn’t revealed our faces, the other side easily made a judgment through our aura.

“Oh? Do you recognize this?”

Lila flipped her slender palm, revealing a small fish-shaped token.

Gazing at the fish-shaped token in Lila’s palm, Leo Ray nodded slightly.

According to her introduction, he already knew that during the past trade events, the Fishman Royal Family presented this to members of the various Throne Corridors to signify friendship, a token held only by the leaders of each clan.

Of course, that was in the beginning; later on, as the fishmen’s reputation declined, this token became something unwelcome to many, but inherently, it still carried significant weight.

According to the Fishman Royal Family, presenting this token grants direct access to members of the fishmen’s royal family or the monarch.

“This is…?!”

The gatekeeping fishman officer clearly recognized the item, a hint of surprise immediately evident in his voice.

He lifted the visor of his helmet, revealing a resolute face with scales densely lining the sides of his temples. After a moment of inspection, he tentatively asked Lila, “May I ask which clan’s leader you are?”

“That’s not for you to worry about.”

Lila’s voice carried an undeniable note, her tone light, “What? Still not planning to let us in? Do you really intend to break your promise?”

“This…”

The middle-aged fishman officer’s resolute face showed a trace of difficulty. After a brief contemplation, he lowered his visor and said, “I apologize, everyone. Your purpose is unclear, and your timing is so unusual that it invites suspicion. I mean no offense!”

As the middle-aged fishman officer finished his words, energy particles around Leo Ray’s group suddenly went berserk. Immediately, an oppressive weight like Mount Tai descended instantly upon everyone.

“Ugh!”

For a moment, subordinates like Broy and Crisis, who had relatively limited abilities, couldn’t straighten up, while Leo Ray, Fei’er, Moli, Lila, and Hollis all felt their energy flow within significantly suppressed.

“Your Majesty, it’s a confinement barrier!”

Lila gritted her teeth, forcibly mobilizing the abundant energy within her, yet sweat continuously beaded on her forehead.

After all, this is the capital of the fishmen. As an old second-tier power, the strength of their barrier goes without saying. The city is filled with magic towers, all powering this barrier.

Thus, even though our personal strength is clearly superior, we were momentarily put at a disadvantage, unable to break free from their restraints.

“I apologize, esteemed guests, the safety of the royal capital is at stake. Please forgive our slight!”

With those words, the fishman officer stepped aside, leaving the fishman magicians on the city wall, all raising their magic wands, clearly preparing to cast some kind of restraining spell.

Seeing this, Leo Ray frowned slightly.

Originally he intended to communicate in a gentle manner, but given their actions, it might be time to teach them a lesson. Even if it was their only option, he couldn’t stand by while his subordinates were threatened.

Just as Leo Ray was about to use his trump card to break their restraints, a crisp and anxious voice suddenly called out, “Stop now! This is not how we treat our guests!”

As the words fell, a slender figure appeared behind the fishman officer.

Upon hearing the voice, both the fishman officer and the magicians preparing their binding spells all paused, their actions halting instantly. The restraining confinement barrier also dissipated without a trace.

“Greetings, Your Highness!”

The fishman officers and soldiers, led by the middle-aged officer, all placed their hands on their chests and bowed their heads toward the slender figure.

Following the sound, Leo Ray noticed the

slender figure dressed in a blue magic robe printed with fish scale patterns, wearing a small crown. However, due to a peculiar fish-head mask, her face wasn’t clearly visible.

But from the rainbow-like colorful fins extending from either side of her ear chambers, a clear deviation from other fishmen, as introduced by Lila and Hollis, the rainbow fins signify a member of the Fishman Royal Family.

Thus, considering the soldiers’ address, the identity of the figure becomes self-evident.

“Apologies, distinguished guests, our circumstances are currently peculiar, and we have offended you. Please forgive us.”

Without bothering to acknowledge the saluting fishman officers, the fishman princess walked directly to Leo Ray’s side, her tone full of apology.

“There’s no need for such formality, Your Highness. Indeed, our visit is somewhat abrupt.”

Leo Ray smiled lightly, waving his hand gently as he spoke.

“Thank you for your understanding, Your Excellency. I am truly grateful!”

The fishman princess nodded repeatedly, gestured with an inviting hand, and urged, “Please, come into the city for further discussion.”

“Wait, Your Highness, we are in a crisis moment. Suddenly, a group of powerful foreign race warriors appeared; it seems suspicious.”

The middle-aged fishman officer stepped forward, delaying the princess, “This is too coincidental. We must remain cautious!”

With his words concluded, several other fishman officers who had hurried to the scene also expressed agreement, clearly retaining some precaution against the group.

“If the guests truly harbored ill intentions, they could have infiltrated the royal capital amidst chaos. What need would there be to reveal themselves?”

The fishman princess’s voice carried an undeniable note, humming lightly, “You all, stand down!”

“…Understood.”

Upon hearing the princess’s rebuke, the fishman officers had no choice but to retreat, all looking dejected.

“All of you, continue your duties, leave the rest to me.”

Noticing her earlier harsh tone, the fishman princess’s voice softened somewhat.

Then, she turned towards Leo Ray and others and continued leading the way ahead.

Following her guidance, the group soon advanced into the core area of the royal city.

During this process, they looked around and noticed, just as seen outside, in this sea-scented and blue-themed city, there were hardly any people on the streets. All the fishmen had headed to the nearby beach.

Soon, the group entered an ancient castle decorated with water wave and sea spray patterns, filled with shells and coral ornaments, offering a unique charm.

Just as Leo Ray stepped into the castle, still observing everything in fascination, the fishman princess leading the way abruptly turned around, kneeling before him, her voice filled with urgency.

“Please, Your Majesty of the Humans, save us!”