Chapter 519 Threat

Chapter 519 Threat

Liam used his thick tail to whip the water behind him, using his hands and feet in tandem to bolster his speed.

The disgusting, murky, lumpy waters made him feel like he was swimming through thick mud. However, to his Rank 4 peak body, all it did was succeed in slowing him down. Liam had to be extra careful passing through the sharp outcroppings. The Stonehenge Deep Quadrant's unique but dangerous structure was not restricted to the ground.

The ocean was not a flat plain. The spikes jutted even from above Liam and to his sides as he passed through rings and tunnels that led to deeper parts of the dirty Quadrant.

Despite his utmost caution, Liam's figure still suffered several cuts... which revealed something else.

Liam's regeneration was slower underwater!

Just by a few milliseconds. But it was noticeable. 'Not a welcoming place, the ocean is,' Liam pondered as he continued swimming. Judging by the map, the closest civilization to Liam was the Bulwark Barracudas.

They didn't live too far out from each other.

In fact, But it was quite strange that Liam hadn't come across any fish species. 'Maybe they're on vacation,' Liam thought. Eventually, a vague light appeared in the midst of all the murky waters.

Liam slowed himself down a bit and took his time approaching. As he got closer, the lights spanned out to hundreds of little sections that spanned across 200 kilometers.

Below each light was a blocky chunk of stone with blunt, uneven sides. It looked as though the sharp ends of it had been bitten off and eaten, then turned hollow. 'They're homes,' Liam realized.

From what Bill told him, the Fishfolk weren't kind to unknown humans and Oceanors. Judging by their bad history, neither side really trusted each other that much. One had to earn their trust. Quite frankly, Liam didn't blame the fishes for that kind of attitude. Bill doesn't do what he does out of the kindness of his heart.

He wants power.

He wants money.

He wants authority.

But then again, human beings were like that.

The Seakind were right to fear for their lands and properties. Thus, Liam didn't want to make the wrong impression to the Seakind. 'If I pretend to be a fish, they'll know something's wrong. If I start off asking questions, they'd get defensive and look out for their fellow fish. If I threaten them, they won't cooperate.'

It didn't have a mental sphere, so that was natural.

However, Liam used Spirit Sight and saw the fish's insides.

Like all magical beasts, it had a core!

However... the fish had two cores!

One of them was of water, and the other was of earth!

However, they were shaped like little crystals instead of being spherical.

Not to mention, the water core seemed to contain some sort of special property. It was as if it was connected to the fish's body in a far deeper, intricate way. "You are not welcome here," a deep, guttural noise left the Bulwark Barracuda's mouth. "Leave immediately."

Silence.

"I come in peace," Liam repeated, a little annoyed at the lack of hospitality. "I heard you the first time," the one-eyed fish interrupted. "You are still not welcome."

Silence. It was... a bit weird speaking to a fish. But strangely, the fish reminded Liam of a grumpy old man. "I'm with the NOCL," Liam said. "Heard of it?"

Silence.

A long silence.

"Perhaps," the one-eyed fish said eventually, its tone still the same... but Liam felt like it was just a little less hostile. "What do you want?"

"Pink Rosary Quadrant lost their princess," Liam explained in a monotone voice. "I'm here to get her back. Point me in a direction, you get a reward. Lie to me, you get the opposite."

Silence again.

The fish looked at him directly again, his filthy gaze a little heavier.

"Is that a threat?" the fish growled, its eyes narrowing dangerously. Liam smiled with sharp teeth. "Wanna find out?"