Chapter 1755

"Probably not."

After hearing Queen Veronica's question, Li Ang shook his head slightly, his expression quite certain:

"When I went over just now, I specifically observed the people in that clam-shell ship. There were only pure sea tribe members inside, no humans existed, and there wasn't even a second human hybrid.

Clearly, the people of the Saio Kingdom need time the most, but they didn't come to catch this ride, so I think the sea tribe probably hasn't conducted deeper cooperation with the Saio Kingdom; the two sides should just be in a relationship similar to 'traveling companions.'

I'm afraid the Saio Kingdom needs a new queen with a legitimate bloodline, while Wendy and the sea tribe behind her need this queen position to achieve some of their goals, so they just temporarily got together like this."

"I see..."

After hearing the analysis Li Ang gave, Veronica, who was also very concerned about the sea tribe's purpose, nodded, then frowned and said:

"I don't know much about the situation of the sea tribe; I only had people help me check the past files temporarily these past few days... Li Ang, can you guess what those sea tribe members want to do?"

"I can't guess either."

Li Ang shook his head upon hearing this:

"Before, when we discovered that the sea tribe seemed to have other schemes, I immediately contacted the Bureau, and Lord Taurus over there doesn't have any clues about this either.

The three sea tribes are different from the three earth tribes; they have been quite peaceful for the past thousand years. Except for being relatively close to the Thousand Sails Sea Kingdom, their contact with other Twelve Kingdoms is quite rare. This is the first time they have tried to touch the throne of a certain kingdom; there has been no similar situation before."

"That's very strange then..."

Veronica said in confusion:

"Although Wendy is indeed the last Saio royal bloodline, she has 'left' for seven or eight years after all. To forcibly send her to the position of Saio Queen, the sea tribe must have paid a considerable price... They spent so much effort to accomplish this thing, they should want some kind of return, right?"

"It's certain that the sea tribe has a plan, but it shouldn't have much to do with us."

After affirming Veronica's thought, Li Ang recalled the heart-lakes of that ship full of mermaids and clam-maidens and continued to analyze:

"When I deliberately went to look for them, although those sea tribe members were terrified and resistant in their hearts, they were not hostile toward me... I feel their attitude toward me should be considered resistance, but not the kind of resistance brought by disgust or hatred, but worry about me as a person."

"Worry?"

"Maybe they are afraid that I will destroy their plan."

After analyzing the psychological state of those sea tribe members, Li Ang shook his head:

"In short, although the sea tribe has its own plans, it doesn't seem to think I am their enemy, so there shouldn't be much of a problem.

And I have already communicated with the local Capricorn Branch just now. Within the next two days, all cleanup agents in the entire Capricorn Branch who are not on missions will keep an eye on all sea tribe members who want to approach this side until the Twelve Kingdoms Assembly ends. Lord Taurus will also help monitor from headquarters.

If what the sea tribe wants is not excessive, we can choose not to intervene, but if they really want to do something, they will definitely be discovered immediately; they won't have a chance to act recklessly."

"That's good."

After listening carefully to the preparations Li Ang had made, Queen Veronica couldn't help but blink, then smiled and said:

"Since you have arrangements, then I can rest assured... How are Anna and the others? Have they all gone to sleep?"

"Melanie and the others are already fast asleep, but Anna hasn't yet."

Looking at the familiar souls busy a few walls away, Li Ang, who was slightly helpless, answered with a soft gaze:

"When the ship sank earlier, although none of the people on our ship had any accidents, they were all scared quite a bit, and they soaked in the seawater for quite a while. Some with weak constitutions started running a fever directly.

Adding the dozen or so sailors who had upset stomachs and squatted in the toilet until their legs went soft, there are nearly sixty patients on our side. The ship doctors don't have enough manpower to take care of them, so Anna should be helping out."

She actually went...

After hearing Li Ang's words, Veronica, who knew she had guessed correctly, couldn't help but sigh, then said with a somewhat complicated expression:

"Anna sat on the sea ship with us for several days, and she spent most of the day shopping with Melanie and the others during the day today, and she almost fell into the water at night. I specifically urged her to get a good rest, but she still ran off to help."

Normal, if she didn't do this, it wouldn't be like Anna instead.

Having long been accustomed to his sister's stubbornness, Li Ang smiled helplessly and waved his hand:

"Let her be, Anna has this personality. Although she would listen if I forced her not to help, she would worry about it over and over, and in the end, she wouldn't rest well anyway. It's better to just let her follow her own heart.

As for you, you've also been exhausted these past few days. Lie down and sleep to get some rest quickly. After another thirty-something hours, the Twelve Kingdoms Assembly will begin."

"No rush~"

After pulling Li Ang to sit on the edge of the bed, Queen Veronica said with a smile:

"The more important the matter, the less likely it is to be decided temporarily. Regarding the Twelve Kingdoms Assembly the day after tomorrow, we have already made the preparations that should be made long ago. At that time, it will basically just be a formality, so it doesn't matter if we rest a little later... Li Ang, do you like shells very much?"

"Ah???"

Li Ang, whose train of thought was still on the Twelve Kingdoms Assembly, was almost thrown off balance by Veronica's sudden question, and he couldn't help but ask back with a look of astonishment:

"What shells?"

"The kind of shells on Wendy's body~"

Veronica said with a smile:

"When you went to test the sea tribe's attitude, I looked over there with binoculars a few times and found that you seemed very concerned about Wendy's two shells, staring at them specifically for a few times? And... it seems you even let her puff them out for you to look at properly?"

"..."

So that's the kind of liking shells... I am so wronged!

Looking at Queen Veronica smiling beside him, Li Ang couldn't help but say helplessly:

"I wasn't looking at her... um... in short, the reason I looked at those two shells of hers wasn't the reason you think, but because those two shells themselves have a problem."

"What problem? Are they blocking too tightly?"

"Those two shells are a pair of anomalous objects, and they are the kind with very strong effects..."

Looking at Veronica, who didn't know if she was really jealous or just caught an opportunity to tease him... or perhaps both, Li Ang hurriedly explained the reason for his "lustful heart," then complained speechlessly:

"What are you thinking about? How could I be interested in two shells?"

"Is that so?"

Veronica blinked upon hearing this, then said with a hint of regret in her expression:

"I thought you liked this kind of attire very much, so after the Carriage-class ship docked, I specifically asked a lady-in-waiting to help me buy a pair. Now it seems... Hm? Aren't you not interested in shells?"

"I... you bought them already!"

(End of chapter)