"Wow! That's amazing!"
Just then, a sweet voice came from behind Jin An.
He turned around, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes.
"Following me for so long, you finally dare to come out?"
The pink-haired little mermaid, well, from an ordinary person's perspective, she's not exactly small anymore.
Although Shirahoshi's face carried a hint of nervousness, the moment she saw Jin An, her heart surged with joy and peace of mind.
She mustered her courage and said sweetly, "Jin An-sama, I came out with Father's permission."
Jin An nodded slightly, secretly pleased in his heart.
King Neptune's explanation made him feel the love of a father for his daughter. He wanted Shirahoshi to see the outside world, both out of love for her and because he understood that she had to adapt to the turmoil and complexity of this sea.
Of course, it was also because he trusted Jin An enough to feel at ease letting Shirahoshi follow behind him.
Looking at Shirahoshi's clear eyes, he couldn't help but recall the nervousness he felt when he first stepped into the pirate world.
"This street is full of darkness, but as long as I'm here, you won't be in any danger. This is the most real part of Fish-Man Island."
Jin An explained softly, letting her know that this world wasn't just about the love between family members, but also about the bad things in human nature.
She would come into contact with these things sooner or later in this world. Neptune and the others could still shield the girl from the wind and rain now, but what about later...?
A father's love was paving a road for her, a rough road, and that man was holding up a safe sky for her.
Shirahoshi bit her lower lip, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and longing for the unknown world, but she still asked with some hesitation, "But... those people, they seem very scary."
"Scary?" Jin An smiled softly, his figure shifting, revealing his indifferent aura, "I'm here to deal with them, as long as I'm here, you can rest assured."
Shirahoshi looked at him, her heart involuntarily relaxing.
In this unfamiliar and dangerous place, Jin An was like a lighthouse, guiding her forward.
She felt a strong sense of trust, as if no matter what obstacles lay ahead, they could not shake her reliance on him.
"If you're here, I'm not afraid," Shirahoshi smiled slightly, the fear in her eyes gradually dissipating, replaced by determination and courage.
"Then stick close to me, let's go see this world together," Jin An's voice was gentle, yet filled with incomparable firmness, as if the entire ocean was shaking in his words.
They walked side by side, Jin An subconsciously slowing down his pace, while Shirahoshi followed silently, secretly resolving in her heart that no matter what the future held, she would face it bravely.
The two of them stopped in front of those who threatened Jin An, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.
Those people's eyes flashed with flames of anger, as if they wanted to swallow Jin An whole.
The feeling of being ignored was like a needle prickling their hearts, making their anger even more intense.
The little girl that Jin An had saved earlier quietly retreated behind those people, her hand gripping the hilt of her knife tightly, her face a mixture of cold smiles and fear, looking unusually conflicted.
She originally thought she could bring glory to her companions, but at this moment she felt a trace of unease.
Her gaze shifted between Jin An and those villains, and she began to doubt her choice.
Jin An leaned forward slightly, the corner of his mouth勾起 a faint smile, which made the villains' hearts involuntarily tighten.
He didn't seem to put them in his eyes, not even a hint of fear on his face.
This self-confidence exuded an aura like a huge wave, forcing the surrounding air to become heavy.
"What do you want to do?" he asked softly, his tone mixed with disdain and provocation, as if questioning whether these people really had the guts to act.
That calm and composed attitude left the angry crowd speechless, secretly uneasy in their hearts.
"You think we're afraid of you?" one of the strong men roared, trying to hide the unease in his heart, but his voice trembled slightly.
He looked at the little girl beside him, his eyes revealing doubt and dissatisfaction, wondering why she was backing down at this time.
The little girl's hand holding the knife trembled slightly, her inner struggle becoming more and more intense.
Faced with such a powerful Jin An, she realized that her previous idea of relying on the other party's sympathy to achieve her goals was too naive, and even the courage to assassinate him had disappeared at this moment.
The courage to stab out another knife.
"Grab him for me!" the strong man finally ordered through gritted teeth, but his voice seemed a little weak, as if he was looking for the last straw to support his courage.
Jin An smiled slightly, like starlight in the night, revealing a hint of gentle smile.
"Come on, let me see your strength."
At this moment, the surrounding air seemed to freeze, the tense atmosphere making everyone's heart beat faster, as if the war horn was about to sound.
The fishmen on the opposite side moved almost at the same time, but as soon as they took a step, their bodies were as if they had been hit hard, instantly falling to the ground, making a muffled sound.
All of this happened too fast, and everyone present failed to react. Only the vibration in the air and the stunned expressions reminded them of what had just happened.
Jin An stood in place, his figure like a flash of lightning, disappearing at the moment of attack, and then instantly returning to its original position, as if he had never left.
The corner of his mouth raised slightly, his gaze falling on the little girl who was still standing, her eyes revealing surprise and fear, as if she had not fully understood what had happened.
"Please take us to Vander Decken IX's lair."
Jin An's voice was like a gentle breeze, breaking the silence.
His tone was calm and firm, as if the previous movements were just a light dance, without any killing intent.
The little girl clenched the knife in her hand, a complex emotion涌起 in her heart.
The courage she originally had seemed insignificant in the face of Jin An's powerful aura. She understood the gap between herself and this person, like the helplessness of the tide and the beach.
And at this moment, what flashed through her mind was not fear, but a trace of expectation for the unknown.
"I...I know," she replied haltingly, her voice weak, but the determination in it became more and more apparent.
She took a deep breath and secretly encouraged herself, "I must take them there."
At the moment she turned around, Jin An's gaze followed closely, giving her an unquestionable support.
She quickly guided Jin An, passing through the dark and narrow alleys of Fish-Man Street.
The surrounding environment was still gloomy, and the mottled graffiti on the dilapidated walls recorded the stories of the past, but her heart gradually became firm because of this company.
She led Jin An into the depths of darkness, secretly thinking about how to change this oppressive world.
She knew that following such a powerful existence, perhaps she could realize the changes she longed for, and one day let the fishmen also feel true freedom and hope.
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