Chapter 778 Believe in the Light
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Princess Otohime first looked at this sudden change, then turned to look at Gel and asked.
"Mr. Gel, I wonder when you are going to fulfill your engagement with Shirahoshi..."
Gel looked up at Bai Xing, shook his head and said.
"Shirahoshi is still too young. How old is she this year? 14? It's too early to talk about this now. At her age, she doesn't understand what love and marriage are. She just obeys your arrangements. Let's wait until she grows up and can make her own decisions."
"this…"
Neptune and Otohime had no way to refute. After hearing what Gel said, they realized that they were only considering the Ryugu Kingdom and the fishmen. Also, because Shirahoshi, like other members of the tribe, had admired Gel since childhood, they completely ignored their daughter's own thoughts when making the decision.
"Mr. Geer, you are right. We are too impatient. We should wait until Shirahoshi grows up and makes his own decision."
Otohime looked at Shirahoshi with gentle eyes and said.
"Mother mother..."
Bai Xing was somewhat touched.
"Lord Gur, I can get married! I'm an adult and can make my own decisions!"
Hancock's active self-recommendation instantly broke the warm atmosphere between mother and daughter.
"Father, Mother, Lord Ger, I can do it too. I am willing to be your wife!"
Bai Xing said anxiously.
Although she was still just a confused little girl, she could hear from the adults' conversations what significance the engagement between her, the mermaid princess, and Lord Gel had for the future of the entire mermaid race. Seeing someone jumping out to snatch the bride, Shirahoshi was so anxious that she didn't care about anything else.
Veins popped out on Ger's forehead. He had finally come up with a suitable excuse to deal with Neptune and Otohime, but this guy jumped out to provoke them!
Gel said unhappily that he really wanted to give Hancock a good beating.
"Why are you joining in the fun? You are not young, it is me who is too young, okay? If you calculate it, my body is only about fifteen or sixteen years old now."
"That's not what I meant, Lord Gel!"
Hancock admitted her mistake obediently, turned to look at Shirahoshi, instantly switched to aloofness, and said coldly.
"Master Gel has already said that you are too young!"
"No!... We mermaids are different from you humans. 14 years old is not a child anymore! I can make my own decisions!"
Although Shirahoshi was extremely scared, she still mustered up her courage and responded to the Pirate Queen without giving in.
The eyes of the two world's top beauties seemed to collide and spark! Otohime and Neptune were a little surprised when their daughters became so brave. Jinbei looked relieved and secretly took two steps forward to protect Shirahoshi.
"Ugh!"
Gel sighed and said, "Family members, who can understand this kind of worry?"
"Wow! Interesting! Are we going to fight?"
Yamato clapped his hands excitedly.
"But you seem very weak, Xiaoyu'er. You will be killed instantly, right?"
"Snapped!"
Gol slapped Yamato hard on the back of the head and cursed.
"Why are you here to join in the fun? Don't you think it's troublesome enough?"
"What's the problem? Why don't you just accept both? It's not like you can't afford to support them. Why are you so stingy?"
Yamato said with a smile.
"Idiot, is this a question of petty or not?"
"Huh? Isn't it a matter of being stingy?"
Yamato frowned, moved closer, and whispered to Captain Gul at a volume that was just loud enough for everyone present to hear.
"Is there something wrong with you?"
"Don't you understand a little more, Yamato? What kind of books do you usually read?"
Gel took a deep breath to stay calm, and seeing Yamato's serious and concerned expression, he could only shake his head helplessly.
Sometimes, Gel really had no way to deal with this fool and could only choose to ignore him.
He does not mean that.
"Let's talk about our own things and ignore her."
Gel said with a smile, and when he turned around, he saw that the eyes of everyone in the hall looking at him gradually brightened.
"Hey, hey, hey, who do you think I am? Why don't you go out and ask around? Even the technicians in the massage parlor know that I am a very loyal man. I only order one person at a time!"
Captain Gill said righteously.
"Forehead…"
After listening to Captain Gill's shameless explanation, everyone secretly wiped the cold sweat from their foreheads.
"Lord Ger, you are really... loyal!"
Jinbei, who has been single for decades, vaguely feels like he has learned something.
Granny New came out with a cane and said.
"Lord Geer, I think what the gentleman just said makes sense. For someone like you..."
"Stop, old lady. I won't bother with you this time because of your age. If you dare to say something that damages my image next time, don't blame me for helping you to rest in peace as soon as possible."
Granny New quickly shut up, and the poisonous snake disguised as a walking stick in her hand became limp and no longer firm due to fear.
"Captain, I think this is a good idea! Of course, we must first respect the opinions of the two parties involved."
Mo Sang felt that now was the time for him to come out and provide a great assist.
"this…"
Hancock and Shirahoshi were stunned and looked at each other.
It is impossible to monopolize a man as outstanding as Captain Gul. Since there is more than one position, it seems that there is really no need to fight for it.
The two of them reached a consensus with a glance and tacitly chose Plan B, thus creating a world where only Captain Gul enjoyed the happiness.
"Ugh!"
Gel stood up and walked to the window, stood with his hands behind his back and looked out the window. The worry on his face deepened, and finally he sighed helplessly.
"Living in a time of chaos, how can one find a home?"
"Lord Gur?"
Everyone was stunned when they heard this.
Mo Sang thought to himself that this was not good. Why did this person start to change the script without prior notice?
"Actually, I have no intention of starting a family until world peace comes!"
Gel turned his back to everyone and raised his hand to pretend to wipe away the non-existent tears from the corners of his eyes.
"We are unfortunately born in this troubled and turbulent world. I have seen too much war and gunpowder, and heard too many cries of innocent people. My heart seems to be gripped by this deep suffering, and I cannot let it go for a long time."
"Every man has his share of responsibility for the fate of his country, let alone a man like me! Therefore, it is my duty to shoulder the responsibility of saving the people of the world!"
Everyone was excited and their blood boiled after hearing this.
Gel punched the wall and continued to blow.
"From then on, I secretly vowed in my heart that I must change everything! However, in this turbulent sea with heroes rising up everywhere, my power is so small, like a speck of dust in the vast sea of stars. I still want to change the world? It's like an ant trying to shake a tree or a mantis trying to stop a chariot!"
"So I trudged forward in this rough sea, treading on thin ice, and growing stronger step by step!"
At this point, Princess Otohime, Shirahoshi and Boa were already moved to tears, as if they had seen Captain Gol carrying the heavy burden along the way.
"Although I am not talented, I am fortunate to have so many like-minded strong people around me to help me. Now I finally have the power to change the world."
"It is no exaggeration to say that with our current strength, if we just want to protect ourselves and live a stable life in this chaotic world, it can be said to be a very easy thing."
"But we never forget our original aspirations. Some things have to be done by someone. If everyone only thinks about themselves, then the world will not change no matter it is 800 years or 8000 years!"
"I want to find a ray of light for all the people in this world in this suffering. If there is only darkness left in this world, I will be the only light!"
"Gudong!"
Everyone's pupils trembled violently, and their hearts were shocked beyond measure! So, this is what the man in front of them was carrying? It really is! Too dazzling!
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