Chapter 476: Mermaid's Tears, Heading to Fish-Man Island
Hidden within the Tamatebako was a sealed glass container, and inside the container was a special silver liquid.
After some research by Sound Nest, Ignis sent most of the liquid to the Kronos Kingdom.
The small amount remaining was enough for Sound Nest.
This liquid had a special effect, containing powerful vitality.
Keeping it nearby, the faintly emanating vitality could nourish others' bodies, possessing a powerful lifespan-extending effect.
It could easily heal illnesses and injuries.
It was precisely because of this astonishing effect that Ignis immediately sent the liquid back to the Kronos Kingdom.
Despite establishing Sound Nest, this didn't change the fact that he and the Kronos Kingdom were one entity, especially concerning such astonishing treasures that extended lifespan.
Combining it with some legends from Fish-Man Island, Ignis even gave it a pleasant name: "Mermaid's Tears".
Its effect was astonishing, even possessing a certain degree of youth restoration.
One merely needed to keep it nearby.
However, once "Mermaid's Tears" was drunk, it would transform from a lifespan-extending treasure into a poison that burned lifespan.
It would frantically burn the vitality within the human body, granting powerful strength for a short time.
Once the time passed, the burned lifespan would vanish and could not be restored.
Ignis, on the other hand, planned to research it.
Based on the effect when drunk, he intended to imitate and create a berserker potion that could temporarily enhance combat strength.
Of course, there would be side effects, or more accurately, it would be a weakened version of drinking "Mermaid's Tears".
This would be Sound Nest's flagship product, establishing its position in the Underworld.
Many people would be willing to pay a price for powerful strength in a short time, even if it meant paying with their lives.
The Great Sea itself was woven together by hatred.
After the Kronos Kingdom researched "Mermaid's Tears", they discovered that this substance was, to be precise, the sap of a certain plant.
It wasn't ordinary sap, but rather treasures accumulated over many years at the core of the tree heart.
Therefore, the Kronos Kingdom immediately set its target on Sun Tree Eve.
Bearing the name "Sun Tree", Eve possessed a powerful ability to absorb sunlight and conduct it, transmitting sunlight to the deep sea ten thousand meters below.
It was also very close to Fish-Man Island.
If Fish-Man Island from ancient times could obtain such treasures from anywhere, it could only be from Sun Tree Eve.
There were only so many famous treasure trees in the world.
Why not Adam Wood?
Because Adam Wood had already been thoroughly researched.
Its various effects had been fully utilized.
Adam Wood itself symbolized a huge market worth thousands, even nearly ten thousand billion Beli.
Sun Tree Eve, however, remained mysterious to this day, possessing the natural protection of the deep sea.
And Fish-Man Island, being able to survive on the seabed, inherently possessed a natural advantage.
Furthermore, when "Mermaid's Tears" was near the human body, it indeed gave a warm feeling, as if bathing in sunlight.
All these clues indicated that it was highly likely related to Sun Tree Eve.
Although there was no conclusive evidence, for Hades, this speculation was enough.
His purpose for coming this time was to confirm this matter.
Around his neck, the dark purple cross necklace contained the mysterious silver liquid sealed inside, which was precisely "Mermaid's Tears".
Fish-Man Shirley's ability could also confirm the true origin of "Mermaid's Tears".
Moreover, Hades also planned to collect some tissue from Sun Tree Eve to bring back to the Kronos Kingdom.
This would strengthen the authenticity of the origin of "Mermaid's Tears".
"It's truly been a long time."
Stepping onto the Farazul, Hades looked at everything on the ship.
It seemed he hadn't stood on this ship for ten years.
With each breath, he felt as if he could sense the ship's vitality.
The main ship of the Pluto Pirates—the Farazul.
It seemed to be rejoicing as well; after many years, its former owner had returned.
Its current owner was naturally Kasa, the Son of Hades.
Crisp footsteps echoed in the air, bringing an invisible, immense stress.
Sitting on the familiar throne, Hades' gaze swept across the sides.
The crewmates seemed to be the same as they were in the past.
In reality, there were considerable changes.
After all, so many years had passed, and Hades hadn't seen many members for a while.
Every one or two years, Hades would hold a grand banquet at the Royal Palace of the Kronos Kingdom, inviting the cadres of the Pluto Pirates to gather for a meal.
Upon hearing the news that Hades was going on a trip, many crewmates were willing to follow Hades on this journey, even though there wouldn't be much battle.
However, they knew that as Hades became King of the Kronos Kingdom, the distance between them had begun to grow, and such opportunities were becoming increasingly rare.
In the past ten years, there had only been one such occasion.
So they didn't want to miss this opportunity.
Although they had become accustomed to the life and environment of the Pluto Sea Area, they still deeply missed the days they spent adventuring on The Great Sea with Hades in the past.
There was an irrepressible excitement in the air.
This was just a simple trip, and Hades didn't want it to be too grand.
It was mainly composed of old members.
Furthermore, many cadres had missions in the Pluto Sea Area and would not participate.
Hades also didn't want too many people following him.
Organizing just a thousand people was enough for Hades.
After a simple farewell, the Farazul sailed away from the secret port.
For Fish-Man Island, the ones providing them protection and cooperation had always been the Pluto Pirates.
Therefore, Hades needed to act under the name of the Pluto Pirates.
Fish-Man Island didn't even know about the existence of the Kronos Kingdom.
This visit was merely a visitation between Affiliated Forces.
Being open and aboveboard would not arouse suspicion from others.
If it were too low-key, it would make others feel that Hades had some special purpose.
Even so, when the main ship of the Pluto Pirates, the Three-Headed Dragon Ship-Beast Warship—the Farazul—appeared on The Great Sea, it still stirred up giant waves on The Great Sea.
The Farazul was not uncommon within the Pluto Sea Area.
Since Kasa inherited the position of Captain of the Pluto Pirates, he frequently sailed back and forth within the Pluto Sea Area aboard the Farazul.
The Pluto Pirates had numerous Strongholds in the Pluto Sea Area and did not have a single defined Base Camp.
The Whitebeard Pirates also constantly sailed within their Territory.
However, since the establishment of the Pluto Sea Area, this was the first time it had left the Pluto Sea Area.
And the Territory of the Pluto Sea Area had not undergone Expansion for many years.
This seemed to indicate the intentions of the Pluto Pirates.
Now that the Farazul had left the Pluto Sea Area, was this a Signal for continued Expansion?
There was much discussion on The Great Sea.
Just the fact that the Farazul appeared outside the Pluto Sea Area sparked various ideas centered around this point.
Various media newspaper agencies racked their brains trying to write something sensational.
However, this kind of thing couldn't affect the Farazul's voyage at all.
They didn't even know which crewmates were on board or who was leading.
This was because reporter birds couldn't get close to the Farazul.
More accurately, no reporter birds were paying attention to the Farazul.
From the beginning, the World Economic Journal had been warned.
So, no matter how the world's public opinion spread, the World Economic Journal remained unmoved.
At most, they would speculate like other newspaper agencies, playing it safe.
And the new Captain of the Pluto Pirates, Kasa, the Son of Hades, did not make a special appearance.
Most people wouldn't guess that the one currently on the Farazul was "Pluto" Hades, who had disappeared from The Great Sea's sight for many years.
If this news were to spread, it would truly shock the entire World.
If it were just Kasa, he wouldn't receive too much attention.
Even with the identity of the Son of Hades and exhibiting monster-like potential, it couldn't change the fact that Kasa was still a rookie on The Great Sea.
Furthermore, he hadn't made many appearances in the Pluto Sea Area to begin with.
(end of chapter)