"Buzz!"
An invisible spiritual energy surged into her mind, and Atlanta suddenly felt her vision go black. Immediately after, the surrounding environment changed in an instant.
Scenes that seemed to be real events appeared before her eyes, but she could do nothing but watch quietly, like a helpless bystander.
Countless Atlantean soldiers were in pursuit, energy guns firing wildly without any mercy. In front of the pursuing soldiers, another 'self' was fleeing in a desperate but determined manner.
Ruthless killings unfolded one after another. Neither she nor the soldiers showed any restraint, truly a fight to the Death!
Finally, she succeeded. She successfully escaped the pursuit and fled Atlantis.
Injured, she came from the bottom of the sea to the surface and finally fainted among the rocks on the shore, washed by the waves.
"I—I'm dead?"
Atlanta looked at the 'self' who had fainted among the rocks in the darkness, being washed by the waves but not moving, and couldn't help but feel a little sad.
Suddenly, the scene changed again.
The 'self' was discovered by Atlantean soldiers and taken back to Atlantis.
The wedding arrived as scheduled.
Time was like a series of frozen photographs flashing by quickly. Almost every 'self' in each photograph was like a soulless zombie, without any happiness or joy.
And her 'self's' husband, Ovakx, didn't love her 'self' at all. He was cold, spoke harshly, and was violent towards her. His purpose in marrying 'self' was only to become royalty and gain power!
Then, 'self' was judged and actually sacrificed to the Trench tribe.
The scene ended there, as if it meant the complete end of 'self's' life at that moment!
The frozen scene slowly disappeared like the end of a movie, with a sense of artistry. Atlanta's vision returned to reality, back to her room.
She stared blankly at the man with a faint smile, and after a while, she asked, "Is this true? Is this really my future?"
Samuel shrugged, "Believe me, killing you is easier than lying to you."
Almost all the scenes Atlanta saw were her real future, but he played a little trick. It was real, but incomplete.
There was no lighthouse keeper Tom Curry, no eldest son Aquaman Arthur Curry, and no younger son Ocean Master Orm Marius born to Ovakx.
Of course, whether or not these were there didn't matter. Anyway, Atlanta was indeed caught after eloping, and was indeed sacrificed to the Trench tribe!
Atlanta believed him, because with the strength he displayed, killing her would indeed be effortless. If he had something to gain, he could have used a more time-saving and labor-saving method.
"What—what's your name?" Atlanta suddenly asked.
Samuel smiled and said, "Samuel, you can also call me Void Lord."
He could feel the change in Atlanta's attitude. This change had nothing to do with him, but was because of the experiences in Atlanta's 'future'.
Whether it was the soldiers' ruthless pursuit when she eloped, Ovakx's attitude and purpose towards her after being caught, or finally being sacrificed to the Trench tribe, all of these were enough to change her mind.
Change her mind about Ovakx, about this marriage, and about the entire Atlantis!
Leaving aside other things, she was the current Queen of Atlantis. When she eloped, those soldiers were surprisingly ruthless towards her.
Were they trying to bring her back? Or were they trying to take the opportunity to kill her?
And after she was caught, she was actually judged and sacrificed to the Trench tribe.
She was the Queen of Atlantis, but Ovakx could unite with others to judge her.
What did this mean?
It meant that Atlantis truly obeyed not her, the Queen, but Ovakx, who held real power!
The more Atlanta thought about it, the angrier she felt. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that her decision to elope was correct, because the current Ovakx had grown strong, possessing both real power and an army. She was completely unable to do anything to him.
Wait—
Atlanta looked at Samuel, "You said you wanted Atlantis?"
Samuel smiled, "And you."
Atlanta didn't retort, and continued to ask, "Do you want to become the King of Atlantis?"
Samuel shook his head unexpectedly and said with a light laugh, "My territory is much larger than Atlantis, so I have no interest in being the King here."
"However, I am quite interested in being the Queen's man."
"If you are willing to follow me, I can help you deal with Ovakx, let you control all the power of Atlantis, and become the true Queen."
"Even, I can help you unify the Seven Kingdoms and restore the glory of Atlantis back then!"
Atlanta calmly asked, "What do I need to pay?"
"Atlantis's ocean technology, some of its wealth, and, some Atlantean troops to fight for me."
"Of course, there is also the most important point, and that is your loyalty!"
Atlanta hesitated slightly. If Samuel could really do as he said, then this small price was nothing at all!
Even if the ocean technology was handed over, it would have no impact on Atlantis. As for wealth, there was even less to say. Seventy percent of Earth is ocean, and if Atlantis could be unified again, wealth would be inexhaustible.
As for the army to fight for him, there was even less to say. By then, she could completely send those who were disobedient in the other kingdoms to serve Samuel.
Moreover, since it was loyalty, wasn't fighting for him what was expected?
"Really, just these conditions?" Atlanta was a little disbelieving.
Samuel smiled, "You know the Amazonians, right?"
Atlanta nodded.
Samuel said, "The Amazonians have been loyal to me for some time now. Their princess lives with me, and there is still an Amazonian on the shore now. If you don't believe me, you can go and ask her yourself."
Atlanta was very shocked. After all, the Amazonians in Atlantis's records were not the same as humans; they were a race as ancient as Atlantis.
Meet the Amazonians?
Atlanta was somewhat moved. On one hand, she was quite curious about the Amazonians and the land. On the other hand, she also wanted to know if Samuel had the ability to help her and truly wouldn't occupy Atlantis.
After all, her pledging allegiance to Samuel on behalf of Atlantis was completely different from Atlantis being completely occupied.
After thinking for a moment, Atlanta said with some regret, "I don't know how you snuck into Atlantis, but it will be very difficult for me to leave and go to the land with you, so—"
"Whoosh!"
Before Atlanta could finish speaking, the golden portal leading directly to the shore lit up in front of her.
On the shore, Helen and Venilia looked at Atlanta and the room behind her with curiosity.
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