The owner of Crab Shop was silent for a while under the deep pool. After a while, he continued in an old voice: "You came here because of Crab Princess's child, so you took action to save her?"
oh?
Kamiyagawa remained calm on the surface, but it felt like he had heard valuable and interesting information.
As soon as the topic of the new leader of the Sea Kingdom came up, the leader of the Samurai Crab side, Master Crab, almost naturally mentioned the cute little canned crab.
From what it sounds like, Crab Princess seems to be a reserve for the Lord of the Sea Kingdom?
Is it because of her C-level strength that she is the top new generation among the crab clan?
No, it always feels like there are other special reasons.
Kamiyagawa has two options for how to conduct the conversation next -
One is to create a mystery, when the Riddler uses circumstantial information to obtain information, in order to maintain the power and mystery of "The Envoy of Takamagahara".
The other is to directly "ask without shame", openly stating that he knows very little about the situation in Haiguo, and directly asking for more information.
Among these two choices, Kamiyakawa chose the second one without hesitation.
He was the undoubted "envoy of Gao Tianyuan".
Even Gao Tianyuan is under his control now, even if he calls himself "Master of Gao Tianyuan" Kamiyagawa will not blush.
In addition, he has carefully observed that among the Samurai Crab tribe, the only one he has seen so far who can be regarded as having the strength of an Aragami is the Crab Master who is hidden in the deep pool of the cave.
Moreover, this old boss may really be very weak and declining because of his old age.
But it's different here in Kamiya. The young and powerful new generation Aragami can call out several at will.
Even if it is himself, even if he does not merge with Hannya, but with Onishou and Onikiri, plus the three attributes of thunder, his overall combat strength can barely reach the threshold of Aragami. If not, he must at least be the third one under Aragami. one.
With such overwhelming strength to rely on, there is really no need to show off.
If Kamiya's side is weaker than the Crab clan, then he might consider becoming the Riddler.
But the fact now is that he is really a witness from Gao Tianyuan, and Kamiya's power is really strong.
So there is no need to think about pretending to create a sense of mystery.
Since I have absolute strength, and I am well-deserved for the identity I am wearing, no matter what I do, it is right.
So Kamiyakawa spoke, with a calm expression, neither humble nor arrogant: "Actually, I don't know the specific situation of Haiguo now, and saving Crab Princess was just a whim."
This time, the Crab Shop Master couldn't be bothered anymore. He remained silent for longer than before: "But you said..."
"I'm here, I'm a witness. I know that a new leader of the Sea Kingdom is going to be born, so I'm here, that's all. From what you just said, Crab Princess is a candidate for the leader of the Sea Kingdom, right?"
"That child is Munakata. She has Munakata's power, so she is qualified to become the leader of the Sea Kingdom."
"Munakata's power?"
The openness and honesty worked well, and I heard another piece of information that was useful for completing the regional mission.
"Yes, it comes from the power of God Tian Xinji."
"That's it. Crab Princess said that the Crab Clan are the descendants of Tian Xinji. But I remember that there are three Munakata goddesses in charge of the ocean." Kamiyagawa directly drew inferences based on the existing information, "There are others in the Sea Kingdom who have the right to become The goddess descendants of the king? For example, those mermaids."
"Mermaids..." The owner of the crab shop seemed to be sighing, and the water bubbles emerging from the water became denser. "They are the descendants of the fallen gods, originating from the great god Sayorihime. According to the current situation, the mermaid clan's Ishime , it should also carry the power of the image originating from that goddess."
Ishime?
Kamiyagawa thought of the C-level special Iso girl who attacked Crab Princess on the battlefield just now.
It should be referring to her, right?
It seems that the mermaid side may also become the leader of the sea country.
"There is another goddess, Taki Toki no Mikoto. Where are her descendants?"
"The descendants belonging to that great god have not survived, and the power of Munakata, the great god of Taki Tohime, has also been missing. Currently, in the Sea Kingdom, there are only two forces, our crab clan and the mermaid clan. For a long time, every three hundred years, Both sides will give birth to a divine heir who will inherit the power of the clan image and be qualified to become the leader of the Sea Kingdom. In order for our own forces to take over the Sea Kingdom in the next three hundred years, we have been competing with the mermaid clan overtly and covertly for a long time."
The words of the crab shop owner made Kamiyagawa understand why the crab clan and the mermaids did not deal with them.
The two of them have always been in a competitive relationship.
When a new ruler is born, it is natural that friction and conflict will occur.
Kamiyagawa: "Is there any process required to become the leader of the Sea Kingdom?"
Crab Shop Owner: "Fifteen days later, when the moon was hidden, the Munakata Grand Society emerged from the sea. The Wan Exorcism Ceremony was held in the Grand Shrine, and the heirs of the ocean who were recognized will be the next leader of the Sea Kingdom."
At this point in the conversation, Kamiya has almost understood the process of taking office as the new leader of the Sea Kingdom.
Only by specific people performing sacrifices at a specific time and place can one be able to claim the throne in a legitimate and legitimate manner.
However, he was still a little concerned about the youngest of the three ocean goddesses, Taki Toki no Mikoto.
Did this goddess really have no heirs left?
Where is His ancestral power?
Paying more attention to this point in his mind, Kamiyagawa said: "Thank you for your answer. In return, I think I will help Crab Princess ascend to the position of king. Oh, I am not an absolutely impartial witness. "
"On behalf of Otsushima, I would like to thank you again, my lord."
The crab shop owner replied feebly.
Kamiyagawa had caught the change in the tone of the old boss from the beginning, so he asked simply:
"Master Crab, it seems that the purpose of my trip did not meet your expectations?"
"No, it's not."
"I feel like you are still troubled by something, why don't you tell me about it?"
The old crab became mute again, and waited for a long time before replying in an old voice: "The ocean, sir. The ocean is getting worse."
"The turbid sea water and the ominous red waves were what I saw when I came here. Do you know what it is?"
The Crab Shopkeeper’s voice seemed a little older:
"The changes in the ocean began two hundred years ago when the previous king disappeared. That king was from the mermaid side. After she disappeared mysteriously, the changes began. No one knows why, maybe the mermaid side knows more , at the beginning, the mermaid side was still willing to communicate with the crab tribe. The two sides once jointly sent a team to dive into the deep sea, but that time the crab tribe did not come back, not a single one."
"Later on, the mermaids became more and more perverse and violent, until they became what they are now."
"When the disaster began, I was just an ordinary warrior in the clan. The changes in the ocean took away many members of the Crab clan. The original Otsu Island was much more prosperous than it is now. After I became the clan leader, I could only lead my clan to settle here. Stay here and survive as long as possible. But Otsushima is being continuously affected by the deterioration of the ocean, and maybe it will become a barren land in the next hundred years. By then, there will be no place for the crab clan."
From what Master Crab said, the impact of the unprovoked crisis in the ocean seems to be more urgent than that of the previous ruler.
Therefore, its initial tone of expectation may be that it believes that Kamiya, the "envoy of Takamagahara", is here to solve the crisis in Haiguo.
"Don't be too pessimistic. Now that I'm here, maybe I will find a way to deal with the ocean crisis for you." Kamiyagawa comforted you.
"Sir, are you serious?" Mr. Crab's tone rose a bit.
"Of course. However, it is not certain whether it can be solved. After all, I have just arrived, and the real reason for the changes in the ocean in the Kingdom of the Sea is not yet known."
Kamiya is also curious as to why the ocean in the Land of the Sea has deteriorated.
Now that you are here, you must try to understand it.
It feels like there might be some secret worth unraveling behind it.
Moreover, Kamiya felt that even if he couldn't solve the problem of the ocean here, the worst he could do was wait until the crab clan attached themselves to him and became completely reliable, then he would take them all out and find a new place to place them in the other world.
At that time, you can also spread your faith among them.
Considering that the owner of the crab shop said that Otsu Island still has about a hundred years before it is completely eroded by the deteriorating sea, this matter is not too urgent.
You can wait until the regional tasks of supporting the new king to take office in fifteen days are completed, and then plan for it slowly.
Of course, it would be a bad idea to move the crab clan with them.
It would be better to keep the Kingdom of the Sea.
Kamiyagawa’s abacus was very good——
Support the little Crab Lady to ascend to power, solve the strange crisis in the Kingdom of the Sea, and then gain favor with the Crab Clan in the region. After such a set of procedures, isn’t the Kingdom of the Sea within my grasp?
As a reserve for the co-lord of ghosts and gods, Kamiyagawa's ambitions have never been small.
I come, I see, and then I conquer.
If I, the "Emissary of Takamagahara", can solve the big crisis that the natives of the land of the sea cannot solve, turn the tide from falling, support the building that is about to collapse, and then gently let them show their loyalty, then it is not too much to rely on me. ?
The crab clan has me to thank!
It is definitely a good thing to control more of the Kingdom of God. It is estimated that there will be many benefits, just like controlling Gao Tianyuan now.
Sooner or later this has to be my territory!
…
Kamiyakawa stayed in the cave of Master Crab for a long time before coming out.
After he came out, the attitude of the samurai crabs here towards him became obviously much more respectful. It may be that the arrival of "Takamagahara God" has spread here.
Because he is recognized and respected by the local lord, Kamiya can move freely in the Crab clan's territory.
However, he didn't plan to stay here for long after that.
It was originally late at night when we came in to explore the [Tide and Sea Kingdom]. After that, we explored the beach, trekked to the Crab Clan territory, and talked with the Crab Shop owner. It was almost dawn now.
Kamiyagawa needs to return to reality and take a break.
There are still many things that he needs to do in the real world, such as Mary's collection of rage cores.
A clone of the little old man is collecting anger on the go. It has something to do with Mary, so Kamiya must follow up at all times.
There is also the establishment of an animation studio that has been busy recently.
Concubine Wenche is handling this on her behalf.
As for the course work at Tokyo University, it is not a big problem to skip it. Anyway, Kamiyagawa, as a "special student", has the right to ask for leave for a long time when something urgent happens.
Just wait until you have time to make up for it.
In the Kingdom of the Sea, the ceremony for the new king's enthronement will be held in fifteen days, and Kamiyagawa will have to stay here for a long time.
Fortunately, the demon concubine has now taken over many affairs in reality, otherwise he would really be unable to cope with such a situation.
Shen Gu walked around the Crab Clan's territory and then climbed to the top of the cliff.
The scenery here is good, you can see the sea from a distance.
Where the sea and the sky meet, there is already a glimmer of morning light, and a few rays of golden light are stirring up the thin curtains, but everything is still quiet. Standing here, it seems that as long as you speak loudly, you will disturb the dreams in the shallow layers of the sea.
Some cool morning breeze carries the snoring of the sea water far away, sometimes it is quiet, sometimes it is noisy, everything seems peaceful and unfathomable. The hazy morning light and vague sounds are like the colorful dreams and soft murmurs of the ocean.
"It would be better if the sea wasn't turbid and red."
Kamiya stood on the top of the cliff for a while, and summoned Kisaragi Station here.
He planned to take the Kisaragi train to the Flower Bell School, and then use the divine coffin there to go to Takamagahara and hang up and return to reality.
[Sea Kingdom]'s sacred tree is too far away from the Samurai Crab's territory, making it inconvenient to travel back and forth.
Leave a platform behind, which is equivalent to a save point.
Moreover, the Kisaragi train only obeys the call of the Kamiya River, and it doesn't matter if a single platform remains on the Samurai Crab's territory, which is currently considered a friendly party.
At this time, a voice came from behind:
"Are you leaving? Going to the outside world?"
It was the little crab girl. Kamiyakawa actually noticed her just now and was following her.
"Um."
"Then will you come back?"
Kamiyagawa turned around and saw Crab Princess standing not far away, dragging her conch hammer.
With his head lowered and the heavy crab shell hanging from his head, he was carelessly drawing circles on the ground with his toes.
"I'll be back soon. I have to help you become the new leader of the Sea Kingdom."
"I know, I heard from the tribesmen that you are a very powerful messenger of the gods, and you are here to help us."
"That's right. Speaking of which..." Now that he saw Crab Lady again, Kamiyagawa simply asked another question, "What is Munakata's power? Are you the only one in the Crab clan who has it? Doesn't anyone else have it?"
"Hmm... I don't understand what you are asking. Lady Tian Xinji's 'Zongxiang' is me. I was born." The little crab girl replied matter-of-factly.
"Are you born with it?"
Kamiyakawa pondered briefly.
He is still a little curious about the nature of the so-called "Zongxiang". Is it true that only Crab Princess from the crab clan and Jiji from the mermaid clan can become the leader of the Sea Kingdom?
Crab Princess didn't pay much attention to what Kamiya was thinking. She walked closer and said to herself: "Isn't it beautiful here?"
"Um."
"When I was a little crab, the sea was not so red, and it looked better here. I often sneaked up here, slept in, and basked in the sun. The sea breeze in the afternoon blew far away and was very comfortable. You are back You can give it a try sometime! Moreover, I had a terrible dream when I slept here before. I dreamed that my crab claws had grown to three meters long! It’s so handsome!”
The little crab girl chattered.
Kamiya glanced at her hands, which currently looked human.
"It's better not to grow to three meters long." He smiled and shook his head.
"Huh! You don't understand at all!" Crab Girl sat down facing the rising sun on the sea, "You will definitely come back, right? I think we can be good friends. There is a certain kind of energy in you. Very friendly taste.”
Taste?
Kamiya felt that the little crab lady was talking about the taste of Takamagahara.
"Will be back."
"Well, what is there in the outside world?"
"Would you like to see it?"
"I really, really, really want to!" Xie Ji nodded vigorously, the heavy armor on her body making a clanging sound, but then she shook her head, "But I want to become the leader of the Sea Kingdom... This time I must not let the human fish side. The clan members Everyone has said that the sea must have become what it is now because of the mermaid king a long time ago."
"Then when you become the king of the country, you will have a chance. I can take you out secretly."
"Really?" The little crab girl's eyes lit up.
"real."
"Then as long as you take me out to play, I will grill fish for you! Let me tell you, the fish I grill is super delicious. I used to secretly go to the beach to catch fish."
"Are you talking about mermaid? Then I refuse."
"How is that possible! It's a normal fish, but there are very few in the sea now..."
Because he had a conversation with Crab Lady, Kamiya did not leave immediately, but casually sat down on the ground.
This little girl is currently his chosen one. In order to support the leader of the Sea Kingdom, it is necessary to get closer to her.
Moreover, it seems that it is easy to get closer to this little can.
"Is there a sea outside?"
"have."
"Are there mermaids in the sea?"
"Normally there shouldn't be. However, there are crab slaves in the sea."
"What is a crab slave?"
The little crab girl looked up in confusion.
What a strange name.
It sounds bold, exciting, and full of imagination.
"Don't you have one here? A kind of parasitic creature that lives on the crab. After getting into the crab's body, it will grow like hyphae everywhere in the crab's body until it controls the whole body. The parasitized crab will even turn the crab into a parasite. The slave's nest bag is treated as one's own hanging eggs to raise..."
Kamiyagawa said this in a tone that was almost like telling a ghost story.
This kind of thing is indeed a ghost story for the little crab girl.
"Stop, stop, stop!" The crab shell on Crab Girl's head shook violently, her eyes widened, and she stuttered a little, "Why are there such evil things in the outside world? Is it a very powerful monster?"
"It's not a monster. So the outside world is also very dangerous. I just remind you that a cute little female crab like you should be careful when you really go out."
Kamiya did not continue to scare Tin Can in a playful manner.
The latter also breathed a sigh of relief.
If it wasn't a monster, it shouldn't be that scary. As long as the conch hammer hits it, it will definitely not be his opponent!
But the little crab girl still shook her head like a rattle and said decisively: "I will not treat that kind of monster as my own baby! I, I, I, I will hatch my own little crabs in the future!"
"Huh? You can also hatch little crabs?"
"Not now, but certainly not in the future?"
"Wait a minute." Kamiya seemed to have discovered an important point, "Can you crabs have children?"
"Is this surprising?" Crab Ji looked confused. "My mother gave birth to me, and my mother's mother gave birth to my mother. Until a long, long time ago, our ancestor was Lady Tian Xinji. Isn't this a matter of course?"
"You still have a mother!?"
"Are you saying something offensive... Of course I have a mother!"
The crab armor on Crab Girl's body trembled and made a buzzing sound.
