Goblin Dependency

The relationship between the Sha Hua Fishmen and Flynn, or rather with "Algae Scale" Dodd, is a mutually beneficial one, bordering on mutual exploitation.

Dodd requires a large number of deep-sea resonating stones far beyond the market supply, and the Fishmen, using their physiological advantage of being able to move freely on the seabed, have helped this Great Pirate mine these deep-sea minerals during this period.

In return, "Algae Scale" Dodd provides the Sha Hua Fishmen with high-quality sacrificial offerings they need.

At least on the surface, this is the content of their transaction.

But what each side truly harbors in their hearts remains unknown.

The "Moon Tide Banquet" is the key node of their transaction.

In the proposed plan, the deep-sea resonating stones collected and processed by "Algae Scale" Dodd during this time are meant for this moment.

And as part of the transaction, the sacrificial offerings given to the Fishmen—the adventurers gathered on Stodd Island for the Sea Rhythm Festival—will be handed over on the night of the banquet.

However, given the current circumstances, with several nights still left until the banquet, the Sha Hua Fishmen seem unable to wait any longer and have started their actions prematurely.

"What’s happening at the port and docks, what Sha Hua Fishmen?"

Seeing the blood-stained and disheveled adventurer before him, Flynn, responsible for the entire event on the island, felt a sense of foreboding and asked quickly.

His face filled with fear, although unclear about Flynn’s identity, he noted the costume distinct from ordinary island residents, and the two well-equipped senior adventurers behind him.

The young adventurer that was stopped seemed to have found his anchor in his panic and confusion, and replied, panting and brokenly:

"The port... at the port there, everything was normal, I... I was just going to watch the workers finish moving the goods, then find a tavern..."

"Fishmen! Suddenly many Sha Hua Fishmen emerged from the sea! Right, and a shark beast monster that looked human-like, I’ve never seen it before."

"There are many Sha Hua Fishmen, including many Fishman Priests. That shark beast monster is far stronger than professional adventurers, the captain... the captain couldn’t even withstand two rounds before half his body was bitten off."

"I killed one fishman and ran out."

"The others... the others..."

In a state of shock, the young adventurer couldn’t organize his words coherently, his speech was disjointed, stammering, and fragmented.

But for the few present, it was enough to know what had happened—

The Sha Hua Fishmen attacked the docks of Stodd Island!

"Damn!"

Behind him, a fluffy long tail suddenly stiffened, and Sasha’s larger-than-normal crystalline cat eyes stiffened in an instant.

"The Vengeance Blade is docked at the port, along with Akken and the others!"

Having personally experienced the battle at Twin Canyon, even with the vague words from the young adventurer, the leopard cat race immediately recognized the human-looking shark from that shark beast monster, which nearly wiped out their entire team back then.

But now, not only himself, even Xia Nan, the main force in the battle back then, has left the ship along with Half-Elf Alton, and Captain Lorin and Hai Yin may not have returned yet.

The Vengeance Blade’s fighting power is seriously inadequate!

In this situation, even with the help of other adventurers at the docks, if faced with an encirclement by fishmen and shark beasts...

"Hiss-hah!"

A nervous hissing sound, unique to feline creatures, inadvertently came from his throat.

Sasha instinctively looked at Ellison beside him.

At this point, the middle-aged man clearly sensed the spotted cat race’s mood beside him and could guess what the other was worried about.

Even though he still felt some resistance towards interacting with his sister Lorin or her crew, he couldn’t care about that now.

"Let’s go to the port."

Ellison nodded to Sasha, his voice deep.

Swifter in action than the two was Flynn.

At this moment, within a few short seconds after the young adventurer’s account, Flynn’s brain was working at high speed, nearly smoking.

First of all, as the foundation of everything.

The events at the port are likely already known to "Algae Scale" Dodd, who has complete control over the island’s forces and the most accurate and timely information channels.

There’s no possibility of concealment or cover-up.

And he, Flynn, as the planner of the entire Sea Rhythm Festival event and as the liaison with the Fishmen’s forces.

Now, with the Sha Hua Fishmen acting outside of the plan, within Dodd’s forces, he will bear the main responsibility.

Perhaps, if he goes to Dodd’s mansion immediately to explain the situation, he might be able to negotiate....

No!

Flynn immediately rejected the thought.

With his understanding over the years of "Algae Scale" Dodd’s result-oriented nature.

Only by cleaning up the mess at the docks first and then seeking forgiveness will it be possible to gain Dodd’s leniency.

But... perhaps the key problem is not just that.

As his thoughts delved deeper, Flynn suddenly thought of an even more terrifying possibility.

If the Sha Hua Fishmen’s sudden attack at the docks is not an accidental act by some Fishmen but is planned by the entire Sha Hua Fishmen tribe, moving the action that was supposed to occur on the night of the Moon Tide Banquet to now...

Then, without doubt, the plan of "Algae Scale" Dodd will also be completely disrupted!

When that happens, as the liaison with the Fishmen, the planner of the entire event, what kind of punishment will he face...