My Players Are So Fierce – Handsome dog Frank

Interactions between people are quite a magical thing.

The more distant they are, the greater the barrier that separates them—a barrier requiring time and shared experiences to gradually smooth out. However, if common hobbies are known before even meeting, then becoming friends is a certainty.

Such is the case with Prince Ivellios Amastacia of the Sea Elves and Murphy.

Although Murphy himself is not an angler, the Elf Prince before him is.

Moreover, Murphy’s previous interactions with the small players who are anglers at Charldo Harbor have given him a good impression of the Transia People. It’s well known that Murphy considers these players an extension of his own will, always liking to classify himself and players as a single camp.

Therefore, being familiar with the players means Murphy has a high acceptance of him. The saying that a friend’s friend is one’s own friend, though often illogical, can become a kind of "unspoken rule" in social occasions.

Thus, between this back and forth, these two high-ranking individuals, meeting for the first time, surprisingly bypass all pretentious formalities. Upon entering the airship’s reception room, the two equally handsome figures have already started chatting in casual tones.

Yes, admiration for another beautiful person can very well be the foundation for such rapid breaking of the ice, especially since Murphy and Palano had an instant connection as well.

Though judging by appearances is not ideal, first impressions carry significant weight in social interactions, making those strikingly handsome individuals always able to find more friends easily.

The Sea Elf Prince even allows Murphy to call him by his nickname "Ivey," and he directly calls Murphy by his name.

The two sit there talking about inconsequential topics, even sharing secret fishing spots within the Castia Kingdom and Transia. They invite each other to visit their homelands to allow for the demonstration of hospitality.

This scene leaves Triss looking beside them with a face full of helplessness.

Wasn’t it said that the elves are extremely aloof in front of outsiders?

It wasn’t like this when I went to the Elf Kingdom! You damned elves are just practicing double standards! Why do Murphy and you not speak much and get so close? Why must I face the joint pursuit of the Great Druid and Ranger General upon entering your royal court?

Bah, disgraceful beauty chasers!

The Blood Vulture Duke furiously complained in his heart, while the Sea Elf Prince pretended not to see Triss, who is still a "big figure" wanted by the Elf Kingdom.

After a few minutes of conversation, he cleared his throat, deliberately steering the topic toward formal discussions.

He said:

"After Auntie Filoseer returned to the royal court, she submitted a report to the Elf King, greatly praising the courage and victories of the Transia People.

She specifically mentioned your assistance in restoring the years-sleeping power of Adel’s Star, although I myself am not privy to its secrets. My sovereign has decided to personally visit Transia at a future date.

This shows Castia Kingdom’s sincerity, Murphy, as this is the second time the elves have held such regard for a vampire since Lord Paryen.

I have come expressly for this visit.

I initially thought this was just routine diplomatic activity, but upon witnessing your high-altitude bombing tactics, I realize my impression of Transia was stuck in the belief it was a closed-off land ruled by vampires, which should not have been the case.

I must apologize for my arrogance."

"The apology itself proves you are not an arrogant person, Prince Ivey."

Murphy laughed, waving his hand:

"I know Transia still requires much effort to change its old impression, and I am glad to see the Elf Kingdom’s high officials possess an open mind. Now that you’ve mentioned impressions of Transia, I must ask for a favor for my future navy commander.

Regarding the Blood Fear Fleet...

𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Please don’t rush to refuse, let me tell you what has transpired with them recently."

The Vampire Lord spoke with considerable succinctness about the internal truth of the Blood Fear Clan to the Prince of Sea Elves, whose expression quickly changed upon hearing that the Blood Fear Pirates have in essence fragmented due to the pursuit by the World Burning Demon Warrior.

After a moment of contemplation, Prince Ivellios rubbed his chin and said:

"Are you aware of the grudges between the Armastasha Fleet and the Plundering Ship along with the Bloody Captain?"

"Of course, Babro has described that story to me several times."

Murphy said:

"It was a twist of fate, causing both sides to suffer casualties in pursuit. Babro paid with one-fifth of his soul to bring back his sunken ship from the Land of Death, and the Sea Elves, in return, suffered the most serious losses in their history due to his revenge..."

"1365 lives!"

Prince Ivey said solemnly:

"That is the number of Sea Elves who have directly or indirectly died at the hands of the great pirate Babro, including my uncle, who was also the former chief quartermaster of the Armastasha Fleet, Lord Imyr. I truly wish to demonstrate the mercy of the Elf Kingdom to you.

Unfortunately, the souls of our people await response and peace atop the branches of the Mother Tree.

I don’t have the right to forgive Pablo Juan Giovanni for them.

I can only make you a promise: as long as the Plundering Ship doesn’t step into the sea territories of the Armastasha Fleet, we shall not actively pursue him and his clan.