hotmtlnovel Chapter 88: Return to Headquarters, About to Be Born
Chapter 88: Return to Headquarters, About to Be Born
Chapter 88: Return to Headquarters, About to Be Born
Although Princess Otohime is only seven years old this year, she is precocious and has a remarkable ability to distinguish between good and evil.
Especially since she was born with powerful Observation Haki, she is almost able to see through people's hearts.
In her perception, no one on the ship, from top to bottom, harbored any ill intentions.
Especially since Brian had recently left her with warm memories on the island.
For a young girl like her, the desire to actively approach them was even stronger.
Although the sheep girl liked to tease her, Otohime knew that they were just joking around.
Her life on Fishman Island was too lonely in the past; she didn't have many friends and always entertained herself alone.
Unfortunately, being born with Observation Haki makes it relatively difficult for her to make friends.
The other mermaids on Fishman Island were amazed by her abilities and were hesitant to get too close to Otohime.
Due to their interactions, Otohime is always alone.
In comparison, she really enjoyed the lively scene on the pirate ship and was willing to actively join in.
At this moment, Number One quietly approached Brian and spoke.
"Master, we'll be there soon."
"Yes, I know. Get ready."
"OK."
The waters near the doldrums in the New World are always fraught with uncertain dangers and opportunities. The surging currents and the occasional appearance of giant sea monsters make these waters a no-go zone for ordinary ships.
However, for Brian and his monster girls, this uninhabited island hidden here is the safest base and workshop.
The pirate ship skillfully maneuvered around several reefs and slowly docked in a natural harbor on the island's leeward side.
The jungle along the shore remains lush and green, with tall trees and entwined vines forming a natural barrier that keeps outsiders out.
"We're here, let's get off the boat."
Brian stepped onto solid ground first, followed by the solemn-looking maid, Number One.
Behind the two were three neat rows of maids, all with identical appearances and synchronized movements.
Several monster girls with different styles walked up behind them.
Tiger Girl stood at the forefront of the monster girl group, her sharp eyes scanning the surrounding jungle to ensure there were no potential threats.
The leopard girl was on the other side, maintaining the same level of vigilance as the tiger girl.
The dog girl, Ling, sniffed the air excitedly, her fluffy tail wagging rapidly.
The cat girl and the cow girl stood together, advancing with the main force.
Above them, the bat girl flapped her wings and followed along.
The ultrasonic waves were continuously emitted, probing the situation on the island.
I haven't been back for a while, even though the griffin girl and the dragon girl are both on the island right now.
However, such vigilance is still necessary, just in case.
The sheep mother comfortably enjoyed the air around her; she was finally home.
Beside the sheep girl, Otohime timidly clutched the hem of her clothes, curiously observing the unfamiliar forest.
Fishman Island doesn't have that many lush forests.
Even in the few remaining Sea Forests, ordinary people are restricted from entering.
Seeing this scene, Otohime was filled with curiosity.
The group set off into the depths of the forest along a carefully concealed path.
The humus underfoot was soft, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of soil and plants. Occasionally, a few peculiar bird calls could be heard, which made the place even more tranquil.
Finally, they stopped in front of the towering tree that was being used as a disguise.
Brian reached out and lightly touched a specific spot on the rough bark with his fingertips.
"Ding~"
A familiar electronic sound rang out, and a soft blue halo appeared on the surface of the tree bark, the light sweeping across Brian and the people behind him like flowing water.
After confirming that the permissions were correct, a low mechanical hum emanated from the open space in front of everyone.
A hole large enough for several people to walk side by side appeared silently, revealing a bottomless metal staircase extending downwards.
"Let's go."
Brian stepped inside first, followed closely by the maids, and then the monster girls and Otohime filed in.
After the last person entered, the opening closed silently once again.
From the outside, it blends seamlessly with its surroundings, appearing perfectly natural.
Tap, tap, tap —
Footsteps echoed in the secluded stairwell, and after walking down the spiral path for about ten minutes, the view suddenly opened up before us.
A large-scale laboratory full of futuristic technology was presented to everyone.
The cold metal walls reflected the light from the ceiling lights, and countless pipes of varying thicknesses meandered between the ceiling and the walls.
The laboratory was still lined with densely packed cylindrical petri dishes on both sides.
These petri dishes are filled with a pale green nutrient solution, and each one contains a clone that is asleep with its eyes closed.
However, if you pay close attention, you'll notice that the number of these clones is slightly less than the last time they came back.
The missing part was activated after Griffin and his colleague returned, and used to support the experiment.
Pat pat~
Shortly after Brian and his group entered, Feixue appeared before them.
Surprisingly, Feixue's sleek, emerald-green body was draped in a white coat.
Looking at it, he really does have a bit of a scientist's air about him.
It would be even better if you wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses.
"Master, you're back."
Feixue was also very excited to see Brian and his group.
She had been on this island with the griffin girl for a while now, and she was getting incredibly bored.
The creation of the monster girl doesn't require her to do anything; the maids will handle all the procedures themselves.
Strictly speaking, her and Griffin's role was more about ensuring safety and providing protection.
These days, she sometimes wanders around the island, and sometimes flies out to sea to hunt.
On one occasion, they even accidentally entered the Calm Belt, where they were immediately attacked by a large number of Sea Kings.
There were so many of them; every time one batch was killed, a new batch of Sea Kings would immediately take its place, and the line seemed endless.
Ultimately, Feixue used her flying advantage to shake off the group of sea kings and made initial explorations in the calm zone.
Of course, the exploration progress is currently at zero. We just found an uninhabited island on the edge of the calm zone, but we haven't started exploring it yet.
"Thank you for your hard work this time, Feixue."
"Hehe, it's no trouble at all. As long as Master asks, Feixue is willing to do anything."
Lacking any of the domineering aura of a dragon, Feixue was unusually naive and simple-minded in front of Brian.
This state only occurs when he is around.
"What about Griffin? How's the monster girl being born doing?"
"Sister Griffin is inside, Master, please come with me."
"The Devil Fruit has already started to dissolve. If you guys hadn't come back just in time, I would have been about to contact you."
"That's perfect, let's go to the lab."
"it is good."
"Number One, sort and store the loot you've collected."
"Yes, Master."
Da Da Da~
Brian, along with his monster girl army and the bewildered Otohime mixed in with them, followed Fei Xue deeper into the laboratory.
Maid Number One led the other maids, working like precise gears, to organize supplies according to Brian's instructions.