One Piece: Starting as a Marine Lieutenant, I Slack Off and Get Stronger

"Daphne, just call me Daphne!"

Ain looked coldly at Daphne, and subtly nudged Karl's waist: "Karl, didn't you come here for coffee?"

Seeing this, Daphne secretly winked at Karl and then rode away on the bubble.

"Tsk tsk..." Karl shook his head with a regretful expression.

On the other side of the Mermaid Cafe, Shirley was struggling with whether or not to tell the other residents of Mermaid Island about her prophecies, because every time she prophesied, it would lead to an unfortunate future.

Once this news gets out, it will likely cause panic, which is something she desperately wants to avoid.

Chapter 87 Mermaid Cafe

"Daphne, it's not time for the performance yet, is it? Why are you already putting on makeup?"

Daphne looked up and saw it was Mrs. Shirley. She quickly said, "Good morning, Mrs. Shirley. A handsome guest has arrived, and I wanted to dress up nicely too!"

Xia Li pursed her lips, said nothing more, and leisurely lay on the bed, picking up the pipe from the table.

"Mrs. Shirley!"

"Mina!! Thank goodness, you're alright!"

Before Shirley could speak, Daphne, who was putting on makeup, hugged Mina with a joyful expression and asked with tears in her eyes, "Mina, where did you go? We were so worried!"

"I was kidnapped by human traffickers! But I was lucky; Major General Karl rescued me, and then I came back with them!"

"Major General Karl? Wait, you mean his name is Karl?"

Daphne seemed to remember that the handsome guest from earlier was named Karl.

"It's good that you're back. Don't run around like that again, okay?"

Mina nodded vigorously: "Of course, I will never leave Fishman Island again!"

"Aaaaaah! Mina! You're back!"

A scream rang out, and all the mermaids working at the mermaid café gathered around...

Mina was subjected to a thorough interrogation before the other sisters finally felt relieved.

"By the way, that handsome guest outside, his name seems to be Karl. Hmm, he's even wearing a naval uniform. He must be Rear Admiral Karl who saved you!"

Mina's eyes lit up: "Yes, yes, yes! Major General Karl is incredibly handsome; he's supposedly known as the most handsome man in the world!"

The mermaids looked at each other in disbelief, then rushed into the store in a swarm, nearly scaring Karl to death.

One, two, three, four... No, that's too many. He's still young and can't handle it!

"Thank you, Major General Karl, for saving my Mina!"

"Ahem, I'm from the Navy, this is what I should do!"

The enthusiastic mermaids immediately surrounded Karl, and Ain, who was originally sitting opposite Karl, was squeezed five meters away.

Ain: ? ? ?

"Enough! What kind of behavior is this, making such a racket? The other guests are waiting for you!"

After being scolded by Mrs. Shirley, the mermaids calmed down and reluctantly left Karl's seat.

Karl's face was covered in lipstick marks, and he was panting heavily. He had almost suffocated, but considering how fragrant and soft it was, Karl decided not to pursue the matter of who was responsible.

"It's him!"

Shirley's pupils dilated again as she looked at Karl in disbelief. His face gradually matched the one in the crystal ball—the man who would bring catastrophe to Fishman Island!

The man prophesied to bring slaughter and death to Fishman Island!

Seeing that Karl's gaze was about to shift to her, Shirley quickly covered her mouth and hid in the shadows, panting heavily.

It took a long time for things to calm down.

"No, we must inform King Neptune of this as soon as possible and drive this man off Fishman Island!"

While Karl was being held up by the staff, Shirley quietly left the Mermaid Cafe...

ten minutes later.

"I'm sorry, Major General Karl, the ladies might have been a little too enthusiastic after they found out you saved me."

Karl took the handkerchief Mina handed him and wiped his face. "I understand. By the way, do you have time later? How about showing us around the Dragon Palace Kingdom?"

Mina nodded vigorously: "Of course, now?"

Carl scratched his head: "Wait a minute, at least have a cup of coffee before you go!"

At this moment, Ain, looking displeased, sat back down opposite Karl and said with a half-smile, "Tsk tsk tsk, quite popular!"

Carl shrugged, spread his hands, and said, "Is it my fault?"

"Hmph~ I can't be bothered with you!"

Daphne, with blue hair, brought coffee to Carl's seat and handed it to Carl and Ian respectively: "Guests, here is your coffee, please enjoy!"

"Thank you!"

Daphne smiled and said, "You're welcome. By the way, sir, there's a dance performance later! Don't miss it!"

Carl's eyes lit up. "Awesome shows! This trip was definitely worthwhile!" he thought. Carl readily agreed.

An hour later, Carl reluctantly left the Mermaid Cafe, saying goodbye to the two large-breasted mermaids.

"Take care, sir! Come again next time!"

Dragon Palace.

"Shirley, are you saying that the Navy that came to Fishman Island today will cause a massacre?"

Lady Shirley nodded earnestly: "Yes, King Neptune, my prophecy will not be wrong!"

Neptune frowned, rubbed his temples in frustration, and let out a long sigh.

"I understand. I will immediately inform Jinbe and discuss countermeasures with him. This information should not be revealed to the public to avoid causing panic."

"Of course I understand!"

Outside the Mermaid Cafe.

Ian stood beside Karl with her arms crossed, radiating a low-pressure atmosphere. She had never been so speechless in her life.

"Didn't you say you came to Fishman Island on a mission? I bet that's why you came, isn't it?"

Carl shook his head: "Wrong, completely wrong. We don't know anyone here. We can't just wander around like clueless fools, can we?"

"So, I'm gathering intelligence!"

Just as Ain was about to speak, Mina, wearing a bubble swimming ring, said, "It's still early, how about I take you for a walk?"

"Hey, Ain, didn't you want to go shopping for clothes? Let's go now!"

And so, under Mina's guidance, Karl and Ain basically explored the entire Fishman Island.

Marin Shopping Mall, Fishmen Cultural Center, Fishford Hill, Mermaid Bay, and the burial place of Princess Otohime - Kuala Lumpur Korta.

Even without Observation Haki, Karl could sense that someone was watching them from the shadows, especially himself.

Is Fishman Island on high alert these days? Were they being watched on the very first day?

However, Carl thought again that this might be a good thing. If he didn't make a fuss, how could Hody Jones, who was hiding in the shadows, attack him head-on?

"Mina, it's getting late, you should go back and rest too!"

"What about you?"

Carl waved his hand: "Don't worry, we're not children."

Mina thought about it and agreed. Pointing to the Mermaid Cafe not far away, she said, "I work at the Mermaid Cafe. If you need my help, just come and find me!"

Karl said with feigned seriousness, "Of course, after all, you're our only friend on Fishman Island!"

After Mina left, Ain's smile gradually faded. She looked around warily and whispered, "Why do I keep feeling like someone is spying on us?"

“Your feeling is right. To be precise, we have been being watched ever since we arrived at Fishman Island.”

Ain covered her mouth in surprise: "Who?"

Karl shook his head: "Who cares! If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move. Let's go back first!"

Chapter 88 Framed

Dragon Palace.

"Minister of the Left, what's the situation?"

The elder, wearing a top hat, a monocle over his left eye, and holding a bull-horn cane in his right hand, nodded slightly and then spoke.

"Your Majesty, according to the information from my subordinates, these naval personnel seem to be just here for sightseeing and have not done anything out of line."

"Furthermore, we also questioned some residents, and they didn't hear anything from the navy about the purpose of this trip."

King Neptune stroked his beard, and Shirley's prophecy came to mind. He wondered if she had been wrong about it!

After all, it was the Navy that came, not pirates. No matter how reckless the Navy is, they can't just start killing people for no reason, right?