Time Travel: Age of Discovery

"Tya, you know what? You're not just my partner, you're an essential part of this transformation," Tiger whispered to her, his eyes gleaming with undeniable confidence. Their tacit understanding was like the waves and the beach, tightly connected.

Just as the two men were lost in thought, a silver figure peeked through the crack in the door, and a soldier silently signaled them to enter. Teya felt a mixture of anticipation and trepidation, as if he were about to step into an unknown abyss. He knew that this one encounter could change everything, or it could derail everything.

The moment she stepped into the palace, she felt as if she had stepped through a rift in time and space, arriving in a world of wonder and light. The Dragon Palace lived up to its reputation, with every detail crafted to a dreamlike quality, its dazzling pearls and corals interwoven into a flowing canvas.

High on the throne, King Neptune of Fishman Island, like a majestic sea god, gazed down upon them with a perceptive gaze. Beside him, Princess Otohime, petite yet imposing, her eyes shone with wisdom and tenderness, the only ray of hope in Teya's heart.

Without hesitation, Tiger knelt on one knee, paying his respects in an ancient and solemn ceremony. "Your Majesty, this journey has been long and arduous, but the human I brought with me…" Tiger's words were filled with immense power, each word ringing with resounding force.

Neptune's gaze lingered on Thea for a moment, his deep eyes seemingly able to see into people's hearts. "Tiger, your journeys are always accompanied by the extraordinary. Who is this human?"

Tiger slowly raised his head, his eyes meeting Neptune's. At that moment, the air in the palace seemed to freeze. "He, Teja, is a partner I'm willing to pledge my life for. He's our indispensable ally in this coming storm."

Teja felt unprecedented pressure, but even more so, he was inspired by the trust placed in him. He realized that he wasn't just standing here, but at a turning point in history. And Tiger, his comrade who had fought side by side through thick and thin, now had a look of determination and a long-lost sharpness in his eyes—the rage of battle-hardened warriors, yet still lingering, combined with a fearlessness and yearning for the future.

"No matter what the future holds, I will stand by Tiger's side." Teya made a silent promise in his heart. He knew that this friendship and cooperation across races was quietly weaving the future of Fishman Island and even the entire world.

His expression as solemn as winter frost, Tiger responded calmly, then changed the subject, as if unveiling the prelude to a magnificent adventure: "Ah, this journey has been full of wind and rain, and full of ups and downs. And now, shoulder to shoulder with me is a leader in the navy, Vice Admiral Teya, a brave warrior at sea worthy of admiration."

Teya was secretly surprised by Tiger's directness, but without hesitation, he took two steps forward, each one woven with dignity and respect. He bowed to King Neptune of Fishman Island and the gentle Princess Otohime, a gesture that deeply etched his heart. The gesture was sincere and solemn, without a trace of affectation.

King Neptune's silence was golden, responding with only a slight, yet forceful nod, as if everything was self-explanatory. Meanwhile, Princess Otohime's gaze drifted over Thea, a subtle hint of certainty mingling with curiosity.

She could sense that this respect came from the depths of his soul, not just a facade. Her mind's eye saw the purity and kindness of Teya's heart, and she couldn't help but wonder: Why had Tiger brought this Vice Admiral here? Could something truly momentous be about to surface?

Princess Otohime's heart, like the surface of a lake rippling in a gentle breeze, rippled with layers of anxiety and anticipation. King Neptune sighed softly, as if carrying the weight of the ocean, and said to Tiger, "Now that you are here, please pour out your story like a tide."

Tiger's eyes, at that moment, grew profound, as if traversing the mists of time and space. He began to recount his adventures over the years: from the darkness of captivity to his flight from bondage, each detail like pearls strung together his life's trajectory. In contrast to his understated portrayal of Hachi, he now opened his heart to Neptune and Princess Otohime, completely unreserved.

After hearing Tiger's narration, Neptune and Princess Otohime's faces simultaneously crossed with a mixture of apology and sympathy, as if they saw the deep, unhealed wounds in Tiger's heart. Princess Otohime turned her gaze to Teya, her voice filled with unprecedented tenderness and determination: "I, Otohime, in the name of Fishman Island, thank you, brave human navy, for protecting our compatriots."

Teya humbly waved his hand, a hint of shyness in his smile. "Tiger and I have known each other since a turning point in our destiny. Even if we had never met before, I would not stand idly by in the face of danger." These words touched Princess Otohime's heart like a spring breeze, and her affection for Teya doubled. She believed that anyone who could gain such trust from Tiger must be extraordinary.

"So, what are your plans next?" King Neptune's gaze, like a beacon in the deep sea, illuminated the direction in Tiger's heart. He knew that Tiger's return was not just to reminisce about the past, but must have a deeper purpose.

Tiger took a deep breath, as if he wanted to take the weight of the world into his chest, and then he slowly told his plan...

At the same time, in the distant Navy Headquarters, a senior official frowned slightly, with a hint of disbelief in his voice: "Fish-man Island? How dare they..." These brief words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, foreshadowing the coming storm.

Zhan Guo's eyes widened, staring at Zephyr like he was an alien, his face filled with disbelief, as if Zephyr had just announced the impending end of the world. "Are you saying that Teya actually brought those two little rascals, Tina and Smoker, to Fishman Island a few days ago for some deep-sea exploration?" Zhan Guo's voice was laced with disbelief and a hint of anger.

Zefa smiled and nodded slightly, as if recounting a child's prank. "That's right, Zhan Guo. You know that kid Teja, he's incredibly imaginative and fearless. This kind of thing is a daily occurrence for him."

Upon hearing this, Zhan Guo's frown gradually relaxed, a helpless smile curling his lips. Come to think of it, Toya has always been a troublemaker. From the fruit trees in the naval base to the doorknob in the detention room, there's nothing he wouldn't touch. An expedition to Fishman Island? Sounds like something he could do.