Orlando, the Sea King, stood at the bow, the setting sun gilding him. His blue hair fluttered in the water, and his eyes were solemn beneath his coral crown.

"Your Highness, Rosie." His voice was deep and powerful, especially clear amid the roar of the waves. "Something happened in Atlantis."

Rosie's fingers tightened slightly, and her heart skipped a beat. She stood beside Kyle and felt the man's muscles tense beside her.

"The Kun Clan has taken control of the parliament." Orlando's brow furrowed, his fingers clenching the scepter at his waist. "During my absence, they took advantage of the opportunity to deceive many ministers."

"Do you need support?" Kyle asked, his amber eyes sharp as a knife.

Orlando smiled bitterly and shook his head. "No, this is an internal matter of Atlantis. I must face it alone. Instead of passively waiting for a coup, it is better to take the initiative to go back and seize power."

Orlando stepped forward, his blue tail fin leaving a wet trail on the deck. He stopped in front of Rosie, his eyes blazing.

"Your Highness Rosie, I need you to promise me something."

Luo Xi pursed her lips: "What's the matter?"

"If I fail, please take care of Rein." Orlando's voice trembled.

"You won't fail," Rosie interrupted him, her voice firm.

Orlando smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Zhengzhi never makes sense. The Kun tribe's influence has infiltrated everywhere. My situation is much worse than you can imagine."

He took out a blue shell pendant from his chest and handed it to Luo Xi: "This is the amulet of the sea god. It can protect you once in a critical moment."

Rosie took the pendant, touched Orlando's hand with her fingertips, and felt the warmth and slight trembling of his palm.

"Why give it to me?" Rosie asked in a low voice.

"Because you have the blessing of the sea god," Orlando said, his eyes deep, "and because I believe in you."

Enzo stood aside, his black hair fluttering slightly in the sea breeze. "Your Majesty, if the situation is critical, you can activate emergency communication. The Sky Dome Military will provide necessary assistance."

Orlando nodded in thanks, his eyes sweeping across everyone's faces, finally landing on Mike.

"Admiral, please protect Her Excellency the Saint for me."

Mike nodded solemnly: "Of course, Your Majesty, this is a mission I must accomplish."

Orlando breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Rosie again:

"I must leave now, otherwise the civil unrest will get worse."

He stepped back a few steps and stood at the edge of the ship's side, the blue fish tail gleaming silver in the moonlight.

"No matter what happens, remember your promise. Protect Rein. He is the future of Atlantis."

As soon as he finished speaking, Orlando stretched out his hand, and an extremely luxurious submarine starship appeared out of thin air. This ship was not even the one they came on.

I wonder how many such starships this king carries with him.

Orlando turned his back to Rosie, paused, and then swam into the starship without looking back.

The starship started up in front of them and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Luo Xi clenched the shell pendant in her hand, feeling the faint pulse coming from it, as if there was a heart beating inside it.

"Do you believe what he said?" Lu Ye asked, his fingers gently resting on Luo Xi's shoulders.

Luo Xi was silent for a moment, then nodded: "I believe it."

"The Kun tribe..." Enzo frowned. "From what I know, they are the conservative faction of Atlantis and oppose contact with other empires."

Kyle sneered: "A coup has never been just a battle of ideas, but also a battle of interests."

Mike walked to the side of the boat and looked in the direction where Orlando disappeared: "Is he sure?"

Luo Xi shook her head: "He was unsure, so he gave me the amulet and asked me to protect Lain."

The boat continued to sail in the night, the waves hitting the hull, making a regular sound. Rosie looked down at the blue shell in her hand, her mind full of thoughts.

"We have to prepare for the worst." Kyle broke the silence, his voice calm to the point of being cold.

Rosie's fingertips gently traced the lines on the shell pendant, feeling the faint pulse within. She looked up into Kyle's amber eyes and asked, "What do you mean?"

Kyle's black hair fluttered in the sea breeze, his face as resolute as a statue. He looked past Rosie, toward where Orlando had disappeared. "The Federation won't sit idly by," he said in a low voice, each word as hard as steel. "Not only because of Rhine, but also because of Atlantis's strategic location."

Rosie clenched her fists, digging her nails into her palms. "It's going to be okay. Orlando can handle this."

Kyle didn't answer. He simply put his arm around Rosie's shoulders, his long, slender fingers gently tightening around hers. This usually cold, hard man, at this moment, offered silent comfort that was worth a thousand words.

As the night deepened, the starlight sprinkled on the sea, breaking into thousands of silver points of light.

Mike stood at the bow, his blond hair gleaming in the moonlight. "We should return to Taoyuan as soon as possible." A trace of worry flashed in his blue eyes. "If a coup really happens in Atlantis, the storm will spread quickly."

Lu Ye leaned against the side of the boat and looked at Luo Xi: "What do you think?"

Rosie took a deep breath and straightened her back. "Let's go back. We need more information before we can make a plan."

Three days later, Taoyuan Star.

"mom!"

The clear children's voice broke the silence, like a light suddenly appearing in the darkness.

Fan rushed forward, his silver hair dancing and shimmering in the sunlight. Two small figures, one on the left and one on the right, pounced precisely on Rosie, hugging her legs tightly. Her upturned face, delicate mixed-race features etched with longing, her large amber eyes filled with pure joy.

Rosie crouched down, her arms wide open, embracing the two little ones. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. The familiar aroma of milk permeated her nostrils, dispelling the gloom that had settled in her heart. The warm touch in her arms reminded her—even without Yu, life must go on.

"Where's Mom?" Fan You leaned against Luo Xi's cheek, his soft voice unable to hide his grievance, "Fan You miss Mom so much."

Fan Zuo remained silent, clutching the edge of Luo Xi's clothes tightly, his small hands clenched until they turned pale. The worry and longing in his amber eyes were more direct than any words could express.

"Mom's off to do something important." Rosie gently stroked Fan Zuo's silver hair, her fingertips touching the soft wolf ears, causing them to twitch slightly. She forced a smile, "Now I'm back, I won't leave again."

Fan Xiao, Ling Yuan, and the others stood in the back, watching the scene with smiles on their faces. It felt so good to be home.

"Sissi." Kyle's low voice came from behind, his amber eyes locked on Rosie, "Do you need to rest?"

Rosie shook her head and hugged the two little ones tighter: "No, I want to spend some time with the children first."

Fan Zuo and Fan You clung to Rosie's sides, their little hands tightly clutching the corners of her clothes. Their clingy attitude made Rosie's heart ache. She squatted down and gently rested her forehead against the two little guys.

"Let's go." She stretched out her hands to the two little ones, "Let's go see our younger brothers and sisters."

Fan Zuo and Fan You held Rosie's hands, one on each side, their large amber eyes gleaming with anticipation. Their silver hair shimmered in the sunlight, swaying gently with their small steps.

The corridor was silent. Sunlight streamed in through the French windows, casting a golden hue on the ground. Kyle followed behind him, his dark hair cascading down to his shoulders, his footsteps barely audible.

Pushing open the door, Rosie stepped into the cubs' room. Lingxing lay in her crib, her voice soft and her breathing even. The six-month-old girl was sound asleep. Her pink cheeks puffed up, her hands clenched into fists at her sides, as if ready to fight at any moment.

Luo Xi's eyes turned away and her heart stopped beating.

On the other side of the bed, curled up was a little black-haired boy. Unlike Fan Zuo and Fan You's soft and delicate features, this child's eyebrows and eyes were sharp, and even in his sleep, he frowned, looking like someone who was not to be messed with.

The feeling of blood connection made Rosie instantly confirm it was Caesar.

"Caesar has transformed?" She turned around, surprise filling her heart.

Kyle nodded: "Yeah." It was just one word, but it was filled with unconcealable pride.

Rosie's eyes welled up. Caesar was the fruit of their love, and his transformation was an important step in their growth. She felt a little regretful that she hadn't been able to witness that moment, but her heart was filled with joy.

She walked gently to the cot and sat on the edge. Her fingertips carefully brushed Caesar's black hair, and the child turned his head slightly in his sleep and leaned into her palm.

"How long ago did he transform?" Rosie asked in a low voice, afraid to wake the two little ones.

"Three days ago." Kyle stood behind Rosie, his voice very low. "I didn't tell you because I thought I'd give you a surprise when you saw it with your own eyes."

Fan Zuo and Fan You lay on the edge of the bed, staring at their younger siblings curiously. Fan You stretched out his little hand, wanting to touch his sister's cheek, but Fan Zuo pulled him back and shook his head.

"Don't wake up my sister." Fan Zuo whispered with a serious look on his face.

Luo Xi's lips curled up. Fan Zuo was always like this, acting like a protector even at such a young age.

Caesar frowned in his sleep, his hands clenched into fists. His amber eyes suddenly opened and met Rosie's gaze.

"Mother."

One word, spoken in a childish voice, but with unquestionable certainty.

Rosie's heart was shocked. This was the first sentence Caesar said to her.

She reached out and picked up Caesar, and the little guy immediately hugged her neck tightly, his black hair rubbing against her neck, and his warm breath spraying against her ears.

Caesar whispered in her ear, "Where's Mom?" There was complaint in his voice, but more of it was longing.

"Mom went out to do something." Luo Xi stroked his back gently, feeling the warmth coming from his small body. "Now I'm back, and I won't leave again."

Caesar looked up, his amber eyes fixed on Rosie, as if to confirm the truth of her words. After a moment, he nodded and buried his face in the crook of Rosie's neck again.

Lingxing in the crib also woke up, opened her sleepy eyes, and when she saw Luo Xi, she immediately smiled: "Mom!" She stretched out her little hands towards Luo Xi, looking like she wanted a hug.

Luo Xi picked up Lingxing with one hand and held her on the other side. The two little ones were in her arms, one on her left and one on her right, and warmth spread throughout her body.

Fan Zuo and Fan You were not willing to be outdone and squeezed in next to Luo Xi. Surrounded by the four children, the haze in Luo Xi's heart was completely dispelled.

Kyle stood aside, a softness flickering in his amber eyes. This usually cold and hard man always revealed a hidden side when facing his family.

"Caesar, this is your father." Rosie said softly to the black-haired little boy in her arms.

Caesar looked up, his amber eyes meeting Kyle's. Father and son stared at each other for a moment, then Caesar suddenly stretched out his little hand, toward Kyle.

Surprise flashed in Kyle's eyes, and then he strode forward and took Caesar. The black-haired boy threw himself into Kyle's arms, his little hands tightly grasping his collar.

"Dad." Caesar's voice was clear, with a little pride.

Kyle's Adam's apple rolled, and his slender fingers gently stroked Caesar's back, his tone was rarely gentle: "Yeah, Daddy is here."

Luo Xi held Ling Xing in her arms, with Fan Zuo and Fan You standing on either side of her. At this moment, she felt an unprecedented sense of contentment. No matter what she had lost, as long as she had her family by her side, everything was worth it.

There were footsteps outside the door. Luo Xi turned around and saw Ling Yuan and Fan Xiao standing at the door. Their eyes fell on Luo Xi, their eyes full of longing and concern.

"Welcome home." Ling Yuan's red eyes were filled with smiles and his voice was gentle.

Fan Xiao didn't say anything, but stared at Luo Xi with his ice-blue eyes, as if he wanted to carve her into his eyes.

A warm feeling welled up in Luo Xi's heart. No matter how many storms she went through, this place would always be her harbor, and these people would always be her support.

Kyle handed Caesar back to Rosie's arms, and the black-haired boy immediately hugged Rosie's neck and refused to let go.

"Mom, don't leave." He ordered in a low voice.

Luo Xi smiled: "No, Mommy is not going anywhere."

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