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As soon as Depp finished speaking, a familiar figure appeared behind Atlana.

Nudisviko has arrived.

He stared at the familiar yet unfamiliar white-haired figure before him, momentarily unable to believe it.

"He's here."

Depp said.

Atlana turned around and saw Nudisviko's eyes suddenly filled with tears.

"Lady Atlanna, you're actually still alive! We all thought you'd been killed by those ugly and disgusting creatures of the Trench..."

Nudisviko said with tears in her eyes.

But he didn't go forward; instead, he stood motionless at the doorway.

Atlana smiled and led Nudisviko into the house.

"At least I'm back safe and sound now, aren't I?"

Nudisviko nodded and said, "That's right, at least you're back safe and sound now."

Atlana asked with concern, "Are you and Orm... alright?"

Orm was, after all, her child, and Atlana was not one to neglect one for the other; her love for both children was the same.

So after confirming that Arthur and Thomas were safe and sound, they began to worry about Orm.

Nudisviko said, "King Orm and I are both fine, but as you know, King Orm... because of King Ovark, he has a great prejudice against land people and is very paranoid."

After learning that Orm was also safe and sound, Atlana finally felt completely relieved.

“There’s nothing we can do about it. Ovak’s prejudice against land people is just too strong, especially after he found out about me and Thomas.”

Nudisviko worriedly said, "I really don't know if King Orm will actually start a war between the mainland and the mainland in the future. That's not what you want to see."

Upon hearing this, Depp scoffed inwardly, but didn't mention himself or Clark.

If Orm were to launch a full-scale land attack, Bruce himself would probably be able to wipe them all out.

However, Depp still said, "Excuse me, I think I have a way to reform Orm."

“What a joke,” Nudisviko said. “While I am very grateful that you rescued Princess Atlanna, this is a matter for Atlantis, and I don’t think you need to interfere.”

Atlana raised her hand to stop Nudisviko from continuing.

“Tell me your thoughts, Mr. Depp,” Atlana said.

Depp stood up from the sofa, looked out at the sea, and said, "Nudisviko, what I want to say is that the matter of Orm is not a private matter for Atlantis. If Orm really causes a war between the sea and the land, then given his paranoid personality, he will definitely launch an indiscriminate and merciless massacre against the land people."

"But all of this could have been avoided, couldn't it?"

“Om is not a bad person by nature. He was just led astray by King Ovark. You can see that clearly from his attitude towards Arthur.”

"Although this guy said he wanted to come to the land to conquer it and capture Arthur, he actually just thought Arthur had been bewitched by the land people. What he really wanted was to save his brother."

Nudiswiko was surprised to hear this, as he did not know how Depp, a land dweller, could analyze King Orm so thoroughly.

Of course, if he had also read those comics, then he wouldn't be surprised.

“Perhaps you are right, but how can we persuade King Orm?” Nudisviko said. “In the last ten or twenty years, I have never seen anyone who could change King Orm’s mind.”

Depp chuckled, seemingly mocking Nudisviko's words, and said, "Because for the past ten or twenty years, he has always believed himself to be an orphan who lost his mother. The biggest reason he hates land people is that he thinks Atlanna was executed because she was a land person. So, the person who can make Orm change his mind is right in front of you, and you haven't seen it?"

Nudisviko then realized what was going on.

Yes, now that Princess Atlanna has returned, it seems that King Orm's inner conflict can be largely resolved.

In that case, what Depp said makes a lot of sense.

However, in Depp's mind, it was not just that.

On the one hand, he had rescued Atlanna, giving him leverage to negotiate with Orm.

On the other hand, if even Atlanna isn't a good card, then I'll need to add more chips.

For example, showing him his Neptune Trident, giving Orm some insignificant favors, or threatening him that he would destroy Atlantis.

“After we finish eating, let’s go to Atlantis,” Depp said. “I think Lady Atlanna must miss Orm very much and can’t wait to be reunited with him, right?”

Atlana nodded and said, "You're right. Now that Arthur and Thomas are safe, I should go see Orm."

At this moment, the aroma of roasted meat wafted out of the kitchen.

Depp exclaimed, "It seems Thomas wasn't lying; his secret sauce is truly amazing."

Nudisviko swallowed hard and said, "Perhaps I should go back first, after all, I'm an outsider."

Atlana replied, "I think you can eat with us; Arthur would be very happy that way."

Depp agreed, "That's right. Even though Thomas doesn't know you, you're still Arthur's teacher, and you deserve a place here."

After a while, Thomas and Arthur brought out the roast meat on a huge tray.

Thomas immediately became alarmed upon seeing Nudisviko dressed in fish-scale clothing.

Because he knew that this was the attire of the Atlanteans.

Thomas gestured as if he was about to smash the tray and barbecue at Nudisviko, and said, "How did these guys get here so fast? You guys better hide!"

Seeing this, Arthur immediately comforted his father, saying, "Father, calm down. Nudisvik is not a bad person; he is my teacher."

Upon hearing this, Thomas immediately put the barbecue on the table, then scratched his head and laughed awkwardly, saying, "Your teacher? It's quite an eye-opener for a teacher at Ci'en Harbor High School to wear such strange clothes."

"Forehead......"

Arthur was momentarily at a loss for words.

Atlana covered her mouth, laughing incessantly.

Ultimately, it was Depp who told Thomas the truth.

“Thomas, Nudisvik is indeed an Atlantean, but he has also been Arthur’s teacher all these years, guiding him on how to control and use his power. Simply put, he is on our side.”

Thomas finally understood, and then he waved to Nudisviko and said, "In that case, come and enjoy the barbecue with us!"

Thomas's enthusiasm and kindness made Nudisviko feel somewhat flattered.

After all, the Atlanteans had taken his wife away for over a decade, and even he admired the man's magnanimity.

Depp ignored all that, sat down on his own, and then forked a piece of grilled meat and put it in his mouth.

Thomas's secret sauce is savory with a hint of spiciness, paired with huge chunks of perfectly cooked beef. This exquisite flavor made Depp squint his eyes involuntarily.

Thomas, on the other side, also thoroughly enjoyed his meal. It must be said that food from the seabed is far less delicious than food cooked in multiple ways on land.

After all, it's impossible to live underwater. Even in technologically advanced Atlantis and Zebel, cooked food is still a rare treat.

For Haitians, eating raw fish and shrimp is a daily routine.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Atlanna said to Thomas and Arthur, "Mr. Depp, Nudiswiko, and I have to go to Atlantis."

Thomas looked at Atlanna in his arms and said with a worried expression, "Do we really have to go back? Because we don't know if you'll be able to come back."

Atlana gently kissed Thomas and said, "I have to go back, right? Trust me, I'll come back when things are all settled. After all, you're the only man I've ever truly loved."

"I love you too, Atlanna."

Arthur said from the side, "Mother, I can go with you."

Atlana shook her head: "You need to stay here to protect your father. After all, he is different from us; he is just an ordinary person."

Upon hearing this, Arthur pursed his lips and nodded.

Then, Arthur and Thomas watched from the small dock as Depp and the other two slowly sank into the water, their eyes filled with worry.

Once underwater, Depra took Atlana and Nudisviko's arms and asked, "Are you two ready? I think we should set off."

Atlana took a deep breath of water, as did Nudisviko.

They had all experienced the feeling of being carried by Depp at a glance, so they understood what was to come.

Seeing this, Depp no ​​longer hesitated and transformed into a streak of light, heading straight for Atlantis.

Chapter 279 Om

Atlantis is the most developed and powerful of the seven kingdoms in the sea.

Compared to the barbarity of the Saltwater Kingdom and the madness of the Trench Kingdom, this place is more civilized and harmonious.

However, compared to the Fisherman's Kingdom's emphasis on literature over military affairs, the warriors and equipment here are more advanced and sophisticated, and the people are more warlike.

Of course, although the Fisherman's Kingdom's military strength is rather average, its overall technological level and artistic sophistication are the most advanced among all the sea kingdoms.

The only place that can rival Atlantis is Zebel, where Mera resides.

But Zeber is still a few points weaker than Atlantis.

Before the Atlantean civilization sank into the deep sea, the original Zebel was a place where Atlantis exiled its prisoners.

However, due to the warlike nature of the Zebel people, they gradually broke away from the control of Atlantis and developed into an independent nation.

Upon entering Atlantis's territorial waters, Depp's view was instantly filled with a dazzling array of lights.

Depp felt that Atlantis was like an underwater cyber city.

Here, people ride various domesticated marine creatures or pilot various technologically advanced underwater spacecraft.

“This place is truly beautiful,” Depp said. “If war breaks out on land and sea, the prosperity and peace here will surely be destroyed.”

Atlana agreed, "That's right, that's why we need to talk to Orm."

"Where is Om now?" Depp asked, looking at Nudiswiko.

Upon hearing this, Nudisviko immediately used his communication conch to contact Om.

Soon, Om's reply arrived.

Nudisviko pointed west and said, "His Majesty Om is currently in the King's Palace. He told us... me, to go to the council chamber of the Undersea Palace and wait for him."

"Then let's go to the royal council chamber."

Depp said.

Led by Nudisviko, the group then arrived at the royal council chamber.