These sea-race knights had long, aquamarine hair, fin-like ears, and sturdy physiques, each standing five meters tall, radiating extraordinary power.

Their faces resembled humans, possessing four limbs, but their hands and feet had webbed structures like flippers.

This did not hinder them from wielding long spears and engaging in combat.

When they reached the east coast, they were furious to see many Winged villages and the nearby city.

“In ancient times, our race made a pact with the king of the land. We helped him defeat the ruler of the sea, the Titan of the Sea, a contender for the throne. In return, he ceded the coastal lands of the Ferland continent to our race and forbade the land dwellers from settling there.”

“This agreement was also acknowledged by the Sky King of that ancient era.”

“Yet now, intelligent races openly occupy the coast, building cities and houses!”

In truth, the sea race had been unaware of the Winged settling on the coast for a long time.

They lived in the deep sea, traveling along the seabed, and did not particularly like venturing onto land.

Neither Titans nor Ancient Dragons were to be trifled with. The sea race was only spared involvement in their conflicts because they lived in the deep sea and naturally did not have to take sides.

The two dominant races also had no interest in the sea.

However, in recent centuries,

With the development of alchemy in the goblin empire, a craze for alchemical research swept the entire continent, and even the Winged were no exception. Some dark technologies were occasionally created.

But alchemy also produced pollution, and because of their proximity to the sea, the Winged directly discharged waste into it. After years of accumulation, this drew the attention of the deep-sea race.

But they were unaware that the era of the Titans and Ancient Dragons had long passed.

When they appeared on the east coast,

The Winged also discovered the traces of this sea race.

The sudden emergence of this strangely featured race from the sea was indeed intriguing.

A Winged official and professional who happened to be resting in a village took a few Winged militiamen to negotiate!

And arranged for someone to notify the nearby Winged cities.

Before long,

On the sea, the leader of the sea-race knights riding a great shark saw the Winged flying towards them.

Seeing that the Winged had sent someone to approach them, his expression softened somewhat, and he spoke first.

“Outsiders, according to the ancient oath, the sea race holds dominion over the coastal lands of Ferland. Your construction of cities and propagation on the coast violates this agreement. You must leave immediately!”

The Winged officials who had just arrived above the sea were stunned.

But the next second, looking at the tall sea race riding great sharks, he refused without hesitation.

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“Impossible. Our race has lived on the east coast for a very long time. This is our home, and we will absolutely not leave!”

“Furthermore, we are unaware of this ancient oath you speak of! You have only just arrived and yet demand that we abandon our ancestral lands. It’s absurd!”

Hearing the Winged official’s words, the sea-race leader was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked.

“What is your rank within your race?”

The Winged official, without thinking, replied proudly.

“I am the Captain of the Fifth Squadron of the Ninth Brigade of the Losendas Garrison!”

The sea-race shark knight leader sighed.

“We are all merely small figures. Such matters require negotiation between greater figures.”

“Therefore, let your king come and negotiate with us!”

“In three days, our great princess will arrive on the east coast. At that time, the great sea-race princess will discuss the ownership of the east coast with your leader!”

“We will report this news to our superiors, but the east coast is our territory, and the sea race will not relinquish it!”

“However, our princess will not be as easy to talk to as I am.”

“Humph!”

Soon,

Within the city lord’s fortress of Uriel, Sophia received this message.

She pondered for a moment and decided not to report to Jano yet, choosing to handle the matter herself first.

Three days later,

Sophia, along with the Legendary Tortoise and a large contingent of elite professional Winged, came to the coast for the appointment.

When she arrived,

She saw waves surging on the sea, and a group of gorgeously armored sea-race soldiers riding sharks, whales, sea horses, and other marine magical beasts, escorting a dazzlingly beautiful marine maiden, leaping out of the sea.

This marine maiden was different from the surrounding sea race.

If Jano were here, he would surely recognize her; this was none other than the siren from future chapters.

The marine maiden sat on a giant seashell, beneath which was a huge turtle-like magical beast, with several sea-race women attending her.

As they appeared,

They also saw a squadron of Winged in gleaming silver armor, in neat formation, descending from the sky!

Sophia, leading them with her silver hair draped over her shoulders, a face of noble aloofness, a slender figure, also wearing silver armor, was a magnificent sight!

The two women, one standing in the sky, one standing on the sea, both exuded an aura of aloof queens.

They looked at each other, and the marine princess spoke first.

“I am the eldest daughter of the Sea Mother, the ruler of the underwater city of Xy’rath, Themis. Long-winged ones, tell me, why do you occupy my race’s land!”

Faced with Themis’s immediate interrogation, Sophia replied calmly.

“The east coast has always been our race’s territory. There is no question of occupation!”

“In the ancient oath, your land king ceded the coastal lands to us. This is an oath witnessed by both the land and the sea!”

“Unfortunately, the land king you speak of has long since disappeared. The former oath is naturally void!”

“What do you mean?!”

Themis frowned upon hearing this.

Sophia, thinking her words had had an effect, smiled slightly.

“The land king you speak of, the Titan God race, fought a decisive battle with the Ancient Dragons, resulting in mutual heavy losses. The Titan King Ashimus even disappeared along with the Ancient Dragon Emperor!”

“The remaining Titan giants were overthrown by a coalition of goblins and various races of the continent, and the Ancient Dragons retreated into hiding.”

“The masters of the continent have long since changed. Are you not aware of this?”

“Such changes have occurred on the continent!”

Themis was stunned after listening.

But then, the expression on her face became excited.

The once extremely powerful Titans and Dragons had all withdrawn from the stage of history. Now Ferland was ripe for the taking, and they could have a share in the spoils!

Looking at Sophia and the Little Tortoise, both of whom were only of Legendary strength, and the surrounding Winged soldiers, who were similar to her own guards, she felt confident.

“I do not care whether the land ruler who signed the oath still exists. Since you defeated them, then you should inherit the ancient oath!”

“You must withdraw from this coast. Otherwise, our sea race will use our own methods to send you away!”

Sophia was amused.

“What an absurd reason. Ocean princess, war is not a game. You should return whence you came! The land is not your playground.”

“If you dare to come, the Winged race fears no battle!”

Themis laughed loudly upon hearing this.

“Humph, your stubbornness will bring ruin to your people!”

Saying this, she pointed behind her, towards the ocean shimmering with blue light.

“Ignorant people, look at this vast and boundless ocean. This is all the dominion of the Sea Mother!”

“Are you not afraid of the Sea Mother unleashing world-destroying waves?”

Sophia was fearless, even revealing a proud expression on her face.

She likewise pointed to the sky, to the bright, shining Platinum Moon hanging there!

“Look at the brilliant moon above. All that lies beneath its radiance is the extension of our king’s authority!”

“Are you not afraid of the Platinum Moon above unleashing thunder that will destroy the sea?”

“Humph, then we shall meet on the battlefield!”

“Ridiculous!”