Chapter 954 Mermaid Royal Family
Chapter 954 Mermaid Royal Family
After following the mermaid captain out of the spacecraft, they began to swim in the water.
One advantage of underwater civilization is that its cities are easier to develop in the "vertical dimension".
Ascending and diving are always easier than flying.
Therefore, although there are designated lanes for aircraft in the city, there is no need to plan special "roads" for swimming "pedestrians".
Because the space is wide enough.
The three of them swam quickly underwater, and Lin Yu also further observed the overall picture of the city of "Baobol".
Mermaids who look beautiful and tall by human standards are walking around, most of them carrying purchased items or some delicious ingredients in their hands. The Tidewalk Festival, a festival that focuses on banquets and trade, has obviously injected a lot of vitality into the city.
Of course, the tails of these mermaids swimming around outside are mostly mottled.
"Everyone's shopping. After all, things are really cheap right now, and there are a lot of good stuff from other kingdoms," the mermaid captain said enthusiastically. "Of course... you'll also see a lot of mermaids setting up branch venues. Although everyone's here for the main venue, we can't afford to lose face at the branch venues."
The three of them swam while talking and were already approaching the direction of the teleportation array.
Even if the mermaid captain didn't introduce it, Lin Yu could recognize from a distance which one was the teleportation array - a large circular silver-white building with a gap on top standing among a kind of cylindrical cylindrical buildings, naturally very conspicuous.
In addition, the large number of mermaids, humans, and underwater people lined up there further confirmed Lin Yu's guess.
"So many people!"
The population density of this Jingxu is indeed unusual. Even considering that Baoboer is a super large city and the Tide Festival is the most grand festival, the densely packed crowds of people still make Lin Yu feel like he has arrived at a popular tourist attraction during holidays.
The number of people queuing in front of this portal is greater than the population of the entire Sixth Island!
The total number of mermaids, humans, and underwater people in the entire Baoboer City may be greater than the population of the entire Kirishima Realm.
April also sighed: "I hate queuing the most..."
Having said that, a few people still lined up at the end of the line.
"Don't worry, although there seem to be a lot of people lining up, they are coming in waves, and thousands of people can leave at a time, so it actually moves pretty quickly."
The mermaid captain craned his neck as he spoke. "What a shame! If your IDs hadn't been lost, with your family background... maybe you could have used the VIP channel. Want to give it a try?"
The mermaid said this, looking at the team on the other side which was obviously much thinner.
The colors of the mermaids and tails lined up over there are very pure.
April shook her head: "No need, we'll just line up here."
After all, they didn't really have any identification documents.
However, even though the two of them had already made up their minds to queue up obediently, they had trouble even queuing up normally.
"W-W-W-!"
A shrill alarm sounded, and two large golden spherical spacecraft ignored the channel and sank directly above the water surface.
"what's the situation?"
Lin Yu frowned.
April took a look and whispered, "It's the royal family of the mermaids!"
The mermaid captain immediately became solemn. "It should be the mayor of our Baoboer City... He should also be heading to the Siren King's capital to celebrate the Tide Festival - but why is he taking the teleportation array? Logically, he should have taken the spacecraft directly!"
"Who knows, maybe it was just a whim."
April said as she looked at the giant golden ball.
The lower door of the golden spacecraft opened, and two rows of mermaid guards, like a ceremonial guard, emerged from it. Their tails were solid colors, but the color was relatively dull. Then, three mermaids with golden tails swam out, surrounded by a group of silver-tailed mermaids holding metal spears as weapons.
They should be the city lord here and his two family members - the biggest one is the city lord, the smaller one is his child, and the other medium-sized one is not sure whether it is his adult child or his wife.
After all, Lin Yu couldn't tell the gender of the mermaid by looking at her appearance. This species is somewhat difficult to distinguish between male and female.
He now doesn't know whether the mermaid captain is a man or a woman.
"Disperse, the teleportation array is temporarily deactivated!"
"Until Prince Cod passes through, this place is temporarily unavailable for use!"
A silver-tailed mermaid spoke loudly, and the sound turned into tangible ripples that spread underwater and echoed in front of the portal.
When the other mermaids heard this order... they naturally made way for them.
The mermaid captain also pulled Lin Yu and Siyue back.
"It has to be a true feudal system like the 'Kingdom'. It's much more ostentatious than those capitalists in the City That Never Sleeps who call themselves 'aristocrats'."
Lin Yu complained in his heart, but still quietly made way.
The other mermaids had no objections, but a few underwater people and humans were a little indignant.
"What's the point? It's our turn soon!"
Lin Yu heard a few mixed complaints among the crowd - obviously human voices.
After all, the difference between the voice and vocal habits of human speech and those of mermaids is still very obvious.
Although the sound was not loud, Lin Yu still caught it in the silence.
And the one who caught this complaint...
But it’s not just Lin Yu.
The mermaid prince Code, who was walking through the crowd towards the portal, stopped swinging his broad golden tail fin.
"I heard that some people seemed dissatisfied with me."
The voice rang out, and Code looked around the crowd. "As a person of noble blood, I enjoy more rights than you. It's only natural. I bear more responsibilities and master more tasks than you. This portal and all the waterways in the city were repaired by my ancestors. It is because of me that they can be maintained... It is an honor for you to use me. You should be grateful for it!"
"It seems that you are not grateful to me..."
The smaller golden-tailed mermaid beside him interrupted Code's words.
"Father, let's go. I can't wait to take the portal. Why would I bother talking so much to these low-blooded commoners and aliens?"
Prince Code smiled faintly. "You are right, my child. We really shouldn't waste our breath. However, education is still necessary. Let me show you how to deal with this situation. I declare that because of the ignorant remarks made by some of you just now, the tax revenue for the entire Baoboer City will increase by five points next quarter, and for everyone present today, it will increase by seven points."
"Especially for the humans and underwater people who came to Baoboer City today, whether you are here to live or do business, I will increase your taxes by ten points from now on."
He said, looking at the silver-tailed mermaid beside him: "Read it out - and record the identities of these people, and prepare to implement it."
As soon as he finished speaking, Prince Cod prepared to move on.
but……
A sigh was heard from the crowd behind him.
"You idiot country bumpkin who hasn't even been to the Middle Sea is showing off here."
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