When Emperor Rael had told his son to dominate the Great Void Ocean, he had expected that Rui would use his personal Martial power to expand the Panamic Alliance's territory within the ocean.
He did not expect that Rui would somehow gain control over the World Serpent's forces. He had ruled out this possibility because he had already tried getting Jormungandr to play a more active role in the world and had failed miserably.
He had ultimately given up, resigned to having them serve as security. Thus, when Rui surpassed his expectations and singlehandedly became the new emperor of the Great Nam Ocean and of the sea monsters of the true world, he was beyond shocked.
Beyond shocked, and even more displeased.
He sat at his table with sharpened golden eyes and steepled fingers. His normally perfect golden hair was messy, while his royal attire was slightly crumpled.
BZZZT
His commpad buzzed before him.
BZZZT
