Civilization is not born solely among land-dwelling races.
The ocean, too, simultaneously nurtures derivative civilizations of this world.
From the moment Orion stepped into Azurecrown Royal Harbor, the Sea Offering had already begun.
The Sea Offering is a special funeral rite of the Sea Folk. Under normal circumstances, only when Legendary-level Sea Folk return to the sea do they qualify for one.
"Your Excellency Neptor, is this your true appearance?"
"You are younger than I imagined!"
Orion sat high in the guest seating, while a troupe of mermaids danced gracefully in the hall. These mermaids had very full breasts, which jiggled continuously with their dance movements.
The Sea Offering differed from human funerals. They called death "returning to the sea"—an honorable event, a way of giving back to the ocean.
"It's not that I am young, but that the Giant King is as mighty as a raging fire."
