"When we grow up, we can naturally learn to transform into mermaid form, what's the problem?" A child asked.

"Absolutely." Poirot sighed and patiently explained: "The living environment of mermaids is restricted, and there is almost no way to leave the Aurora Sea for a long time, and solidifying as a human is different. ”

"Although you will lose your affinity for water, you will be better than other races of the same level in all other attributes, and you can completely get out of this star field and study, live and work in other parts of the empire."

These are things that children never think about. Homar blinked and asked in a low voice, "You mean, we can. Choose?

"Yes." Poirot nodded seriously: "The empire has long issued a special decree against the mermaid race, and all kinds of preferential treatment have been given to those who have solidified into human images and are willing to study abroad. ”

"But we've never heard of it." The boys replied in unison.

Poirot glanced at Roy, who had a thoughtful expression and didn't say a word.

Homar thought for a moment and broke the silence: "Actually, the outside world is too far away from us. My biggest dream in my life is to be able to ascend to the fifth rank and take my family to settle in Haixin City - I heard that the houses there are all colorful and there are all kinds of games and toys. ”

Poirot laughed, his big eyes crooked, making people feel good unconsciously.

"How old are you. There are countless possibilities in the future, and maybe you can try to make your dreams bigger and farther. ”

The first rays of the morning sun on the horizon are reflected, and the once noisy sea surface is as clear as a whole piece of glass.

The old clan decided to hold a banquet to celebrate the successful conclusion of the once-in-a-century heavy purple moon, and also thanked the three Shu Lang who rescued the clansmen by the way.

All the people walked out of the stone fort. The adults prepare to go out to sea to hunt and prepare ingredients for the feast, while the children rush to the beach to pick up the gifts of the tide.

However, at this moment, a group of uninvited guests came to the island.

At the head was a pot-bellied middle-aged man, accompanied by three or four close men, as well as a dozen heavily armed guards.

Roy noticed that the hoverboat they were riding in was painted with the words "Black Fence Sea Police Bureau".

The old patriarch hurriedly came out with people to meet them. He obviously recognized the middle-aged man:

"I don't know if Lord Hess is here, and I don't welcome you from afar, please forgive me." He bowed deeply, with great humility.

"It doesn't really matter if you welcome it or not." Hess yawned: "It's just that this half-year period has passed, and your sea-related taxes on Black Rock Island should also be handed over, right?" ”

As soon as his words fell, one of his entourages stood up, turned on an electronic light screen, and read out the contents aloud:

"The island uses 50,000 Miao coins in gold; The sea area usage fee is 25,000 Olympic dollars, the fine for illegal construction at sea is 10,000 Olympic dollars, the marine life fishing tax is 8,000 Olympic dollars, and the public sharing fee of 7,000 kilometers in the Heiwei sea area is 7,000 Olympic dollars, totaling 113,000 Olympic dollars in the first half of the year. ”

"The old rule, you can transfer money, or you can use Aurora beads to redeem."

"This" The old clan's face was as white as earth, and his face was sad: "Your Excellency, you also know that just after the heavy purple moon, the island suffered heavy losses, and also lost a few young and strong mermaids. So can this tax be graced for a few days? ”

"Huh." Hess sneered: "You are also an old man, you should know that this kind of opening cannot be opened, otherwise we will not be able to manage the five human fish lineages and hundreds of islands in the Heiwei Sea!" ”

"It is the duty of every citizen of the empire to pay taxes and fees according to the law. I don't think you want to give it a try, the penalties for tax resistance and tax evasion, right? ”

When Poirot heard this, he was already angry. He shook off Roy's hand and stepped forward:

"You guys are talking nonsense! Ever since the Aurora Sea was incorporated into the empire a hundred years ago, His Majesty has exempted all harsh taxes and miscellaneous taxes - the merfolk live on the island and catch marine life for domestic consumption without paying a penny! ”

His voice, though still childish, was crisp and loud, attracting the attention of everyone, including Hess and his men.

"Where did the little ghost come from, and he made a big statement in public?" Hess's eyes swirled around Poirot, and he looked up his identity through his personal system.

"It's a guest passing through the island." The old patriarch explained: "He is still a child, and he just said the wrong thing for a while, and you don't have to be like him. ”

At this time, the system has fed back the identity information of Poirot and his party.

A grim smile appeared at the corner of Hess's lips:

"Poirot. From the White Halberd Island in the Baiqi Sea, accompanied by your uncle Shu Lang and brother Roy. ”

"It's us. I also know your identity, Lord Hess, the domain lord of the Heiwei Sea, what a great official! Poirot greeted him without fear.

When Hess heard this, the smile on his face deepened: "Young man, your family obviously didn't teach you how to talk to the superiors. ”

He raised his head, looked around the crowd, and fell on Shu Lang: "Leaving the Baiqi Sea without permission, are you guilty?" ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone present was stunned.

The mermaids on Black Rock Island didn't expect that the trip of Shu Lang's uncle and nephew was completely personal without approval!

You must know that the rule of dividing the jurisdiction of the sea area and prohibiting the free movement of mermaids has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people in the past two decades - all those who try to resist have paid a high price.

The Aurora Sea's intra-star network is very expensive, but the live broadcast of various punishments is free to be screened, and residents over the age of six must watch it, so even Homar realizes that something is wrong.

Shu Lang and the others thought about something else. How dare a small sea of aurora restrict the free movement of citizens within the star? How could such an unbelievable thing happen in the Miao Empire, a seventh-level civilization?

So when the guards came forward to arrest them, the three of them were very surprised.

"I'll admit that I did forget to apply when I came out. But I've already reached the fifth order and meet the conditions to enter Seaheart City, so there's no need for you to detain us at all, right? Shu Lang, who was pushed out, explained.

"Detention? Are you kidding? One of Hess's retinues jumped out and corrected him sternly: "You are guilty of a capital crime, don't leave it to chance!" ”

Capital crime? Shu Lang and the three of them glanced at each other, shocked by such a harsh sentence.

Roy nodded imperceptibly, and Shu Lang closed his mouth knowingly, revealing a look of resignation.

Hess glanced at him contemptuously and raised his chin: "It's only a fifth-order, and you dare to ignore the imperial law?" Now that the guilty are confessed, there is nothing more to say. Escort them to the city of the sea to await trial. ”

Seeing that the strong man who dared to go to the sea to save people in the heavy purple moon was escorted into the hovercar without any resistance, it was also a warning to the mermaid clan on Black Rock Island.

The old clan sighed, collected eighty percent of the taxes, and begged the other party for three more days of grace, and then sent Hess and his party away.

As soon as they left, Hormar's tears fell after holding back for a long time.

"Father. Do you say that Eun Gong and Roy Polo will all be executed? ”

"Homar." Hult's heart was also very painful: "Remember their names, this is the only thing we can do for them." (End of chapter)