Seeker 271.1

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Chapter 271.1. Tyrant's Dominion

Meanwhile...

In the colossal spiral-shell-shaped palace situated in the middle of the underwater city, a four-armed Sahuagin claiming to be the Sahuagin King ruled with impunity.

"Hey, have they found the mermaid princess yet?"

The four-armed Sahuagin with an extraordinary physique swam through the spiraling passage leading to the underwater dungeon, casually questioning his subordinate Sahuagins.

His accompanying Sahuagin, displaying signs of fear, responded.

"Well... At present, we are searching both inside and outside the settlement. We're employing various methods, such as using the Merfolk in the village to lure her out or resorting to torture to extract information. Please be patient for a little longer."

"How much longer will it take?"

"W-well... I cannot give you a clear answer..."

"What's the matter? Are you underestimating me, the Sahuagin King?"

"N-no, not at all! Our soldiers are doing their utmost to find her, so please give us a little more time. Please, I beg you."

"Hmph, very well. Until the princess is found, let's indulge in other pleasures."

The four-armed Sahuagin said so, petting the body of the aquatic demon swimming alongside him.

The massive shark, being caressed, clenched its teeth, and its ominous eyes glanced at the subordinate Sahuagin.

Although the subordinate Sahuagin let out a small scream, for now, he was not harmed.

The 2 Sahuagins and the colossal shark swam along the gently descending curved passage, following the outer wall of the spiral structure.

Eventually, they reached the underwater dungeon.

The dungeon consisted of four cells.

Grids made from hard coral separated each cell from the passages.

Of the four cells, 2 contained Merfolk warriors, another held the Merfolk king and queen, and the last one imprisoned a human woman.

All prisoners in each cell were securely bound with seaweed restraints.

The special seaweed was so resilient that even those with the strength of warriors couldn't tear it apart.

As the four-armed Sahuagin and the demon approached the cells, the merfolk warriors glared hatefully at their sworn enemies.

The four-armed Sahuagin laughed gleefully, ignoring them.

"Sahuagin King Barushudira, we've been expecting you."

At the back of the cells, a female Sahuagin awaited.

Unlike other Sahuagins, she was draped in a black robe reminiscent of a hooded cloak.

Made of underwater materials, it clung gracefully to her skin without restricting movement, and the sleeves and hem billowed elegantly.

"Priest Neteru. Have these talked?"

The four-armed Sahuagin inquired.

The female Sahuagin, referred to as the priest, shook her head slowly.

"No. They claim ignorance of the princess's whereabouts and the spear."

"Isn't your approach a bit lukewarm?"

"Merfolk kings and warriors are resilient and unyielding, so I was contemplating hurting the queen. However, considering it's a resource beyond the reach of healing magic, I awaited your permission, Barushudira."

"Hehehe, a priest serving the god of slaughter and chaos, Melgwe, is quite cautious. But I don't dislike that about you. Continue to serve me in the future."

"Thank you, Sahuagin King Barushudira."

"Right, I am the Sahuagin King. The ruler of this sea. Everything is within my grasp. There's no need to be hasty. Let's enjoy some entertainment at our leisure."

The four-armed Sahuagin said so, directing his gaze to one particular cell.

There, a human woman was imprisoned.

With short-cut chestnut hair and a slightly tall stature, she wore a peculiar, revealing outfit.

For some reason, she seemed able to breathe underwater, similar to the Sahuagin and Merfolk.

While swimming near this settlement, she was discovered by the Sahuagin warriors, captured after a battle where, despite her considerable strength, she succumbed to overwhelming numbers.

Now, within the cell, sitting cross-legged with hands and feet bound, she observed the rulers of this place with a disdainful expression.

The four-armed Sahuagin opened the door of that cell and moved in front of the captive human woman.

The human woman, facing the imposing figure in front of her, spoke with a nonchalant attitude.

"So, you're the Sahuagin King or something, right? What's up? I don't really understand what's going on. Why did you capture me?"

"Hahaha, you're a spirited, little human girl."

"I'm not exactly little, you know."

"Well, the age of a human female doesn't matter as long as she's in her egg-laying years."

The four-armed Sahuagin flashed two of his spear-like hands.

With an unpleasant sound resembling the tearing of metal, the two garments the human woman wore were ripped apart.

"Wha...?! No way. This swimsuit should have the defensive power equivalent to a breastplate."

"An unusual resistance. However, nothing will change."

The four-armed Sahuagin, with several more rapid spear movements, produced a series of sounds as if a metal were being torn.

Afterward, the peculiar garments the human woman wore were shredded into pieces.

Exposed, including the crucial areas, the human woman, despite showing a slightly embarrassed expression, glared at the perpetrator of this cruelty.