The "Old Fishman King" snorted with disdain and ridicule, and coldly said, "In this world, where is there a free lunch? I have satisfied your greed; naturally, now is the time for you to pay the price."
"You..."
Upon hearing this, Lena couldn't find the words to respond, only a trace of gloom and helplessness showing between her brows.
The opponent was right. For a century, the Desert Fishmen did gain many benefits under his guidance. But as a result, the Desert Fishmen now had a notorious reputation among the second-tier powers.
Moreover, Father King trusted him more because of his guidance in recent years, which barely kept the Desert Fishmen from famine under the heavy pressure of the Throne Corridor.
After all, the land where the Desert Fishmen live is relatively barren, and the sea's fish production is limited, which can barely meet the basic survival needs of the Fishmen... In such circumstances, what else could Father King do?
