- Global Reincarnation: Only I Know the Plot
- GROIKTP Chapter 431
Orm had already reached the point of no return.
In fact, fearing that Chen Ye might change his mind, Orm himself acknowledged Chen Ye’s identity as the Sea God.
With Chen Ye’s agreement, the duel between the two brothers became inevitable.
Choosing the king of Atlantis through a duel was a time-honored tradition.
An hour later…
The arena was packed to capacity.
Countless Atlanteans gathered to witness the birth of their new king.
In the preparation room, Arthur frowned as he heard the loud cheers coming from outside. He approached Chen Ye.
“Bro… I mean, Sea God, why did you agree to Orm’s request for a duel?”
Chen Ye smiled and asked, “What’s wrong? Are you doubting yourself or are you afraid?”
Arthur shook his head.
He wasn’t afraid of a fight.
If he lacked even that much courage, he wouldn’t be the future Aquaman.
“You know, my mother doesn’t want me to duel with Orm. No matter who gets hurt, it will upset her. I don’t want to see her sad.”
Hearing this, Chen Ye silently admired Arthur. No wonder both Mera and Vulko held him in high regard.
Arthur’s sense of compassion and integrity wasn’t something just anyone possessed.
In fact, Arthur’s charisma was undeniable. Despite his carefree nature, he gave off a sense of reliability.
“You can go easy on him,” Chen Ye said with a smile.
Arthur’s rugged face twisted in bitterness. “I’m afraid Orm won’t show me any mercy.”
Arthur wasn’t naive. He had seen the murderous intent in Orm’s eyes.
For Orm, this duel was his last chance to win. There was no way he would hold back.
Chen Ye patted Arthur’s shoulder and smiled. “Don’t worry, you’re going to win this duel.”
Arthur blinked in surprise.
Truthfully, he wasn’t entirely confident in beating Orm.
But Arthur wasn’t foolish. Hearing Chen Ye’s words, he realized that the mighty Sea God was likely going to give him an advantage…
Chen Ye continued, “The reason I agreed to Orm’s duel request was so that, in front of countless Atlanteans, you could defeat him and become their king. Otherwise, if they suddenly found out their king had been replaced without any explanation, how do you think they’d react? It wouldn’t be good for you to rule Atlantis in the future.”
Chen Ye’s words were loud enough that Atlanna and Mera, who were nearby, overheard.
It was then that they finally understood why Chen Ye had agreed to Orm’s request.
It was all for Arthur’s benefit.
Atlanna thought for a moment, then approached Chen Ye with respect. “Thank you, Your Excellency, for considering Arthur’s position. But what about Orm…?”
Chen Ye waved her off. “Orm won’t die. Don’t worry.”
Hearing this, Atlanna sighed in relief and said no more.
…
At that moment, a wave of loud cheers erupted from outside.
It was Orm, who had taken the stage first.
Everyone in the preparation room could see Orm strutting around the arena with arrogance.
To be fair, Orm still held considerable authority in the eyes of the Atlanteans.
Judging by the cheers from the crowd, it was clear that Orm had a lot of support.
Moments later, Vulko entered to remind Arthur that it was time for him to take the stage.
Arthur took a deep breath and left the preparation room.
Unlike Orm’s grand entrance that sent the crowd into a frenzy, Arthur’s appearance was met with boos and jeers.
Many of the Atlanteans gathered for the event whispered among themselves and pointed at Arthur.
It was evident that most of them weren’t thrilled about this half-blooded “bastard.”
At that moment, Atlanna finally understood the “difficult choice” the Sea God had made.
Without today’s duel, even if the Sea God forcibly placed Arthur on the throne, it would have caused widespread dissatisfaction among the Atlanteans.
“Your Excellency, I can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done for Arthur.”
At that moment, Atlanna fully respected Chen Ye and became his loyal supporter.
If anyone ever dared question Chen Ye’s identity as the Sea God, she would be the first to object!
Chen Ye smiled and said, “No need to thank me. I have high hopes for Arthur.”
In truth, the reason Chen Ye agreed to Orm’s duel was because he remembered the original story of *Aquaman*.
The people of Atlantis worship strength.
In the original plot, Arthur defeated Orm in front of countless sea dwellers, earning their respect and support.
Otherwise, having just the trident wouldn’t have been enough to command loyalty…
…
Next to enter the arena were King Nereus and the other two kings, who were invited to sit in the VIP seats.
Atlanna also made her appearance in front of the public.
Seeing her sparked a commotion in the crowd.
Some welcomed the former queen’s return, but many others viewed Atlanna’s relationship with a land dweller as a disgrace to Atlantis…
After everyone had taken their seats, the most important figure was about to make his entrance.
Moments later, Vulko’s voice echoed across the arena:
“Please kneel, everyone! Show the highest respect and welcome His Excellency, the Sea God!”
Upon hearing that the Sea God himself was attending, the Atlanteans were overwhelmed with excitement and fell to their knees.
They couldn’t help but remember the awe-inspiring, miraculous event they had witnessed just an hour earlier.
Atlanna, the kings, and even the dueling brothers knelt.
Perhaps there were still some who doubted, but none dared express it openly.
The terrifying power Chen Ye had displayed earlier left no room for defiance!
In an instant, everyone in the arena knelt in unison, ready to greet Chen Ye’s arrival.
When Chen Ye finally appeared and saw the countless bowed heads, he nodded in satisfaction.
At this point, half of his plan had already succeeded!
“Rise, all of you!” Chen Ye commanded in a loud voice.
Without hesitation, he took his rightful place on the best seat in the arena.
Only then did the Atlanteans rise to their feet.
As they looked at Chen Ye, many were surprised.
This Sea God looked somewhat different from the one depicted in the temples…
Noticing their doubts, Chen Ye gave a slight wave of his trident.
Immediately, all the surrounding water vanished.
A miraculous scene unfolded.
The arena was dry as if on land, while the surrounding areas remained submerged in the ocean…
This display of divine power instantly erased any lingering doubts.
Who else could wield such control over the sea but a god?