Although the ignorant Celestial soldiers in the area were furious with their comrades' betrayal, they weren't complete idiots. They were most familiar with the Ocean Master's Conqueror's Aura compared to Celestials from other cities.
After all, the Ocean Master had stayed in the Southern Sea for many years.
Many Celestial soldiers had seen and even interacted with the protector and god of the sea. However, that was also precisely why they greatly respected the Ocean Master and found it difficult to accept Vaan right away.
The Ocean Master had been with them for many years and defended the Southern Border from the fierce sea monsters of the Southern Outer Sea.
How many of them have had the honor of fighting alongside the Ocean Master? How many of them have been saved by the Ocean Master? How many times has the Ocean Master protected their families?
