Chapter 202: Pirate Empress (Part 2)
The two ships gradually drew closer, and the figures aboard the ships became clearer.
"Ah, so this is the woman who's called the most beautiful in the world, Boa Hancock?" Kurumi chuckled softly, "Her forehead is a bit wide..."
"But she has a pair of long legs you'll never compare to." Esdeath stabbed with a comment from behind.
"Crack." Eric heard the sound of glass shattering, and the atmosphere immediately turned cold.
"What did you say? Sadistic battle maniac?"
"Click." The sound of a bullet being chambered echoed.
"I didn't say anything, short-legged little black cat."
"Shh." The sound of a blade being drawn from its sheath filled the air.
"You two," Eric interjected, stepping between them, "Don't do this. You'll make outsiders laugh."
The two locked eyes across the space, as if trying to shoot each other with their gazes.
"Hmph!" Both turned their heads simultaneously.
"Phew~" A deep sigh, relieved they hadn't started fighting.
"Who is it, blocking my way with a warship?" Hancock, wearing high heels that clicked as she walked, approached the side of the ship and asked, "Who is it? What brings you to Amazon Lily?"
Outside, Hancock exuded an aura of cold royalty.
Her tone was proud, as crisp as jade beads falling to the ground, elegant and melodious.
Eric stepped forward and began, "We're here to—"
Before he could finish, Hancock let out a soft "Ah-ha..." She covered her forehead with her pure white wrist, her body leaning back, losing balance as she stood.
"Sister!"
"Snake Empress!"
"Damn it, what did you do to the Snake Empress?!"
"Despicable scoundrel, how dare you sneak attack the Snake Empress!" The entire Nine Snake Pirate Crew, with their snakes coiling and transforming into bows, aimed arrows at Eric and his crew.
The Dawn Pirates, hearing the rebuke from the other side, all turned to look at their captain.
"I didn't do anything!" Eric shouted in defense, spreading his hands innocently.
Esdeath and Scáthach were also surprised. They hadn't seen Eric make a move, yet one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea was injured. Could Eric have concealed his movements during their battle?
Akame, Speaking up for everyone, directly asked, "Eric , did you do something to her?"
"So I said, I didn't do anything!" Eric had to emphasize again.
"You cowardly scoundrel, die!" One of the Nine Snake warriors, her right arm trembling, seemed ready to release an arrow.
"Stop!" Boa Hancock's cold voice immediately halted their actions.
"Snake Empress!"
"I'm fine. I'm just a bit unwell," Hancock, standing firm, now had a faint sheen of sweat on her, her face flushed with a rosy hue, her beautiful eyes like stars, twinkling brightly.
Everyone paused, 'She looks like this...'
Akame voiced what everyone was thinking, "The look she's giving Eric now isn't exactly the same as the one Esdeath gave him, but it's certainly quite similar."
The others nodded, "Mm-hmm."
"Like me?" Esdeath said, displeased, "I didn't show that kind of expression."
Everyone was speechless, 'Does she even realize what expression she had before...'
"This is Amazon Lily, Daughter Island, men are not allowed to enter. But since Eric is the captain of the pirate crew, I'll make an exception and allow you alone to come onto the island..."
Hancock explained, then turned her gaze toward Akame, Esdeath, and Kurumi...
She was suddenly shocked, "Why are there so many women on your ship?!"
Eric 's crew collectively groaned, "You're just noticing this now?!"
"How dare you speak to the Snake Empress like that!" The members of the Nine Snake Pirate Crew were furious.
"Buzz~" Esdeath unleashed her Conqueror's Haki, instantly knocking out the shouting Nine Snake members.
"!?" Hancock's gaze locked onto Esdeath, "You have Conqueror's Haki, just like me."
"Sister!" The two younger sisters rushed to Hancock's side, "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine." Hancock lifted her head, glaring at Esdeath, "Seems like you're not just an ordinary person."
Esdeath also showed a combative expression, ready for a fight.
"She's the 'Ice Queen' Esdeath, who defeated one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, Moonlight Moria." The small-sized Grandma New emerged from behind.
Hancock immediately became furious, "When did you sneak onto the ship?!"
"Hmph, I get on whenever I want," Grandma New responded, displeased by Hancock's tone, "She was live streaming, torturing the Celestial Dragons' pirates."
"What?!" Hancock, Sandersonia , and Marigold widened their eyes, "Wasn't it Eric who killed the Celestial Dragon?"
"Darren Eric was the main culprit in killing the Celestial Dragon, and the fatal blow was struck by him. However, the Celestial Dragon had been interrogated by Esdeath before that."
"..." Hancock was silent for a moment, "Bring them back to the island."
"Wait, Snake Empress," Grandma New stopped her, "The country's rules forbid men from coming onto the island."
"Then what about my illness?" Hancock pressed her forehead against Gloriosa's, "Do you want to watch me die?"
"Ugh..." Gloriosa looked conflicted, "This time, as a special exception, only Eric is allowed to come onto the island."
"Remember, none of the other men on your ship are allowed on the island, or else..."
In the end, besides Eric , the other male members were tasked with guarding the ship.
All the women followed Eric onto Daughter Island.
...
Inside the Nine Snake Palace, Kurumi whispered in Eric 's ear, "From their conversation, I learned it's related to the Celestial Dragons. Do you know anything about this?"
"That's something they should explain, not me."
"Also, you can heal? Since when did you learn that?"
"I don't know how to heal, but... many things can't be understood by normal logic."
Having learned nothing from the conversation, Kurumi snorted and ended the discussion.
Finally, they arrived at Hancock's bedroom. She dismissed her guards, leaving only her two younger sisters and Grandma New.
Hancock, with her back to them, began to tremble, as if she were about to cry.
Eric asked, "Uh, are you okay..."
Unexpectedly, Hancock spun around, her face full of joy, and said, "Finally, I've met you, Eric !"
Everyone was shocked, "Huh?"
Hancock cupped her hands in front of her chest, "Ever since I heard about you, I've wanted to meet you. I never thought it would happen until today!"
At this moment, the gazes from those behind her were somewhat sharp.
Hancock stepped forward, about to approach Eric , but Esdeath extended her hand to block her.
"Trying to steal my man? Want to fight instead?"
(END CHAPTER)
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