"This one, this one…"
Hancock was at a loss, looking at the plate Esdeath held, which was filled with dishes.
She blamed herself even more for doubting Esdeath!
Hancock, flustered, was like a child who had done something wrong, lowering her head nervously, looking at her… she couldn't see her toes.
"It's fine, come out and eat."
"I said I'd treat you to a meal."
Smiling indifferently, Esdeath led Hancock into the living room, where the table was already laden with food.
Although she was a shut-in in her previous life, Esdeath was very picky about her food.
So she had also honed her cooking skills. Although the dishes in Pirate King were different from her previous ones, the methods were similar.
"I…"
Rarely, Hancock's self-reference changed to "I." Esdeath cooked for her, and she actually doubted that Esdeath would sell her out!
Walking behind Hancock, Esdeath placed her hands on Hancock's shoulders, pushing her to sit on a stool and saying, "Eat up. I don't know your taste, so don't mind it."
"How does it taste?"
If Tashigi and Tina saw such a gentle Esdeath, they would be green with envy, let alone get to eat food made by Esdeath!
"Very, very delicious!"
"This one has never eaten such delicious food."
…
After finishing their meal, the two sat on stools. As for washing dishes?
Sorry, all the tableware was made of ice. Esdeath declared that she would never wash dishes!
The one who cooks doesn't wash dishes!
"Esdeath, this one wants to tell you something." Hancock slowly walked to the bed, removed her clothes, and turned her back, revealing her snow-white spine, which was covered by her hair.
Even her voice trembled slightly.
Esdeath didn't speak, just quietly watched Hancock's actions.
If giving her a Life Card was merely out of affection, then this current action was Hancock giving herself away.
The mark on her back that she would rather die than let anyone see!
She pushed aside the hair on her back, revealing a scar on her back.
A circle with four triangles, like the claw of some animal.
Heavenly Dragon's Hoof!
"This one was once a slave of the Celestial Dragons!"
When she said this, Hancock's voice was already laced with tears.
This humiliation, which she could never erase in her lifetime, was now displayed before Esdeath.
With all her defenses down, Hancock's body seemed to slump. She had kept this secret for almost ten years.
Today, she finally told this secret to someone else!
And that person was the one she loved. This feeling was like a great humiliation.
"This one…"
"Will Esdeath look down on this one for being a former slave?"
Her voice was filled with pleading.
Her fingers unconsciously reached for her back; she wished she could tear off the skin on her back.
A slender arm wrapped around Hancock from behind, stopping Hancock's next action.
"Look down?"
"Look down on what?"
"They're just a bunch of scumbags…"
Esdeath's voice was indifferent, showing no emotion.
If a woman bares her heart to you, it means she has fallen hopelessly in love with you.
"Wuwuwu…"
Hearing Esdeath's words, Hancock's tears streamed down her face, dripping onto Esdeath's hand.
"Esdeath! This one, this one likes you!"
She turned her head and buried herself in Esdeath's embrace, sobbing loudly.
The moment Esdeath embraced her, Hancock's heart trembled. This feeling was exactly like the one in her dreams.
And the indistinct figure in her dream had also transformed into Esdeath's figure.
A hand gently patted Hancock's back, her normally smooth back, pausing when it passed over the Heavenly Dragon's Hoof.
"Celestial Dragons coming to Marineford tomorrow?"
Since that's the case, since the Celestial Dragons believe the entire ocean belongs to them, then they should just sleep forever in the ocean.
…
Early the next morning!
Esdeath sent Hancock off, after all, Amazon Lily needed Hancock, and Hancock couldn't leave Amazon Lily for too long.
"Esdeath, this one will miss you!"
Standing at the bow of the ship, Hancock waved reluctantly towards the shore. Yesterday was the most peaceful night she had ever slept.
"Ah!!"
"The spoiled Snake Princess is so cute too!"
The female warriors on the ship not only didn't care why Hancock would act this way, but their eyes were filled with hearts.
Only Hancock's two younger sisters happily watched this scene.
They hadn't seen their elder sister smile so genuinely from the heart in many years, just like her childhood smile.
All of this was due to that female Marine!
"Elder Nyon, perhaps I understand the meaning of love!" Looking at the calm sea, Hancock recalled Elder Nyon's admonition to her.
Love is like a double-edged sword!
Clearly, she had found the right love!
"Esdeath!"
Tina looked enviously at Esdeath on the ship. She had seen it with her own eyes!
Esdeath came out with that woman named Hancock this morning. She had to hurry!
It would be bad if she became the last one!
"Celestial Dragons…"
"Let me give you a gift, little Hancock!"
Looking into the distance, a bold plan formed in her mind, a plan beyond everyone's imagination!
Killing a Celestial Dragon at Marineford!
As for the scapegoat…
"It's you. Don't blame me, after all, you're the most likely one to make a move among everyone, Doflamingo!"
A luxurious ship appeared at the Marine port.
A white-clad figure jumped down, then laid out a red carpet on the ground, bowing respectfully towards the ship.
"Welcome, Saint Elanjede!"
A group of Marines who had been waiting for a long time at the Marine port bowed their heads. Marines did not need to kneel before Celestial Dragons.
As for the civilians who were busy behind them, they knelt on the ground, not daring to lift their heads, let alone look directly.
Directly looking at a Celestial Dragon was a capital offense.
And the man laying the red carpet was the World Government's legendary CP0!
A Celestial Dragon with a bubble helmet on his head, sitting on a man, slowly walked down from the ship.
His face was arrogant, looking down disdainfully. If it weren't his turn to come out this time, he wouldn't bother leaving Marijoa.
Appearing in the same place as these commoners was an insult to them!
"Maha Padma!"
Time froze at this moment!
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