At night, the entire navy force feasted on the meat of a giant Sea King.
Despite the creature being hundreds, possibly even thousands of years old, its flesh was surprisingly tender and delicious. However, the sheer amount of energy contained within the meat was overwhelming. Many Marines who ate it found their faces flushed, their spirits soaring, and any fatigue from standing guard during the day instantly vanished. Those who were off duty and supposed to rest found themselves too energized to sleep.
Meanwhile, the portion sent to Carl's private quarters consisted of the most exquisite cut from the Sea King's belly, prepared by a world-class chef. Monet and the other women indulged to their hearts' content, eventually collapsing onto the sofa in a food coma.
Sugar, acting as naturally as ever, lifted her shirt slightly and patted her slightly bloated stomach, letting out a satisfied hum.
"That was soooo good~ I'm in heaven~ Hic~"
Seeing this, Monet reached out and pinched Sugar's belly with a teasing smile.
"You're turning into a little ball."
Sugar pouted, rolled around on the sofa a few times, and finally ended up sprawled across Carl's lap. Looking up at him with bright eyes, she whined coquettishly.
"Master, Monet's making fun of me! There's no way eating just a little would turn me into a ball!"
Then, with a mischievous smirk, she suddenly cupped her ample chest and grinned wickedly.
"Besides, doesn't Master like my 'balls' too?"
Monet and the others were caught completely off guard by Sugar's sudden flirtatious remark.
Carrot's face turned bright red as she turned away, muttering under her breath.
"Shameless pervert..."
Sugar's ears twitched at the remark. In an instant, she pounced on Carrot, knocking her over. The unprepared rabbit mink let out a startled yelp as Sugar's hands latched onto her chest with a firm squeeze.
A jolt of electricity coursed through Carrot's body, making her let out a soft whimper. Sugar cackled as she kneaded, her voice full of mischief.
"Keh keh keh~ Little bunny, how dare you insult me! Now face my punishment!"
Carrot tried to resist, but when Sugar blew a warm breath against her sensitive rabbit ears, her entire body went limp. She could do nothing but squirm under Sugar's grasp.
Perched victoriously atop Carrot, Sugar laughed triumphantly.
"Hahaha! Little bunny, I know all your weaknesses! You can't escape me!"
Carrot lay on the sofa, weakly calling out.
"Wanda... help me..."
Wanda chuckled and sat beside them, gently patting Sugar's head.
"Sugar, that's enough. She's had her 'punishment.'"
With a smug shake of her head, Sugar finally relented and hopped off Carrot. She lay down on her stomach, facing Carrot with a mischievous grin.
"Well, little bunny, do you admit defeat?"
Carrot, still sprawled on the sofa, twitched her fluffy tail in defiance. Seeing Sugar's smug expression, her cheeks puffed up in frustration.
Sugar, sensing her resistance, pouted her cheeks and prepared to blow on Carrot's ears again. But this time, Carrot wasn't going to sit idly by. Mustering all her strength, she sprang up from the sofa and dove straight into Carl's embrace.
One moment it was Sugar, now it was Carrot. Carl chuckled as he stroked Carrot's long ears.
"What's this? Hiding with me now?"
Carrot buried her face into Carl's chest, her voice muffled as she whined.
"Master~ Sugar bullied me! You have to punish her!"
Hearing this, Wanda raised a brow in surprise. Carrot had never called Carl 'Master' so willingly before. Could Sugar's antics have somehow awakened something in her?
Carl, also slightly surprised, looked down at Carrot's little head. Feeling his gaze, Carrot flushed and wished she could disappear into a hole. Unable to meet his eyes, she snuggled deeper into his embrace, letting out soft whimpers.
Sugar, hands on her hips, sidled up to Carl with a playful smirk.
"Oh ho~ so you finally learned to use Master's protection, huh? But it's useless! Master loves me the most!"
Just as she reached out to tease Carrot's ears again, Carl gently pressed down on Sugar's head.
"That's enough, Sugar. Stop bullying my little pet."
Sugar blinked, then obediently settled down, clinging to Carl's arm with a sweet smile.
"Understood, Master! Sugar is the most obedient~"
Watching this, the other women couldn't help but be amazed. Sugar truly had a way with Carl.
Lucia, observing with a smile, looked at Sugar with admiration.
To her, Sugar was the ideal maid—always obedient to Carl, always providing him with entertainment and emotional comfort.
Carl pulled Sugar closer, then nudged both her and Carrot together, chuckling.
"You two should get along."
Carrot hesitantly lifted her head, meeting Sugar's gaze. She pursed her lips and let out a soft hum of acknowledgment.
Sugar, grinning mischievously, took Carrot's hands and interlocked their fingers, putting on an innocent act.
"Carrot dear~ I was wrong just now. I'll never bully you again!"
Carrot, being naturally soft-hearted, quickly forgave her, even apologizing for calling her a pervert.
However, she failed to notice the slight smirk tugging at the corner of Sugar's lips. Nor did she realize that Sugar had already made up her mind—tonight, she was going to 'punish' Carrot even more thoroughly.
Seraphim S-Robin glanced at Sugar, covering her mouth with her book as she whispered to Robin.
"That dumb rabbit is too easy to fool."
Robin simply shrugged. Before she could respond, Seraphim Boa Hancock, with arms crossed, huffed.
"Hmph! How much longer are they going to hog Lord Carl? There's no space left for me! So annoying!"
The real Boa Hancock, stroking the Seraphim's white hair, gently chided her.
"Now, now, Snake Princess, Master just told us all to get along."
The younger Hancock swung her legs over the edge of the sofa, pouting.
"I know... but it's still frustrating..."
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