"Ahhh~ Empress!"
Suddenly, the female warriors in the hall flushed, their eyes turning into heart shapes as they cried out excitedly.
"So cute~ like a puppy!"
Gloriosa also held her cheeks, her eyes turning into hearts. After a while, everyone calmed down.
"Ahhh, this is no time for that! Nyo~" Gloriosa shook her head, hurrying to say, "That man, a man of equal standing, is waiting outside the island. It wouldn't be good to keep him waiting."
"Hmph. Amazon Lily has a rule: 'Men are forbidden to enter.' So, I shall go and meet with that generous fellow myself." Hancock scoffed but got up and walked outside on her own accord. She didn't want someone she found detestable to enter her country.
Seeing Hancock leave first, the slightly dazed female warriors reacted and quickly followed her.
"The Empress, she..." The last to leave, Gloriosa, looked at Hancock's back and narrowed her eyes thoughtfully.
....
Outside Amazon Lily Island.
On the Chris.
"Are all women this slow? Even the women of the Kuja are like this!" Oliver complained, slumping on the ship's railing.
"Women have their privileges. Be patient," Aeridar said with a smile, patting the railing.
"You're the one with the least patience!" Oliver's mouth twitched as he looked at the slightly distorted metal railing under Aeridar's hand, with clear fingerprints pressed into it.
"Hehehe~" Aeridar laughed awkwardly, rubbing his head.
To be honest, before he transmigrated, Boa Hancock was his favorite female character in One Piece. He often fantasized about transmigrating into the One Piece world, dreaming of beating up the Celestial Dragons and winning over the Empress.
Now, he had transmigrated and even established a successful career, but the dream of beating up the Celestial Dragons and marrying the Empress hadn't come true. After all, Celestial Dragons weren't so easy to beat up, and the Empress wasn't an idiot who would fall in love with him after one meeting, unless he had beaten up a Celestial Dragon... but that just brought him back to the same problem: Celestial Dragons weren't so easy to beat up.
Also, Aeridar was particularly nervous because the Empress's ability was too lethal to men. He wasn't sure if he could keep his composure in front of his goddess. If things went wrong, becoming a stone would be a pain in the ass. Ugh... if I turned to stone, I wouldn't be able to feel the pain in my ass, or even if my little... broke, I wouldn't feel it either...
"Empress-sama!"
"Sandersonia-sama!"
"Marigold-sama!"
At that moment, a chorus of loud cheers came from the Kuja port. A group of people could be seen in the distance.
"They're here!" Aeridar's expression tensed. Hearing this, Oliver also perked up, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword.
Soon, a large red and green ship, towed by two giant "traveling snakes," sailed out of the port. Its red sail bore the black Kuja symbol.
The Kuja ship quickly approached the Chris. A peerless beauty stood on the head of one of the giant traveling snakes. Her raven-black hair was styled in a hime-cut, and her deep-blue eyes were filled with indifference, yet they were as captivating as the sea. She wore a pair of golden snake-shaped earrings and a red cheongsam with a Kuja design, which perfectly accentuated her flawless, devilish figure. A large white fur coat was draped over her shoulders. Her pale, jade-like feet were adorned with red high heels, making her an incredibly alluring sight.
Warlord of the Sea, Empress Boa Hancock!!!
Gulp~
Aeridar swallowed reflexively, his heart pounding a little fast. Looking at the Empress Hancock, he thought, The goddess! The goddess is here! What do I do? What do I say first? How can I leave a good impression on her? Oh, damn it! I forgot to get dressed up!
As the King of the Clifford Kingdom and one of the Warlords of the Sea, Aeridar had seen countless beauties. Yet, when he saw the woman considered to be the world's most beautiful, he still felt a sense of being completely captivated. If he hadn't experienced so much over the years and gained more composure, he probably would have made a fool of himself.
"Is that... Empress Boa Hancock? She truly lives up to her reputation as the world's most beautiful woman!" Even the usually apathetic Oliver's heart beat a little faster as he looked at the peerless beauty before him.
"I heard the Kuja can turn people into stone monsters."
"Turn people into stone? Is she a Devil Fruit user?"
"Who knows! But she is the leader of those monsters!"
"This... this is the Pirate Empress!"
"The world's most beautiful woman! She truly deserves the title!"
As the Empress approached, the crew of the Chris discussed her among themselves, all of them swallowing and their eyes filled with infatuation.
"You must be Golden Ring Aeridar, right?" The giant traveling snake extended its head, and Hancock looked down at Aeridar on the Chris, asking coldly.
Hearing Hancock's words, Aeridar's heart pounded hard again, but he managed to maintain his composure thanks to the experience he had gained over the years. He also didn't want to look weak in front of his goddess. He rose from the deck, flying up until he was at the same height as Hancock.
"Hancock-san, your beauty is enough to captivate the world. It is a pleasure to meet you. I am Chris T. Aeridar. Please take care of me!" Aeridar said, hovering in the air and bowing slightly.
"You... you can fly!" Hancock's beautiful eyes widened. Although her expression was blank, she was surprised. A flying powerhouse was, without a doubt, a very troublesome and tricky opponent.
"It's just a little trick. I apologize for showing off!" Aeridar smiled brightly. "I was in a hurry to accept your invitation, so I didn't bring a gift. My apologies."
"Now now, You Majesty Aeridar, you are too kind. We just have some things to discuss, Nyo~," a little Gloriosa, who only came up to Hancock's thigh, suddenly appeared from behind, propping herself up with her blue snake staff and looking at the airborne Aeridar with surprise.
"And who might this be?" Aeridar frowned slightly, feeling a sense of familiarity but unable to place her.
"Ahem~ I am the former former former Empress of Amazon Lily, Gloriosa! You can also call me Granny Lily, or Nyon-ba," Gloriosa straightened herself, coughed, and introduced herself formally.
"Gloriosa!" Aeridar seemed to remember. This Gloriosa was the former former former Empress of Amazon Lily. It seemed she had made a great mistake during her reign and had stepped down. She possessed the wisdom, strategy, and foresight of a former ruler and had a premonition of major events, making her the equivalent of Hancock's strategist.
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