(Mikael's POV)
"What....?" I said under my breath, "Sex....tasks?"
I was a bit taken aback by the sudden shift of tone here. My first few tasks were combat-related and the first one on this list was also related. I had to defeat 30 pirates to unlock Sulfuric Appetite. My guess is that it relates to Gogmazios's diet, which is sulfur. But because Sulfur is pretty hard to come by in the world, they mostly feed on gunpowder, which has sulfur in it.
If that is the case, I can feed on sulfur to satiate my appetite, or at least that is what I am assuming. But nevermind that, Sex Tasks??? I didn't think it would come to that, I have to sleep with a woman and finish on their face and asshole?
"That is crazy....." I said, gritting my teeth, "And the thing is....I am interested in those abilities."
I stood up from where I sat and walked over to the side of the ship, noticing that Ganzui was on the helm. He didn't seem that interested on what I was doing and was simply steering the ship as we were sailing forward.
I leaned on the railing, "Man...." I said, "What to do...?"
If those abilities were strong, completing the task would be a no-brainer. I have a reduced stamina cost when using my Full-Beast Form and not only that, I have a basic understanding of Armament Haki coating. With that in mind, my arsenal has to grow even more if I want to compete in this era of monsters.
If we run into the likes of Garp and Sengoku from the Navy, I don't know how I'll end up. Kong too, I have no clue how strong that guy is. I am sure he is an admiral now, so he must be quite strong, stronger than I am at the moment.
I have to get stronger; that much is obvious.
And it wasn't just those guys.
Them.
The Roger Pirates, the Legendary Group themselves. Yea, Rocks is one thing and his crew were insane and heavy-hitters, but those guys were a coordinated unit with Roger leading them. Or at least, that is what it seemed like. The point is that Roger is out there in the world, along with Silvers Rayleigh and Scopper Gaban, who are nowhere near being slouches.
If we come to clash with them, I have to carry my weight. I can't be some weakling, I'll say that much.
"Hey~" I heard Stussy call out
I looked to the side and saw her walking up to me, "Oh, hey." I said as she reached me, "What's up?"
She smiled as she reached me, "What are you up to?"
I shrugged, "Not much."
"I've watched your progress back at the island." She said, leaning on the railing and giving me a smile, "I am impressed at how quickly you are able to improve. From your powerful Zoan transformation to your proficiency in using Haki. You can call me a fan~"
I nodded, "Thanks."
She chuckled, "Quite the serious one, eh?"
I rubbed my neck, "You could say that." I said, "You don't seem to understand my situation, having suddenly been forced to take part in this."
"Oh don't worry." She said with a chuckle, "I am in the same boat, figuratively and literally, haha~"
"Is that so?" I said
"Rocks told me he would kill me if I didn't join me." She said, looking at me, "When I tried stealing from him some time ago. You can say I am his first recruit. You are his second one, I think. We met up at the island he found you in."
"Hm." I said
"You and I, we are the same." She said
"How long have you two been partners?" I asked
"Not too long." She said
"You and him huh?" I looked at her, "Alone in a ship....?"
"Oh, it's nothing like that." She said with a chuckle, "He's not my type. In fact, none of them are. They're so rowdy and barbaric. Except for Newgate, he seems nice."
"I guess so." I said
"But you know who is my type?" She asked
I blinked, "Uh, who?"
She got closer to me, "You." She whispered to my ear, "How about you head to my room so I can reward you for getting stronger~?"
My heart began to beat faster, pounding against my chest as I looked at her with a surprised expression. I couldn't believe she just said that, she just immediately offered herself to me.
The System had just literally told me I had to sleep with a woman and I was a bit shocked by it. And then, coincidentally, this woman just offered herself to me.
"You're joking." I said
She winked at me, blushing slightly, "No~" She said as she turned around, "Don't keep me waiting~"
She went inside, my eyes looking at her butt as she did so. And I was not going to lie, she did look good.
I won't say that the original Buckingham Stussy wasn't a rather beautiful woman. She is the donor to the Stussy from the future, the clone that eventually works for CP0 and is loyal to Vegapunk. That is the one that many were in love with, I am sure. But to have the original, the Sensational Miss Buckin offer herself to me, it was rather surprising to say the least.
I gulped and composed myself, "Well...." I said under my breath, "I have to get ahold of powerful skills, don't I?"
"Oi, what the hell are you mumbling about?" I heard Ganzui call out for me, "If yer gonna be yapping like a madman, go do it somewhere else."
I looked at him with a scowl, "Shut the hell up, man."
"I am in no mood to blow your stupid ass up, Mikael." He said, "Get lost, dammit."
I waved him off, "Alright, alright." I said as I walked towards the door that led to the quarters, "I'll go...."
"Don't bother me."