"What did you say?"
In the empty palace, Hancock, who had just cleansed herself in the bath, stopped and looked at Sandersonia behind her.
"That man said... this island has been assigned to him by the World Government, and he will become the new ruler of this country."
After repeating it straightforwardly, Sandersonia asked, "Sister, what should we do?"
Hancock walked forward without turning her head: "Drive him out."
"But…"
Sandersonia coughed somewhat awkwardly: "The other party is a bit strong; all our people have been defeated."
As Hancock's sister, Sandersonia naturally understood her personality.
As soon as she received the news from Marguerite, she sent people to drive him away.
However, the opponent's strength was higher than she had imagined; he not only easily defeated the warriors of Amazon Lily but also swaggered in.
She had no other choice but to come and ask Hancock about her attitude.
"All defeated?"
Hancock, who had been about to return to her room, paused.
This was somewhat beyond her expectations.
Due to Amazon Lily's geographical environment and its culture that values strength, almost every warrior possesses both types of Haki.
Especially the members of the pirate crew who sailed with her, each of them was powerful.
If even these people couldn't stop him, then this so-called special envoy was indeed not simple.
"Where is he now?"
Sandersonia hesitated: "...The highest floor of the palace."
Hancock: "?"
The highest floor of the palace was where the ruler of this country resided.
In other words, it was her room.
"Knowing he's going to die, so he chose a good spot, huh."
Taking long strides with her slender, fair legs, Hancock walked towards the upper floor of the palace.
"Prepare the next guest room. I'm changing rooms today."
"Yes!"
"Please wait! Empress Snake!"
As Hancock was walking upwards, an old woman suddenly darted out from the side and stopped her.
"Grandma Nyon?"
Hancock glanced at her: "Why are you here?"
"Of course, to see you."
Grandma Nyon coughed and said: "Empress Snake, I know you're very angry right now, but please remain calm."
"That man is a special envoy of the World Government; he absolutely cannot die here!"
Hancock's gaze turned cold: "So you want me to accept his ridiculous demands and let him do as he pleases?"
"Of course not, it's just that there's still room for maneuver in this matter."
Grandma Nyon said: "In fact, even if he becomes the island's master, others won't recognize him."
"Whether it's to sideline him and ignore him, or directly imprison him, both are good options."
"But once he's killed, there's truly no turning back!"
Amazon Lily is located in the Calm Belt next to the Grand Line.
Because giant Sea Kings frequent the Calm Belt, ordinary ships cannot enter the waters near Amazon Lily.
Thanks to this advantage, Amazon Lily has always lived a life of peace and quiet.
But ever since the Navy invented Seastone technology, everything changed.
By embedding Seastone in the bottom of ships, it emits ocean waves that cause giant Sea King monsters to ignore them.
With this technology, the Navy gained the power to freely traverse the Calm Belt.
Amazon Lily, which had always been transcendent to the outside world, naturally became their target.
It was only after Hancock signed an agreement and became one of the Shichibukai that she protected the peace of this island.
But if Hancock were to act, the Navy might use the opportunity to break the agreement.
"Although I don't fear death, there are many innocent people on the island!"
"For their safety, you must calm down!"
"Why should this concubine care about their safety?"
Facing Elder Nyon's suggestion, Hancock directly rejected it without hesitation: "Get out of the way, don't block the path."
"But…"
"It's fine."
Hancock brushed her smooth black hair, a look of arrogance on her face.
"This concubine is so beautiful, they will forgive my choice."
"Wait a moment! Snake Princess!"
"So annoying, Elder Nyon."
This time, Hancock didn't give the other party a chance to speak.
Grabbing her by the collar, she directly threw her out the window.
"This concubine is the master of this country; old relics shouldn't come here to cause trouble."
"Truly domineering."
Just as Hancock was about to continue forward, a teasing voice suddenly came from ahead.
"Pirate Empress, truly living up to her name."
"You are that envoy?"
Hancock looked at the man who had appeared before her at some unknown time.
To be able to evade her perception, the other party's strength was indeed not simple.
However, for Hancock, who had been through countless battles, similar situations were not unheard of.
Raising her hands, Hancock, with no intention of communicating, made a heart gesture and aimed it at Lin Que.
"Fall prostrate before this concubine's beauty! Mero Mero Mellow!"
The heart-shaped beam descended, instantly covering Lin Que.
But unexpectedly, Lin Que was not affected at all.
"How is this possible?!"
Sandersonia, who was off to the side, widened her eyes in disbelief.
Facing Hancock, who had eaten the Mero Mero no Mi, any being who developed infatuation for her would be turned to stone.
She had observed Lin Que's performance from a distance throughout his journey.
This kind of man had never concealed his desires.
"Why are you unharmed?!"
"Perhaps it's because I am a very upright person?"
Lin Que said words that even he didn't believe.
In fact, Hancock's ability didn't work simply because its power wasn't enough.
As a Pure-blooded Dragon, he had strong resistance to such negative abilities.
With Hancock's power, it was naturally impossible to break through this defense and turn him to stone.
"Still not stopping?"
Lin Que looked at Hancock, who, not believing in evil, launched two more Mero Mero Mellow attacks.
"I am now the master of this country."
"As a subordinate, attacking me, your king, will constitute a crime, you know."
"Perfume Femur!"
After confirming that her Devil Fruit ability was ineffective, Hancock chose a physical attack this time.
Her slender, beautiful leg, imbued with Armament Haki, struck directly towards Lin Que.
"Honestly, why are you so stubborn?"
Lin Que raised an eyebrow as he reached out and caught her long leg.
"It seems it's necessary to properly discipline her."
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