Chapter 261
Chapter 261
Amazon Lily.
Also known as the "Daughter Island," it was, as the name suggested, an island inhabited solely by women. The island was home to the "Kuja," a battle-loving female tribe. The nation they had established on the island was also called "Amazon Lily," and its current Empress was one of the Seven Warlords — the Pirate Empress, Boa Hancock.
The daily life of the women here consisted of training, fighting, and hunting.
However, the arrival of an unexpected guest shattered the peace of this land.
Outside the palace of Nine Snake City.
A group of female warriors were quietly crouching by the windows and doors, secretly peeking inside.
They were members of the Kuja Pirates and also the protectors of Amazon Lily.
"Is that the legendary man?"
A girl with short yellow hair that curled slightly at the ends, wearing a revealing beast-skin bikini and a black-green striped snake wrapped around her waist, asked curiously while staring at the scene inside the palace.
"Shh! Keep your voice down! If the Empress finds out, we’re finished!"
A muscular woman beside her quickly covered her mouth and whispered.
"It should be fine, right? Everyone from the pirate crew is also peeking. The Empress probably won’t mind. More than that, I’m really curious why the Empress suddenly brought a man back."
Another tall woman smiled as she spoke.
These three were the protectors of Amazon Lily — Marguerite, Sweet Pea, and Aphelandra. All three possessed considerable strength, which was why they held the position of guardians.
Almost everyone on this island had mastered Haki. It was a true warrior tribe.
"The Empress must have her own reasons for her actions. We shouldn’t overthink it."
Sweet Pea spoke calmly.
"But aren’t you curious?"
Aphelandra asked her with a curious gaze.
Sweet Pea broke into a cold sweat but tried to act indifferent.
Of course she was curious. This was the Empress — someone who extremely hated men. Yet she had unusually brought a man back to Amazon Lily. The gossip soul within these women was burning fiercely.
"What?!"
A sudden loud shout broke their little gathering. They quickly ducked their heads back and continued peeking.
"You said you’re going to resign from the Seven Warlords and join him?!"
Elder Nyon, the former former former Empress of Amazon Lily, shouted in shock.
"That’s right. Do you have any objections to my decision?"
Hancock raised her chin arrogantly, her expression full of disdain.
"Isn’t this decision a bit too rash? Without the protection of the Warlord title, what will happen to Amazon Lily?"
Elder Nyon was already hopping in anxiety. The title of Warlord had been the protective shield that kept Amazon Lily safe all this time.
Previously, the Marines couldn’t cross the Calm Belt. Even if they somehow reached here, the Sea Kings wouldn’t let them off. The terrain was easy to defend and difficult to attack.
But things were different now. The Marines had developed powered warships that could cross the Calm Belt without relying on wind.
Without the Calm Belt’s protection, how would Amazon Lily resist a Marine assault? And even if they resisted, how long could they hold out?
"I’m only informing you. I’m not here to discuss it with you! All you need to do is announce the news to the warriors on the island."
Hancock pointed at Elder Nyon’s nose and scolded her angrily. Then she turned her head and instantly switched to a gentle, shy expression as she spoke to Rorschach.
"Lord Rorschach, there’s no problem. Just wait a little longer."
"T-This... this..."
Elder Nyon was so shocked she couldn’t even speak.
This expression... it felt strangely familiar.
She had seen it several times before.
Back then, she had also been like this.
"Mm. Once the residents have calmed down, we’ll begin carrying out the plan."
Rorschach smiled gently and softly stroked Hancock’s hair.
Hancock trembled slightly, then looked at him with a somewhat infatuated expression and said, "Then... can Hancock receive her reward from Lord Rorschach first?"
Hancock leaned against him with a lovestruck look, lightly tapping her own lips with her finger. Her meaning was obvious.
Rorschach glanced around at the people present — Elder Nyon, Sandersonia, Marigold, and... the group of female warriors secretly peeking from outside the door. (The warriors immediately pulled their heads back.)
Rorschach felt a bit awkward and scratched his head. Flirting in front of his own women was one thing, but doing it in front of so many outsiders still made him feel somewhat restrained.
He could only gently stroke Hancock’s hair and whisper in her ear, "Tonight. I’ll give you a special reward tonight."
"Yes~~~~ Lord Rorschach."
Hancock leaned against him with a blissful expression.
She hadn’t even leaned for two seconds before she suddenly put on a furious face again and pointed at Elder Nyon’s nose, shouting, "Didn’t you hear what Lord Rorschach just said, you damn old hag?! Hurry up and inform the people on the island!"
This angry outburst finally snapped the dazed Elder Nyon back to reality.
Elder Nyon quickly asked, "What plan were you two talking about just now?! Also, Hancock... you and Rorschach, what exactly is your relationship...?"
Of course, Elder Nyon knew the "famous" name of "Golden Lion II" Rorschach.
She just had no idea when Hancock had gotten involved with him. Rorschach’s movements had always been very secretive. Hancock shouldn’t have had any contact with him.
"What a troublesome old hag. Fine, I’ll tell you."
"The plan is, of course, to have Amazon Lily join Lord Rorschach’s forces! Did you hear me clearly?!"
"As for my relationship with Lord Rorschach... I’ve already decided to become his wife. Amazon Lily will also be ruled by Lord Rorschach. I will step down and become his consort."
Hancock spoke impatiently at first. The information was so shocking that it left Elder Nyon completely confused. Then, when she spoke about her relationship with Rorschach, her face turned red and she couldn’t stop mentioning his name.
Elder Nyon hadn’t even processed what the "plan" was when the latter half of the information exploded in her mind.
"What?!! You’re going to hand the throne over to an outsider?! No! Absolutely not! The Empress of Amazon Lily has always been a woman of this island! A man can never become the king here!! Hancock, you’re being ridiculous!"
Elder Nyon shouted loudly.
At this moment, she no longer cared about Hancock’s status as Empress. She was desperately trying to stop this dangerous idea.
"I am the Empress of Amazon Lily! My decisions do not require your approval!"
Hancock showed no intention of listening to Elder Nyon’s objections and instead shouted back angrily.
"Elder sister, please calm down first. Elder Nyon didn’t mean it that way either."
Sandersonia and Marigold tried to mediate from the side, their expressions complicated.
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