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"Does she really have this violent personality?"
"Um, maybe."
"I mean... kicking a cute little kitten is not something I want to do... even when I grow up..."
"I feel the same way, Daddy! I don't think big sister would kick a little kitten!"
"Me neither!"
"Me too!"
"My sister would never do that!"
"Hancock is very nice and very lovable~"
("Has the Devil Fruit ability possibly started affecting the people around her already?") Seeing his young daughters defend Hancock like this, Rob couldn't help but wonder.
("No, that's impossible. The Devil Fruit ability can't work within my Haki's range.")
This was Rob's confidence in the power of his Haki, which had reached the stage of restraining the abilities of Devil Fruits in his vicinity... Of course, he wouldn't be able to do that to someone with Admiral-level strength or higher unless he engaged them in direct battle.
"The story goes that Empress Amazon Lily initially appeared arrogant and haughty because she was beautiful... Anything she did, no matter how wrong, would be forgiven..."
"Because she's beautiful?" Little Robin tilted her head to the side and completed what her father was about to say.
"Haha! Yes, because she's beautiful..." Rob laughed and pinched his cute daughter's cheek.
"I understand now why you forgive Mommy so much even when she makes mistakes..."
"..." Rob fell silent, having received a slap on the face from his daughter.
"Hahaha!" "Hahaha!" Both Hancock and Yamato laughed, and even Sonia and Mari laughed after seeing the atmosphere fitting for it.
"Ahem... well, these are two different things. How about we continue our story...? Empress Amazon Lily still behaves boldly after all..."
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"One Piece" Events:
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"Open the gates!!!" "Lady Hebihime has returned!!!" The massive iron gates swung open to welcome the empress of this place.
"Welcome home!!!" "Welcome home, Kuja Pirates!!" The excited voices of women echoed upon seeing the triumphant return of the Kuja Pirates.
"We got a huge haul!! Zahahahaha!!"
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"Elder Nyon...!! This is my room, why are you in here?" Hancock said upon seeing the unwanted short old woman.
"E... Elder Nyon...!!" "Where did you come from!!?" The maids were also surprised to see the old woman.
"I can enter from wherever I want...!!"
"Throw her out!" Hancock ordered coldly.
"Wait, Hebihime!!!"
"Have you forgotten my title?"
"... Excuse me, Lady Hebihime...!!" Elder Nyon corrected her mistake before continuing, "There's a government ship anchored in the waters near here, isn't there...?" "That ship has come to retrieve you, am I wrong? The government has ordered you to assemble and has sent them to escort you, right?"
"Yes, it is an invitation to war..." replied Hancock.
"Why didn't you go!! You must go with them!!! As long as you cooperate, the treaty will be upheld, and with your powers, your life will never be in danger."
"But..." Hancock put on a mournful expression that could make anyone say 'yes' to her before continuing in a fearful tone, "I'm so scared..."
Hearts appeared in Elder Nyon's eyes, and she cooed, "HAWAWA!! She's just like a puppy...🤍"
But immediately after, she managed to break free from the love curse, shouting angrily, "Now's not the time for that!!!"
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"If you lose your title and we return to being just another pirate country... It will end in tragedy!!! We have children and the elderly here, too!!!" exclaimed Elder Nyon.
"Are you just worried for your own well-being?" Hancock scoffed.
"... I've led a good life, and I don't care when I die... Take a good look at this crystal ball... It will illuminate your future."
"You're so annoying!!! Throw her out!!!" In the end, Hancock couldn't tolerate her any longer.
"Yes, immediately!!"
"Wait!! Hebihime!!"
"Just who do you think you are...? Your time is long over... Former-former-former empress of Amazon Lily, Gloriosa!!"
"Even if this country is destroyed because of my whims, all will forgive me. After all... That is because I'm beautiful!!"
"THERE YOU GO AGAIN!! LADY HEBIHIME, THAT POSE SHOWS YOU LOOK DOWN ON OTHERS TOO MUCH!!" "BUT RATHER THAN LOOKING DOWN, YOU'RE LOOKING UP!!"
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In Amazon Lily, the current scenes from the manga were quickly reflected in Gloriosa's eyes, as if she wanted to see through the characters' expressions and truly understand the truth.
In reality, Gloriosa had two reigns as the Empress of Amazon Lily.
When she first became Empress, she was only 18 years old, and she ruled for 15 years. Afterward, Shakuyaki succeeded her on the throne, becoming the new Empress when she lost the official battle for the throne, as challenged by Shakuyaki.
After all, the famous phrase "true beauty is strength" wasn't just an ordinary saying; here, the Empress could challenged as well.
Shakuyaki ruled for 10 years before joining the 'Rocks Pirates' in a mysterious disappearance incident of the Empress.
At that time, the seat remained vacant, and Gloriosa had to temporarily fill her position, hoping that Empress Shakuyaki would return, or another qualified Empress from the Kuja warriors would appear.
After a few more years, Rob appeared in her life. At that time, she was 46 years old.
Now, she was 49, but thanks to Rob's blood, her youth was restored to her twenties, and she ceased aging.
It was clear that if Rob hadn't come, the same fate as in the manga would have happened, where she would fall in love with 'someone' and go out to sea with him, never to return until he died. But Rob's arrival changed this destiny completely; she had now become Rob's wife.
All of this was weaving itself in her mind as Gloriosa read the chapter. She could only wipe away a small tear that formed in the corner of her eye.
Her current feelings were extremely turbulent. At first, she couldn't understand what was happening, as the real world intertwined with the manga world in her mind, making her truly disturbed.
But in the end, after feeling Olvia's warm hand on her shoulder, she managed to leave this illusionary state and distinguish between the two worlds.
"Thank you..."
"There's no need for that..." Olvia smiled before continuing, "I went through the same thing during the Enies Lobby Arc..."
"At that time, Rob helped me understand the situation and overcome it... It's natural; One Piece manga embodies a world where 'we' live a completely different life."
"I've experienced the same thing too, so I understand how you feel," said Bell-mère with a smile.
"Did you also feel that strange feeling, Glora?" Shakky lit another cigarette before asking with a smile.
It was clear that Bell-mère and Shakky were real characters who also appeared in the manga and had lived through the same experience.
"But for me..." Gloriosa wanted to express her dissatisfaction with her old appearance, but she quickly understood that it wasn't worth it.
"What's wrong with Hancock... This personality is truly dreadful... She can't be the main antagonist in this arc, can she? After all, she's a Shichibukai too... With this personality, Luffy might hate her." Gloriosa said with annoyance.
"That's very possible..." Olvia replied with concern.
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Chapter 584: The Fall into the Empress's House Bath!
Chapter 585: The Empress's Cruelty.
Chapter 586: God, You Piss Me Off!!!
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