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After hearing Anos's answer, everyone was filled with excitement. Even Hancock, usually so composed, showed a sweet smile.
Even if they gained nothing else from this journey, learning how to practice Armament Haki was already the greatest reward for them.
The ship continued to sail swiftly in the Calm Belt. The two sea beasts propelling them moved much faster here than in other seas.
The scenery around them changed quickly, and they encountered no attacks.
Moving forward in the Calm Belt, there was no need for lookouts to check for safety.
They could simply lie back and let the sea beasts carry them safely to Amazon Lily.
This method could be useful on future voyages too. At least, it eliminated safety concerns and was faster.
"By the way, why are you so willing to help us? Do you have an interest in my sister?" Sonia asked Anos with a smile.
Hearing this, Marigold quickly turned her face toward him.
Unlike Sonia's lighthearted expression, her gaze was more intense.
Hancock did not stop her sisters from asking questions. She looked away, but her large ears were listening intently to Anos's response.
Anos had no intention of hiding anything. With a calm smile, he said, "How about letting your sister become my queen one day?"
"Really? I'd love to have a man like this confess to me!" Marigold exclaimed, her eyes welling up as she looked at Sonia.
Hancock's face flushed deeply, from her ears to her neck, which turned a bright crimson.
She was almost overwhelmed. She didn't know where to put her hands, and her heart was racing.
It was the first time a man had confessed to her this way, and she felt no desire to reject him.
"The celebration is about to start! Our king is going to marry your empress and make her his queen we're celebrating tonight!" Daiki, who had been on the sidelines, shouted gleefully.
"Ohhhhhhhhh...!!!!!"
The crew was quiet for a moment, and then erupted into joyous cheers.
The two involved in the matter weren't even as excited as the crew, who had already begun to celebrate.
Although nothing was official, to them, it was already certain.
Anos watched the lively crowd with a slight smile, but said nothing.
Suzu approached Hancock, squatting down beside her on the deck.
She looked at Hancock, who was so shy she didn't know where to look, and kindly took her hand. "Are you willing to become our Queen of Tru, Lady Hancock?"
"Q-Queen!" Hancock stammered nervously, unable to respond clearly. It had been easier when no one had directly asked her, but now Suzu was right in front of her, awaiting an answer.
She glanced at her sisters, who were holding each other in joy, clearly wanting her to say yes.
The entire crew was hiding behind barrels or railings, peeking out to hear Hancock's response.
Even Abona, perched atop the mast, used his Observation Haki to listen.
Overwhelmed by everyone's attention, Hancock bit her finger nervously, looking up slightly at Suzu.
When she nodded subtly, cheers erupted once more.
But as everyone on the ship rejoiced, the commotion attracted Sea Kings lurking below.
Enormous heads began to surface, each creature towering over a hundred meters high.
The excitement quickly turned to silence as the crew gazed at the colossal Sea Kings with wide eyes.
Only Abona, Daiki, and the others positioned high above were immediately on guard.
But just as Anos was enjoying the moment and envisioning a future together, these Sea Kings appeared, shattering his peaceful fantasy. He looked at them, clearly annoyed.
"Silence!!" Anos commanded, his voice icy, releasing a wave of Conqueror's Haki.
This time, he controlled the power so the crew wouldn't feel its force.
Instantly, the Sea Kings began to submerge, their enormous bodies splashing water as they vanished.
Even the ship was slightly rocked by the ripples.
The two sea beasts pulling the ship, though unaffected by the Conqueror's Haki, were startled by Anos's aura.
With renewed energy, they pulled the ship forward even faster.
The crew, who had seen Conqueror's Haki before, were nonetheless shocked by Anos's display.
The Snake Pirates had all fainted the first time he used it, and even the seasoned warriors of the Tru Kingdom had stood frozen.
"What is that?" one of the King's Guards asked in awe.
"Conqueror's Haki!" answered a woman from the Kuja Pirates, remembering the powerful aura she'd once witnessed.
"Indeed, Conqueror's Haki is an incredible force," Daiki said, shaking his head in admiration.
This was only the second time Daiki had seen his majesty wield this ability, and he was in awe.
The only other person he'd seen use it as effectively was Suzu, during an encounter over six months ago, though back then he hadn't fully understood its significance.
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