It was already evening.
"Major General, we've reached the Calm Belt. Do we want to sail at night?"
Karl looked at the still water nearby and shook his head slightly.
Even though the stone battleship "Sea Tower" could ignore the Calm Belt and the Sea Kings, the risk of sailing at night is always high. Whether it's the Calm Belt or not, he wouldn't sail at night.
"Just drop anchor here! We'll depart tomorrow morning!"
"Yes, sir!"
After Nelson left, Karl said to Ain, who was standing beside him:
"You should also get some rest early!"
"Yes, you too, see you tomorrow!"
The next morning, the wind had calmed and the sun was shining.
"We're setting off!"
Karl gave the order, and the stone battleship "Sea Tower" officially entered the Calm Belt and headed towards Daughter Island.
"This is the Calm Belt! There really is no wind here. Aren't there said to be many Sea Kings around? Why don't I see any?"
Ain looked at Karl with cherry-colored eyes full of doubt.
"It's good that we don't see them. If we did, we'd be in trouble!"
Saying this, Karl pointed to the ship beneath their feet and continued:
"See? The bottom of the ship is made of sea stone. It can emit the same energy as the sea and deceive the perception of the Sea Kings."
"So, we can sail safely in the Calm Belt."
Ain nodded, trying to understand:
"That's why sea stone can hold back people with special abilities!"
"Look! Daughter Island is right ahead of us!"
Looking in the direction Karl pointed, a green island appeared before them. On the mountain at the center of the island was the word 'Nine Snakes,' and above it protruded monstrous snake heads, which at first glance looked somewhat frightening.
The ship anchored three kilometers from Amazon lily. At this moment, Karl said to Nelson, who was standing next to him:
"Send up a signal flare to let them know we're here."
"Yes, sir!"
A red signal flare shot into the sky and exploded in the air, displaying the seagull logo that indicated naval affiliation.
According to the agreement, the ship could only anchor three kilometers from Daughter Island. To avoid unnecessary conflicts and successfully complete the mission, Karl was putting in a lot of effort.
In the Empress's palace.
"Sister, that's a signal flare from the Navy. They really came because of the summons!"
Hancock, leaning against Salome (the snake), frowned slightly, quickly approached the terrace, and with fiery eyes, looked at the red signal flare outside the island.
"Sandasonia, you and Marigold, gather the soldiers. I want to see what tricks the Navy can pull!"
…
On the ship.
Karl, using the telescope, observed the Amazon warriors in the harbor, and his expression became somewhat serious. The xenophobia of Amazon lily was stronger than he thought.
"What's happening?"
Karl shook his head:
"Not optimistic. There might be a fight. This Empress is a bit strange."
The arrogance and pride displayed by Boa Hancock in memories are merely her masks, like a hedgehog protecting its spines, her soft heart open only to her beloved.
Such a character is unexpectedly endearing from an outsider's perspective, but from the Navy's view, Karl cannot love Hancock.
Arrogant! Rude! Defiant!
Currently, Karl can only describe Hancock with two words: complicated!
"Ding~ Hostility detected from Boa Hancock towards the host, mission [Don't Fight with Your 3/7] activated..."
"Mission requirements: avoid conflicts with Boa Hancock, one of the seven great warlords of the sea, and resolve issues peacefully."
"Reward: secret Haki training method from Amazon Lily Island, Will Enhancement Card * 10."
Karl took a deep breath. This time, the reward was more generous than he expected, and its value lay in the secret Haki training method.
Although Karl had mastered the dual-color Haki, many Navy officers might not awaken it in their lifetime. Dual-color Haki is possessed only by vice admirals and above.
The warriors defending the Nation on Amazon lily aren't very strong, but each of them might have dual-color Haki. What does that indicate? There must be a special way of awakening Haki on Daughter Island.
If the mission is successfully completed, it might result in many Navy generals possessing Haki, significantly boosting the Navy's overall strength.
In short, this reward isn't crucial for Karl, but it's very important for the Navy.
At that moment, Karl's mind was feverishly working, pondering how to get the Empress to peacefully accept the call of the seven great warlords of the sea, but despite prolonged thinking, he still didn't find a solution.
A woman, an unjust woman, how to convince her?
If it weren't for Luffy, the Jinchuriki of Nika's fruit, during the Summit War, Hancock might not have accepted the call to battle.
"Ah~ It's difficult!"
Right now, Karl can only proceed step by step. If nothing works at all... Karl touched his smooth, delicate cheeks.
More than ten minutes later, a strange-looking "Snake Ship" emerged from the harbor, slowly approaching Karl's ship, pushed along by a giant snake.
The sailors of the Navy present on the ship involuntarily swallowed, thinking to themselves: will the legendary most beautiful woman in the world appear now?
Karl and Ain looked serious, their hearts racing. After all, this Empress was known for her injustice.
The distance grew smaller and smaller until it stopped at about 20 meters.
On the opposite ship, a group of peculiar-looking women appeared, their eyes gleaming as they gazed at Karl.
"Oh my! Is that a man? He's, he's just a handsome fellow! Maybe he wants to come home with me?!!"
"How can that be! Lady Hancock is the most beautiful and charming woman in the world, and he's just a smelly man."
"But he is indeed handsome, hee-hee~"
Karl, dressed in a black suit with a white ribbon of justice on his back, approached the front of the ship, holding the hilt of "Shusui" in his right hand, while a raven perched on his shoulder. He called out to the women on the opposite ship:
"I am Rear Admiral Karl from the Navy headquarters. Boa Hancock, one of the seven great warlords of the sea, I have come for you, please make your appearance."
A sturdy woman on the opposite side of the ship smiled and said:
"How fortunate! Lady Snake will not come out!"
"Haha, I haven't seen a man in so long!" Are all men as handsome as you?
Karl frowned but said nothing. He turned his head to look at the nearby sea, sensing something was about to emerge. He wondered if it was because the ship had been anchored for too long or if they had been discovered.
Wasn't it said that the ship of the good fellow Cook could scare off a Sea King? Truly...
"Poof~"
Five hundred meters from the ship, an enormous beast resembling a cow broke through the water's surface and roared as it swam towards the ship.
Nelson, with a serious expression, shouted:
"Sea King! Fire! Fire!!!"
Karl's expression remained unchanged as he slowly drew "Shusui" from his left waist. Without even looking at the Sea King, he casually swung it, and a huge golden flying slash shot towards the creature.
Schwa~
The Sea King stopped roaring, and its head slowly slipped from its body, staining the sea with blood.
Silence instantly enveloped the area
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