— Karl...
Karl flinched at the unexpected shout. Looking at Hancock, who was half-reclined on the pillow with a slightly flushed face, he had to admit—the girl was clearly quite agitated.
— Why... Um... —
Hancock, ignoring his stammering, swiftly rushed to him, wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, and kissed him passionately.
Karl's pupils trembled. Everyone saw this!
— She kissed first! I was defending myself! —
Then she pressed against him, showing remarkable experience, and her hands smoothly moved to a different position.
— Is this a kiss? —
— What a wonderful feeling! Wait, is it possible to get pregnant from a kiss? —
— A child from me and this handsome man would be simply irresistible! —
— What should we name it? —
— No, no, no, we must get married first! —
All these thoughts raced through Hancock's mind.
It's unclear how much time passed, but suddenly she pulled back, pushing Karl away and hastily tidying her rumpled dress.
— Sorry, Karl, I'm not ready yet… — she murmured embarrassedly.
But noticing the surprised expression on his face, Hancock gritted her teeth: — If you really… can't hold back… I… I… —
Seeing her like this, Karl suddenly laughed, and the anxiety in his heart gradually settled.
— It's alright, we have plenty of time ahead. —
Hancock abruptly lifted her head and looked at him with bright eyes: — So, are we now… a couple?
Hearing this question, Karl hesitated unconsciously, and this hesitation instantly cooled Hancock.
— Do you still despise me, a pathetic slave? —
Karl's eyes widened in surprise. He wanted to ask Hancock what was on her mind, but he understood perfectly well what she needed at the moment.
— Yes, I'm a pirate, and you… um… —
This time, Karl took the initiative himself and continued until Hancock's heart was racing wildly, and she was breathless. Only then did he let her go.
— Don't say such words anymore! Do you hear? —
Hancock nestled against him like a small bird and quietly moaned in agreement.
— Darling, in the agenda sent by Fleet Admiral Sengoku, it says I have to arrive at the Marine Headquarters to prepare for a meeting on January 5th. There's less than a week left! —
— Why don't you stay here with me for a few days?
Karl frowned: — Are you telling me how to live?
— I'm just asking your opinion! If you don't want to, forget it. —
Seeing her hurt expression, Karl smiled and kissed her on the cheek.
Her words reminded him that there were only seven days left until the Shichibukai meeting—all had to arrive a day before it started, and considering the journey, only four days remained.
These four days of rest could not be wasted!
In the evening, to avoid suspicion, Karl, with a heavy heart, resisted the temptation to stay at the palace and resolutely returned to his ship, choosing to share the hardships with his subordinates.
As for sharing joy, he did not even mention it.
"Hey, isn't that Rear Admiral Karl! You finally came back! Where is he?"
From Ain's tone, it was clear she was a bit offended, and his words sounded unfriendly.
"Who is that?"
Ain snorted coldly, pointed at the lipstick mark on Karl's face, and said icily, "First, wipe the lipstick off your face!"
Nelson, eavesdropping from the side, gasped. No wonder Rear Admiral Karl is considered the most handsome man in the world! Now it's clear that the charmer managed to win over the beauty after all.
Unfazed, Karl took the handkerchief Ain tossed to him and wiped the lipstick off his face.
"Hey, isn't that the handkerchief you use to wipe your nose? Are you just giving it to me like that?"
Ain was taken aback and said angrily, "You're talking nonsense! Don't say foolish things!"
Stomping his foot, she went off to his cabin.
Seeing this, Karl couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "The hardest part of enjoying beauty..."
Hearing this, Nelson burst out laughing, and Karl noticed him.
"What are you laughing at?"
Nelson quickly shut his mouth, shook his head, and hastily retreated, blushing with embarrassment.
The next day.
Karl gathered all the marines, except those handling logistics, for the daily briefing: "You are in luck. Yesterday, the Empress of the Island of the Amazons, the Shichibukai, Lady Boa Hancock, told me…"
"You are allowed to enter the Island of the Amazons to attend the banquet and celebrate the lifting of the Gorgon curse from the three Boa sisters."
"Now, silence! Follow me to the Island of the Amazons and keep quiet! Do you hear?"
"We hear!"
The marines were thrilled. It's the legendary Island of the Amazons, inhabited solely by women, a forbidden paradise for men! Unexpectedly, they were given the chance to see it with their own eyes. Rear Admiral Karl is magnificent (his voice cracked)!
Ain, standing nearby, crossed his arms over his chest and coldly snorted, "What a man!"
...
The Island of the Amazons was especially lively today. Firstly, they were celebrating the removal of the Gorgon curse from the three Boa sisters, and secondly, a group of men arrived on the island.
This was not an exaggeration at all. The women, who had never seen men, were so excited they couldn't control themselves.
It should be understood that previously only the Kuja pirates , the national heroes of the Amazons, could leave with Lady Empress and have the opportunity to see men.
Nelson and the others blushed, displaying their maidenly modesty, but there was a glimmer of hope in their eyes.
As for Ain, she viewed the whole situation as a tour to learn about the customs and culture of the Island of the Amazons.
…
When the beasts and sea creatures meant for the feast were dragged in one after another by the female warriors, the banquet officially began.
Some bold women started approaching the marines, asking them questions, and soon more women followed their lead.
Karl, of course, didn't dare to go down. Otherwise, with his figure and appearance, he would likely have been devoured completely.
But that was impossible, as Hancock valued her food highly, and at the very least, on the Island of the Amazons, no one dared to compete with her.
At that moment, Karl was standing on the palace balcony, holding Hancock's slender waist, and admiring the lively banquet taking place nearby.
"Dear, maybe you could stay a few more days?"
Karl shook his head: "I wish I could! But given the unforeseen circumstances, we need to depart as soon as possible."
"Oh… What a shame, it would be wonderful if you stayed on the Island of the Amazons to keep me company."
Karl smiled slightly and didn't give a definite answer