Her voice carried a trace of pride beneath its coldness. Merely hearing it made countless sailors behind Momonga cheer loudly.
"Th-That voice?!"
"There's no mistake—it's Hancock, the most beautiful Pirate Empress on these seas, Boa Hancock!"
"Where is Hancock? Where is the Pirate Empress?"
Their cheers were like a pack of wolves howling in delight, making the veins on Momonga's forehead bulge as he barked a reprimand.
"You idiots, what are you celebrating for? Have you forgotten your positions? You are Marines who defend peace and justice, yet because of one woman..."
"But, Vice Admiral, that's Boa Hancock! The most beautiful woman in the world! They say only the mermaid princess of Fish-Man Island could contend with her for the title of greatest beauty..."
Facing subordinates who had not even seen the enemy yet and might defect at any moment, Momonga forcefully suppressed his rage and raised his voice again.
"Boa Hancock, you have seven days left. If you still refuse to agree, I can only report to the World Government and revoke your title as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"
"That is, if you can manage it..."
Tap! Tap! Tap!
The Boa sisters smiled coldly. Under the burning gazes of the Marines, Hancock's appearance immediately drew another wave of cheers, making Momonga even warier of the men behind him.
"Lady Hancock!"
"Empress, I'm willing to be your dog..."
"Just seeing Hancock makes dying worth it!!!"
Momonga clenched his fists, marveling inwardly. The woman before him truly deserved to be called the most beautiful female pirate in the world.
She was tall and graceful, with alluring curves. Even the indifference in her almond-shaped eyes seemed perfectly natural. Then there was that almost magical charm ability—what a troublesome woman.
"What nonsense! Do you think that we Marines would