You Finally Stopped Pretending

Lin Yan did not doubt Boa Hancock's explanation.

After all, these words are quite reasonable and well-founded.

In light of this, Lin Yan readily agreed.

Seeing this, Ain on the other side immediately followed suit and spoke up.

"I'll go with you."

Lin Yan naturally had no objection to this.

Just as she was about to nod in agreement, Boa Hancock suddenly coughed.

"Isn't that unnecessary?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Ain's clear eyes narrowed instantly.

Her intuition told her so.

What the hell is Boa Hancock up to?

Lin Yan hadn't thought that much about it, but she was equally puzzled by Boa Hancock's sudden statement.

Is there a problem?

"Since it's all about keeping it a secret, the fewer people who go, the better. Besides, aren't you going to catch up with Brother Fisher Tiger? Let's save the introduction of new companions for next time."

Can.

It is logical, well-founded, and convincing.

Hearing Boa Hancock's words, Lin Yan nodded in understanding, then turned to look at Ain.

Since things had come to this point, Ain naturally couldn't say anything more and could only nod helplessly.

"Okay, then I'll wait for you here."

"Okay, I'll be right back!"

Lin Yan laughed heartily, nodded as if to greet the others, then her body began to transform into elements and quickly disappeared from the main hall.

"..."

The atmosphere became somewhat quiet for a moment.

After Lin Yan left, it took a while before Ain squinted at Boa Hancock.

"You deliberately made an excuse for Lin to leave alone, so you must have something to say to me, right?"

Ain is not stupid.

Perhaps it's because she and Boa Hancock are both girls.

Ainbillin was more perceptive of Hancock's subtle intentions.

From the very first time they met.

Ain knew that Boa Hancock was up to no good.

It seems she's no longer planning to pretend and is preparing to confront herself...

Ain thought to herself.

That is indeed the case.

Hearing what Ain said, Boa Hancock's pretty face darkened slightly. She stared intently at Ain for a long while before speaking softly.

"What price must I pay to make you willing to leave Lin?"

Swish----!

Ain suddenly stood up and activated her Devil Fruit power without hesitation.

Her answer was a silent, hostile gaze.

"What a sinful man..."

Although she had expected this outcome, Boa Hancock couldn't help but sigh softly as she looked at Ain's hostile gaze.

"I was just joking. I'm not so low as to do such a thing, after all, you and I are the same."

Boa Hancock, unusually, adopted a sincere attitude when speaking to Ain.

Those who know her well would probably be shocked to see this.

After all, everyone knows that the Empress of Amazon Lily is extremely arrogant and disdainful of everyone, and she never compromises.

"..."

Ain did not respond to Boa Hancock, but her expression softened slightly as she put the twin swords back at her waist.

So what are your plans now?

You can tell from Boa Hancock's eyes, right?

She would not give up no matter what, and Lin Yan would not let the two of them fight over this.

In light of this, Ain decided to have a serious talk with Boa Hancock.

I want to be number one.

Then, in response to Ain's question, Boa Hancock uttered these words in an extremely strong tone.

"The first one?"

"It means I'll be the older one and you'll be the younger one!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, a huge cross appeared on Ain's smooth forehead, and her gaze towards Boa Hancock became somewhat forced and insincere.

Do you think I would agree?

Ain's gaze toward Boa Hancock began to turn extremely unfriendly.

You're dreaming!

It's one thing to compete with me, but to demand to be the bigger one?

Why don't you just go to heaven?

However, as if she had anticipated Ain's reaction, Boa Hancock remained remarkably calm, glancing at Ain with a half-smile.

What are you looking at?!

Ain's expression turned somewhat irritable.

This is only natural.

Ultimately, the biggest reason for her stress was that Boa Hancock was known as the most beautiful woman in the world.

Although it's hard to admit, even from Ain's perspective, Boa Hancock's beauty is extremely alluring.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have deliberately used the Return-Return Fruit's power in the first place.

Ultimately, it boils down to a lack of confidence.

Ain couldn't be sure if she could beat Boa Hancock once the competition really started.

Of course, what she didn't know was...

Boa Hancock shares the same view.

Otherwise, why would she, the usually arrogant Empress of Amazon Lily, speak so politely and try to negotiate with Ain?

If Boa Hancock possesses an innate nobility and unparalleled beauty...

Ain's charm comes from her heroic and valiant demeanor as a female swordswoman, as well as her calm and elegant personality.

No one has a guaranteed victory.

So we had no choice but to sit down and have a proper talk.

After all, they knew from the beginning that neither of them could live without Lin Yan.

"I can't just back down based on what you say, can I?"

After a long pause, Ain, having calmed down slightly, finally spoke with a sigh.

The tone of his voice clearly implied a degree of negotiation.

Boa Hancock's eyes lit up.

"I'm willing to pay any price! Even if you want this Amazon Lily, I can give it to you without hesitation."

Boa Hancock said this without hesitation.

For Boa Hancock, nothing else matters compared to staying by Lin Yan's side. If necessary, she would not hesitate to give up her current status and power.

Perhaps this kind of love could even be called blind.

But that's precisely why.

Only then can it touch people's hearts.

Girls are such creatures.

It is in the moment of selfless devotion that one is most beautiful.

So Ain also fell silent.

For some reason, she suddenly didn't dislike Boa Hancock as much anymore.

After a moment's hesitation, Ain raised her head and looked at Boa Hancock.

"I'm not interested in these things, nor do I need them, if you insist on beating me anyway..."

As she spoke, Ain paused slightly.

"Then let's let our strength speak for itself."

The girl's gaze sharpened.

She's a very powerful Devil Fruit User!

Even though she was a girl, she naturally possessed the pride unique to the strong. In Ain's view, in the end, such matters could only be settled with fists.

"I'm fine."

Boa Hancock nodded without hesitation.

He then flashed a bright smile at Ain.

Boa Hancock knew this was the best outcome she could get; after all, it was much better than just watching cautiously from the sidelines, afraid to make a move!

"It's definitely simpler this way. But we can't let Lin know. Let's settle this in private. I'll arrange the venue. You don't want him to think you're just being unreasonable, do you?"

Ain nodded slightly.

"... I see."