Hancock's Male Consort?

Swain sat at the bow of the Polar Tang, his legs dangling over the side and one hand propping up his chin.

At times, he beat his feet and pounded his chest; at others, he broke into inexplicable foolish laughter.

He beat his feet and pounded his chest because he had ruined the plan he had carefully designed.

He laughed foolishly because he had once again recalled yesterday's romantic moments.

He had completely conquered himself.

Just then, a flurry of hurried footsteps pulled him back from his thoughts.

A limping man approached, an arrow embedded squarely in his calf.

Isn't that one of Luo's men? Swain wondered.

The man kept looking back every few steps, his expression filled with panic.

Swain leaped down from the ship.

"Why are you the only one here? Where are the others?"

The man froze when he heard the voice from ahead.

When he saw that it was Swain, delight immediately spread across his face. "Big Brother Swain! We were attacked by people from the Kuja Pirates. The captain and the others were all captured!"

Swain had spent some time with them in the Calm Belt.

Because of his great strength, everyone except Luo liked to call Swain "Big Brother."

"Hm?" Swain was puzzled.

Logically speaking, aside from Hancock, he was the only person on this island capable of dealing with Luo.

After all,

the escape capabilities of Luo's Op-Op Fruit were beyond question.

The man then told Swain what he had witnessed.

After listening, Swain nodded and began pondering the matter.

Seeing him like this, the man grew somewhat anxious.

He hurriedly said, "Big Brother Swain, think of a way to rescue the captain!"

Even without being urged, Swain naturally intended to rescue his future ship's doctor.

This would help raise Swain's standing in Luo's heart.

Although his standing was already quite low to begin with.

"Go back to the ship and treat your wound first. I'll handle this matter," Swain instructed.

The man nodded gratefully before going to treat his injury.

"This is a little troublesome..."

If he wanted to rescue Luo, he would probably end up antagonizing Hancock again.

After thinking it over, he still couldn't find a solution that would satisfy everyone.

"I'll just take it one step at a time!"

Meanwhile,

Sonia entered the palace to report to Hancock.

"Sister, we've captured a group of pirate invaders!"

"Mm! Execute them according to the rules," Hancock replied indifferently.

After receiving the order, Sandersonia hesitated, wanting to speak but stopping herself.

"Is there something else? If not, I'm going to rest."

Seeing Hancock's expression,

Sonia could clearly sense that her sister had something on her mind, but she didn't feel comfortable asking.

She could only say, "The pirate leader we captured seems to be connected to [Godslayer] Swain."

She was reminding Hancock.

After all, she knew that this man had played a major role in allowing them to hold a banquet temporarily some time ago.

Hancock's expression immediately grew uncomfortable when she heard that name.

"Him again?"

"Then lock them up for now... and wait for Swain to come rescue them."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Sonia replied.

She was just about to leave when she suddenly realized something.

No!

Her mind had short-circuited.

What did Sister just say? Wait for Swain to rescue them?

Once Swain rescues them, won't we have gained nothing at all?

She turned back to look at Hancock, who was still clearly troubled.

This left her even more puzzled.

Her sister had never been one to let others take advantage of her...

But she didn't know about Hancock and Swain's little secret. If she had, she probably wouldn't have thought that way.

After Sandersonia left, someone came forward to report.

"Your Majesty, a strange man named Swain has come to see you. He claims to be your friend."

As for why she called him strange, naturally, she had never seen a man in her entire life. Swain looked different from her, had no breasts, and even wore short hair.

"I'm not seeing him!" Hancock snapped angrily.

She felt awkward about it. She hadn't intended to kill him.

If he had been anyone else, she would have turned him to stone long ago, crushed him into powder, and scattered him over the sea.

She would have reduced him to dust.

But whenever she thought about seeing him later, she felt flustered and embarrassed.

What a strange feeling!

Unable to explain it even to herself, she helplessly brushed back her hair.

Then, with her slender, elegant hand, she gave the snake beside her head a forceful flick.

???? The snake guarding her side wore a bewildered expression.

Outside the palace,

"His Majesty said he won't see you, so he won't see you!"

Swain merely smiled helplessly.

Looks like I'll have to use the same trick again.

As long as your thinking doesn't go astray, there are always more solutions than difficulties!

Afterward,

he hurried around to the back.

A moment later,

Swain looked at the person before him with a chrysanthemum-like grin.

"Why have you come looking for me again?" Hancock asked coldly.

Her words were sharp, but the restless movements of her fingers couldn't deceive Swain.

"Er... well... we're practically husband and wife now, aren't we?"

The moment Swain said it,

he instantly felt the temperature in the room drop, and goosebumps rose all over his body.

"Pistol Kiss!"

She lightly touched her fingers to her lips, creating a tiny pink heart-shaped object. Then, something resembling a bullet shot toward Swain.

Swain's thoughts stirred, and a wall made of seawater appeared before him.

Pop!

It blocked the bullet.

"Don't attack me, honey!" Swain simply stopped pretending.

He might as well go all the way.

I'm fearless now!

Hancock's face immediately flushed when she heard Swain call her that.

"Slave Arrow!"

She lightly touched her lips again, and a heart appeared in her hand. Then, as if drawing a bow, she pulled the tip of the heart backward.

After that, a rain of red arrows filled the sky, leaving Swain nowhere to dodge.

"Sea Tornado!"

A tornado rose behind Swain.

When the two techniques collided, the tornado sucked all the arrows together before they vanished without a trace.

The sounds of fighting inside drew the guards from outside.

Seeing an enemy break in, they all raised their weapons.

Swain had completely forgotten that he was a person. He took a huge step forward and pressed both hands down in the air.

"Don't misunderstand! I'm one of your own! I'm the new male consort Your Majesty has taken!"

Everyone outside: (´･_･) (´･_･)!

When did our queen get herself a male consort??

What a scoop!

Hancock's two younger sisters, Sandersonia and Boa Mary, also exchanged bewildered glances.

Even the usually honest Granny Nyon looked at Hancock with an expression that clearly said, I understand! I know! I get it!

Then she spoke: "Hancock, I know you've reached that age, but you still need to consider your responsibilities as queen!"

"Don't let this interfere with state affairs!"

After all, that was how the previous queen had left.

She expressed her complete understanding.

Swain looked at the old woman and gave her a thumbs-up.

That assist was incredible!