Swain's Invitation!

Captain, the boss didn't forget about us, did he? Bepo asked.

No, Captain Swain isn't that kind of man, Luo expressed his trust in Swain instead at that moment.

Inside the dark cell, the two of them discussed these matters.

Not long after, a shred of light probed inward.

Two female prison guards started discussing.

Have you heard?

Today, a man named Swain actually dared to duel Her Majesty!

Yeah! I heard it was just to rescue that captured pirate.

Good thing Her Majesty is a heroine among women and beat him black and blue!

Squatting in the cell, Bepo had just heard that his good boss had come to rescue him and was about to rejoice.

Yet upon hearing the second half, his heart instantly turned half cold.

Was this boss useless too?

Luo also gave rise to doubt.

Judging by his estimate of Swain's strength, there shouldn't have been a single person on the entire island who could match him in a single blow.

Could there have been the intervention of other powerhouses?

Yet listening to the narrative of those two women just now, there shouldn't have been anyone else intervening.

Then there was only one answer: did Swain hold back?

Luo analyzed carefully, wanting to peel away this doubt layer by layer.

Yet he got stuck on the final news of Swain being defeated; he simply couldn't figure out why.

However.

The events that followed made him even more puzzled.

He only saw someone else hurry over.

Relaying the message: Her Majesty gives the order to release the pirates captured previously.

Luo and the others were released.

And then they were led by the messenger.

Everyone looked toward Luo one after another, waiting for his next move.

Let's go, to say goodbye to Captain Swain.

Although he didn't understand why they were inexplicably released, it was definitely related to Swain.

Meanwhile, Swain in the palace was lying on the bed in Hancock's boudoir.

Don't burn yourself.

She cautiously fed Swain porridge.

Thanks, Hancock, Swain said.

After their relationship turned ambiguous, Swain actually returned to normal.

After all.

Calling her wife back then belonged to running his mouth off, a state of mind of throwing caution to the wind.

Now he was drunk and lying across a beauty's knees.

And she was feeding him porridge to nurse his injuries.

This made him think he ought to treat his woman a bit normally.

Upon hearing his thanks, Hancock wore a smile on her face.

Her heart felt as if she had eaten honey.

And as if a little fawn was tumbling and pounding against her chest.

Seeming to serve someone for the first time, she was afraid Swain wouldn't eat enough.

Before Swain could recover, the next mouthful came, which made the tip of Swain's tongue go numb from the heat.

Luckily, someone came to bail him out the next moment.

Hancock, someone outside wants to see Swain.

Granny Nyon inappropriately interrupted their sweetness.

Hancock abruptly turned her head around; her expression was in clear skies the moment before, but overcast and thick with clouds the next instant as she looked toward Granny Nyon.

Granny Nyon was startled by her changing face.

Did I court or provoke her?

As expected, women in love were the most terrifying!

Granny Nyon inwardly complained to herself.

All right, I know!

Then she turned her head to look at Swain.

Are you going to go see them? she asked gently.

Wait a moment first.

Gazing into each other's eyes for a few seconds, Hancock shyly lowered her head.

He's so charming! He kept looking at me just now; could it be he's already fallen in love with me?

Then when can we get married?

What should our first baby be named?

She cupped her chin in her hands and daydreamed, her head twitching from time to time.

Swain's eye contact just now was meant for her to contact Shakuyaku and help invite Rayleigh over.

Seeing Hancock's appearance, he guessed she had already fallen into self-delusion.

Swain patted Hancock's head, feeling that she was quite cute like this.

Yet instead of petting her being fine, steam started puffing from her head.

Ah???

What was going on? Swain was somewhat bewildered.

Seeing that her body was still trembling slightly, he was about to ask her if she had a fever.

When he saw that the roots of her ears had already turned red, he understood.

Turns out the little sister's brain had been addled by love.

Though inwardly gladdened that this peerless empress had fallen for him, he still hadn't forgotten his purpose in coming here.

With a solemn expression, he asked: Do you still have contact with Shakuyaku?

Upon hearing Swain question her, Hancock thought for a moment and replied: We still have contact.

Though she didn't understand why Swain would know about Shakuyaku.

She still truthfully replied to Swain's question.

That's simply great! Swain was inwardly overjoyed.

He had feared that with Hancock's personality, she would have no connection whatsoever with the former empress Shakuyaku.

Then can you contact her and have Uncle Rayleigh come over?

Have that old man Rayleigh?

Clearly Rayleigh had visited Amazon Lily many times and probably returned to his "homeland" together with Shakuyaku.

Of course I can! she agreed.

The person before her was the one in her heart.

She would naturally fulfill any request he put forward to the utmost.

Even if Rayleigh was unwilling to come, she would have him "invited" over.

Then, after discussing for a brief moment, Hancock left to contact Shakuyaku.

Meanwhile, Swain also went to see Luo, who was waiting for him.

Along the way, no one stopped Swain anymore; everyone knew this person was a good friend of the Empress.

The moment the two met.

Luo took the lead in speaking: Many thanks to the Captain for saving us.

His expression remained as serious as ever.

I should be leaving as well; this time is to say goodbye to you!

The mission to send Swain off had already been completed.

Now.

He was also going to begin his new journey.

Would you be willing to listen to me say a couple of things? Swain said.

Please speak. After all, Swain could also be considered his senior.

What do you think of my strength?

Very strong! Luo said.

After all, the bounty amount was right there.

Having spent a period of time with Swain, he still had some awareness of just how formidable his strength was.

Strong? Then why did I suffer such heavy injuries back then?

If I hadn't met you, I might have become Sea Kings' feces long ago.

Swain spoke very harshly, but this was the truth.

Then why did the Captain suffer such heavy injuries?

Akainu and Kizaru...

Subsequently, he recounted the great battle on Sabaody Archipelago to him.

Since Luo hadn't seen recent newspapers up to now, when he heard this news, he also appeared extremely shocked!

Swain had actually managed to escape under the pursuit of two Admirals.

If you continue forward with your strength, there will be immense danger! Swain said.

Yet this wasn't enough to make a pirate yearning for freedom afraid.

He replied: So what if there is?!

A trace of anger was already carried within his voice.

Swain knew he had misunderstood his meaning.

So he explained: I don't mean to look down on you.

Currently, I need to undergo training on this island for a period of one year.

My companions and I have agreed to set sail for the New World after one year.

Luo listened attentively, knowing Swain wouldn't talk to him about these matters for no reason.

Sure enough.

His very next sentence stated his objective: My ship is still lacking a ship's doctor.

I want to invite you to become my crewmate!

Swain invited him with a sincere tone.

Yet Luo also replied crisply: I refuse!

Swain could naturally guess that Luo would refuse the first time.

Yet he had the confidence to persuade Luo.

Even if your strength is relatively high, what about your companions?