"It's normal that you haven't heard of it. Very few people know about it. The World Government has been watching me closely, trying to harm me. I'm afraid that revealing their identities would bring danger, so..."
When Vic saw Hancock's desperate and sorrowful state, his initial intention to tease her vanished instantly!
This isn't some two-dimensional character from anime. The Hancock before me, on the verge of tears, is a real woman, and a woman of unparalleled beauty at that. Otherwise, she wouldn't possess the ability to turn people to stone at a single glance.
Vic could no longer treat the beautiful woman before him as a mere fling. He certainly liked beautiful women; they were pleasing to the eye. But it had to be consensual. Being realistic was still very necessary. If she didn't care, then there was no need to hold back.
"No! Lord Vic! You must be lying to me, right? Is it because we haven't spent enough time together and feelings haven't developed yet? That's all trivial. I'll stay by your side from now on, Lord Vic, and never leave you, until you fall in love with me. Isn't that enough?"
Whether Hancock was deceiving herself or genuinely disbelieving, a glimmer of hope lingered in her tearful eyes as she stared intently into Vic 'Vic eyes, trying to discern any emotional shifts. But she saw nothing; Vic's gaze remained calm and clear. Panic began to creep in!
Vic isn't devoid of emotional changes; he simply has complete control over all his organs and tissues, preventing his body from making unnecessary reactions.
Such a beautiful woman confessed her feelings so humbly; it would be too cold-blooded to not have any reaction in one's heart. Vic has never been that kind of person. Even though he has the strength of the God Realm, he is still full of humanity, unlike Imu, who looks like a god but is full of stench inside!
"I don't... I don't care! I'm content as long as I can be with you!"
Vic's silence was a deafening answer, making Hancock sway and almost lose her balance. Then, as if she had made up her mind, she threw herself into Vic's arms and said with relief.
Vic was filled with mixed emotions. He hadn't expected Hancock's feelings to be so intense, almost burning his heart. He couldn't understand how such a short time together could ignite such a passionate and selfless affection.
He had no answer in his heart! He thought that if he told her the truth about having a wife and children, she would back down, but she didn't. She only hesitated for a moment before making her decision. Hancock's love was too fast and too intense; Vic couldn't understand it!
If it were Nami or Robin, it definitely wouldn't be like this, but if it were Hancock, the possibility is very high.
In the original work, Hancock's feelings for Luffy weren't entirely inexplicable, but there are generally three reasons for it.
The first point is that Luffy fought Celestial Dragons, and she was originally Celestial Dragons's slave, so her favorability increases by 1!
Secondly, Luffy is completely different from others because he is unaffected by her Devil Fruit ability, which aroused her curiosity about Luffy. Then, Luffy protected the secret and dignity of the three sisters despite his own injury, which made her look at him differently and increased her favorability. The two became friends from then on!
Thirdly, Hancock has never made friends, let alone male friends, which leads her to misunderstand the difference between friendship and love, because she has never experienced it.
The Empress's aloofness is directed at everyone, so she mistook the goodwill she felt towards Luffy's friends for liking or love. This is what caused Hancock, a woman who never had any extra emotions, to become a complete love-struck fool!
What happened to Hancock was even more dramatic for Vic, because he had already killed a Celestial Dragons before Luffy. One was injured, the other was killed. Which had a greater impact on Hancock?
Luffy helped block the Hoof of the Soaring Dragon, but that only treated the symptoms, not the root cause. However, Vic can help the three sisters Hancock completely remove this shameful mark and the accompanying poison, treating both the symptoms and the root cause!
It's only because this mark carries a deep memory of revenge against the Celestial Dragons that it wasn't removed, making it of great significance. Therefore, Vic still has the upper hand.
So Hancock made two friends, and that's when she realized that her feelings for Luffy weren't what people call love, because she firmly believed that she couldn't be so indiscriminate in her affections, falling in love with everyone she met!
So Hancock's love-struck mind temporarily cleared up, and when she looked at Vic and Luffy again after clearing up, the difference was huge!
Luffy is completely clueless about emotions and desires between men and women, which is the real reason why he is unaffected by the Love-Love Fruit's power.
But what about Vic? Vic is mature, handsome, calm, and reliable, giving off a strong sense of security. Even before Luffy appeared, Vic had been lingering in her heart.
She was curious, longing, and admiring, and her feelings grew stronger every day, but she wasn't quite sure what they were until Luffy's arrival and her reunion with Vic. Finally, she faced her own heart!
Moreover, when Vic was detoxing her, he gave her a unique sense of pleasure, both physically and mentally. She liked this feeling, and even became greedy for it!
So she fell into a love-struck state again, constantly thinking about Vic. Today, she finally got her chance, and since Vic wasn't a blockhead like Luffy, she confessed her feelings directly.
Feelings are a very personal matter. There are no universal laws in this world, and they don't violate morality. As long as the parties involved don't care, outsiders won't say much or pay attention to these things. This gave Hancock the courage to make her decision!
Vic was hesitant and timid because he was influenced by the moral values of another world. If it were a normal person from this world, and the object of his confession was the most beautiful woman in the world, he would sleep with her first, even if he had a wife. Even if he turned to stone halfway through, many people would probably still be willing.
Why doesn't Hancock have any male friends at her age? Because too many men come with lustful desires, which disgusts her. Therefore, she is full of contempt and disdain for men, which is also why Vic, Luffy, and Rayleigh stand out.
"Oh! Why are you doing this to yourself!"
Vic sighed softly and embraced the beauty in his arms. Hancock had already been so humble; if he didn't reciprocate, it would be too hurtful. How could they face each other afterward?
Vic, being thick-skinned, might not care much, but he'd still feel awkward. Hancock would probably avoid him like the plague; after all, her humility ultimately led to a heartless rejection. Doesn't Boa Hancock, the Empress of Amazon Lily, have any shame?
Vic never intended to provoke Hancock, not even since he came to this world. Otherwise, he would have tried to rescue her when Hancock was captured by slave traders, so she wouldn't have ended up in the hands of the Celestial Dragons!
Now that things have developed to this point with Hancock, he regrets not saving Hancock back then, and even staying far away when Fisher Tiger wreaked havoc in Mary Geoise. Vic is truly remorseful!
"Wait... wait... um..."
Vic wanted to say something, but Hancock, who was unusually excited, covered his mouth with hers. Feeling the warmth and clumsiness on his lips, Vic took the initiative to guide Hancock and lead her to enjoy this pleasurable experience.
A few minutes later, Vic parted his lips, revealing a glistening drop, but Hancock seemed unsatisfied. With her eyes closed and lips pursed, she instinctively reached forward, searching for Vic's lips.
However, she didn't get her wish. Hancock was too engrossed, too emotional, and her breathing was too rapid. Her body went limp, and Vic had to stop, afraid that Hancock would explode while they were kissing!
Although Hancock isn't young anymore, she's practically a teenage girl, completely inexperienced and too innocent. She gets so excited over just a kiss; what if things went any further...?
"Why did you stop? Don't you like it?"
After searching for a while without finding Vic's lips, Hancock finally realized what was happening, opened her eyes, and asked the question that had been flashing through her mind.