Chapter 107: How Can There Be Such a Beautiful Girl?
Vivian, trying to make his voice sound like a girl's, gently tugged on Hancock's sleeve while winking at Granny Nyon and explaining to Momonga.
Seeing this, Granny Nyon quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, Snake Princess, hurry up and lift their petrification!"
"Are you ordering me?" Hancock glanced at Granny Nyon with a very displeased expression.
Granny Nyon: "..."
"And you, Vi...Vianna, do you also want to order me?" Hancock turned to look at Vivian.
This was the name Vivian had casually made up for himself when he dressed as a woman before setting out. Besides, on the other side of Hancock, wearing a long dress and a golden curly wig, awkwardly holding an orange in front of his chest, was Luffy, who also had another name: Lucia.
"I'm sorry, Lady Snake Princess, I spoke out of turn..." Vivian immediately lowered his head upon hearing this.
Meanwhile, Momonga, whose thigh was still bleeding, was stunned again when he saw Vivian's face.
This woman...
Why does she look familiar?
But that doesn't seem to be the point.
The point is...
Why does this woman in front of me look even more beautiful than the Empress Boa Hancock?
Wearing a light blue long dress and flat shoes, with simple shell earrings, her outfit was as plain as could be. Yet, why did she exude an indescribable charm with every move?
With her long, shiny black hair, deep pupils, and flawless skin...
Momonga was momentarily entranced, just like the soldiers who had been petrified behind him, completely frozen in place.
"How can there be such a beautiful girl?"
This was the only thought in his mind at that moment.
A few minutes later, after Hancock had lifted the petrification of the navy soldiers, a captain pointed at the wound on Momonga's thigh in shock, "Rear Admiral Momonga, you are loosing too much blood!"
Momonga: ∑(O_O;)
"Damn it... Call the medic, quickly bandage me up."
"Yes, sir!"
...
An hour later.
On the navy warship, in the cabin.
Vivian and Luffy, posing as members of the Kuja Pirates, shared a room. Glancing at Luffy, who had thrown his wig on the floor and was lying on the bed in a dress, Vivian instinctively turned to look at the mirror by the bed.
How should I put it...
I do look quite beautiful.
It's not narcissism, but after completing the task of surviving in the forest with Luffy for five days, he had gained a special attribute: 10 points of charm.
Yes, ten points of charm.
Vivian's appearance was already exceptionally high, which was evident from his interactions with women in the past. Now, with the addition of these 10 points of charm...
Honestly, even Vivian himself felt that he looked excessively good now.
And this beauty transcended gender.
For instance, seeing himself in women's clothing now, he even felt a bit moved.
It's absurd!
"The tasks are almost complete. First, I gained proficiency in animal language, and then I got ten points of charm..."
If I teleport back to Impel Down now, I should be able to catch Blackbeard's arrival, right?
As he was thinking this, the next moment:
[Option 1: Continue to Marineford and participate in the Summit War. (Reward: Conqueror's Haki)]
[Option 2: Teleport back to Impel Down. (Reward: Full set of swordsmanship from the game "Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice" - Isshin Ashina)]
[Option 3: Seize the opportunity to steal a speedboat and leave quietly. (Reward: Random attribute +1)]
As expected…
It looks dangerous on both sides.
On one side is the Summit War, where you can gain the top-tier combat power in the later stages of the One Piece world, the Conqueror's Haki.
On the other side is the complete swordsmanship of Genichiro Ashina, the grandson of the Great Tengu…
Both are very tempting.
And the third option…
If I were to find a boat and sneak away to some place to hide, I could definitely escape this disaster.
But if I do that, I'll be safe, but I won't get these two rewards.
If it were before, Vivian would have chosen the third option without hesitation, prioritizing survival above all.
But now it's different.
There are less than two years left to complete the long-term task of overthrowing the Donquixote family. To quickly improve my strength, relying on a little attribute boost here and there might not be enough.
My heart began to feel anxious.
Vivian, shaking his leg, reached into his skirt and pulled out a box of cigars from under his crotch, lighting one and putting it in her mouth.
"Hiss~~ Huff!"
"Cough cough cough…"
Should I go to the headquarters and witness the so-called Summit War?
But… how do I deal with Blackbeard who is attacking Impel Down?
"With Uncle Issho guarding Impel Down, it should be enough to change the original outcome, right?"
Honestly, with my current strength, both battlefields wouldn't be much different with or without me. I'm quite clear about my self-assessment.
But…
"I already have Thunder Breathing, which is basically enough for swordsmanship. And Conqueror's Haki, a talent-based skill, is probably what I need the most right now…"
He murmured softly.
Moreover, Conqueror's Haki, when strong enough, can be used like Armament Haki, to wrap and release. So, it seems I can only choose the first option.
"But if I participate in the Summit War, should I go as Vivian or as Vianna?"
He began to feel conflicted again.
At this moment.
"Excuse me… is this Miss Vianna's room?" Momonga knocked on the door cautiously.
"Uh?"
Hearing this, Vivian was stunned for a moment, then quickly pinched her voice and replied, "Excuse me, what is it?"
"Ah, it's like this, there are still three hours before we reach the Navy Headquarters. I asked the chef to prepare some food. Do you have time to come out and eat?"
"Eat?"
Vivian, who didn't feel hungry yet, was about to refuse when Luffy, lying on the bed, suddenly jumped up, drooling, and rushed out, pushing the door open and asking with sparkling eyes, "Where? Where's the food?"
The air suddenly became silent.
Looking at Luffy's head, then at the golden wig scattered on the bed, Momonga was stunned for a couple of seconds before drawing his military sword and slashing at the orange on Luffy's chest.