Chapter 174: Endearing Hancock

"How can there be such a strange person!"

Everyone is speechless. Luo Ning is also a little ashamed of this weird situation. Hancock seems to enjoy being rejected by others? And most importantly, he also prefers independent strategies. Luo Ning hadn't even made a move, and Hancock has already conjured up these feelings on her own?

Regardless, Luo Ning is truly at a loss for words now. But since everyone else has developed their own interpretations of the situation, Luo Ning naturally plans to go.

"I agree," he said. "I will go to Amazon Lily with you. How about you all? Do you want to go?"

Luo Ning looked at the others, and the group quickly nodded. Of course, where is Amazon Lily? Although the name sounds dangerous, it is indeed the land of women.

While Amazon Lily is entirely populated by women, it is also targeted by human traffickers and slave traders. The price for people captured from Amazon Lily is similar to that of Fishman Island, so the precarious situation of Amazon Lily can be imagined. After all, it is a country of only women.

Men are forbidden from setting foot on this island, and even Marines cannot enter. They can only meet the people of Amazon Lily at sea.

The others had heard of Amazon Lily for a long time, and now they couldn't wait to take a look.

"Then let's go together!"

Seeing that Nami and the others looked very interested, Luo Ning also nodded. As for Granny Nyon, she wouldn't say anything more. Although Amazon Lily has not allowed men to go to the island, Luo Ning has a detached status.

To put it bluntly, Luo Ning could easily erase Amazon Lily from the map with his power.

Not to mention that they came to invite Luo Ning this time, rather than Luo Ning taking the initiative to go, so there was nothing to be said.

So Luo Ning set off for Amazon Lily. As for the others, a group of women, they would have no trouble landing on the island. After some preparation, the group departed.

The jailers on the warship wouldn't leave the vessel at that time, so there was no need to worry about them.

A ship from Amazon Lily led the way, while the warship followed.

Amazon Lily wasn't far from Impel Down, so the journey was swift. The Amazon Lily ships were still quite maneuverable, after all, they were pulled by weaker Sea Kings. This was what Amazon Lily could manage.

Fishman Island could do it as well, but to have super-large Sea Kings pull the ship, they'd have to wait until Shirahoshi fully awakened her powers.

The two ships arrived at Amazon Lily one after another. When they reached the island, many people were staring at Luo Ning and his companions near the port. After all, Amazon Lily had no men.

Some women returned with children after leaving the island, but not all had seen a man.

When Luffy first came, he received the panda treatment – everyone crowded around him to see something new and unusual.

However, the Amazon Lily soldiers were there to block the crowd, and the onlookers didn't dare make any mistakes, so they could only take a peek from a distance.

"I apologize, Lord Luo Ning. They didn't mean any disrespect. It's just that we've never had a man come to Amazon Lily before, so they were curious."

Granny Nyon worried that the people of Amazon Lily had offended Luo Ning. Once he got angry, the consequences would be disastrous.

So Granny Nyon also offered a quick explanation.

"It doesn't have to be that way. I'm not that petty yet. I have my own judgment," Luo Ning said helplessly. This was indeed a downside of fame. His strength was what made him renowned, but it also fueled all sorts of wild speculations around him.

Luo Ning's image wasn't exactly stellar outside his inner circle. It was understandable, really. After all, most people wouldn't imagine Whitebeard to be a family-loving old man who protected his sons.

The general public only knew Whitebeard as a powerful pirate, the strongest in the world, a terrifying force capable of destroying a nation with a casual gesture. But that wasn't who Whitebeard truly was. While he possessed that power, he usually stayed on his ship with his crew, acting as a father figure.

Granny Nyon breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Luo Ning's words. Soon, a group of people arrived at the palace. Hancock's sisters were absent, having gone to escort a caravan. Granny Nyon asked Nami and the others to entertain the visitors before leading Luo Ning to Hancock's chambers.

"I have to say, the lovesickness on Amazon Lily is truly strange. How can it cause such a debilitating condition?"

Luo Ning muttered, his eyelids twitching slightly as he looked at Hancock lying on the bed, seemingly on the brink of death. He hadn't anticipated lovesickness being a real disease in this world, and a potentially fatal one at that.

"This voice... c-could it be?!"

Hancock, who moments ago appeared deathly ill, suddenly shot up in bed and stared at Luo Ning.

This was another peculiar aspect of lovesickness. Aside from the potential to be fatal, the recovery was equally swift, happening in the blink of an eye. It was simply unbelievable. Hancock's current state wouldn't make anyone believe she was just sick.

"T-this... Master Luo Ning...? W-what's going on here? Am I dreaming?" Hancock's surprise at seeing Luo Ning was evident by the flush creeping up her pretty face. Her mind raced with possibilities.

"Ahem, Hancock," Granny Nyon interjected, a touch of exasperation in her voice. "While your strength and abilities are unmatched among the past Empresses, your personality is indeed... peculiar. Your flights of fancy leave one speechless."

"What? Is it true?!" Panic flickered across Hancock's face. Here she was, caught completely unprepared.

"There's no need to be so alarmed" Luo Ning exclaimed, a black line appearing on his forehead. However, he had to admit, Hancock looked strangely endearing in this flustered state.

In truth, Hancock wasn't entirely wrong. In the original story, after setting her sights on Luffy, her devotion was absolute. She went to great lengths to help him, even arranging his transfer to Impel Down under the guise of her Shichibukai duties. Essentially, she risked her life for him.

Hancock's personality might be odd, but once she fixates on someone, her loyalty is unwavering. In short, she's the type who never gives up. And while her imagination might run a little wild, Luo Ning didn't find her particularly bothersome. After all, Hancock's own unique brand of eccentricity had already conquered her. He didn't need to lift a finger.

"Granny Nyon, why don't you excuse us?"

Once Hancock regained her composure, she made a move to shoo away the giant light bulb in the room. Granny Nyon, however, simply shook her head and left with a knowing smile. She was well-accustomed to their dynamic.