Anime Girls are Moist

Chapter 1166 1,165: The New and Amazing Amazon Lily

The warm fragrance, tinged with the crisp freshness of the sea breeze, drifted through the gauzy pearl curtains hanging in the royal bedchamber of Amazon Lily.

The couch was covered in soft snow-fox fur, smooth and pleasantly warm to the touch. Rei Ao lounged against it at an angle, his fingers idly brushing through the long black hair falling over the shoulder of the woman beside him.

The ends of her hair carried a faint orchid scent—the signature balm unique to Amazon Lily, reserved for only one person: the Pirate Empress, Boa Hancock.

Following the motion of his hand, Hancock turned slightly toward him, her fingertips resting lightly on his wrist. Her voice was so soft it seemed like it might melt into water.

"Your Majesty, would you like to try the new fruit wine I brewed today?"

"It was made from the red pomegranates in the back hills of Amazon Lily. I let it age for three years before daring to offer it to you."

As soon as she said that, the tips of her ears flushed red, and even her breathing grew a little lighter.

The world called Boa Hancock the most beautiful woman alive.

Proud as a peacock perched above the clouds.

But only she knew that in front of this man, she could set all that pride aside without hesitation, just for the chance to earn a faint smile from him.

Compared to the man before her, everyone else seemed colorless. The grace in his every glance made the world itself fade into the background.

Even the smallest movement from him was enough to catch every secret thought in her heart.

The pearl curtain was gently lifted, and two figures stepped inside.

Nami entered first, carrying a white jade tray.

On it sat a plate of crystal-bright fruit and a decanter of wine that had already been opened and left to breathe.

Her orange curls were tied up in a lively high ponytail, and she moved with a bright, breezy energy.

Behind her came Nojiko.

Her blue hair fell softly over her shoulders, and she carried a thin blanket in her arms, a gentle smile resting on her face.

Nami set the tray down on the low table beside the couch.

Then she reached out and lightly brushed Hancock's hand away from Rei Ao's wrist.

She immediately sat down beside him, puffing out her cheeks a little.

"Hancock, you really are way too good at stealing the best spot."

"His Majesty only just woke up, and you've already wrapped yourself around him. My sister and I spent all morning preparing this fruit, and now there's barely anywhere to put it."

Hancock arched a brow. The icy pride she usually showed to outsiders rose up at once.

But with Rei Ao right there, she didn't dare let it flare too far. She only gave a soft huff.

"I am the ruler of Amazon Lily. Since His Majesty is in my chamber, naturally I should remain by his side."

After all, Rei Ao was now the true emperor of the Kuja.

"As for you—so noisy and reckless, without the slightest sense of decorum. Don't spoil His Majesty's mood. You're nothing more than one of His Majesty's little helpers anyway."

"Me? No decorum? A helper?"

Nami planted her hands on her hips, eyes wide.

Even if they had all been thoroughly worn out by Rei Ao not long ago, "helper" was still way too much.

If she was just a helper, then what did that make Hiyori, who'd been played with until she passed out?

Nojiko quickly reached over and tugged gently at Nami's arm, smoothing things over in her usual soft voice.

"All right, all right. We're all family here. Don't disturb His Majesty."

"Nami's just anxious because she didn't want the fruit to lose its sweetness, and Lady Hancock only wants to stay by His Majesty's side. Neither of you means any harm."

"Shall I peel some fruit for His Majesty?"

Rei Ao chuckled and tapped Nami lightly on the nose with his fingertip.

"You're the cleverest one here."

Nami immediately softened.

The girl who had been all fangs and claws a second ago became docile in an instant.

She picked up a sea forest fruit, peeled it expertly, and held it to Rei Ao's lips, secretly glowing with happiness.

Back in Cocoyasi Village, she had suffered so much. In order to scrape together enough money to buy their freedom, she had to bargain and scheme with pirates every day, treating money as more important than her own life.

Back then, her greatest wish had been to save up a hundred million berries, buy the village back, and live peacefully with her sister.

It was only after meeting Rei Ao that she learned what true peace of mind felt like.

With a single sentence, this man could erase a monster like Arlong from existence.

With a single look, he could force even a Marine admiral to kneel.

Forget a hundred million berries—even the wealth of the whole world would be his if he wanted it.

And yet all his tenderness was given to them.

Of course, when it came to certain things, he was wild beyond reason.

All of them ended up utterly overwhelmed by him every time.

She used to think men could never be trusted.

But now, even if she placed all her savings in front of Rei Ao, she wouldn't worry in the slightest.

Because she knew this man was the greatest support she would ever have in her life.

With him around, she would never again have to humble herself just to survive. Never again for money, never again just to stay alive.

Nojiko watched her sister and shook her head helplessly. Then she draped the thin blanket over Rei Ao's legs.

"The sea breeze is strong," she said softly. "Even if Your Majesty isn't bothered by the cold, it's still better to keep covered."

Her voice was quiet and thoughtful, carrying the kind of warmth only an older sister could have.

But inwardly, she was full of emotion.

Back in Cocoyasi Village, the person she worried about most had always been Nami.

She had been afraid her sister was carrying too much pressure alone. Afraid that one day she would break under it. Afraid she would push herself into a corner with no way out for the sake of the village.

It was only when Rei Ao appeared and shielded the two of them that Nojiko was finally able to breathe easy.

This man was so strong it was beyond anyone's imagination.

He had even destroyed the World Government.

With him around, neither she nor Nami would ever have to suffer another grievance again.

She wasn't as lively and dazzling as Nami, nor as breathtakingly radiant as Hancock.

All she could do was stay quietly by his side.

And to be honest, she was more than willing to be the kind of "helper" Hancock had just mocked.

The chamber doors were suddenly pushed open.

A tall figure strode in with all the force of a storm.

White hair tied in a high ponytail—it was Yamato.

She was carrying a tightly sealed wine jar in one hand, a bright grin on her face, and the moment she walked in she shouted,

"Rei Ao! I came to drink with you!"

Hancock frowned, clearly displeased by how loud and unruly she was.

"Yamato! His Majesty is resting. How can you come barging in shouting like that?"

Yamato scratched the back of her head and laughed awkwardly.

She walked over to the couch, set the wine jar on the floor, and ignored Hancock's irritation entirely.

Then she crouched directly in front of Rei Ao, tilting her face up at him, her eyes sparkling.

"So? Want to?"

Nami's mouth twitched.

This girl definitely wasn't here just to drink.

Ever since Yamato had experienced what it felt like to be completely conquered by Rei Ao, she seemed to have gotten hooked.

Every so often, she would come looking for him under the excuse of drinking, then pretend to use the alcohol as a reason to seduce him, only to let him take control all over again.

Nami was starting to think something had gone very wrong with Yamato.

As for Rei Ao, he seemed to enjoy it quite a bit.