One Piece: I am the Empress, and the more sycophants I have, the stronger I become.

The next day at noon.

The Royal Square of Amazon Lily.

Sunlight poured down, illuminating the vast bluestone square.

Around the square, the coiled stone pillars stand majestically, exuding an ancient and awe-inspiring aura.

At this moment, in the center of the square, hundreds of Nine Serpents Guardian Warriors, dressed in uniform light armor and holding weapons, stood in neat square formations, completely silent.

Every young face was filled with excitement, admiration, and a hint of barely suppressed nervousness.

Their gazes were all focused on the high platform at the end of the square.

There, Boa Hancock was lounging lazily on an extravagantly ornate throne.

She wasn't wearing her usual striking red cheongsam today.

Instead, she changed into a more fitted black armor with gold trim that accentuated her curves.

She has lost some of her usual gentleness and gained more of the heroic spirit and dashing demeanor of a warrior king.

Sandasonia and Marigold stood solemnly behind her, like two guardian deities, one on her left and one on her right.

On the surface, Hancock maintains the arrogance and indifference befitting an empress, but inside she is as lively as a frolicking husky.

"Holy crap! This scene! It's all girls! And they're all armed girls! The visual impact is incredible!"

She tried hard to control her facial muscles, preventing her mouth from stretching to her ears.

Her gaze slowly swept across the formation below, taking in each female warrior she looked at.

They all involuntarily straightened their spines, their cheeks flushed, and their eyes became even more ardent.

"Ding! It has been detected that the national warrior Ella has developed a strong admiration and infatuation for the host. Infatuation value +12, judged as a candidate for [Beginner Simp]."

"Ding! It has been detected that Lina, the guardian of the nation, is deeply infatuated with the host's good looks. Her infatuation value has increased by 15. She has been identified as a candidate for [Beginner Simp]."

"Ding! Guardian Warrior detected..."

In his mind, the cold system notification sounds began to ring out one after another like popping beans.

Although it has not yet been officially included in the task count.

The standard needs to be met: "intense fascination, willingness to unconditionally execute simple commands".

But these densely packed hints had already made Hancock overjoyed.

This is practically a boon for newbies!

It seems that the Empress's face and her previous prestige were built on an exceptionally strong foundation.

"Let's begin."

Hancock parted her red lips slightly, her voice soft.

Yet its sound clearly resonated throughout the entire square, carrying an undeniable authority.

"Yes, Lady Snake Princess!"

The sergeant in charge responded loudly, then turned around and waved the command flag.

"First formation! Archery drill, begin!"

"ha!"

With a unified shout, the female warriors in the first formation moved as swiftly as cheetahs.

Draw the bow and arrow, aiming at the distant target.

The bowstring vibrated, the arrows pierced the air, and a dense "whoosh" sound filled the air.

The target was instantly filled with arrows, with almost every shot hitting its mark, showcasing the Nine Serpent Warriors' superb archery skills.

Hancock nodded slightly, but her gaze lingered more on the female warriors' taut waists, smooth arm lines, and resolute eyes when they were focused.

Yes, it combines strength and beauty, which is quite good.

She even subconsciously activated the newly unlocked [Enchanting Eyes].

When she deliberately lingered her gaze on some soldiers who seemed to have good potential for a few more moments, and slightly curled the corners of her mouth.

"Ding! Warrior Sarah has been affected by [Enchanting Eyes], her infatuation level has surged by +30! Reaching the [Beginner Simp] standard! (1/10)"

"Ding! Guardian Warrior..."

It worked!

Hancock mentally gave a thumbs-up.

This skill is useful.

Next came the combat drills and sword fighting competitions. Shouts and the clanging of weapons filled the square, creating an atmosphere of power and passion.

The female warriors were all agile and their attacks were fierce.

It perfectly showcases the unique fighting style of Amazon Lily.

Hancock watched with great interest.

But her attention gradually shifted from the square to what was behind her.

She turned her head slightly, her gaze falling on Sandasonia and Marigold beside her.

Sandasonia's expression was serious, his sharp gaze scrutinizing every movement of the warriors below.

He would nod slightly or frown from time to time, looking every bit the dutiful commander.

Marigold, however, seemed somewhat distracted.

Her big eyes would glance at Hancock every now and then, then quickly look away, her hands nervously twisting together.

His face showed obvious worry.

Hancock's heart skipped a beat.

These two younger sisters were extremely loyal to the original Empress and had a deep bond with her.

Especially Marigold, who is simple-minded and highly dependent... she is simply a ready-made high-quality "simp" prospect!

Isn't it faster than those soldiers who need to be trained slowly?

An "evil" thought began to grow in her mind.

She deliberately furrowed her brow slightly, raised her hand to rub her temples, and let out a barely audible hum.

A hint of fatigue and discomfort appeared on his face at just the right moment.

"Big sister! What's wrong?"

Almost simultaneously, Sandasonia and Marigold leaned down nervously and asked.

"It's nothing... Perhaps the sunlight was a bit too bright, and I felt slightly dizzy after standing for a while."

Hancock's voice carried a touch of just the right amount of softness, creating a subtle contrast with her usual strong image, making her seem even more pitiful.

"Sister, please sit down and rest!"

Marigold panicked immediately and stepped forward.

She awkwardly tried to wipe away Hancock's non-existent cold sweat with a handkerchief, her round face filled with heartache.

"It's all our fault. We didn't think things through and made you stand here for so long..."

Although Sandasonia was more composed, his brow was furrowed.

"Sister, could the inspection be paused? Your health is more important."

"Ding! Boa Marigold has developed a strong sense of pity and protectiveness due to her host's 'discomfort,' resulting in a significant increase in her loyalty and infatuation, reaching the standard of a [Beginner Simp]! (2/10)"

"Ding! Boa Sandersonia has developed a deep concern for the host's health, and her infatuation level has steadily increased, approaching the standard of a [Beginner Simp]..."

Hancock was secretly pleased.

Sure enough, using the "bitter trick" on close friends and family is extremely effective.

She gently took Marigold's hand, patted the back of her hand soothingly with her fingertips, and gave her a tender smile.

"I'm fine."

Marigold's face instantly turned bright red, and she was at a loss for what to do, her eyes almost overflowing with infatuation.

Even Sandasonia's gaze softened considerably.

Just as Hancock was about to press on and further consolidate her achievements.

An untimely voice suddenly broke the slightly ambiguous atmosphere.

"Hancock! What are you up to now?!"

A short, elderly woman leaning on a snake-shaped cane angrily pushed through the crowd and strode up to the platform.

It was none other than the emperor of Amazon Lily, the one before the emperor before the emperor of Amazon Lily.

She was a great beauty in her youth, and people called her Granny Niu.

Granny New rushed up to Hancock, pointed her serpent staff at her, and cried out in anguish.

"We just refused the Navy's forced summons yesterday! Do you know what that means? How much trouble will this bring to Amazon Lily! Can we easily withstand the wrath of the World Government and the Navy Headquarters?"

"It's one thing if you don't attend the meeting, but what's with this wasteful and exhausting inspection today? Are you trying to lure the Admiral straight to Calm Belt?!"

Her rapid-fire questions froze the atmosphere in the square.

All the soldiers stopped what they were doing and stared nervously at the high platform.

Hancock's good mood was interrupted, and she was very annoyed.

What she hated most was this old woman who was always pointing fingers and talking about the World Government.

She slowly sat up straight, her previous frail demeanor vanishing instantly, replaced by the arrogance and coldness befitting an empress.

She didn't even bother to look Granny New in the eye, only glancing at her out of the corner of her eye, a mocking smile curving her red lips:

"Oh? Granny Niu, are you teaching me how to do things?"

"A naval admiral? Ha..."

Hancock chuckled softly.

She stretched out her slender fingers and casually played with a strand of her hair that was hanging down.

"If they really dare to trespass into the Calm Belt and into my territory, I don't mind... Let them see what the true power of 'beauty' is."

Her words were full of provocation and confidence, as if the naval admiral was nothing more than a chicken or a dog in her eyes.

These remarks, coupled with her domineering demeanor, reignited the fervor in the eyes of the various female warriors.

"Long live Lady Snake!"

"I swear to follow Lady Snake to the death!"

Someone shouted first, and then a thunderous cheer resounded throughout the square.

Grandma New was so angry at Hancock's attitude that she trembled all over. Seeing the excited crowd below, she knew that it would be futile to say anything more at this point.

She could only stomp her foot, glare at Hancock with exasperation, and turn away angrily.

Hancock watched Granny New's departing figure, feeling nothing at all, and even a little amused.

She turned her gaze back to the frenzied female warriors below, feeling the system notifications constantly ringing in her mind.

"Ding! Due to the host's domineering response to Granny New, demonstrating a fearless attitude, the infatuation value of many national warriors has surged!"

"Added 5 new [Beginner Simps]! (7/10)"

"Ding! Boa Sandersonia is deeply impressed by the host's powerful strength and courage, reaching the [Beginner Simp] standard! (8/10)"

The mission progress is skyrocketing!

Hancock was in a great mood.

It seems that being an empress, being a little willful and arrogant, is not only fun, but also makes you stronger!

She slowly stood up, walked to the edge of the platform, and looked down at her subjects, her... potential sycophants.

The sunshine crowned her, and cheers were her background music.

Well, things seem to be getting interesting from this start.

Navy? World Government?

Bring it on!

This is perfect for providing some high-quality nourishment for my "simp army"!

A confident smile slowly bloomed on her stunningly beautiful face.