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

The two vice admirals were sweating profusely, weighing whether to fight to the death.

The empress in the center of the arena, with her overwhelming aura, suddenly seemed to melt away like ice and snow, withdrawing all her killing intent and domineering oppressive aura.

She even covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

The laughter was as melodious as silver bells, yet it carried a chilling eeriness.

"Hehehehe..."

Hancock laughed so hard he was shaking.

It was as if the tense situation that had just been about to escalate into a bloodbath was merely a harmless misunderstanding.

She blinked her captivating eyes, looked at the ashen-faced Storobelli and Onigumo, and said in her languid and arrogant tone:

"Why are you two lieutenant generals so tense? It was just a... friendly 'sparring'. His Highness Charles seems quite interested in my skills and specially sent his guards and a few CP0 officials to 'give me some pointers.' I was just... a little bit serious."

She said it so casually.

It was as if the petrification of the guards, the defeat of CP0, and the terrification of the Celestial Dragons were all just part of a "friendly sparring session."

Before the two lieutenant generals could refute, Hancock's gaze turned to Charles Saint, who was slumped in his seat, still in shock.

In her eyes, the power of [Enchanting Eyes] was pushed to its limit.

Mixed with the invisible influence of his newly advanced intermediate Conqueror's Haki, it formed an irresistible mental impact.

Like the sweetest poison, it was precisely injected into Charles Saint's already weak mind.

"Isn't that right, Your Excellency Saint Charles?"

Her voice had a strange, magical quality.

"After all, a woman as beautiful as me, no matter what I do..."

She tilted her head slightly.

"...They'll all be forgiven, right?"

He stared blankly at Hancock's stunningly beautiful face.

A strong urge to possess, to please, and to make her happy burned within him like wildfire.

He even forgot the fear he had just felt, forgot the anger of being humiliated, and was left with only a morbid infatuation.

"Yes...yes, yes, yes!!"

Charles Saint nodded vigorously, a near-idiotic, infatuated smile spreading across his face, his mouth practically watering.

"Beautiful lady...you're right! It was...it was a friendly spar! You...you're so beautiful! I forgive you! I forgive you for everything!"

"Ding! Detected a reversal of extreme charm and fear in the host of the world noble Charlos Saint, resulting in a twisted obsession, meeting the criteria for a [Beginner Simp] (Twisted Possessive Type)! Simp energy absorption in progress!"

The system notification in her mind sent a chill down Hancock's spine.

Having such a thing as her lapdog, even the lowest level of one, made her feel as disgusted as if she had swallowed a fly.

The images of the Five Elders, the Knights of God, and the three generals swirled in her mind.

But she knew that she absolutely could not kill the Celestial Dragons now, as that would invite relentless pursuit.

She forced a smile onto her face despite her discomfort.

"That was just a friendly spar, right? It's all in the past now, isn't it?"

"It's all in the past! It's all in the past!"

Charles Saint nodded his head vigorously, like a chick pecking at rice. "We're best friends! The best of friends!"

This scene left everyone in the audience stunned.

Storoberry and Onigumo stared wide-eyed, their jaws nearly dropping to the ground.

They could hardly believe their eyes and ears.

That arrogant and domineering Celestial Dragon who treated human life like dirt actually... actually turned into this sycophantic figure after just a few words from the Empress?!

This is even more unbelievable than defeating him outright!

The faces of the CP0 members who had just struggled to their feet were contorted to an extreme degree beneath their masks.

Seeing their master's disgraceful appearance, they felt a rush of blood to their heads and almost fainted again.

We can't win.

Logically speaking, even the Celestial Dragons themselves have switched sides!

What else can they do?!

The CP0 leader clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his flesh.

He looked at the smiling Empress, then at the Celestial Dragon who was completely infatuated.

Knowing they were in deep trouble today, they were doomed to suffer, and they had no choice but to swallow their pride and bear the loss.

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his killing intent, and spoke to the two lieutenant generals in a hoarse voice.

"Since... even His Highness Charlos has said so... then... perhaps it really is a misunderstanding."

These words were spoken with immense difficulty, almost as if squeezed out from between clenched teeth.

But he knew that this was the only way to end things somewhat decently.

Continuing this entanglement will only make the Celestial Dragons and the World Government lose face even more!

Storoberry and Onigumo exchanged a glance, both seeing absurdity and helplessness in each other's eyes.

What else can they say?

The victim himself is not pursuing the matter, and CP0 has already admitted defeat. Are they going to forcibly arrest the Seven Warlords of the Sea?

Hancock watched this dramatic scene unfold before her, a cold smile playing on her lips.

She turned gracefully to the two lieutenant generals and the CP0 leader, speaking in a condescending tone.

"It seems the misunderstanding has been cleared up. Well then, I won't disturb you any longer to handle the aftermath."

After saying that, she didn't linger and called over her sister, Hawkins, and Bonnie, who looked on with admiration.

Like a victorious queen, she calmly left this chaotic place amidst the infatuated gazes of the Navy, CP0, and the newly recruited junior sycophant, Charles Ross.

The auction storm in the Sabaody Archipelago ultimately came to an end in a way that no one could have predicted and was almost absurd.

But everyone knows that the name of Empress Boa Hancock will truly shake the world after this battle!

And thus, she was truly at odds with the World Government and the Celestial Dragons.

The ocean of the future is destined to be even more magnificent because of her!