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

Since the square parade incident, Hancock has completely given up the idea of ​​raising her two younger sisters as her main "simps".

It's not that I feel sorry for my sister, it's just that I feel... it's a bit unfair to win, and besides, a rabbit doesn't eat the grass near its burrow.

She always puts pressure on her own sisters, which makes her seem like a petty empress.

There are so many fresh and lively creatures on and around Snake Island.

And why should a girl who idolizes her keep her eyes on Sandasonia and Marigold?

So she turned her attention to a broader market.

In the days that followed, Empress Hancock became unusually "approachable".

She would "happen" to pass by during the soldiers' training and casually offer a pointer or two.

This caused the female soldiers being instructed to blush, and their enthusiasm for training increased tenfold.

She would offer an encouraging smile to the hardworking women as she toured the village.

He would even occasionally hand the other person a bowl of water, which would make the other person so excited that they almost fainted.

She even had a sudden whim and held a "Nine-Snake Food Tasting Event" at the palace.

He personally tasted the dishes served by each restaurant and highly praised the several women who had excellent culinary skills.

The effect is remarkable.

"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have successfully developed 13 [Beginner Simps], current progress (20/10). Main quest [A Preliminary Simp Group] has been over-completed!"

"Reward: Minor enhancement to physical skills, 1 skill point."

"New skill unlocked: [Group Charm (Passive)] The host's presence and charm radiation range are slightly increased, making it easier to attract the initial favor and attention of surrounding creatures."

"New main quest released: [The Emergence of the Simp Army]. Quest requirements: Successfully recruit 100 [Beginner Simps] and 10 [Intermediate Simps]."

"Defined as: an individual who has a deep obsession with the host and is willing to take on significant risks or pay a considerable price for it."

"Mission Rewards: Moderate enhancement of all three types of Haki, permanent slight increase in Charisma attribute, and 1 random Devil Fruit."

Hancock felt a faint but clear flow of heat coursing through her limbs and bones, making her feel lighter and her skin seem more radiant.

She looked at the system panel with satisfaction and added the newly acquired skill points to [Enchanting Eyes].

Upgrading it to the intermediate level should yield more noticeable results.

Just as she was basking in the joy of her "farming" harvest and planning how to develop those 100 novice sycophants or 10 intermediate sycophants more quickly.

trouble.

Or rather, the opportunity to become a "high-level potential simp" has finally come knocking.

On this day, the warning bells around Snake Island rang urgently.

"Lady Snake Princess! Something terrible has happened!"

A soldier, panting, ran up to report.

"A naval warship has arrived outside the island! It's a vice admiral-class flagship! They request your presence and assistance!"

Hancock was admiring her increasingly perfect face in the mirror when she heard this and raised an eyebrow.

Instead of panicking, a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes.

Navy? Or vice admiral?

Perfect timing! I was just looking for a "high-level potential simp".

She slowly stood up.

She changed into her signature red low-cut cheongsam, draped herself in a luxurious cloak, and gracefully walked toward the cliff at the edge of the island.

Below the cliff, on the azure sea, a massive naval warship lay silently anchored.

Standing at the bow of the ship was a middle-aged man with a serious expression and a mohawk, wearing a lieutenant general's coat of justice.

It was Lieutenant General Flying Squirrel.

At this moment, however, the scene on the deck of the warship was somewhat strange.

The naval soldiers, who should have been disciplined, were now somewhat restless and uneasy.

Many soldiers stared mesmerized at the stunning figure slowly emerging from the cliff, their hands trembling as they almost dropped their weapons.

Their faces were flushed with an unnatural redness, and they whispered among themselves.

"My God... that's the Pirate Empress..."

"So beautiful...even more beautiful than the rumors..."

"I think... I might be in love..."

"Idiot! Wake up! That's the enemy!"

Some officers tried to reprimand them, but to little effect.

Hancock's newly unlocked [Group Charm (Passive)] skill, combined with her stunning appearance and deliberately exuded aura, makes her even more captivating.

This caused tons of "psychological damage" to these ordinary naval soldiers.

Lieutenant General Squirrel frowned, his face growing even uglier as he looked at his group of useless subordinates.

He coughed loudly, his domineering voice instantly drowning out the commotion: "Silence! What kind of behavior is this!"

The soldiers managed to restrain themselves somewhat, but their eyes still kept glancing uncontrollably towards the cliff.

Hancock took it all in and chuckled to herself.

She stood on the edge of the cliff, the sea breeze blowing through her long hair and skirt, like a goddess descended to earth.

She looked down at the flying squirrel, her red lips slightly parted, her voice carrying its usual languidness and a hint of barely perceptible mockery:

"The Navy, without my permission, has trespassed into the Calm Belt, disturbing the peace of the Nine Serpents... What is the purpose of this?"

Vice Admiral Momonga took a deep breath to suppress the turmoil in his heart.

He knew the danger of the woman before him, not only because of her strength, but also because of her beauty, which could be described as a "weapon of mass destruction".

He tried to keep his gaze clear and said in a deep voice.

"Boa Hancock! I'm here on orders from Marine Headquarters to inquire about your refusal to attend the Seven Warlords' meeting! You need to provide a reasonable explanation!"

"explain?"

Hancock seemed to have heard something funny, and lightly covered her red lips with her hand.

She let out a string of silvery laughter, laughing so hard that her body trembled, causing the naval soldiers below to sway in the heart once again.

After she finished laughing, she wiped away non-existent tears with her fingertips, her tone suddenly turning cold:

"Why should I explain my actions to your navy? I'm in a bad mood and don't want to go—is that reason... reasonable enough?"

Overbearing! Arrogant! Unreasonable!

Lieutenant General Flying Squirrel's face darkened.

"Hancock! Don't go too far! The Seven Warlords system is a rule established by the World Government. While enjoying privileges, they must also bear obligations! Your reckless behavior is a challenge to the authority of the World Government!"

"authority?"

Hancock's lips curled into a mocking smile.

"I have no interest in that kind of thing. If your navy feels I am unworthy of being a Shichibukai, you are welcome to revoke this title. As for the consequences..."

She leaned forward slightly, despite the great distance between them.

But the powerful sense of oppression was clearly conveyed, and his gaze became sharp and dangerous.

"You can try and see if you can bear the consequences of angering me."

At this moment, she was no longer the languid and alluring empress.

Instead, she was the "Pirate Empress" who once roamed the Grand Line and struck fear into the hearts of countless pirates!

Lieutenant General Squirrel felt a chill run down his spine, and his grip on the hilt of his sword tightened involuntarily.

He clearly sensed the seriousness and threat in the other person's words.

He knew that this woman was absolutely capable of doing it.

Even if the Navy wins a war against Amazon Lily in the Calm Belt, it will inevitably pay a heavy price.

What's more, the other party is a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit user with bizarre abilities called the "Love-Love Fruit".

He stared intently at the figure on the cliff, his heart filled with apprehension and a sense of unease.

This empress was indeed as rumored: beautiful yet deadly, willful and uncontrollable.

Like a blooming datura flower, it is incomparably beautiful.

However, it contains a deadly poison; the slightest carelessness could lead to utter ruin.

"Ding! The Vice Admiral Flying Squirrel has been detected to be highly vigilant and wary of its host. Due to the host's tough attitude and powerful aura, the squirrel is highly focused and its subconscious assessment of the host's 'danger' and 'specialness' has reached a new high."

"Determined to have gained 'high-level potential attention,' the 'simp system' is assessing... Analyzing the complexity of their emotions... Meets the preliminary criteria for 'Elite Simp'! Simp energy absorption in progress..."

Hancock's heart skipped a beat:

Oh? Fear and vigilance count as such?

Or is he just a bootlicker of elites?

How is this different from a regular simp?

This system really doesn't follow the usual path!

It seems that, for certain groups of people, projecting strength and a formidable presence is more effective than simply exuding charm?

She looked down at Lieutenant General Momonga, whose expression was constantly changing as if facing a formidable enemy, and her smile became increasingly meaningful.

It seems that this serious-looking vice admiral is also a very promising candidate for "development".

This standoff seems to be getting more and more interesting.