Maelstrom

Chapter 48

Ruse's POV

Following Sengoku you had struggled to maintain your 'well mannered' proper young lady's appearance, the idiots in the other room having caused your blood to boil.

How could they be called the seven warlords of the sea? They all looked like a bunch of ruffians, though you weren't much better, but how the hell had they managed to rise in their ranking to become shibaku? Especially the two in the back of the room, the hooked man and the feathered bird-looking fellow, they irked you immensely.

You growl lowly, before slapping on a sweet smile as Sengoku turns towards you, hurriedly hiding your frustration behind a mask of innocent charm.

"I apologize for those damn pirate scum, that was something a lady should never have to witness. The lot of 'em, bunch of no good-" He pauses as he realizes that he had been speaking ill in front of one of the said 'pirate scum's fiancée.

If only he knew, you snicker internally amused by his expressions. His face burns in embarrassment once more as he coughs, trying to hide his discomfort as you smile placidly at him.

"No need to worry for informalities Sir Sengoku, I am quite accustomed to this sort of talk." you respond, your lips curved upwards in an amused smirk.

he fleet admiral averts his gaze, nodding silently as he continues to guide you down the marine headquarter hallways, your analyzing golden eyes taking in each and every detail as you scope out your surroundings.

"Ah, no need to call me sir, you can simply address me as Sengoku if you would like, young miss." He replies finally, leading you further into the maze of hallways, stopping at a large room, the door already open as he allows you to step forward, grasping your hand once more in a gentlemanly manner.

"Of course Si-" You pause, blushing lightly as you almost referred to him formerly again before continuing.

"Of course, Sengoku. And you may do likewise, Rose Aurum, pleased to meet your acquaintance." You curtsey in a playful manner as the fleet admiral smiles at you warmly.

"Rose then. The pleasure is all mine. Now please do enjoy the room, the meeting shall be over soon, perhaps we can chat afterwards, it is difficult to imagine that a beautiful lady like yourself would be engaged to a warlord, much less Mihawk Dracule, I hope I am not offending you. I am simply curious." He replies, his hazel eyes flickering across you, as he gives you another warm smile.

Hmm, this could prove to be interesting. If you played your cards right, you may be able to even gain some more information on your devil fruit, or even on the marines and use that information for some...rather...unorthodox personal gains.

You beam at the fleet admiral, nodding at him in response, as he nods once more and begins to leave the room.

Your eyes narrow as you watch as his form grows smaller and smaller, striding down the halls towards the shibaku meeting room.

Yes, this could prove to be very useful for you.

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