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Chapter 154: Rewards, Bewitching Eyes

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Thirty-seven Celestial Dragons...

Hancock's red lips parted slightly as she stared at Noir, dumbfounded by his audacious claim.

He must be bluffing. Kidnapping thirty-seven Celestial Dragons and living to tell the tale?

Hancock's expression turned cold. Noir, sensing her disbelief, shrugged. "It's understandable that you wouldn't believe me."

Such a claim would sound preposterous to any sane person.

With time to spare, Noir gestured for his crew to bring tea and calmly explained the events that had transpired.

It wasn't a secret, after all. Only citizens and cowards treated it as taboo.

As Noir recounted his exploits in Mary Geoise, Hancock's expression shifted from indifference to fascination, and finally, to utter astonishment.

Devil Noir had replicated Fisher Tiger's legendary feat, liberating a significant portion of Mary Geoise's slaves!

No, in some ways, Noir's actions surpassed even Tiger's.

Mary Geoise wasn't the same as it had been years ago. Its defenses were far stronger, the reinforcements much quicker. It wasn't something achievable through sheer brute force and righteous fury.

Yet, Noir had escaped. He'd escaped from two Admirals. Even Hancock herself couldn't have pulled that off.

Devil Noir... he's powerful, Hancock thought, awed by his strength.

Noir, however, felt a twinge of embarrassment. Surviving a confrontation with two Admirals wasn't easy, but Kizaru had barely lifted a finger, and Aokiji's powers were countered by his Amaterasu.

Even then, their escape had been a harrowing experience. Those overpowered protagonists from isekai stories would probably laugh at him...

Hancock looked at Puff, who was standing next to Noir, and asked hesitantly, "So, he... and the rest of your crew are also...?"

Noir nodded, readily admitting the truth. "Yes, they were once slaves. But now, they've left their past behind and placed themselves under my protection."

Hancock's body trembled involuntarily at the word "slaves."

It was the word she and her sisters hated most, a constant reminder of their past trauma. The very idea of slavery had become a deep-seated fear, a wound that wouldn't heal.

Noir, noticing Hancock's reaction, asked with concern, "Are you alright?"

Hancock's usually radiant face was now clouded with a mix of emotions. "I'm fine..." she murmured.

Puff frowned. Hancock's reaction to the word "slaves" reminded him of the people Noir had rescued.

Could it be that the world's most beautiful woman was once a...?

Puff's heart skipped a beat. He stepped forward and whispered in Noir's ear,

"Captain, something seems to be troubling Hancock. Perhaps you should speak with her privately?"