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Chapter 55 - Chapter 54: The Determination to Become Stronger — The Gentleness and Dominance of the Empress

Red Star Erguotou!? Sixty-five degrees!?

Victor almost stumbled when he heard the reward for option (three). The system truly lived up to its name—it even produced 65-degree Red Star Erguotou!

Interesting… very interesting!

Victor smirked inwardly. With Red Star Erguotou and the Dionysus skill, getting Hawkeye drunk wouldn't be a piece of cake!

"Hawkeye, drinking in the castle is a bit depressing. Let's go to my ship!" Victor suggested.

"On the ship? Great! Ghost girl, go and move the wine from the castle to Victor's ship!"

Hawkeye Mihawk didn't refuse. As long as there was wine, it didn't matter where he drank it.

Princess Mononoke Perona: ( ̄▽ ̄)

Perona didn't even bother to argue. Hawkeye, that stinky man, would die if he didn't give her orders!

Her big dark eyes glared fiercely at Hawkeye Mihawk. 

She wanted to resist, but she had to obey. Floating back to the castle with her burgundy umbrella, she carried the wine.

Humph! Let the girls carry the wine, Hawkeye, you stinky man!

"Victor, do you have any meat on your ship?"

Roronoa Zoro, also a drinker, had been tortured by the crazy woman Perona these past few days. 

Naturally, he had to join Victor and Hawkeye's drinking party to relieve his boredom.

"Meat? There's still some on the ship, but we could still kill a few Sea Kings!" Victor replied casually. 

He didn't notice Zoro glancing repeatedly at the Baboon King lying unconscious nearby.

"I'm tired of eating Sea Kings! I'm used to the idiot cook's Sea King dishes, and anything else just doesn't taste right. Why don't we try something new? How about baboon meat? They're so strong, their meat must be delicious!"

Zoro rubbed his chin, staring at the Baboon King. His wounds from the Baboon King no longer hurt.

Bang!

The Baboon King, previously unconscious, suddenly shot out like a cannonball, stopping only after leaping onto a tree in the distance.

It glared at Zoro with a fierce look and even drew out an imitation of the black sword Night, pointing it at him.

(You little bastard! I'm practicing swordplay with you and you still want to eat me? Wait until these two troublesome guys leave, and I'll chop you to death!)

Then the Baboon King disappeared into the forest, leaving Zoro behind. It wanted to kill the green-haired swordsman, but Hawkeye and Victor were too scary.

Zoro watched it leave, a hint of fanaticism flashing in his eyes. He seemed to be saying: Next time you chop me, use all your strength…

Victor couldn't help but feel a little surprised. Is this Zoro's determination to become stronger? He really is a swordsman that Hawkeye has high hopes for.

In the original pirate world, Luffy and Zoro made great progress after two years. In this world, could they become even stronger, inspired by Victor?

Victor also realized something else: Hawkeye Mihawk, the world's number one swordsman, is two-faced!

As Perona returned to the castle, Hawkeye followed silently.

Perona floated in the air carrying a box of wine, while Hawkeye held 11 boxes in his hands!

"Huh? Victor, this… is this your ship?"

In front of Titanic X, Zoro held the twelve boxes of wine that Hawkeye had forced upon him, his mouth wide open in shock.

This ship is enormous! So luxurious!

Even though Zoro didn't care about luxury, he couldn't help but be impressed. The Thousand Sunny suddenly seemed less grand.

"Ha ha ha! You're such a loser! Look at how pathetic you look!" Perona's sarcastic laughter filled the air. 

The green-haired idiot really was lame. This cruise ship was luxurious, but her preference was for horror and darkness over comfort.

"Hey! Asshole! What does that have to do with you? You're the idiot!" Zoro retorted angrily.

Then tragedy struck. A negative ghost passed through him, and he collapsed under the twelve boxes of wine.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have yelled. It's all my fault. Please forgive me. I won't dare next time."

"Ha ha ha! Serves you right!"

Perona stuck out her tongue, clearly enjoying herself. She still wanted to play with this green-haired idiot.

Hawkeye and Victor, though, only knew how to order people around.

Victor ignored the little episode between Zoro and Perona and focused on Hawkeye.

At this moment, Hancock had already come out with Marguerite to greet Victor.

As soon as they met, Boa Hancock ignored Hawkeye and the others and went straight to give Victor a sweet hug.

"Victor, why did you come back so soon? Do I look beautiful in this dress? To match the style, I even changed my name to Victor~"

Hancock's beautiful face blushed charmingly. In front of Victor, she always became shy.

She wore a red dragon robe (women's cheongsam style) that outlined her perfect figure. Even Victor, who was very familiar with Hancock, couldn't help himself.

"Uh, this woman… is quite beautiful… Fortunately, the idiot cook isn't here, otherwise he'd probably be petrified…"

"This sister is so beautiful! But it would be better if she wore something darker…"

Zoro and Perona murmured simultaneously.

Only Hawkeye Mihawk remained calm.

"Hawkeye! And you two! What are you doing here? If not, leave immediately. I don't want to see you!"

Hancock noticed Hawkeye and the others. A hint of displeasure and coldness appeared on her peerless face. 

Her eyes were extremely domineering. Except for Victor, she would show no respect to anyone else because she is the Pirate Queen.

"Hey, don't get so worked up! I invited Hawkeye and the others!" Victor quickly explained.

"So it was Victor who invited me? I understand now!"

Hancock responded gently to Victor, the world's most beautiful woman.

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