"What a huge ship!"
"What kind of ship is this? I've never seen one so large!"
"It must belong to some royal family or super noble!"
The bustling port of Dressrosa was as noisy and lively as usual, with ships laden with flowers and various goods coming and going.
However, when the st. freya's grand body, like a moving castle, slowly sailed in, all the noise seemed to hit the pause button, followed by an even louder outburst of exclamation.
This giant ship, a fusion of ancient Huaxia style and the wild style of the pirate world, far exceeded the size of other ships in the port; the three-masted sailing ships beside it looked as small as children's toys.
"Look! There are people on board! And beauties... Wait! Are those... Giants?!"
A sharp-eyed merchant was the first to notice the anomaly on the deck, his voice rising in shock.
"It really is giants! And two very beautiful Female Giants!"
"No wonder such a huge ship is needed! It turns out to be a giants' ship!"
"Where are the giants? Let me see! I've lived this long and haven't seen a real giant yet! And female ones at that!"
"Don't push, don't push! Let me see too!"
The port instantly boiled over with excitement, the crowd surging, standing on tiptoe and craning their necks, all wanting to catch a glimpse of the legendary giants' grace; the keyword "Female Giant" especially ignited everyone's curiosity.
Even the Crew members remaining on other ships ran to the edge of their decks, craning their necks to look at this giant vessel.
Although Dressrosa is a relatively prosperous country in the New World, giants, to these ordinary people, were still just legendary existences.
Especially beautiful Female Giants had an unusual attraction for men in this country known for passion and romance.
As the massive gangway was slowly lowered, three figures—one small and two large—walked down in sequence.
Walking at the front was Charlotte Linlin. At this moment, she was dressed in a pure white, magnificent dress hand-sewn by Gölz, wearing a wide-brimmed beach hat decorated with pink satin ribbons, and a pair of fashionable sunglasses covered most of her face, adding a touch of mystery and nobility.
Although the clothes Gölz sewed for her were beautiful, whenever Charlotte Linlin put them on, she could always feel Gölz's gaze looking at her like she was admiring a perfectly dressed-up, oversized doll... Following closely behind were Gölz and Ripley. They were still wearing traditional Elbaf warrior attire—clothes made of animal fur, outlining their vigorous and powerful figures.
It formed a sharp contrast with Charlotte Linlin's exquisite beauty, yet it also possessed a unique wild charm.
Charlotte Linlin had once asked them to change their clothes, but they were already accustomed to this style of dress.
At this time, Gölz also wore a white mask on her face, covering most of her features.
After all, she and Charlotte Linlin were wanted pirates; entering an Affiliated Nation of the World Government certainly required hiding their appearances.
"What beautiful Female Giants, it looks like a family of three out on a trip~" an oblivious young sailor blurted out.
A family of three?!
Beneath her sunglasses, Charlotte Linlin's eye twitched violently.
What do you mean 'family of three', hey! Damn it, this is completely different from the domineering scene I imagined of arriving with giant bodyguards, hey!
This mindless comment was like a needle, popping some kind of domineering and majestic fantasy in Charlotte Linlin's heart.
Gölz, who also heard this sentence, had her giant face instantly flushed with a blush, and she lowered her head in confusion, her heart full of embarrassment and apology:
To actually be taken as Captain Linlin's parents... It's too offensive... Will Captain Linlin be angry?
Meanwhile, Ripley on the side couldn't help but chuckle, covering her mouth; she mischievously bent down, leaning close to Charlotte Linlin, and teased in a voice only the few of them could hear:
"Hey, Linlin~ Be good, why don't you call me 'Mama'?"
Charlotte Linlin glanced at her sideways, her tone 'kind':
"Ripley, I suddenly feel that your daily training volume should be adjusted. As Gölz's teacher, how can your strength be weaker than your student's? After we get back, the training volume will be doubled."
The smile on Ripley's face froze instantly, turning into a bitter expression: "Uh... this... let's not, Captain~"
Charlotte Linlin gave a cold snort and looked away: "Hmph!"
At this time, another more knowledgeable merchant contradicted the previous person's words:
"What nonsense are you talking about! What family of three! This is clearly a noble princess and her two giant guards! Look at that lady's temperament and clothing!"
This explanation was accepted by many. Charlotte Linlin's current outfit indeed made her look very much like a high-status princess from some wealthy country.
Meanwhile, on the deck of the st. freya, Gloriosa, who had also changed into a beautiful vacation outfit and was wearing sunglasses and a matching pink sun hat, was biting hard on a silk handkerchief in her hand, tearing at it randomly with both hands, watching the direction the three were leaving with eyes full of resentment and grievance:
"Damn it—! The person who should be stepping onto a foreign land hand-in-hand with Linlin for the first time... it clearly should have been me! Why do I have to stay behind to guard the ship!"
As the second strongest fighter on the ship, she had to shoulder the heavy responsibility of staying behind. After all, this was a warship built entirely of the priceless adam tree; there was no guarantee it wouldn't attract greedy eyes, so a strong person had to be stationed there.
After Charlotte Linlin's trio left, the other Female Warriors of the Heavenly Punishment Pirates also went ashore in groups; they had also changed into civilian clothes, carrying tasks of purchasing supplies, gathering intelligence, or simply playing, blending into the flow of people in Dressrosa. Only a few members remained on the ship to keep watch.
Their appearance once again caused a small-scale commotion.
"Look! Many more beautiful women are coming down!"
"Heavens... how... how can they all be beautiful women?"
"This ship... could it be entirely women?"
"My god! A group of women, and all so... conspicuous, how on earth did they sail safely across the perilous sea?"
The people at the port whispered, their faces full of disbelief.
A team composed almost entirely of women, with members of such excellent appearance, was simply a miracle on this cruel sea of the New World.
On the other side, Charlotte Linlin had already led the two excited giant girls into the passionate and vibrant streets of Dressrosa.
This city truly lived up to its title of 'Love and Passion.'
Bright sunlight shone on the colorful buildings, and the streets were lined with shops selling all kinds of goods—from exquisite handicrafts and fragrant flowers to mouth-watering local snacks.
The air was filled with the sweet scent of coffee, roasted sugar, and various tropical fruits. Flowers could be seen everywhere adorning windowsills and streets, cheerful music drifted from unknown corners, and men and women in bright clothing danced in the streets; the entire city was immersed in a festive atmosphere.
Stepping into a human kingdom for the first time, Gölz and Ripley were like walking into a kaleidoscope, their giant eyes overwhelmed as everything they saw was novel.
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