After some time—
Under Vegapunk's operation, Leno and his group entered the most core chamber of the base.
Inside, massive cultivation pods were arranged in neat rows.
Within them floated small figures—
Brown-skinned, white-haired, with black wings and flames burning on their backs.
Their appearances closely resembled the former Seven Warlords of the Sea—
But their physiques were larger.
These were the creations born from Lunarian lineage factors, Warlord lineage factors, and top-tier technology—
The Seraphim.
Leno's gaze swept across them before stopping at one particular pod.
Inside was a girl with long white hair—
Her appearance identical to Hancock in her childhood.
Her eyes were closed, like a sleeping elf.
"S-Snake…" Leno murmured, calling out her codename.
However, he didn't awaken them immediately.
First—
He needed to secure the highest authority.
"Vegapunk, your turn. With your intelligence, fooling the Five Elders shouldn't be difficult."
Hearing this—
Vegapunk didn't refuse. Leno was right.
It wasn't that he couldn't make himself the highest authority—
He simply didn't want to.
Soon, after a series of incomprehensible operations—
"It's done. You now have the highest authority level."
A satisfied smile appeared on Leno's face.
His objective was more than halfway complete.
Since the permissions had been transferred—
It was time to wake them.
Following Vegapunk's instructions, Leno activated the control core.
Buzz—
All the cultivation pods lit up with a soft glow as the nutrient fluid slowly drained.
Click.
The pods opened.
All the Seraphim—wearing identical white uniforms—opened their eyes at the same time.
At first, their gazes were slightly blank.
But soon—
They all focused on Leno.
The next moment—
Rustle—
Every Seraphim, including S-Hawk, S-Bear, S-Shark, and the others—
Knelt on one knee in perfect unison before Leno, bowing their heads in absolute submission!
"Master."
As for S-Snake—
The moment she opened her eyes, her star-shaped pupils came alive.
True starry eyes.
The instant she saw Leno—
She could no longer look away.
Her cold aura rapidly faded, replaced by an obsessive affection.
Even though when she was created—when Hancock's lineage factor was implanted—
The original Hancock had never met Leno.
The deep, bone-etched "love sickness" and devotion of the original—
Seemed to have been engraved into her consciousness along with her genes.
"Leno… my lord…"
S-Snake spoke softly.
Her voice carried a childish tone—
Yet was filled with attachment.
However—
This scene immediately made the real Hancock unhappy!
She looked at that smaller version of herself—
A body not small at all, and with the same adoring gaze toward Leno—
A strange sense of crisis and possessiveness rose within her!
Domino and Robin were fine.
But this one—
Who looked like her… almost like her daughter—
Was not acceptable.
"Hmph!" Hancock snorted coldly and stepped forward.
She looked at S-Snake, who had just stood up.
Notably—
Her "daughter" was taller than her.
S-Snake showed no weakness.
Her starry eyes stared right back at her "original."
One big, one small—
Two "Pirate Empresses"—
Locking eyes over the same man.
Invisible sparks seemed to crackle in the air.
Hancock suddenly had a bad feeling.
If, in the future, her child with Leno also turned out like this "rebellious daughter"—
What would she do?
This was basically a preview.
Honestly—
One with silver hair, one with black.
One with fair skin, one with brown.
Two versions of Hancock, each with their own charm—
It even made Leno a little excited.
As for S-Snake's affection—
He wasn't surprised at all.
This was basically Hancock's "default programming."
"Double the happiness… and double the trouble."
Leno sighed at this "happy burden."
Everyone hates love-struck fools—
But everyone wants to be the one they're in love with.
"Leno, it seems you're quite popular with women," Vegapunk commented from the side.
Even his eyes showed a trace of surprise.
He didn't recall ever programming this into S-Snake.
Who knew Hancock's lineage factor came with this built in?
Leno ignored him.
Now that his goal was achieved—
Vegapunk was no longer needed.
For now, Vegapunk could return to Egghead and prepare his plans.
"Old man, you can go. Leave me a way to contact you."
Vegapunk nodded.
With nothing left to do, he was ready to leave as well.
"Don't forget our deal."
With that, his projection slowly dissipated.
Once Vegapunk's image fully vanished—
The atmosphere in the lab noticeably relaxed.
The women immediately gathered around, curiously observing S-Snake—
Who was tightly clinging to Leno's arm.
"Wow! She looks exactly like the real one!"
"This skin texture, these eyes… you can't even tell she's a machine!"
"This is incredible!"
"So cute!"
"..."
Perona, Little Alice, and the others couldn't help reaching out—
Wanting to pinch S-Snake's slightly chubby yet cool little face.
S-Snake's expression instantly turned cold.
Without hesitation—
Smack! Smack!
She slapped away all the incoming hands.
"Insolent!"
Her behavior was exactly like Hancock's.
Her tone, the way she brushed her hair, the slight tilt of her chin—
Though she looked young, her arrogance was perfectly natural.
"This empress may only be touched by Master Leno! None of you are allowed to touch me!"
After saying that—
She ran back to Leno.
Clinging even tighter to his arm as if to show off.
Her smooth cheek rubbed against his face—
Looking completely blissful.
Seeing this, Domino, Robin, and the others couldn't help but laugh.
"As expected—exactly the same personality as Hancock."
"Even the way she refers to herself is the same. Anyone would think she's Hancock's daughter."
Hancock herself stood to the side, arms crossed.
Watching the younger version of herself cling to Leno—
She felt a subtle dissatisfaction.
But after hearing those words…
…Maybe she really could raise her like a daughter?
Becoming a mother ahead of time—
And properly educating this "daughter"!
So that if something like this really happened in the future—
She wouldn't be unprepared.
Without hesitation—
She reached out and pulled S-Snake away.
Three women make a drama—
This many women? A full-time theater.
Leno ignored their antics.
His attention shifted to the other Seraphim still kneeling.
He spoke in a low voice:
"You—all of you, leave this place."
"Find Sentomaru, then follow him back to Marine Headquarters. Go undercover within the Marines."
He paused, then added:
"Say that Dr. Vegapunk activated you and gave the order for you to temporarily obey Marine Headquarters."
"As for S-Snake…"
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