Chapter 340 - 179

Chapter 179: The First Night!!The cold, clear Moonlight flowed like water past the window lattice, outlining the silhouettes of two intertwined figures on the large bed in the center of the room.Luffy was resting his head on his rubber arm, his eyes wide open in the darkness, completely devoid of sleep.The brief yet extremely subtle scene of "harmony" during dinner was currently replaying uncontrollably in his mind.Hancock's face, which had instantly brightened from gloom as if lit up; Yamato's guileless, brilliant smile... He couldn't help but turn over, the mattress letting out a faint creak.If it were the Luffy from Alabasta facing tonight's situation, he probably would have just been confused, and upon opening his eyes, he would have focused on... food!It would have been impossible for him to get caught up in this turmoil."Sigh, love... it really is a terrifying thing!!"Luffy couldn't help but sigh with emotion.This kind of thing isn't like an enemy's fist that can be punched away, nor is it like an adventure's mystery that can be solved by intuition.They are like the gentlest yet most persistent fog at sea, enveloping him silently,making him feel a strange vexation that couldn't be solved by "fighting" or "feasting.""Forget it, stop thinking! Sleep!!"Luffy vigorously shook his head, as if trying to fling out all the messy thoughts in his mind, then pulled up the blanket and resolutely closed his eyes.However, just as he had adjusted his posture and his consciousness was about to sink into darkness—Knock, knock, knock.A crisp yet sudden knocking sound broke the silence of the deep night."Who is it...?"Luffy frowned, reluctantly threw off the blanket, and stepped barefoot onto the cold floor.At this hour, anyone knocking on his door could only be one of those two, even without thinking hard.He wasn't a "pervert" like Katakuri, who kept his Observation Haki activated 24/7 as if it were breathing.While that method was greatly beneficial for training Observation Haki, Luffy always felt that living permanently in that state of "transparency," where everything around him was perfectly clear, even allowing him to foresee the future, might cause a person to break down.Besides, what normal person keeps their "radar" on at all times, monitoring everything even inside their own home?Isn't that just purely... He grumbled inwardly while, still feeling sleepy, he twisted the doorknob."Who is it? In the middle of the night—""Mph!"His questioning voice was cut short before he could finish.A soft, blazing figure carrying a sweet, clean fragrance unexpectedly rushed into his embrace.At the same time, warm, moist lips precisely sealed off all the words he had left unspoken.Luffy's eyes instantly widened in the darkness.The sensation from the lips was incredibly soft, carrying a hint of cool night dew.This was immediately followed by a deeper, dizzyingly sweet taste, like a ripe honey fruit melting in his mouth.His body's instincts reacted completely before his thoughts could.The arms he had wrapped around her waist suddenly tightened, securely holding the exquisite, delicate body pressed against his.At the same time, he pivoted, using an irresistible force to gently press the person in his arms against the wall beside the door."Mmm..."A faint moan was swallowed by the deepening kiss.After the initial shock, came a more dominant response and demand.Luffy lowered his head and intensified the sudden kiss; as their lips and tongues intertwined,carrying his unique, undeniable dominance and heat, he instantly ignited the silent night.Moonlight streamed in through the open door crack and window, coating their entwined figures with a silver edge.Ten seconds? Perhaps longer.Only when the air in his lungs was nearly depleted did Luffy pull back slightly."Pop..."An extremely faint sound was especially clear in the stillness.A delicate silver thread lingered between their slowly parting lips, reflecting an ambiguous sheen under the Moonlight.Luffy gasped, squinting slightly, and using the bright Moonlight,he finally saw the stunningly beautiful face of the person he had pinned against the wall, who was now slightly panting, cheeks flushed crimson, and eyes hazy as if drunk.He subconsciously loosened his grip and cried out in astonishment:"Han... Hancock?!"Her Majesty the Empress in his arms had slightly disheveled hair.Her usually proud and inviolable face was now stained with a deep blush, and those mesmerizing, azure eyes gazed at him with a shimmering brilliance.Shyness, boldness, and a hint of triumphant charm were interwoven, creating a breathtaking beauty."Hancock! Pouncing on me suddenly in the middle of the night—that's scary!!"Luffy snapped back to reality; a warm, soft jade body had crashed into his arms. He instinctively supported her swaying form, his eyes filled with helpless exasperation.The Empress was now as pliable as boneless cotton, hanging completely onto him.Her long black hair brushed messily against his arm, carrying the sweet but not cloying scent of flower petals.He leaned down and gently "scooped" her up, one hand supporting the crook of her knee and the other embracing her back, his movements as gentle as if afraid of shattering a precious treasure.As for whether she had something important to discuss?Luffy rolled his eyes internally—Are you kidding me!If this woman really had urgent business, would she launch a night raid on him while looking completely out of sorts?Most likely, she had a nightmare and came looking for him in a daze."Um... Luffy..."Hancock's voice carried a hint of imperceptible tremor. She raised her head.Her eyes, usually full of arrogance and allure, were now stripped of all pretense,leaving only burning passion and unreserved sincerity, like two flickering flames, scorching directly into Luffy's eyes."This concubine loves you, I wanted to tell you even if it cost my life—I love you so, so much!!"Her final words held a desperate resolve. She even tilted her head slightly, her nose nearly touching Luffy's chin, the heat of her breath clearly audible.Luffy's heart softened. He raised a hand and gently smoothed her messy hair, his thumb brushing her slightly cool earlobe, his tone as soft as if comforting a startled kitten:"I understand!"Smelling the faint clean fragrance in her hair, he added,"Did you have a bad dream? It's okay now."In his eyes, the abnormal behavior of this Empress, who was proud to the core, was nothing more than dependence born of vulnerability."No—you don't understand at all!!"Hancock shook her head violently. A thin film of moisture instantly covered her bright eyes, and crystalline tears welled up, but she stubbornly bit her lower lip to hold them back.She gripped the lapel of Luffy's shirt tightly, her knuckles white, her voice containing a hint of accusation and humility:"What this concubine wants has never been just those two words, 'I understand'!!"Luffy froze slightly. Before he could speak and ask, the person in his arms suddenly seemed to gather all the courage of her life.Her arms wrapped tightly around his neck, and her firm, strong legs coiled around his waist, pressing her body tightly against his, leaving no gap.The sudden intimacy caused Luffy's body to stiffen.He could clearly feel her warm breath spraying onto his lips, as well as the sound of her frantic heartbeat,which came through the thin fabric of his clothes, colliding with his own heart rate."I want you—to be my husband!!"Hancock's voice was laced with rapid gasps, trembling softly between her lips and teeth like a feather dipped in honey.Her warm breath brushed past Luffy's mouth, carrying a intoxicating fragrance woven from flower petals and her natural scent.In the night, her eyes shone astonishingly bright, stripped of all hesitation, leaving only reckless passion."Ah~!"Luffy flinched as if burned by hot charcoal. He hurriedly averted his gaze.His hands instinctively tried to push her away slightly, yet he was afraid of hurting the person in his arms, making his movements appear exceptionally clumsy."B-but I... I have absolutely no experience with this kind of thing!!"Matters between men and women were already a distant and unfamiliar field to him. Now, being desired so directly and passionately by Hancock,he felt his head buzzing and didn't know where to put his hands or feet."It's fine." Hancock's voice was as soft as water, yet carried an undeniable firmness."We can learn. We'll take it slowly, little by little."Before her words had finished, her jade hand gently pulled something.The silk ribbon embroidered with pink and white peach blossoms around her waist instantly slipped off.Unrestrained, the sheer long robe slid down her smooth, delicate skin like running water,falling onto the carpeted floor, stirring up a faint wisp of fragrant dust.Moonlight poured in through the porthole, coating her body with a layer of hazy silver radiance.Her skin was as fine as premium warm jade, glowing with a soft luster in the night, every curve radiating breathtaking beauty.Luffy's pupils contracted in shock. He instinctively closed his eyes, his cheeks flushing even deeper, muttering indistinctly:"Hey! Hancock, you..."Before he could finish, Hancock pushed lightly with her bare hand, exerting an irresistible force.Luffy was already flustered; caught off guard now, his body fell backward,landing heavily on the soft, large bed behind him, causing the mattress to immediately sink.Before he could prop himself up, the warm, fragrant, soft jade body followed right after, pressing down on him. The soft sensation enveloped him, and the rich fragrance nearly drowned him.Hancock had clearly gone all out. Her normally meticulously maintained black hair cascaded down,spreading across Luffy's shoulders and chest like a waterfall, feeling silky smooth.Her seductive eyes were like silk; her originally clear gaze now churned with stubbornness and burning desire, devoid of any of her usual pride or reserve.She slowly leaned down, her red lips nearly touching Luffy's face. Their breaths intertwined, exhaling a delicate fragrance.That intoxicating scent entered Luffy's nostrils, making his heart beat faster and his breathing become somewhat erratic."No matter what tomorrow brings, and regardless of whether you are going to rush toward the wider sea."Hancock's voice was slightly husky but incredibly clear, every word seeming to be branded into the air."I must first be a true woman—your woman!"Having said that, she no longer hesitated, actively leaning forward, and her red lips covered Luffy's.The kiss was clumsy and awkward, carrying a maiden's panic, yet it was immensely passionate,as if she intended to pour all the love and longing she had accumulated for so long into this single kiss.At the same time, her fingers urgently tugged at the belt around Luffy's waist, her fingertips trembling slightly, yet exceptionally determined.While pulling, she grabbed Luffy's large hand, which was still moving restlessly, and pressed it against her waist. The moment their skin touched, both of them couldn't help but tremble.Hancock looked up, gazing into Luffy's frantic, helpless, yet slightly bewildered eyes.A charming smile capable of captivating all beings appeared on her face. The crimson flush at the corners of her eyes deepened, and her voice held a seductive gasp:"Luffy, look at me."The bright Moonlight streaming through the porthole, like irremovable silver gauze, enveloped the large bed in a hazy, warm glow.The two figures held each other tightly, completely intertwining into an inseparable whole.It was impossible to distinguish whose scent was mingling with whose breath, or whose fingertips were caressing whose skin.