Kapitel 56: #56 Manipulating Hancock
Of course, the second and third options both rewarded Observation Haki, but the conditions for completing the second task were too annoying, and the Observation Haki from the second task wasn't as good as the third one!
For Carlo, who already had a god-like perspective, Malice Detection was useless. Why would he need to detect malice when he could already understand most people's thoughts and intentions? It was completely redundant.
This ability was only useful to the "natives" of this world…
The third task was different. Heart Net level Observation Haki was far superior to Malice Detection!
What did this mean? Enel's Observation Haki was at Heart Net level, allowing him to cover multiple islands from his base!
From such a distance, he could hear and sense what people were saying and discussing…
It was an incredibly powerful ability, like having surveillance transponder snails everywhere.
Nothing could escape the senses of someone with Heart Net level Observation Haki. It was extremely practical and very exciting!
Carlo had always wanted to get top-tier Observation Haki from the system, and now it was within reach.
Unlike last time, there was no need to hesitate. Carlo immediately chose the third task.
"Mr. Carlo… what are you thinking about? Are you still mad at me?"
They had been walking in silence for a while. Hancock, stealing glances at Carlo's handsome and determined face, couldn't discern his emotions. Finally, unable to bear the silence, she spoke up, her voice filled with guilt.
"…?"
Hancock's voice snapped Carlo out of his thoughts, bringing him back to reality. She was worried he was still upset, but Carlo had almost forgotten they were even walking together, lost in thoughts about the system's mission and rewards.
"No, you're too sensitive, Hancock."
"I'm not mad at you. There's no need to be so cautious. Do you think I'd eat you?"
Carlo glanced sideways at Hancock, his voice gentle and teasing.
"Huh… what?"
"Mr. Carlo, what… did you call me?"
Carlo's words hit a nerve, making Hancock's reaction intense. She covered her mouth, her eyes wide with disbelief as she looked at him.
"Hancock, what's wrong?"
"Isn't that your name? Or can I not call you that?"
Carlo's tone was casual and perfectly timed, leaving Hancock flustered.
"No… Mr. Carlo, you can absolutely call me that!"
"And please, always call me that. I like it when you call me by my name…"
As she spoke, Hancock's voice grew softer and softer until it was barely audible. She covered her flushed cheeks with her hands, unable to meet Carlo's gaze.
Clearly, Hancock was embarrassed!
No one had ever dared to call her by her first name. Even in her own country, the elderly woman who saved her and taught her to be a queen called her Snake Princess.
Hancock's name seemed like a taboo, but now that Carlo was using it, Hancock couldn't help feeling a mix of shyness and joy…
It was very strange!
Moreover, Carlo's assurance that he wasn't mad at her allowed Hancock to relax, her tense nerves finally unwinding.
"After being on the ship for so many days, it was too crowded to ask you anything. Now it's quiet."
Carlo sighed dramatically before getting to the point: "When I killed that idiot on Saraca Island, why did you react so strongly?"
"What's the grudge between you and them? We've got time, so why don't you tell me?"
!!!
Suddenly, Hancock felt like she had been struck by lightning!
Her relaxed body instantly stiffened, her face turning pale. Her lips lost all color, and her eyes filled with terror as if she had seen a nightmare.
"What's wrong? Why such a big reaction? Did I ask something inappropriate?"
Seeing Hancock stop abruptly, frozen with fear, Carlo pretended to be clueless.
"I… I…"
Hancock stammered, trembling, and closed her eyes, her long eyelashes quivering. It was clear her emotions were in turmoil.
"It's fine. If you don't want to talk, you don't have to. I was just asking out of curiosity. No need to take it so seriously."
Seeing Hancock unable to form a coherent sentence, Carlo turned away nonchalantly, continuing to walk ahead.
'This is acting. If I don't win an award in the 21st century, it's a shame!'
Despite his casual demeanor, Carlo was inwardly delighted. He believed he had handled Hancock's emotions perfectly. This little act should break her defenses!
Come on, open up about your past. This has to work!
"No… Mr. Carlo, wait for me!"
As expected, Carlo's departure was too much for Hancock. She quickly ran after him, grabbing his arm.
"Don't misunderstand, Mr. Carlo. That's not what I meant."
Hancock's behavior would shock anyone who knew her. The high and mighty Queen of Amazon Lily, who looked down on everyone, was now being so careful and proactive with this man?
This was practically 'intimate contact'!
And she looked so worried about upsetting him, it was unbelievable…
In the past, if someone had tried to play games with her, Hancock would have kicked them into a statue without a second thought!
"… It's just that I can't bear to remember that past, so I lost my composure."
"But to you, Mr. Carlo… I don't want to hide anything. Even if you didn't ask, I would have told you eventually!"
Afraid Carlo might think she was hiding something on purpose and get angry, Hancock explained herself.
"I told you, Hancock, there's no need to be so formal with me. I was just asking out of curiosity. Why take it so seriously?"
Carlo, the old fox, played it cool, acting as if he didn't care, making Hancock feel she was overthinking things.
The longest road Hancock had walked was probably Carlo's path of manipulation.
This reverse psychology, he played it perfectly!
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