Sai immediately warned him from the side, "Lancelot, this is Golden Fox, one of the three top admirals of the Kano Country. She is a Zoan-type, Mythical Zoan, Nine-Tailed Fox Devil Fruit Ability User. Her ability allows her to charm others, especially men... If you're not careful, you'll fall under her spell.
And once charmed, you'll obey her every command without question. You might even betray your kingdom, your friends, your wife, and even your own parents."
"A Zoan-type, Mythical Zoan, Nine-Tailed Fox Devil Fruit Ability User? One of the three top admirals of the Kano Country?" Lancelot raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.
Now he understood why this woman gave him such a feeling.
The charm she exuded was actually the power of a Devil Fruit.
At this realization, his gaze toward Golden Fox sharpened.
It even carried a hint of killing intent.
He appreciated beautiful women, but he never hesitated when it came to women who posed a threat to him.
There were plenty of beauties in the world, but he only had one life.
He wouldn't let a woman put him in danger.
Seeing this, Golden Fox's expression shifted slightly.
She quickly spoke up, "Don't misunderstand me, I mean no harm."
She then glanced at Sai and added, "He knows exactly how powerful my ability is. If I truly had malicious intentions, everyone here except you would already be under my influence and lost their sense of self. Not just this mild effect..."
Lancelot looked at Sai.
Sai's face was extremely grim, but he nodded in agreement... because Golden Fox was right.
Lancelot finally withdrew his killing intent, then scrutinized Golden Fox before speaking meaningfully.
"Then why have you come here? If you don't give me a reasonable explanation, you'll stay here to keep Tengu company!"
His tone was filled with warning by the end.
Golden Fox let out a bitter laugh and stated bluntly, "Our king sent me to seduce you, to see if I could make you stay out of the war with Kano Country. And also to try to get you to release Tengu."
"What the hell?"
Sai, standing to the side, was utterly stunned.
Although their Kano Country and Sakura Country were mortal enemies, he acknowledged Golden Fox's strength.
He also knew about her contributions to Sakura Country.
For such a person to be sent to serve with her body?
What was that guy thinking? Wasn't he afraid she'd become disheartened and rebel?
Wait!
Judging by this, she's probably already rebelled in her heart!
Lancelot's mouth twitched, and he speak very frankly, "Forget about releasing Tengu—I've already thrown him into the sea to feed the fish. As for not getting involved in the war between Kano Country and Sakura Country, that depends on what you do."
Golden Fox swayed step by step as she approached Lancelot, a mischievous smile curling at the corners of her lips.
She exuded the full aura of a wicked older sister.
If it were anyone else, they would have been easily captivated by now.
But Lancelot was no ordinary man; his gaze remained sharp.
Yet his hand had already wrapped around Golden Fox's waist, and with a sudden pull, he drew her into his embrace with immense strength.
He immediately felt the softness of her chest, the smooth and delicate skin at her waist, and the intoxicating scent of her body that stirred his blood.
Every sensation challenged his nerves and desires.
Although his lower brother was already paying homage, he remained completely clear-headed.
Golden Fox, however, trembled, her entire body stiffening.
Lancelot's lips curled slightly, recognizing this as the reaction of a woman experiencing intimate contact with a man for the first time.
He leaned close to her ear, exhaled softly, and whisper playfully.
"It seems you're not as promiscuous as you appear! But I like women like you—outwardly seductive, yet pure in heart and body."
"Hah..."
Golden Fox took a deep breath, trying to calm herself.
But having never been this close to a man before, she felt a mix of tension and the unique shyness of a "maiden."
Her entire body grew feverish, her cheeks burning with heat.
Especially her chest, which felt unusual.
And the distinct masculine scent emanating from Lancelot... along with the breath he had just exhaled near her ear... made her feel somewhat... unsteady.
"Hmm?"
Lancelot immediately noticed Golden Fox's unusual state.
After all, he had been with many women.
He was truly taken aback... to have discovered and touched upon Golden Fox's sensitive spot so easily.
His gaze involuntarily fell on her now crimson ears.
But what surprised him was that she didn't resist.
Why was that?
With her strength, she could thrive anywhere in this world.
There was absolutely no need for this!
Could it be that despite how the king of Sakura Country treated her, she remained loyal?
Was that even possible?Impossible!
Unless...
Lancelot narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing Golden Fox once more before saying.
"Are you doing this for the citizens of Sakura Country?"
Golden Fox was momentarily stunned by his words, then couldn't help but let out a bitter smile.
"Of course... Do you think it's for that foolish monarch?"
Lancelot frowned slightly before pushing her away from his embrace.
A person willing to sacrifice everything for their people deserved respect from anyone... Even if they stood on opposing sides, even if they were enemies—they could be killed, but should never be humiliated.
"You..."
Pushed away, Golden Fox stood frozen in place, her eyes filled with disbelief.
Indeed!
She had resorted to this out of desperation, yet she had always been confident in her charm.
Men!
To her, they would follow her with just a flick of her finger...
So she had never imagined that one day... when she didn't resist, or even took the initiative, a man would push her away.
For her, this was a heavy blow.
For a moment, she even began to doubt her own allure.
But she quickly snapped out of it—it wasn't that her charm had failed, but that this man before her possessed an incredibly strong will and even greater self-control.
Even though certain parts of him had stirred, his rationality remained firmly in place.
Now, the way she looked at Lancelot had changed.
This was the first time she had encountered a man who remained unaffected by her charms.
And only such a man was worthy of her admiration.
Or rather, only such a man could stand shoulder to shoulder with her.
Only such a man deserved to share a lifetime with her...
If her initial actions were for the citizens of Sakura Country, now, she found herself genuinely drawn to Lancelot.
Just then, Lancelot spoke up.
"Actually, you have another choice... and that is..."
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