Chapter 72: The Limits of the Human-Human Fruit
On the floor near the dining table, over a dozen empty red wine bottles lay scattered. Stussy's cheeks were flushed, and she couldn't help but let out a heated sigh. She had tried her best to make Ian drink more. Her originally fair shoulders were now even redder than her face—all pinched red by Ian!
Since this guy had sat down, his hands, legs, and shoulders... had been constantly busy. Hadn't he touched enough already? The seat originally assigned to Ian was opposite Stussy. Yet, Ian had very naturally pulled a chair over and sat directly beside her. If Stussy hadn't known that Ian was no easy target, she would have turned hostile long ago. Why endure this repeated harassment and torture?
"Drink, my beautiful queen. Why aren't you drinking? Hic... This wine is really good! The wine is good, and the person is even better!" Ian's hand slid downward but was caught once again by Stussy.
"Do your subordinates know how... bad you are?" Stussy tapped a finger on Ian's head.
Trying to plot against Ian? He wanted to see how long Stussy could endure before making her move.
Seeing Ian drunk, Stussy knew the time was almost right. If she drank any more, she might not be able to hold on. Moreover, Ian's actions were becoming bolder. Stussy's feigned affection and favor were on the verge of being exposed.
"Haha, my Lord Sea King, you truly can hold your liquor," Stussy said, her voice a purr. "This bottle is finished. I'll go get some more. I'll be right back." As she spoke, she nuzzled into Ian's embrace, her demeanor that of a delicate, dependent songbird, possessing a unique charm.
Ian smiled and nodded. The moment Stussy stood up, his drunken, lust-filled eyes instantly cleared, sharp and focused.
After performing for so long, judging by the Queen's micro-expressions, she's finally about to make her move!
Click.
The faintest sound couldn't escape Ian's ears. It was like the soft click of a small container being opened. Based on the information Ian had gathered, this should be Stussy's secret weapon... Seastone Lipstick! Disguising Seastone as lipstick and carrying it covertly was the most unexpected high-level hidden weapon to use against Devil Fruit users.
Simultaneously...
Whoosh...
Whoosh...
A faint rustling sound came from behind. A pair of bat-like black wings sprouted from Stussy's back. Sharp fangs appeared at the corners of her lips, making her look exactly like the vampires from folklore.
Seeing that Ian remained seated at the table with his back to her, unmoving, Stussy leaped lightly and seductively wrapped her arms around his neck from behind.
"The wine's all gone, haha. How about we try some other form of entertainment? I know the Sea King I admire so much... has been growing impatient for a long time, right?" Stussy's words were a deliberate distraction. At the same time, her right hand, holding the Seastone Lipstick, stealthily aimed for Ian's neck.
Thump!
The moment the Seastone Lipstick was about to touch Ian—
Stussy: "!!!"
Ian moved with incredible speed, roughly grabbing Stussy's wrist and spinning her around with immense strength.
"Uh...!"
Faced with Ian's terrifying strength, Stussy's petite frame was no match. Her entire body, wings and all, was abruptly pulled into Ian's embrace.
"Wow... What a wonderful pair of wings... My holy queen, are you a Zoan-type user as well? Oh my god, we're a perfect match!" Ian maintained his lustful, drunken gaze. He gripped the hand holding the Seastone Lipstick tightly, while his other hand roamed even more unscrupulously, like a serpent.
Stussy didn't dare to resist. After all, she was the one who had spoken the flirtatious words and initiated the physical contact. If she resisted now, wouldn't her plan be exposed? From the looks of it, Ian didn't seem to have noticed her hostile intent. So... his blocking of the Seastone was just a coincidence? The operation hadn't failed!
The Seastone Lipstick was merely a contingency weapon. Stussy's real plan relied on her own Devil Fruit ability. The fangs in her mouth weren't just for show; they were sharp weapons containing a hypnotic toxin! Once bitten, the toxin would quickly penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream. Even a Vice Admiral-level elite would struggle to withstand her hypnotic poison, let alone a young, dissolute Major General? This was Stussy's true trump card for secretly obtaining a blood sample!
This might work out even better.
After the hypnosis took effect, she could simply claim Ian had drunk too much and passed out. Everything would settle calmly, and nothing would seem amiss.
"My dear Lord Sea King, are you surprised? Let me..." Stussy didn't resist Ian's advances and instead placed her hands on his face. Simultaneously, she slowly leaned her head toward Ian's shoulder.
Whoosh...
Her breath brushed against Ian's neck. Ian knew exactly what Stussy intended to do. He didn't evade, allowing her to continue.
Chomp!
Seizing the opportunity, Stussy bit down on Ian's neck. The hypnotic toxin was quickly injected into his body through her fangs.
Ian's enhanced toxin resistance once again proved its worth. Compared to Magellan's venom, this hypnotic toxin was child's play. The moment it entered his system, it was broken down and neutralized by his cells, dissipating completely.
Crash!
The dishes and wine glasses on the table were sent scattering across the floor. Stussy raised her lips in a seductively shrewd smile.
So easy. Toppling a man who thinks with his lower half instead of his brain is always simple.
The next second, her smile froze completely on her face...
Stussy was pulled by Ian's extraordinary strength and laid flat on the dining table!