Even Robin, standing nearby, had a puzzled expression on her face.
What in the world was going on in there?
She was starting to have doubts.
Or rather, she wasn’t as confident as she had been moments ago.
The sounds were just too clear.
She couldn’t help but wonder…
Could it be?
Robin furrowed her brows, feeling a growing sense of unease.
And inside?
It really was just a massage!
Everyone outside was letting their imaginations run wild!
Vir was holding Hancock’s right foot, carefully massaging it bit by bit.
Each time he pressed down, a bit of the essential oil was absorbed into her sole.
Perhaps because the soles were so receptive, the oil was specifically meant to be applied through a foot massage.
And the results were impressive.
Combined with Vir’s technique, the absorption rate was remarkably high.
As Vir’s fingers continued to press, the scars on Hancock’s back began to fade, little by little.
The scars in Vir’s own heart were also gradually healing.
[Ding! Congratulations, Host! You’ve earned 300,000 negative points!]
[Ding! Congratulations, Host! You’ve earned 170,000 negative points!]
[Ding…]
A flood of Negative Points filled the void in Vir’s heart.
Nice.
Seriously, so nice.
He hadn’t expected this.
He thought it was all over for him.
But here it was—a second spring, reborn from the ashes.
Sure, it wasn’t as intense or easy as it had been in the beginning.
But it was still a respectable amount.
Completely acceptable.
By now, the total Negative Points he’d accumulated were nearing two million.
A very satisfying number.
Vir was positively overflowing with contentment.
As time passed, the massage reached its conclusion.
He had underestimated his own technique.
With his skill amplifying the process, the oil was absorbed faster than expected.
What was supposed to take over ten minutes was done in less than five. Hancock’s back was now nearly free of any traces of scars.
One minute later, her back was completely smooth and flawless.
It was as radiant and supple as a newborn’s skin.
No sign of the massive scars that had once marred it.
Even her natural skin seemed softer and smoother than before.
Paired with Hancock lying there, utterly spent, her face flushed with a deep blush, it gave off a single impression.
Absolutely ravishing.
Feeling Vir’s large hand release her foot, Hancock let out a sigh of relief.
But deep down, she felt a strange emptiness.
Her body was now covered in a fine sheen of sweat.
Even a few strands of her exquisite long hair clung to the side of her face.
This only added a unique kind of beauty to her appearance.
Looking at Vir now, she no longer had the energy to feel shy.
Just holding back the strange sensations to keep from making a sound had drained nearly all her strength.
And yet, she’d succeeded.
Toward the end, when Vir noticed she’d gone quiet, he boldly increased the intensity of the electric current in his hands.
He pushed it to the limit, just shy of ruining the oil’s effects, but Hancock still didn’t make a sound.
In that moment, Vir couldn’t help but be impressed by her resilience.
Hancock was panting heavily, as if she’d just finished some intense exercise.
She struggled to sit up, but without recovering some strength, she couldn’t manage it.
The poison’s effects had already dissipated during the treatment.
But now, Hancock felt her body was even weaker than when she’d been poisoned.
What was happening to her?
Why did she feel this way?
“Alright, treatment’s done! Rest a bit, then come out and see the results.” Vir said, standing up.
Without lingering, he turned and walked out from behind the curtain.
But to Hancock, this scene took on a different meaning.
‘Even after I recognized you… you still refuse to let me thank you properly?’
‘In such a hurry to leave…’
‘But you don’t realize… it seems… this Empress might already be unable to let you go.’
Her eyes followed Vir’s retreating figure, a hint of anxious longing flickering across her face…
The moment Vir stepped out, he was immediately cornered by the duo.
They glared at him menacingly, as if they wanted to rip his head off.
Rayleigh was even dragging a ridiculously long… curtain?
This completely baffled Vir.
Was this some new fashion?
And why was it soaking wet?
Was it that hot outside?
“Spill it! What were you doing in there?!” the two roared in unison.
As Rayleigh shouted, he kept wiping his face with the curtain.
His face was sweating so much it was practically a fountain.
Rayleigh was genuinely panicking now.
If this brat dared say he did anything to Hancock… Rayleigh swore on his life he’d cut him down on the spot!
Hearing this, Vir looked utterly innocent.
What’s the deal?
What’s their problem?
“I didn’t do anything.” Vir said, completely earnest.
Really, he hadn’t done a thing.
It was their minds that were too dirty!
At the end, when the sounds from inside stopped, Rayleigh’s heart had leapt into his throat.
Why’d it go quiet?
Wait—no!
Quiet is normal!
Why does silence feel more suspicious?!
Marco had also grown uneasy.
Was this guy really just treating her?
He doesn’t seem like the same type as Jozu.
Even if the opponent was the Pirate Empress, it couldn’t be…
Thus, the moment Vir stepped out, they’d surrounded him.
But before Vir could respond, the curtain was pulled open again.
Hancock, having adjusted her clothes, walked out with some difficulty.
Her voice rang out before she even appeared.
“What are you doing?! Get away from Vir!”
The Empress’s commanding voice echoed, and everyone turned to look.
Hancock emerged slowly, her cheeks still slightly flushed.
But now, she no longer showed the gentleness she had with Vir.
She glared angrily at the two surrounding him.
She was furious!
How dare they misunderstand Vir!
He’d worked so hard to help her for so long!
Everyone turned to look.
And when they did, they were all dumbfounded.
Marco was already muttering “beast” under his breath.
Her face was that red.
And you still have the nerve to say you didn’t do anything?
Rayleigh slowly turned to Vir.
His piercing gaze made it clear: today, Vir was going to give an explanation.
You didn’t do anything?
If you didn’t do anything, why can she barely stand?!!