Chapter 149: Sisters as Slaves

Splish!

A bucket of water was suddenly dumped straight down from above. Tang Shen was caught completely off guard and drenched from head to toe, standing there in a dripping, dumbfounded state as he looked at the scene before him.

In the steam-filled room, a tall, stunning beauty was taking a bath. She had short, pale purple hair, beautiful tattoos, and a jaw-dropping, voluptuous figure with alluring curves. Crystal-clear water droplets could even be clearly seen sliding down her flawless, upturned buttocks.

"..."

Noxjiko panicked, hugging her breasts tightly as she backed up against the corner. But how could her two slender arms possibly block such full and magnificent mounds?

Even though she was shielding herself, the two rosy peaks were still on full and eager display.

"Get out! You periot!"

She hurled a wooden bathing ladle at Tang Shen. It clattered against the wall nearby, leaving Tang Shen with ten thousand profanities stampeding through his mind.

What the hell... I literally just stepped through the door... and the first thing I get is a bucket of bathwater dumped on my head?

Are you kidding me... Sure, it's from a beauty, but I don't have such bizarre tastes, alright!

"Big Sis! What's wrong? Ah—you bastard! Get out right now!"

Hearing the commotion, Nami rushed in, her face instantly flushing red. In a panic of embarrassment, she shoved and pulled Tang Shen right out of the room.

Bam!

The door slammed shut heavily, leaving Tang Shen standing outside, dripping wet.

"..."

Tang Shen was speechless.

Inside the room.

Nami was even more speechless. Why on earth was her big sister Noxjiko taking a bath at a time like this? And... she had forgotten to lock the door, resulting in that guy... seeing almost everything! Oh god! Why did this have to happen?

Thinking of that scoundrel's usual antics, Nami wanted to cry.

However, this couldn't really be blamed on Noxjiko. After all, in this part of Cocoyasi Village, very few people ever came around except near the orange groves. She would work up a sweat every day tending to the orchards, so naturally, she needed to wash up before having lunch and resting. But still...

"Nami, welcome... back."

Noxjiko, who had hastily wrapped herself in a towel, looked at Nami with a mix of embarrassment and pleasant surprise. The two sisters tightly embraced each other.

After Bell-mère's death, they became each other's only family in the world. Just seeing Nami brought peace to Noxjiko's heart. She had always worried endlessly about Nami's safety, putting her own concerns entirely aside.

"Big Sis!"

Nami hurriedly helped Noxjiko change into fresh clothes. For some reason, after having seen Tang Shen's body, looking at her sister's body now gave Nami a strange, peculiar feeling, causing her pretty face to flush a delicate pink.

Outside, Tang Shen listened to the soft murmurs of the two women whispering inside. Shortly after, the door opened once again.

Noxjiko had changed into a simple, form-fitting tank top and jeans. Her short, pale purple hair was held back by a headband, giving her a remarkably heroic and spirited look. Unlike Nami's somewhat mischievous temperament, Noxjiko possessed a gentleness and quietness beyond her years. Perhaps it was her unusual life experiences that made the older sister more resilient, responsible, and forgiving.

"...I am terribly sorry, Mr. Roger. That was my rudeness just now."

Hesitating for a second, Noxjiko apologized to Tang Shen with a trace of regret. "Nami told me you are her friend. I'm her older sister, Noxjiko. Please, come inside and sit."

Nearby, Nami was still glaring angrily at Tang Shen, feeling both annoyed and nervous. This jerk had actually seen her big sister taking a bath! Her sister was not his slave; how could the two of them ever become slaves to a man like him?

Even though her sister mentioned there was a lot of steam at the time and he probably didn't see much, Nami was still furious!

"If you throw another basin of water at me, I honestly won't be able to handle it."

Tang Shen sighed, saying, "I've been out in the sun so long I'm practically dry, and now I smell like some woman's bathwater. Sigh... talk about ultimate bad luck."

Another basin?

Nami almost exploded on the spot, and even Noxjiko couldn't help a blush flying across her pretty face. Wouldn't that mean he'd see everything all over again?

As expected, Nami was right—this guy was absolute scum.

The house was much cleaner and tidier than expected, and a faint, pleasant fragrance lingered in the air, clearly showing that Noxjiko was a girl who cared deeply about cleanliness.

Tang Shen silently evaluated this in his mind. She was definitely much better than that girl who washed her underwear with her feet.

As an apology for dumping bathwater over Tang Shen's head, Noxjiko personally cooked in the kitchen, with Nami assisting her by the side. Meanwhile, Tang Shen—acting as the only man in the house, ahem, the male guest—sat obediently on a chair and enjoyed the scenery before his eyes.

Two top-tier beauties with undeniably explosive figures. Noxjiko wore a light-colored tank top, while Nami wore a yellow floral sundress, but neither could hide their ripe, magnificent bosoms and their mouth-watering, fiery curves.

Of course, Noxjiko did the actual cooking, while Nami just hung around playfully, helping out here and there.

On the table in front of Tang Shen sat a bottle of homemade fruit wine brewed by Noxjiko. It had a sweet taste with a hint of alcohol. Through the front window, the distant orange grove was visible. The oranges had already ripened, glowing with an alluring, golden-yellow hue that looked breathtakingly beautiful from afar.

"Alright, Mr. Roger, sorry to keep you waiting."

A steaming plate of fried rice along with several side dishes were served. Every dish was prepared quite exquisitely, looking at least ten times more appetizing than anything Coby could make.

Tang Shen mentally rated the meal. Nami couldn't hold back any longer; with a playful giggle, she stretched out her fair fingers right in front of Tang Shen and smugly stole a piece to taste first. This earned her a light slap on the hand from Noxjiko, accompanied by a soft, pretend scold.

Looking at the two women, and then at the delicious food, perhaps this was what true happiness looked like.

Tang Shen felt a wave of yearning wash over him. Smiling, he began to taste the delicious food, taking occasional sips of the wine brewed by the beauty. Hey, getting that bucket of water dumped on him wasn't such a bad deal after all.

The three of them sat warmly around the dining table, feeling just like a real family. As they ate and chatted casually, the sudden warmth and happiness made the smiles on the two women's faces bloom like flowers.

"Does an orange grove this large require you to tend to it all by yourself?"

After enjoying a wonderful, satisfying meal, Tang Shen looked out toward the distant orchard and asked suddenly.

"Yeah, it's the most precious gift Bell-mère left for us sisters." Noxjiko's beautiful eyes were filled with nostalgia, and Nami's mood also suddenly turned somewhat gloomy.

Bell-mère—the former female marine who had adopted them years ago—had ultimately died a tragic death right here in Cocoyasi Village at the hands of pirates. Even though the two sisters were still very young back then, the scene was forever etched into the depths of their hearts.

Yet, facing those fierce and ruthless pirates, they could only helplessly accept that cruel reality.

Seeing the shift in the two women's moods, Tang Shen realized he had said the wrong thing. Just as he was about to open his mouth to speak, hurried shouts suddenly echoed from outside the door. A villager from Cocoyasi Village burst into the wooden cabin, pushing the door open in a state of absolute panic.

"This is bad!! Nami! Noxjiko! Gen-san, Gen-san has been hurt! Right now, the Arlong Pirates are going to kill him!! You guys need to go take a look right now!!"