Chapter 458 Panic Hancock

Wherever the light passed, the surrounding air seemed to be ignited, causing slight fluctuations. Even the fallen leaves on the ground were caused to spin by this force, forming small whirlpools.

Luffy, on the other hand, was so focused on the giant rhinoceros beetle that he had no idea he would be attacked like this. The pink light rushed towards him at an extremely fast speed, and by the time Luffy could react, it was already within reach.

His eyes widened instantly, a trace of panic flashed in his eyes, and his body reacted instinctively, leaping to the side. His forward momentum came to an abrupt halt, and he rolled in the air, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow.

But this sudden attack still made him a little flustered. In the process of dodging in a panic, his attention was like a kite with a broken string, and he involuntarily shifted away from the rhinoceros beetle.

The rhinoceros beetle took this opportunity and quickly disappeared into the depths of the dense woods, leaving Luffy standing there in frustration.

At this moment, hearing Luffy's muttering full of annoyance, Hancock's heart moved inexplicably, and she couldn't help but turn her head to look at Luffy.

The sun was shining brightly at this moment, and the golden light shone through the gaps between the leaves, like countless golden silk threads.

These silk threads fell gently on Luffy's face, as if nature used its magical brush to carefully outline Luffy's energetic profile.

His face exuded a healthy bronze luster under the sunlight, and every line looked so tough yet soft.

The slightly upturned tip of his nose and the lips that were slightly moving because of mumbling were all framed with a faint golden edge by the sunlight, making him look like a young man walking out of the light, full of endless energy and curiosity about the world, which made Hancock slightly stunned.

His focused expression was like that of an adventurer immersed in the exploration of a mysterious treasure, with a pure and warm light flashing in his eyes.

His gaze seemed to penetrate everything around him and fall directly on the phantom of the rhinoceros beetle in his mind, completely ignoring the people and things around him.

The brows that were slightly wrinkled due to annoyance were like two little snakes gently entangled together, carving a few shallow lines on his smooth forehead. These lines concealed his unwillingness and reluctance to lose the rhinoceros beetle.

Luffy like this made Hancock feel strange.

It felt like deep in her heart, there was a lake as calm as a mirror. The surface of the lake was so clear that it could reflect every cloud in the sky, and there had never been any ripples.

However, at this moment, the tranquility was broken by a small stone that came from nowhere.

This small stone was like a stone that Luffy accidentally dropped into her heart. The moment the stone fell into the water, the tranquility was broken, and circles of ripples slowly spread out from the landing point, gently hitting her heart, causing her originally calm heart to begin to turbulent.

She thought to herself, "This boy is really weird. How can there be such a man in the world?" There was no obsession and desire in his eyes that other men had when they saw her. Instead, there was only obsession with that rhinoceros beetle.

He did not show any fear in the face of his own attack, but was more annoyed at having his pursuit interrupted.

This pure, almost childish behavior was completely different from those men who flattered her and had ulterior motives. It was like a strange light that shone directly into her long-closed inner world.

Immediately, Hancock felt her cheeks getting slightly hot, and the heat was like a small flame burning quietly on her cheeks.

The flame burst out from the bottom of her heart, spread along her blood, and dyed her cheeks with a faint blush, just like the gorgeous sunset on the horizon.

She turned her head in a panic, with a hasty movement, like a frightened deer. She tried to use this movement to cover up her abnormality, not wanting others to notice the subtle changes in her heart.

Her long black hair, like a waterfall, drew a graceful arc in the air as she turned her head, like a black curtain, trying to cover up her panicked and somewhat helpless expression.

Luffy was completely filled with regret for losing the rhinoceros beetle. He was like a headless fly, immersed in his own emotional world, and did not notice the subtle changes in Hancock's expression and her inner fluctuations at all.

At this moment, the majestic appearance of the rhinoceros beetle kept appearing in his mind. The more he thought about it, the more annoyed he felt, just like a child who had lost his most beloved treasure.

"Damn it, it's all that weird woman's fault. If she hadn't messed me up, I would have definitely caught the rhinoceros beetle." Luffy was so angry that his face turned red and the veins on his neck bulged.

He waved his powerful fists and complained loudly at the top of his voice. The sound echoed in the woods and startled a group of birds perched on the branches.

There was a flame of anger burning in his eyes, as if Hancock was right in front of him, and he wanted to vent all his dissatisfaction through waving his fists and loud complaints.

Ling Tian looked at Luffy quietly from the side and smiled helplessly.

He knew Luffy too well. Once this simple-minded guy got stuck in a dead end, it would be difficult for him to get out of it.

So, he walked over gently, reached out and patted Luffy on the shoulder, trying to comfort him: "Okay, Luffy, stop complaining, maybe the rhinoceros beetle is still nearby, let's look for it later."

Ling Tian's voice was gentle and steady, like a spring breeze, carrying the power to soothe people's hearts.

"Really? That's great!" Luffy's originally angry expression disappeared in an instant, like a dark cloud penetrated by the sunlight.

His eyes suddenly lit up, and the bright look was like two shining stars, particularly dazzling in the dark night sky.

Luffy's enthusiasm, like the sun, was instantly rekindled, and the light of hope shone in his eyes. His steps became lighter, and every step seemed to be on the clouds, with an eagerness that could not wait.

He ran towards the camp, his figure like an nimble deer, moving through the woods.

He ran and shouted, "Let's hurry up, maybe the rhinoceros beetle is near the camp!" His voice echoed in the woods, full of anticipation. The shouting seemed to have magical power, making the surrounding air filled with his excitement.

Hancock stood there quietly, staring at Luffy's receding back. She bit her lips subconsciously, and her pink lips turned slightly pale, showing her inner struggle.

There was a complicated look in her eyes, which was filled with confusion, like someone who had lost her way in a maze, not understanding why she had such a special feeling for this boy she met for the first time.

There was also a hint of inexplicable excitement, that excitement was like a little bug, gently scratching her heart, making her a little flustered.