Adapting to the rocking of the ship wasn't easy. A.A. woke up feeling nauseous, their body aching from days of being confined on the swaying vessel. They tried to recall how they'd ended up in this mess.
When A.A. first arrived in the trading city of Esta, they began searching for information about a "man-making potion" by consulting the Information Guild and local merchants. Many wondered why a perfectly healthy woman would seek such a thing, but A.A. brushed off their questions with vague answers.
After days of inquiries, A.A. finally heard rumors about a potion that could grow male genitalia. The source was a group of lecherous men and sailors who seemed untrustworthy. They leered at A.A., claiming they'd give the potion to their wives.
Despite their creepy behavior, A.A. decided to join them. The rumors seemed widespread and credible. Just off the coast of Esta lay Pirate Island, where seals were said to possess the ingredient needed for the potion.
"Why is it called Pirate Island?" A.A. asked.
"Pirates live there, obviously. But don't worry, we're armed, and you look capable too," one of the men said, brandishing a massive axe.
Many in Esta warned against the journey, but neither A.A. nor the lecherous group listened. After all, A.A. was a hero who had defeated the Demon King, and the men were well-trained fighters.
*A few pirates couldn't stop them.*
That's what A.A. thought.
"Ugh… ugh… gah…"
A faint moan echoed somewhere. As A.A.'s eyes adjusted to the darkness, they took in their surroundings. Across the cell, the lecherous men were bound tightly, their bodies bruised and battered.
In a corner of the ship lay a mermaid, the first A.A. had ever seen. She floated in a tank, emitting strange moans. At first, A.A. thought she was dead, but on closer inspection, she was alive, frothing at the mouth and trembling.
The mermaid was beautiful, with long, seaweed-like hair. Her arms and fins were bound, and her exposed chest was firm and alluring. Between her legs was a dildo, moving on its own. With each vibration, she convulsed, her eyes rolling back, only to struggle again before passing out from pleasure.
A.A. was stunned into silence. This was no ordinary ship—it was a pirate's den, and a twisted one at that.
"Eve…"
A.A. muttered, recalling the ambush.
*** ***
As A.A. and the lecherous group sailed, a massive ship blocked their path. Flying from its mast was the flag of the infamous pirate Eve.
"What do you want?!" one of the men shouted. They hoped to avoid a fight, as their goal was only to gather the potion's ingredients. The crew, all women, ignored him and continued their work.
From the captain's quarters emerged Eve: fiery red hair, a fierce gaze, and a missing eye. Her tall, muscular frame and large chest made her look like a beautiful, hardened sailor. Even the lecherous men gulped, adjusting their weapons.
"What do *you* want? Why've you come to Pirate Island?" Eve asked.
"We…"
"Oh, I know. The potion that grows male genitalia. You're here for the ingredients, right?"
"…Yes."
"Then you die."
Eve drew a pistol and a sword, laughing. A.A. and the men prepared to fight, but the result was a brutal defeat. Eve was absurdly strong. A.A. wondered if they could beat her even on land.
Her swordsmanship was crude, but her strength and agility were unmatched. She fought three at once, resorting to dirty tactics when needed. A.A. realized that unless Eve lost a limb, victory was impossible.
"Gah… ugh…"
One of the men coughed up blood, regaining consciousness. A.A. was unharmed, but the others were beaten to a pulp. One begged for water, but no one could help him. After a while, he slumped over, unconscious.
Silence returned to the cell, broken only by the waves hitting the hull and the swaying lantern above. A.A. pondered their escape. Fighting Eve unarmed was hopeless, and fleeing while bound was impossible. She hadn't beaten A.A. like the others, which meant she wanted something from them.
Soon, a humming voice approached—a sailor's tune, but higher-pitched. The cell door opened, and Eve entered, smiling as she smoothed her hair. The lecherous men struggled.
"Please… let us go… we'll leave… please…"
"We just wanted the potion… nothing else…"
"Why do you want it?" Eve asked, genuinely curious.
"To… give to my wife… for… that kind of play…"
"I thought maybe it'd give me two… you know…"
"Right. That's what everyone says."
Eve nodded, then drew her sword. The men panicked.
"You're all the same. Women should love women, not deal with perverts like you. You're why women can't love each other, right?"
"What… what are you…?"
"A potion that grows genitalia? It never existed. It's a rumor I spread to castrate degenerates like you. Men are all the same. What's your name?"
One man gave his name. Eve smiled, satisfied, and sharpened her blade.
"Nice name. If you were a woman, you'd make a great lesbian. Here���s the deal: I'll castrate you. If you survive, I'll let you go."
"No… no! You're insane!"
"Quiet. I need precision."
Eve castrated both men without anesthesia. They died in shock. Eve wiped the blood from her face, unfazed.
A.A. was horrified. *Is this hell? Am I being punished for leaving Erina alone?*
"Gahhhh…"
The mermaid convulsed again. Eve turned to her.
"Mom! Be quiet while you're being punished!"
"What the…"
A.A. felt their mind shatter. *Who is this woman? A demon? One of the Demon King's Four Generals?* Eve cursed at the mermaid, then approached A.A. with a sweet smile.
For the first time, A.A. felt true fear. *One wrong word, and I'm dead.*
"Uh… uh…"
"So, why did *you* come for the potion? First woman I've seen seeking it."
"To… become a man…"
"Become a man?"
Eve's expression darkened. *If I'd said 'return to being a man,' would I still die?* A.A. thought it likely. Eve shook her head in disbelief and rummaged through the cell's storage.
"Women wanting to be men… it's disgusting. That's why women can't love women. Right, Mom?"
"Gahhh…"
The mermaid convulsed, and Eve smiled, satisfied. She pulled out a large, double-ended dildo.
"You've never had sex with a woman. Don't worry, I'll make it painless. Okay?"
A.A.'s mind reeled. *Lose my virginity to this insane lesbian pirate? No way.*
"I… I'm engaged…"
"So? Sex with a woman is better than marriage."
"My… fiancé is a woman!"