The Pirate Who Refused Red-Hair's Invitation

An empty box?

Could it be...?

Xiao Lan's face drained of color. She pushed through the crowd and hurried alongside the Kuja Warriors escorting Sister Wu away. "It's my fault. I took the wine. I didn't know it was meant for the Snake Princess. Please, don't hurt Sister Wu."

"Uh, what are you talking about?" one of the women holding Sister Wu asked, her expression darkening.

Sister Wu frowned and shot Xiao Lan a glare. "That's enough. You're a child, so stop running around and go back!"

"No! I'm the one who did something wrong. You shouldn't take the blame for me, Sister Wu. If you're going to arrest someone, arrest me. I took the wine meant as an offering for the Snake Princess. It's all my fault." Tears streamed down Xiao Lan's face as she spoke.

The Kuja Warriors holding Sister Wu exchanged glances.

They knew what happened to anyone who defied Hancock.

And Xiao Lan didn't look as though she was lying. If she really had done it, Hancock wouldn't spare her just because she was a child.

"Don't listen to her," Sister Wu said, her face grim. "I did it. Take me away. Hurry!"

The Kuja Warriors sighed. Ignoring Xiao Lan, they hurried Sister Wu toward the Royal Palace.

Xiao Lan tried to follow, but people on the street stopped her before she had gone more than a few steps.

"Don't go. It won't help, and angering the Snake Princess is no joke."

"Go home. It was only one bottle of wine. The Snake Princess probably won't execute Sister Wu over it. She'll punish her at most. Honestly, why did you take Sister Wu's wine without asking?"

"I..." Xiao Lan lowered her head, biting her lower lip. She didn't say another word.

When Lin Mo returned to