Starting as a Pirate by Refusing Red-Hair's Invitation

Red-Hair didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "What are you talking about? You think you'll recover from those injuries on your own in a day or two? I'm not interested in fighting an injured man."

Hawk-Eye: "..."

"Forget it. We're not fighting." Red-Hair waved a hand. "I've got plenty to do, so I can only stay a few days. Since you won't let Lin Mo treat you, I'll have my ship's doctor take a look. Turn me down again and I might stop being friendly."

Hawk-Eye answered flatly, "Fine."

"That's more like it! Hahaha! Drink up—wait, no, you should take it easy. Lin Mo, cheers!" Red-Hair skipped right past Hawk-Eye and called out to Lin Mo.

Lin Mo silently raised his glass and clinked it against Red-Hair's.

Red-Hair laughed and drained his glass in one gulp.

His crew never got an answer from Hawk-Eye or Lin Mo. After a few initial complaints, they soon got swept back up in the party.

Hawk-Eye had barely had anything to drink when Red-Hair sent Beckman and the ship's doctor to haul him off for treatment.

As soon as Hawk-Eye left, Red-Hair took his seat beside Lin Mo. With a faint smile, he asked, "Kid, level with me. What's the story with that Physical Clone of yours?"

Lin Mo took a drink. "You imagined it. I don't have a Physical Clone."

"Pfft." Red-Hair nearly spat out his drink. "Come on. Everyone saw it. What, did we all hallucinate at once? I'd believe you if that story were even slightly convincing, but you're a terrible liar..."

Lin Mo: "..."

"And what was going on with your shadow?" Red-Hair pressed, staring at him. "I remember you could use a Fire Ability, too. How many more secrets are you keeping from me?"

"Does it matter?" Lin