The Pirate Who Refused Red-Hair's Invitation

Lin Mo walked toward Red-Hair with a calm expression. "It was so-so."

"You're a tough critic." Red-Hair changed the subject. "You knew about Kaku all along?"

"Yeah," Lin Mo replied.

"If you knew he was a spy, why keep him around?"

"That's none of your business."

"Ouch. Now you've hurt my feelings." Despite his words, Red-Hair didn't look hurt in the slightest. "Looks like you've had Kaku's every move under control. Still, I'm surprised you came after him. Were you worried Hawk-Eye or I would kill him?"

Lin Mo: "..."

Kāna Island: Was It Worth It?

Lin Mo hadn't wanted to come. If Red-Hair had been here alone, it wouldn't have mattered. Lin Mo knew him well enough to be sure he wouldn't kill Kaku.

But Hawk-Eye had come too. With Red-Hair here, Hawk-Eye probably wouldn't give Kaku too much trouble, but Lin Mo had followed just in case.

After all, setting aside Kaku's original identity as a spy, he really was a good body—no, a good shipwright!

If Kaku's aim in staying aboard was to earn his trust, so much the better. Lin Mo could take full advantage of that and get a capable shipwright for free. It wasn't a bad deal.

Lin Mo didn't answer Red-Hair directly.

Red-Hair smiled. "So, was it worth it for a spy?"

"I don't judge what I do by whether it's worth it," Lin Mo said evenly.

"Hahaha! You really won't admit it, will you?" Red-Hair laughed. "But I think I understand why you want to protect him. Kaku's a good kid. He's utterly committed and loyal to what he believes in. If you can turn him around and make him genuinely want to stay on your ship, he'll be a fine companion. But changing beliefs that have been rooted in someone for