The Beginning of the Snake Princess
Twelve Years Ago…
Deep beneath the surface of the Sabaody Archipelago, within a cold, damp slave prison, a frail black-haired girl sat chained to a stone wall.
Heavy iron shackles bound her ankles, and the frigid chains rattled softly whenever she moved.
Click.
The iron door to the cell slowly creaked open.
A slave trader stepped inside while reading from a ledger in his hand.
"Slave Number 54521."
He glanced between the list and the girl before nodding in satisfaction.
"…"
The black-haired girl remained silent.
She did not answer.
She simply stared at him with eyes overflowing with hatred.
"I called you!"
The man frowned before walking closer.
"If you behave yourself later, you'll fetch an excellent price."
"Do you understand?"
He violently grabbed the girl's long black hair and forced her head upward.
With his free hand, he reached toward her delicate face, intending to caress it.
After all…
This merchandise was likely the finest slave the auction house had ever acquired.
If the higher-ups had not insisted she remain untouched until the auction, he would have long since satisfied his own filthy desires.
"Ahhh!!"
Without warning, the girl sank her teeth into his hand.
Crunch!
Blood immediately burst from the wound.
"AAARGH!"
The man screamed in agony and instinctively released her hair while clutching his mangled hand.
"You little bitch!"
His face twisted with rage.
He raised his other hand to slap her across the face.
Yet…
The girl never blinked.
Her fearless eyes stared directly into his.
Not a trace of fear could be found within them.
Only hatred.
Only defiance.
…
At that very moment…
Inside the magnificent human auction house of the Sabaody Archipelago, nobles, merchants, royalty, and wealthy elites filled every seat.
Luxury draped every corner of the hall.
Beautiful slaves.
Rare races.
Exotic animals.
Priceless treasures.
Everything imaginable could be purchased here.
The only requirement…
Was enough Berries.
The auctioneer stood proudly upon the stage.
"Ladies and gentlemen!"
"The next item is something truly extraordinary!"
"The legendary three sisters from the warrior nation of Amazon Lily!"
"They are members of the Kuja Tribe!"
"The opening bid…"
"…Ten million Berries!"
Bang!
The polished mahogany gavel struck the podium with a crisp sound.
The audience instantly became excited.
"Fifteen million!"
"Twenty million!"
"Twenty-six million!"
The bids rose rapidly.
It wasn't because they understood the value of the Kuja.
It was because the three girls possessed breathtaking beauty despite their young age.
Even beneath their worn appearance…
Their elegance was impossible to conceal.
Suddenly—
"One hundred million."
A calm voice echoed throughout the auction hall.
The room instantly fell silent.
The bid had increased by more than seventy million Berries in a single jump.
Everyone immediately turned toward the bidder.
There…
A figure wearing the unmistakable bubble helmet of a Celestial Dragon casually lowered his auction paddle.
"What?!"
"A Celestial Dragon!"
The entire audience froze.
Several nobles who had been preparing to continue bidding instantly lowered their paddles.
One wealthy merchant nearly raised his own.
Fortunately…
His companion immediately grabbed his arm.
"Are you insane?!"
"Do you want to die?!"
The merchant immediately broke into a cold sweat.
"…Thank you."
"I almost signed my own death warrant."
He hurriedly lowered his head.
The auctioneer did not dare delay any longer.
"One hundred million once!"
"One hundred million twice!"
"One hundred million three times!"
Bang!
"Sold!"
"Congratulations to Saint Casrot!"
The auction concluded immediately.
No one dared compete against a Celestial Dragon.
Not with their lives.
…
Backstage.
The newly purchased slaves remained locked inside an iron cage covered by a heavy black curtain.
Saint Roselith Seraphina's future would one day change this cruel world.
But today…
Another Celestial Dragon arrived to perpetuate it.
Saint Casrot slowly approached the cage.
He gazed at today's acquisition with obvious satisfaction.
He had to admit…
His luck had been extraordinary.
Had he not visited the Sabaody Archipelago today…
He might never have discovered such remarkable merchandise.
"Saint Casrot."
The auctioneer bowed respectfully.
"This shipment is somewhat… spirited."
"They were captured on Amazon Lily."
"The eldest girl has already bitten several of our men."
"If not for her incredible beauty…"
"We would have considered her defective merchandise."
"It's fine."
Saint Casrot chuckled greedily beneath his bubble helmet.
"I enjoy spirited women."
"Breaking them is half the fun."
The auctioneer forced a smile.
"In that case…"
"I wish you an enjoyable experience."
He immediately excused himself.
No sane person wished to remain near a Celestial Dragon longer than necessary.
Moreover…
Human auction houses generally preferred that Celestial Dragons stay away.
Their appearance only lowered profits.
After all…
Who would dare compete with the World Nobles during an auction?
Saint Casrot slowly reached toward the curtain covering the cage.
He gently pulled it aside.
Sunlight filtered inside.
His greedy eyes immediately landed upon the beautiful black-haired girl sitting silently inside.
"So beautiful…"
He couldn't help but admire her appearance.
"She's still young."
"Very well."
"I'll raise her personally."
"Once she matures…"
His smile became increasingly disgusting.
"Take all three back to my estate."
"And be careful."
"If even a single scratch appears on my little beauties…"
"I'll have every one of you executed."
The surrounding guards immediately straightened.
"Yes, Saint Casrot!"
Several men carefully lifted the heavy iron cage.
Although it swayed slightly…
They dared not make the slightest mistake.
Inside the cage…
The youngest brown-haired girl buried herself against her elder sister's chest.
"Sister…"
"I'm scared…"
Tears streamed endlessly down her cheeks.
After being separated…
Captured…
And imprisoned…
The sisters' fear had long reached its breaking point.
The black-haired girl gently wrapped both sisters in her embrace.
"It's alright."
"Don't be afraid."
Although she herself was terrified…
She refused to show it.
As the eldest sister…
She would remain strong.
No matter what.
…
After what felt like countless hours…
The cage finally stopped moving.
The black-haired girl realized they had reached their destination.
Light once again filtered through the darkness.
Someone removed the cloth covering the cage.
Standing outside…
Was a beautiful young slave wearing an iron collar around her neck.
She smiled warmly.
"Are you the newest slaves purchased by Saint Casrot?"
"Please don't be afraid."
"Saint Casrot is actually very kind…"
"He told us that if we work hard enough, we'll eventually be allowed to leave."
"Several girls have already reunited with their families."
The gentle girl unlocked the cage while speaking softly.
Her voice was sweet.
Kind.
Comforting.
She clearly sympathized with the newcomers because…
She herself remained a slave.
"So…"
"You don't need to worry too much."
"Oh…"
"My name is Angelina."
"I'm from the North Blue."
The black-haired girl carefully studied her.
For the first time since being captured…
Her guard lowered ever so slightly.
"My name is Hancock."
She gently placed a hand on each of her younger sisters.
"These are my sisters…"
"Marigold…"
"And Sandersonia."
For the very first time since arriving in this living hell…
The future Snake Princess, Boa Hancock, spoke her name aloud.
Unaware…
That destiny had already begun moving toward the day she would finally meet Saint Roselith Seraphina, the woman who would one day change the course of her life forever.
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