Just as Xiaofan had speculated, Dalke's conspiracy was to hijack the ship's cargo, and by extension, everything related to the ship's rchants... Anyway, in summary, everything on the ship, including the ship itself, they wanted.
In the morning, everyone arrived at the restaurant for breakfast as usual.
Li Yunchang, being a person of composure, greeted Dalke with a smile when he encountered him during breakfast.
"Mr. Li, why aren't you dining with your wife today?"
"Haha, my wife caught a slight cold, so I let her rest in the room."
"Oh, yes, the weather has been quite damp lately. Take care of yourselves, please convey my regards to your esteed wife."
"Much appreciated."
Dalke, who always ate in the cabin, actually ca out to dine with his subordinates. He wanted to observe what these rchant passengers typically did. anwhile, he also wanted to see where the young lass was...
Speaking of Leng Yue, she and Xiaofan didn't go to the restaurant; instead, they continued discussing with Captain Zhou Jian about the upcoming challenges.
Everything that needed saying was clearly stated last night. At four o'clock in the morning when everyone was asleep, Zhou Jian quietly gathered everyone for a eting.
The upcoming issue they would face was this: Dalke's subordinates numbered over twenty, they would definitely wait for the signal to coordinate from inside and out, controlling the ship's affairs.
So, how should they deal with these twenty-odd ard individuals?
"Captain..."
"Huh?"
"Can I kill soone?"
'Gulp.'
Leng Yue's first question almost made Zhou Jian choke on his drink.
"Can I kill soone?" These simple words were casually spoken by a beautiful woman? She must be joking, right?
"Regarding that, you should ask the Captain."
"Ask the Captain? This isn't our ship..." Xiaofan shook his head with a wry smile.
"Captain?" Leng Yue promptly looked at the Captain.
"No...you, young lady, you must be joking."
"I never joke with anyone except him." Leng Yue said earnestly.
"Uh...um...Xiaofan, she is, after all, a young lady..."
"Captain, Leng Yue ans that if we make a move, blood will inevitably be shed, and this is your ship. However, this is unavoidable. After all, the other side has more than twenty ard individuals aboard. With your few handguns, they won't stand a chance, and there are so many unard people present. With our limited manpower, the only way to subdue them is to incapacitate them. But this young lady...well, she doesn't have much restraint when acting." Xiaofan explained patiently.
"Who...who exactly are you?"
"Uh...at this ti, it doesn't matter what I am, anyway, I'm Chinese, no doubt about it."
Xiaofan's plan, strategy; it sounds imaginative, but inevitably it must be executed this way.
Killing, huh; even if they're ard now, whether their hands would shake when firing could still be unforeseen. However, they seem to discuss it indifferently.
If they're not lunatics, then they're really extraordinary individuals. Even their reasons for appearing on that deserted island beca suspect. But ultimately, as Li Yunchang said, everyone's entitled to their privacy and secrets, as long as it doesn't harm oneself, why pursue it?
But due to sheer curiosity, Zhou Jian asked Xiaofan another question.
"So, Xiaofan, will you also kill soone?"
"Well, with such a large ship, she wouldn't manage it alone." Xiaofan nodded and continued, "If you have doubts, feel free to voice them."
"No, it's not that, it's just, there are so children on board. If they see this scene..."
"Don't worry, when dealing with such people, his actions don't shed blood." Leng Yue added.
'Gulp...'
"Leng Yue..." Xiaofan smiled wryly and shook his head at her once again.
"I'm speaking the truth..."
Zhou Jian really couldn't comprehend why at such a critical mont, these two were acting like it was nothing. Didn't they worry about unexpected events?
Ti passed, and noon arrived as expected.
"Attention all crew mbers and guests: Ahead there are reports of high winds and waves. Please refrain from wandering on the deck or corridors due to potential violent shaking of the ship. To prevent unnecessary harm, lunch will be delivered room by room by the ship's chef."
The broadcast repeated the above content thrice...
In response, Dalke stood on the deck, looking at the bright, sunny sky and the calm sea... Where was any sign of high winds and waves?
Could it be the calm before the storm?
"Boss, those guys have started retreating to their rooms."
"Hmm, that's perfect, that'll save us the trouble of rounding them up one by one when we take action."
"So, we now..."
"Proceed according to the plan."
"Yes..."
Ti ticked by, second by second, and the sea remained calm, but the ship had slowed down already half an hour ago.
'Whoosh. Tear...'
'Whoosh. Tear...'
Seventh, eighth...
Cold glints flickered; soone would inevitably die by the blade.
'Whistle, whistle, whistle...'
Suddenly, the sky was filled with the sound of fireworks... Who would set off fireworks in the ocean? Without guessing, it must be their signal.
"Boss, they've arrived, over there..."
"I see them, let's go to the bridge and stop the ship." Dalke, filled with excitent, headed towards the Captain's cabin.
Unbeknownst to him, except for the two following behind him, his subordinates were already mostly dead.
'Knock, knock, knock.'
"What's happening here? Hmm, Mr. Dalke?" Zhou Jian had also witnessed the fireworks, and he was already prepared for Dalke's arrival.
He felt for the handgun under the table, glanced at the two sailors behind him. If things escalated into a fight, then it would indeed be a matter of fate.
The door opened, and the three of them stepped inside.
Three against three...and almost simultaneously, six people drew their guns, aiming at each other's heads.
"You, how do you...? Originally thinking they would easily comply, who knew it'd end up in such a stand-off."
"You better not act rashly. I warn you." Zhou Jian was actually quite apprehensive, but he had no choice; Xiaofan had insisted they must be prepared to aim guns at the other's head, or else lives would be at risk. However, if he couldn't co, what then?
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