The thousands of torch-bearing werewolves, carried by hundreds of wooden boats, speedily approach the cruise ship.
Colin was a legendary marksman with the eyes of an eagle.
Hence, when he, too, saw the werewolves sailing the fleet of wooden boats, he exclaimed in shock and anger, “D*mn it! Werewolves! I didn't expect them to dare come here. It looks like they have not learned their lesson at all.”
Werewolves?
Meanwhile, when Jurgis, Didier, and all their subordinates heard that the legendary werewolves were fiercely bearing down on them, their initial shock quickly turned into mass panic.
Cries of despair began to echo through every corner of the ship.
Nathan sneered, “Quiet, all of you! What are you panicking about? Does panicking solve the problem? Will it alleviate the danger in any way?”
Nathan's status and the terrifying combat prowess he displayed earlier filled his voice with gravitas.
He had barely spoken when the crowd
fell silent.
He added, “Since none of you are fools, I’m sure you're aware that panicking doesn't help and would only make things worse. Therefore, you had better listen to my instructions. As long as we resist them calmly, I guarantee that most of you will survive. Do you have any problems?”
Didier was the first to speak. “Mr. Cross, my crew and I are willing to obey you.”
Nathan then turned to the kneeling Jurgis.
Quivering the moment he made eye contact with Nathan, Jurgis quickly responded, “I'm willing to obey you too, Mr. Cross.”
Just as he spoke, he turned toward all his men, regardless of whether they were injured or not, and declared, “In the face of the looming danger, we’ll be under Mr. Cross' command. Whoever disobeys, I will not let you off the hook when we return, even if Mr. Cross and the werewolves don't kill you.”
Jurgis' subordinates, especially those that were unhurt, exchanged glances before declaring their stance, “We're willing to take orders from Mr. Cross.”
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