Chapter 26 - 26. hold anger in the fangs.

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On the other hand.
More precisely, along with the shaking that occurred on the cruise ship..

So far. Arthur was already on the 4th floor, right where he was not far from the ship's radio communication room. The previous explosion was from the 3rd floor, right where Arthur was trying to escape before the fire spread to his place.
However, he was lucky. because at that time, he accidentally used the lock-pit for the door and suddenly found a broken ceiling door as if someone had used it.
And this time, he was blocked by BOW. He even had trouble finding another way.
But when he tried to work up the courage to go forward, his steps suddenly stopped because he heard gunshots aiming at BOW.
Hard to believe because someone shot BOW right before his eyes. Until..

(Someone is coming here. Could it be that I was found out? What should I do? )

He was terrified as he heard the sound of footsteps getting closer to the BOWs. Other than that, he didn't hear any sound.

"Wow. Looks like a little boy who got lost and just came out of a scary maze. I know you're there. Show yourself."

He was surprised because a beautiful woman wearing black glasses came and pointed a gun at him.
Inevitably, Arthur ventured to show himself.

"I'm sorry, lady! But I'm not a child."

Unfortunately, the woman smiled instead.

"Oh! I'm impressed. Luckily no one can see and hear our conversation. But unfortunately, you missed a special moment down there.."

"What are you talking about?"

He was confused by what the woman said. But when he saw that the woman was pointing. Although for a moment, he saw one of the monitor screens showing Chris on standby with his knife. And he averted his gaze in a few seconds.

"I'm glad you don't know anything. Even if I told you, silent eyes have always tried to protect you. Maybe that's why I couldn't find your whereabouts since then."

(At that time?)

Arthur suddenly remembered the broken ceiling back then. but he tried to stay calm.
When the woman stepped forward to Arthur, he spontaneously backed away..

"It would be nice if I took you there."

"You will never get anything from me."

The woman was impressed by Arthur's bravery.

"Don't worry. I got what I wanted. Better save yourself first."

"Wait!"

Unfortunately, he was too late to respond and did not notice that a smoke grenade fell and exploded. Making him cough and hard to see around him.
Even worse, when he managed to get out of the grenade smoke, he even lost track of the woman.

"Gosh! I've lost her. I'd better get out of here. Maybe I can do something there."

Inevitably, he immediately rushed into the cabin before it was too late.
He could have attacked her, but since he had absolutely nothing to use as a weapon, he could only stay silent and rely only on his instincts. Thanks to that, he was able to find out what had happened to him until now.

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Meanwhile..

Chris was still trying to fight so the lickers didn't attack or get close to the others.
No matter how much licker he stabbed, it made him force himself as he was also trying his hardest to endure the pain in his hand.
no matter how long he dug his hand into the licker's blood before...

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(That light.. signal!)

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Until Chris didn't realize that one of the Lickers had run away from him and was targeting Hans and Rachel.

"WATCH OUT!!"

But strangely, the licker suddenly stopped. The licker's claws almost hit Hans' back as he protected Rachel.

"Hans! Rachel!"

Chris rushed towards Hans and the others, though Chris' hand was caught by Licker's tongue.

"Let me go!"

Annoyed, he slammed and stabbed the licker.
After no one bothered him, he rushed over to Hans and Rachel. Seeing Hans who was still trembling, Chris whispered those words to him.

"Hans. It's okay, dominic. Just breathe easy!"

Hearing that, Hans slowly released Rachel, and he then sighed for a moment.

"Sorry, captain. I thought I was freed from my nightmare. I should have been able to help you."

Chris, who understood what Hans was saying, could only smile while patting his shoulder. What's more, he was lucky because he still remembered Dominic's advice.

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At that time, after finishing practice. Dominic invites Chris to talk privately. He made a suggestion while holding Chris's shoulder.

"Chris. If hans comes back to remember his bad dream. Remind him by saying this. It's okay dominic. breathe easy!"

"Why did you tell me?"

Dominic smiled while looking at Hans who was still practicing there.

"Remember what he said back then, only Douglas could say that. He hates me because I always spoil his plans. Even though we are against each other and are always enemies.
At that time I always thought, if only I could save Hans parents at that time."

"Sorry, dominic. I should have told you at the time. But at that moment, my body moved on its own. It was as if it was pushing me to help them."

Hearing that, Dominic patted Chris on the shoulder, smiling.

"No chris. You did the right thing then. Even if it was too reckless. I'll tell him when he's ready. And when the time comes, do him a favour. Because he looks up to you as a savior.
and also as a captain for him."

Hearing this, Chris couldn't help but smile. And they then held hands which looked really strong. They always do that when they are determined or when they trust each other.

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"I know, Hans. Now help me get cassandra and philips first. We'll make sure we get out of here."

"Yes, sir!"

They don't realize that something much more troublesome will come sooner or later. While their top priority is getting the others into the elevator first, they also don't realize that something is wrong with Philip, and neither is Cassandra.
During this time they still feel the pain. As if, connected to something with their body.