He had left his dagger in the boat which meant he was bare-handed against all those creatures whom he couldn't even see properly. They were probably sharks or some other killer fishes that got attracted to his blood. It was possible that they didn't attack them if they stayed still, however his wounds were a problem and also the Miss Trouble behind her.
Anyone who were to look at her could never tell that there is so much mischief hidden behind that innocent face of hers and he had been fooled as well. He was also worried about the ship which was just moving on its own with Victor sleeping. If they wasted more time here, it was possible that they might lose it forever.
