Through the Secret Passage or Killing Everyone

Vanessa's face displayed clear signs of being shaken as she looked down, visibly afraid of her surroundings. Damian glanced at her but refrained from saying anything, understanding that revealing his acquaintance with her would be unwise.

After a few seconds, Vanessa mustered the courage to direct her gaze towards the new prisoners, and when her eyes met Damian's, she was overcome with disbelief.

For a brief moment, Vanessa yearned to run towards him and embrace him, but the realization of their circumstances swiftly dampened her enthusiasm. Yet, hope flickered within her.

Vanessa found herself utterly alone, making escape an arduous task. However, Damian's arrival brought a glimmer of improvement, and she felt confident that he would guide them through this ordeal.

"Look at what we have here," the pirate captain remarked, eyeing Damian from head to toe. "This one appears weak. Where did you find him?"