Leaving the pirates aside was not an option, so the veteran soldiers promptly brought them back, and it was also the perfect opportunity to ask for a few helpers.
"Captain..."
"Here!"
"Becca Reyes!"
While the two were conversing, suddenly a buzz of whispers rose around them.
The two exchanged glances, and before they could fully comprehend, they heard a warning voice from behind—
"Nobody move!"
The accented Eastlandian was not clearly articulated, but everyone present heard it loud and clear.
In an instant, everyone's gaze shifted towards the source of the voice, and at the same time, they raised their guns.
Quickly, they saw three people: two foreign strongmen standing at the back, while Becca Reyes, dressed in military attire, was pushed to the front with her hands bound. The captors clearly intended to use Becca Reyes as a target.
Yet, compared to the tension of Becca Reyes being captured, another confusion emerged in their minds.