Vessel Malfunction

"Ambush!" "Sniper!"

Panic erupted on the deck. Everyone scrambled for cover, and Ezekiel Sims was no exception.

The fact that he had dodged that last shot didn't mean he was confident he could dodge every time. Furthermore, if he took even a single heavy-caliber bullet from a sniper rifle, his extraordinary physique would likely not be able to handle it.

No one with a working brain would want to test whether their skin could withstand a sniper rifle.

In truth, this wooden-hulled boat could never withstand a Barrett punching holes through it. These people were taking cover merely to block the sniper's line of sight. If someone fired blindly, they could still kill them. At that point, they were just gambling that they weren't that unlucky.

Henry, on the other hand, could use his Super Hearing to pinpoint the target's location, making it not all that difficult to hit them. However, the captain was sharp; the moment the first shot rang out, he cranked the throttle wide open, intending to force his way through this stretch of the river.

Thus, the second shot wasn't aimed at anyone, but rather at the original target: the marine engine.

From the sound of the metal collision, Henry confirmed he had blown a cylinder. Yet the engine was still making its final struggle, refusing to shut down completely. This was because the bullet wasn't high-explosive ammunition. Although the projectile was custom-made, going toe-to-toe with the engine without hitting a vital part meant it couldn't cause catastrophic damage.

The third shot hit the crankshaft. While it didn't directly shatter the crankshaft encased within the engine, as long as there was the slightest bend and crack, the engine's own power would wreck the crankshaft completely!

Finally, Henry achieved his wish, disabling the boat so it could