Vik's actions successfully drew the slave traders' attention. As the leader of the slave traders personally led a team to capture him, Bai Fu received new intel from Digging Princess.
Digging Princess said, "Fu Fu, Patrick Star just contacted me. He said he overheard the slave traders talking. They came to Ulysses to capture people because someone discovered a special gene in the Ulysses People. This gene could greatly help with a certain research project, so the Ulysses People's prices have skyrocketed on the slave market."
Bai Fu sensed the stink of a conspiracy. That special gene might be the key to Vik's mission.
"Did you find out anything else?"
Digging Princess said, "Yes. The leader of the slave traders seems to think Vik has the strongest expression of that special gene, making him extremely valuable. That's why he went out personally to capture Vik alive."
Alive?
A new battle plan took shape in Bai Fu's mind. She quickly told Vik what the players had discovered.
Vik was too pressed for time to be shocked by the news. "You mean they won't kill me just yet, and you want me to act as bait to buy you more time, so you can seize the chance to attack the ship and rescue the hostages?"
Bai Fu asked in return, "What do you think?"
Vik gritted his teeth. "It's definitely an opportunity. I'll do my best to hold them off a little longer."
After ending the call, Bai Fu immediately led her people to attack the slave traders' ship.
At the same time.
Aboard the slave traders' ship.
A group of slave traders were gathered around a small table, playing cards. They were playing Cosmic Web, the same game the players had played on the ship earlier.
"Damn, I wish they'd make