Over the waters of the South China Sea, just as Luo Xia was wondering how to get Green Arrow's story back on track, Robert Queen woke up.
"What's... going on?" Robert Queen was astonished to find himself and his son, Oliver Queen, placed in a lifeboat, while the Asian man they had met earlier stood on the surface of the sea not far away.
He was truly standing there. Luo Xia stood directly atop the seawater, rising and falling with the waves, with nothing but water beneath his feet.
"Oh, you're awake. I was still thinking about how to resolve this quietly. Since you've noticed, you might as well keep acting." Luo Xia said to Robert Queen.
"Acting? Who exactly are you?" Robert Queen asked in shock.
"I'll answer that later. But first, think about this: if you were about to die, what would you say to Oliver Queen?" As Luo Xia spoke, a cluster of red energy appeared over his eyes, transmitting scene after scene into Robert Queen's mind.
They were scenes from the Green Arrow story Luo Xia had once watched. Naturally, some parts had been cut, allowing Robert Queen to see only what Luo Xia wanted him to see. There were also subtle mental suggestions to make Robert Queen cooperate with Luo Xia's plan.
After a long while, Robert Queen said in astonishment, "This is truly incredible."
"Do you understand what you need to do now?" Luo Xia asked.
Robert Queen thought for a moment, then nodded. "I understand. This is Oliver's destiny—to walk a path completely different from mine."
For Oliver Queen, this voyage had been utterly unforgettable. Part of the reason was that he had brought his girlfriend's sister aboard the yacht; the thrill of being a scumbag was difficult to explain to anyone