Seize the Ship

Upon receiving the order, Cold Blood immediately swung his pair of massive claws.

The sturdy hull was like paper before him, easily slashed open with several cracks.

Seawater rushed wildly through the fractures into the Research Vessel, sending the people aboard, who had been smug moments earlier, into a panic.

"Damn it! That monster has started attacking our ship!"

The Research Vessel began rocking violently under Cold Blood's assault.

"Boss! The ship is taking on water! What do we do?"

A thin Black youth ran out of the cabin in panic and spoke to Keen, who was still roaring.

"Fuck!"

When Keen heard that his Research Vessel was taking on water, his already foul temper worsened.

What had originally been a smooth deal had turned into a huge loss.

Not only was he about to lose a Research Vessel, but more importantly, he had lost several of his men.

This was an outcome he had never wanted to see.

His subordinates had all been carefully selected by him from among numerous retired soldiers.

Losing even one of them usually pained him for a long time. This time, seven had died at once. How could he not be furious?

Still, Keen was a capable leader. He knew that he needed to stay calm at a time like this; rage would solve nothing.

"Evan, Nick, Cruz!"

Keen called out three names.

The men who had been called stepped forward in unison.

"Since this ship is no longer worth keeping, we need to seize that fishing boat as quickly as possible.

"You three need to hide your weapons. As the first group to board the fishing boat, take control of it as fast as you can. Don't worry, we'll catch up soon."

"Boss! There are sea beasts in the water. How are we