The reception room was in chaos. Everything seemed utterly disorganized, but in the very next second-
"Boom, boom, boom, boom!"
Bombs sent towering rings of spray erupting all around the cruise ship.
As the main force in the rescue operation, the Country Z Navy used the spray as cover, speeding up in motorboats and drawing their guns to lay down suppressing fire on the pirates along the hull and on deck.
With all their attention drawn to the explosions, the pirates were unable to respond to the sudden gunfire. Seizing the opportunity, the well-trained soldiers swiftly boarded the cruise ship to carry out the rescue.
Some pirates burst into the captain's cabin to ask the second-in-command what to do, only to be swiftly dealt with by Shi Che.
Ye Chuyan simply raised his gun and fired at the pirates in the corridor, severely wounding them.
Seeing this, Ye Xunzhi decided the atmosphere had been built up enough and took the opportunity to disconnect the communications.
Inside the reception room, Colonel Casper of Country M and Colonel Alim of Country E were both startled by the sudden turn of events.
Sporting a bruised eye, Colonel Casper said in disbelief, "You opened fire? Why didn't you discuss it with us?"
Commander Hu gave him a strange look. "Colonel Casper, aren't you here to help?"
Colonel Casper choked on his words.
The implication was clear: since they were here to help, they had no part in making decisions. Less bullshit, more work.
Colonel Alim, meanwhile, simply picked up his submachine gun, already raring to go.
"That's right, we're here to help. Get me a motorboat. I'm boarding the cruise ship!"
Commander Hu raised a hand. "This way, please."
Once Country Z's troops boarded, they swept through the ship with unstoppable momentum. The pirates