Chapter 1166 - 576: Difficult to Escape and Interrogation_2

However, it did not affect his decision to exaggerate the situation as a reason to withdraw from the battlefield.

That’s how adventurers are; perhaps when facing a deadly common danger, they can unite and fight side by side.

But when the battle is over, some more realistic issues will suppress the emotions ignited in the brain by anger and the flames of war.

Of course, he, like the other adventurers on the field, hated Dodd, but to let that anger fuel action, risking the loss of accumulated wealth and life over the years to seek revenge on Dodd,

he indeed couldn’t do it.

And from his perspective, it’s not a harsh judgment to make, after all, this adventurer and his crew did participate in the earlier battle and suffered losses.

Wanting to avoid risks after assessing the current situation is understandable.

It’s just that, obviously, not everyone can understand his thoughts.

"Coward!"

Just as the shadowy adventurer finished speaking, Iron Grid, a straightforward and hot-tempered half-dwarf, half-barbarian, couldn’t help but curse.

"Deserves to be used as a stepping stone, with one foot on your face and still not daring to resist, your entire fleet is cowards! A bunch of wimps!"

It must be admitted that this shadowy adventurer, who voluntarily proposed to withdraw, is indeed rational enough.

Even when insulted by Iron Grid, his expression only grew a few shades darker.

Without refuting aloud, he tried his best to avoid escalating the conflict.

He shifted his gaze, nodded slightly at Xia Nan and Lorin, and turned to leave.

But just then, a warrior-dressed adventurer hurried over to report to his shadowy captain:

"Captain... it’s no good, we can’t set sail!"

"Those fishmen have pounded several large holes in the bottom of the ship, and now the ship is full of seawater."

Upon hearing this, the shadowy adventurer’s expression became so dark it seemed like water could drip from it.

"How long will it take to repair it enough to leave the port?" he asked coldly.

"Five days... no, three days, at least three days."

Their voices weren’t covered, so everyone on the scene heard it clearly.

Three days?

With Dodd’s mobility and the fishmen’s assault, waiting until three days later, no matter what they did, it would be too late.

They understand this point all too well.

After confirming again that there was no error in his subordinate’s report, the shadowy adventurer’s gaze flickered, clearly considering something carefully.

About five seconds passed.

In the silence, he slowly turned around and walked back to stand beside the several captains.

He didn’t speak, just silently stood there as if everything that happened earlier was an illusion.

If the adventurers forced to stay in the port want to withstand the upcoming assaults from fishmen, they must rely on the help of other teams at the dock.

The retreat plan just now was based on their own interests; even if he had to sacrifice some insignificant face for it, he wouldn’t hesitate.

Now, even if it meant losing a bit more face, if it could mean fewer casualties among the adventurers in his team, allowing the small team to survive, he would accept being mocked a few more times.

However, knowing the urgency of the situation and that every adventurer’s strength must be contended for, those present did not rub salt into the wound, acting as if the words had never been spoken.

Even Iron Grid, who was just angry and insulting, after calming down a bit, merely swallowed his mocking words and instead left a look of disdain.

"In fact, even if the ship wasn’t damaged, trying to leave with just one or two ships might not be an easy task."

The shadowy adventurer’s earlier actions, while provoking a lot of adventurer’s resentment, also stirred retreat thoughts in other similarly unmotivated captains.

Noticing this, Xia Nan spoke up in reminder.

"When I was underwater earlier, I sensed quite a number of Sha Hua fish lurking in the nearby waters."

"Onshore is fine, but if placed in their home field, I don’t think these sea rats would let us leave so easily."

It’s not a lie. Earlier, when Xia Nan submerged to assassinate the Fishman Priest, he indeed sensed many lurking presences around.

Known as "Haiya" in the Southern Islands, his exceptional performance in the earlier battle further made many recognize him through the uniqueness of his battle skill as that powerful Wolf Beast in the secret realm.

Unconsciously, Xia Nan had gained some influence on the scene, and no one dared to ignore his warning.

Hearing his words, many adventurers who initially wavered temporarily discarded their thoughts of retreat.

Meanwhile, Xia Nan also observed the reactions of those present.

Unexpectedly, what he thought to be the relatively rational and introverted pure blood Elf Sefeng, now seemed to be standing in Iron Grid’s camp, showing no intention of retreat.

Clearly, Dodd’s actions had indeed infuriated him considerably.

"Then what should we do next, just wait at the port prepared for the next wave of Sha Hua fishmen’s assault?"

An adventurer actively suggested.

"Find Dodd first!" Iron Grid seemed to have a plan, replied fiercely, "That beast must be on Stodd Island holding a ritual."

"If I don’t kill that bastard, I won’t be able to sleep tonight!"

Of course, there’s some emotional part, but Iron Grid’s words inadvertently aligned with what many adventurers present thought.

Emotionally speaking, these are senior adventurers with reputations in the Southern Islands, achieving success in their respective fields, being trampled on like this, how could they not have feelings.

Rationally speaking, Xia Nan’s motivation doesn’t need much explanation; traveling this distance from the inland to the shoreline, just for the "Dream Weaving Corridor" key on Dodd, how could he give up this opportunity.

As for the other adventurers present, because of the fishmen’s blockade, it’s exceedingly difficult to leave Stodd Island, and they also want to catch this presumed secret realm ritual mastermind potentially allied with the fishmen.

Whether for revenge or to interrogate for escape methods, Dodd needs to be captured.

But at present, several minutes have lapsed since the secret realm ended.

Even if Algae Scale Dodd’s plan failed, he certainly wouldn’t be someone to get beaten by a setback and lie down to die.

The back-up plan should already be underway, and who knows where he is now...

As Xia Nan pondered halfway, Lorin suddenly clapped her hands and called out.

Soon, Ellison and Striped Catman Sasha came over, pressing a middle-aged man with a familiar face who seemed severely injured, goat-whiskered, disheveled, and particularly battered.

"Flynn?"

Xia Nan was momentarily taken aback, then suddenly understood.

He certainly knew who it was.

Just before entering the secret realm, this man, reportedly the steward of the entire Moon Tide Banquet under "Algae Scale" Dodd, had greeted them during the event.

Unexpectedly, now he was in the hands of the Sword of Vengeance?

After Lorin’s introduction, he roughly learned the process.

It seemed because the fishmen’s earlier action wasn’t part of "Algae Scale’s" plan, Flynn, the person in charge of the Moon Tide Banquet, worried something might go wrong, and thus accompanied the fortuitously encountered Ellison and the Striped Catman to the harbor, coinciding with the ritual’s start, getting swept into the secret realm together at the dock.

Once the secret realm ended, and having guessed at Dodd’s plan inside, Lorin and others directly captured this steward of "Algae Scale" Dodd, holding him until now.

Facing the inquiries from several captains present, this man, now far from his previous grace and appearing quite battered goat-whiskered, showed extraordinary loyalty to Dodd.

Even when his knuckles were crushed, he only moved his lips silently, refusing to utter a word.

"Damn bastard!" Iron Grid cursed in discontent.

Seeing Flynn’s fierce determination, beside him, "Wind Forger" captain Sefeng, unwilling to waste more time, directly took out a pale purple potion emitting a glow from his waist pouch.

With one hand gripping his cheek, applying a little force, Flynn was forced to open his mouth in pain.

The alchemy potion known as "Truth Serum" was forced down in one go.