Chapter 277
After leaving the cabin, we saw that the entire cruise was empty. Everyone had gone inside their room and was too afraid to come out.
After all, people could only get food with their room cards. If their cards were stolen, they would starve to death. Some even formed alliances to steal cards and get more food to stock up.
Dexter and I held a child each while Eason led Yara. We quickly made our way to the elevator entrance. It was crucial to return to the room and lock the door as soon as possible to ensure our safety as it would be dangerous to remain outside.
Maverick glanced around, his voice hushed and urgent. "Hurry, get in the elevator. Something doesn’t feel right."
Indeed, as soon as the elevator door opened, several strong men emerged, brandishing sticks, knives, and other weapons. They instantly grinned when they caught sight of us, like hunters spotting their prey. "Which floor are you on? Take out your room key cards and show us," the towering man in the front asked in a commanding voice.
Maverick quickly presented his white card. "Sir, we’re on the common floor. We’re out to find something to eat. Our kids are hungry..."
The man groaned in frustration as we held the most basic white cards, and they weren’t the best. After all, a white card could only be used to receive basic foods such as milk, bread, and eggs.
"Dude, no worries if they have white cards. We’ll just snatch them first so that we can have an additional person’s meal," suggested the man standing behind him.
The leader agreed, "It makes sense. If you give us all your room cards, we won’t harm you. But if you don’t, don’t blame us for what happens..."
Before the leader could finish, Dexter raised his hand to his head and forcefully hit it against the wall.
I couldn’t believe my eyes. The man was strong and muscular. Yet, Dexter effortlessly pinned him against the wall.