Xion found herself at a loss for words when Charlie posed his question.


    This unwavering loyalty stems from the indoctrination she has endured since childhood.


    She is convinced that her life, and everything she possesses, should be dedicated to the Banks Family and her father, even at the cost of her own life.


    Yet, in this moment, she couldn’t possibly share that with Charlie.


    With tears streaming down her face, she continued to plead, “Sir, although my life may be fleeting, I have never begged anyone before. Today, I ask you just this once—please grant me mercy and put an end to my suffering, okay? …Please…”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Charlie shook his head and replied coldly, “I’m sorry, but you can’t die now!”


    ……


    Meanwhile, aboard another ship in the cockpit, the captain and sailor were left in utter disbelief!


    They simply could notprehend why Xion appeared to be frozen in ce, seemingly bewitched by that man, unable to move an inch!


    She oscited between nodding and shaking her head, crying uncontrobly. To those watching from the ship, the whole scene seemed almost surreal.


    The captain quickly retrieved his satellite phone and dialed a domestic number.


    After thoroughly exining the situation, he listened intently to the instructions on the other end, nodding vigorously as he said, “Understood! I will do as you ask!”


    With that, he hung up and turned to his crew with a grim expression, “Go inform Mr. Johnson that there’s a new order for him!”


    A sailor hastily turned and made his way down to the lower cabin of the cruise ship.


    At the bottom, he approached a locked door, knocking firmly while calling out, “Mr. Johnson, the captain has instructed me to inform you that there’s a new order from the master!”


    A low, ominous voice responded from within, “Alright, I’ll be right up!”


    As the words faded, the door swung open.


    A middle-aged man with triangr eyes and a hooked nose emerged, wielding a specially designed heavyposite crossbow.


    Theposite crossbow ranks among the most formidable of all crossbow weapons; its power surpasses that of a firearm.


    Professional hunters often favor heavyposite crossbows for pursuingrge game, such as thick-skinned wild boars.


    Regr handguns and light rifles struggle to prate the wild boar’s skin, often causing bullets to ricochet off its exterior coated in pine oil and mud.<fnaa2a> Fresh chapters posted on find?novel</fnaa2a>


    In contrast, a well-ced shot from a heavyposite crossbow can easily pierce through, delivering a forceparable to that of a high-caliber sniper rifle!


    Furthermore, this crossbow boasts impressive range and uracy. When equipped with a sniper scope, it can effectively engage targets from a distance.


    Theposite crossbow is not only powerful and precise but also incredibly quiet, making it ideal for assassination missions!


    Crucially, many countries enforce strict gun controlws, making it difficult for ordinary citizens to acquire firearms, let alone sniper rifles.


    However,posite crossbows typically do not face the same level of regtion. The weapon in this man’s hands has been enhanced from a standard sports crossbow, rendering it capable of prating even a bulletproof vest—an excellent tool for covert operations!


    With theposite crossbow in hand, he ascended to the upper cockpit.


    The captain wasted no time, saying, “Mr. Johnson, hurry! The master has been captured; eliminate the target on the opposing boat immediately!”


    Mr. Johnson cast a nce at Charlie and Xion on the adjacent vessel, a sneer creeping onto his face as he remarked, “Isn’t this the guy just standing there like a deer in headlights at such close range?”


    With that, he opened a window and positioned the crosshair of the sniper scope on theposite crossbow, aiming directly at Charlie’s left temple!