Afterward, they made their way to the cargo warehouse located at the bottom. There, they carefully covered all the goods with steel wire mesh, ensuring it was tightly welded to the cabin’s bottom te.


    Once this task waspleted, a group of individuals approached a middle-aged man, speaking with respect: “Reporting to the deputy governor, all entrances and exits have been sealed, and the goods are secured.” This middle-aged man was none other than Arlo, the deputy governor overseeing the route between Turkey and Cyprus, and one of the three deputy governors at the Right Army Governor’s Mansion.


    In that moment, Arlo nodded, filled with sorrow and indignation, and quietly stated, “Everyone, today’s sacrifice for righteousness is not only an act of loyalty to our Lord, but also for the better lives of our wives and children. I hope you all can find somefort in that.”


    The leader, with a sorrowful smile, replied, “My lord, our fates have long been out of our hands. If the Lord wills us to live, we will live; if He decides otherwise, we must ept our fate…” He then posed a crucial question: “My lord, will the British Lord truly grant freedom to our wives and children after our deaths?”


    Arlo reassured him, saying, “Do not worry. Even if the British Lord doesn’t regard us highly, he must consider his own reputation. If not, who would willingly choose to die in the future?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Upon hearing this, a collective sigh of relief swept through the group. They were well aware that they had been ordered by the British Lord and understood that everyone aboard their ship was destined for death. What made matters worse was that their final mission required them to destroy the ship along with everyone on it.


    The condition for the British Lord’s mercy was to ensure freedom for their families after their demise. For these individuals, not fully understanding the gravity of their situation meant certain death. Instead of awaiting their fate, they preferred to embrace it and provide a chance for their loved ones.


    Unlike Xiao Qiwei (Bertrand) and the other fallen men, these individuals were Arlo’s trusted confidants. When Arlo brought them into this role, their families did not apany them, nor could they. From the moment they took on their duties, they epted the grim reality of self-destruction. If the situation demanded it, they were to be the agents of their own demise.


    This strategy was orchestrated by the British Lord as a contingency n—should a significant issue arise at any outpost, they could execute a self-destruct sequence swiftly, eliminating all risks.


    The safety of their families was the driving force behind their willingness to face death.


    As Arlo nced at the time, he announced, “It’s nearly time; prepare to sink the ship.”


    The leader nodded in agreement and, along with his men, set about cing directed explosives in both the bow and stern of the vessel.<fnb2d6> Th?s chapter is updated by find(?)ovel</fnb2d6>