I suddenly realized that the people in the water were survivors from the company.
After all, there were no other boats in front of us.
"Extend your hands, approach slowly, or I'll shoot!"
As the raft drew closer, I became more vigilant. After all, the company's people were not ordinary folk.
Right now, I was the only one on our boat with combat capability. If they attacked us, it would be a big problem.
Upon hearing my shout, the three people on the raft obediently complied.
The thick fog obscured my vision. It wasn't until they were close that I could see there were two men and one woman on the raft, all looking disheveled.
These people seemed to have been attacked, bearing injuries and panting heavily, as if they had expended great effort.
I observed them discreetly for a moment, a cold laugh escaping my mind.
Indeed, my worries were justified. Despite their disheveled appearance, their eyes held a fierce glint as they looked at us.
I was all too familiar with that look. It was the same gaze I'd had when hunting for food in the jungle.
It seemed my gun wasn't enough to intimidate them. I needed to hit them hard!
These people were well-trained and cold-hearted. During the camp break, they had shot survivors without hesitation.
One of the men looked very familiar. He must have been one of those who had fired shots and killed people before.
"Now I'll give you two options. First, leave, and fend for yourselves at sea."
The raft was now less than two meters away. I steadily aimed my gun at them, ready to shoot anyone who made a move.
With the muzzles of the guns pointed at them, the three dared not make a move. After hearing my options, they whispered amongst themselves. Then, the leader stood up.
"Brother, what's the other option?"
I inwardly sneered. The first option was merely a diversion. After all, they had escaped in a hurry, and their raft had no water or food. Drifting on the open sea, they would eventually die. Naturally, they wouldn't choose this path.
"As for the second option, only two of you can board our boat. The remaining one will be left to perish."
I said the second choice coldly. I knew that when people are left with no choice, they huddle together for warmth. But once a choice is presented, their base nature will emerge.
There's an ancient anecdote about "two plums to kill three officials." This principle remains relevant even today.
I understood perfectly that it was impossible to win over the company's people. However, it wasn't impossible to make them work for me by using some tactics.
As soon as I spoke, the faces of the three on the raft darkened.
This was a transparent scheme. If I had driven all three away, they might have risked a desperate fight. But now, with the possibility of two staying, the situation was vastly different.
The leader's lips moved, as if he wanted to negotiate, but I had no desire to waste words with these people. After all, I held the gun, and they had no right to put on airs.
"If you don't want to choose, I'll choose for you. Is it him?"
I said this calmly and pointed my gun at the man I had recognized earlier.
With a bang, before the man could react, I shot him in the thigh. Blood gushed out immediately.
"This is your final chance. Kill him, and I'll let you two on board. Otherwise, you'll all die here."
When I recognized the man as one of those who had previously massacred survivors, I had already decided that he must not live.
It must be said, the company's people are cruel. After I issued my ultimatum, the other man and woman exchanged a look. They decisively stepped forward. One choked him by the neck, and the other restrained his body.
They had no other choice now but to kill their companion to earn my trust.
The man being choked struggled, his face turning red from lack of air. His arms gradually lost strength and slowly fell.
He probably never imagined that after escaping the company's ship, he would be strangled to death by his own companions on this raft.
I watched the scene unfold with utter composure, my heart unmoved. However, the two sisters behind me could not bear it.
Qi Qiaoqiao covered Qi Xinxin's eyes and lowered her own head.
Human wickedness was laid bare at this moment.
As the man was strangled to death, his two companions efficiently tossed him into the sea. Then, one of the men stood up and offered me a fawning smile.
"Boss, can we board the ship now?"
I nodded with satisfaction and then raised my gun.
Bang!