Chapter 9 The Darkness of Human Nature
I didn’t want to hide it from everyone. After all, there is strength in numbers, so I told everything I saw and heard.
When I spoke, several Chinese people acted as translators for me. When I mentioned monsters, several women burst into tears.
When I said that the hull was seriously damaged and we might not be able to stay if the tide came in, several senior men also cried.
"I think we need to find ways to defend ourselves and find new hiding places." I said while looking at everyone.
"Boy, why should I listen to you?" The one who spoke was naturally Mr. Ma.
"I'm not asking everyone to listen to me. I'm just making my suggestions. I have no right to interfere with what you think or do. But what I want to say is that there is strength in numbers. If we want to survive, we can no longer do our own thing.
It’s time.” I said.
As soon as I said this, five people responded and stood behind me, including many foreign friends.
But just the few of us couldn't make it through the storm, so everyone started talking and the remaining survivors in the cabin also came out.
I roughly counted the number of people, and now there are only forty-five people left.
"Don't listen to this kid's nonsense. It is safest for us to hide on the boat. If we go out, we will die." Mr. Ma said.
I ignored his words because I had been looking for Rumeng's figure. Although she was not good to me, I always cared about her.
But I scanned the crowd several times and didn't find Rumeng. Could it be that Rumeng was taken away by a monster last night?
I didn't dare to think about it anymore. Looking at Mr. Ma's indifferent expression, I felt angry. Looking at Liu Tian next to him, the same thing happened.
There were so many people talking, and there was nothing they could argue about. Except for the five people who stood next to me before, the others were not willing to leave the cruise ship at all.
Even my proposal to strengthen the defense of the cruise ship was rejected by everyone.
What's more, someone even suggested: "The monsters are the patron saints of this island. We violated their territory, so we captured our people for sacrifice."
I wanted to argue with them, but I knew very well: "If you don't have enough to eat, others won't be hungry."
Since they insist on having their own way, what else can I say?
I got off the boat with the five people behind me and walked directly towards the shore.
I arranged for my men to collect the supplies and the remaining venison, but this time the people standing on the deck were not happy.
"Things belong to everyone, you can't take them all for yourself." one person shouted.
"Then why don't you come down and get it yourself?" I said.
The person who spoke glared at me a few times and suppressed his words. Everyone ignored us and started talking quietly on the deck.
I led five people and continued to collect supplies on the shore until everyone carried a large bag of things. I also took everyone to inspect the damaged areas of the hull.
"If the tide rises, the cruise ship will definitely roll over, and we will definitely not be able to stay there," one person said.
"Yes, that's what I mean." I said.
"But where can we go now?" one person asked.
"If we can find a cave or something and place a barrier at the entrance, it should work." I said.
"But who is going to explore the road?" one person asked.
This time I was asked a question that I didn’t know how to answer. I couldn’t volunteer and say I would go, right? I was afraid too.
The newly formed small team was about to fall apart, so I had to say: "Let's search on the ship first to see if we can find any handy tools and weapons."
"Okay, let's all work separately," one person said.
Unfortunately, I underestimated the ugliness of human nature. As soon as our group got on the boat, we were surrounded by everyone on the deck. Without saying a word, everyone took away everything we had on us.
I wanted to resist, but it was hard for me to fight with two fists. Although some people did not take action, the more than 20 people who did so were not something we could handle.
"Do you still have humanity?" I yelled.
As soon as I spoke, I was punched down by someone. I had to watch helplessly as they took away the things we collected.
Naturally, Mr. Ma and Liu Tian were among them, and together with me, the six people lying on the ground had anger in their eyes, but there was nothing they could do.
If I hadn't searched for it in advance, I would have been really unlucky.
However, this incident also brought the hearts of the six of us together tightly. Fortunately, these people only stole things and did not hurt our lives.
We looked at each other and silently got up and walked towards the cabin. Since you were unkind before us, don't blame us for being unjust.
When we returned to the room, the two girls saw that I had injuries on my face and hurriedly asked with concern. When they learned that everyone had snatched our things, they were also filled with indignation.
"We probably won't be able to stay on this ship for long," I said.
"You mean the boat can't hold on anymore?" Liu Yue asked.
"I'm worried that I'll be fine in the hands of monsters, but I'll die in the hands of these people." I said.
"Qingyang is right. If they don't have food for a long time, I don't know what else these people can do." Ling Han said.
"Then where can we go? What if we encounter a monster outside?" Liu Yue said.
"So I have to hurry up and find a place to hide." I said.
"Okay, no matter where you go, I will follow you." Ling Han said.
Before I could be shocked, Liu Yue also said: "Me too."
But this time, there was no shyness in their eyes, but firm gazes. Although I enjoyed this feeling very much, the burden on my shoulders also became heavier without knowing it.
"You should take a rest, you didn't sleep all night last night." Ling Han said.
"Well, you can rest assured and we will watch." Liu Yue said.
"Everyone, let's take a rest. I've found some sleeping bags. You'll sleep on the bed and I'll sleep on the floor." I said as I opened the backpack I brought back.
"Why don't you sleep on the bed? It's you who have always done the hard work, and I feel a little uncomfortable if I let you sleep on the floor." Ling Han said.
"Let's do this, you two take turns to rest, and wake me up before dark. It's more convenient for me to sleep on the floor, not to mention the floor is covered with such a thick carpet, so it'll be fine." I said and opened my sleeping bag and lay down.
When the two of them saw me like this, they couldn't say anything else. I closed my eyes and pretended to rest, but as soon as I closed my eyes, sleepiness came over me, and I fell asleep soon.
It was Ling Han who woke me up. I stood up and saw Liu Yue still sleeping. After whispering a few words to Ling Han, I quietly walked out the door.
There was still a red sun in the sky, and there was no one on the deck. I hurriedly walked towards the place where I set up the camera, turned on the camera, adjusted the picture and quickly returned to the room.
"Are you all ready?" Ling Han asked.
"Get ready, we'll find out tomorrow morning whether these things are really just active at night," I said.
"You can rest, I'll watch." I continued.
"I'm not sleepy, I'll stay with you." Ling Han looked at me eagerly and said.
Never in my life have I enjoyed such a look from such a beautiful woman. I couldn't refuse at all, so I could only nod numbly.
The two of them sat on the floor like this, with their backs against the wall, but neither of them spoke. Liu Yueyou was sleeping soundly on the bed, and the atmosphere was a bit strange.
Seeing that the sky was getting darker, Ling Han didn't know if he was scared or not, so he leaned closer to me. This was the first time I was so close to her.
In order to relieve the tension in my heart, I asked: "Don't you have a boyfriend?"
"No." Ling Han said in a cold tone.
I regret a little. Did I say the wrong thing? The relationship that I finally got close to suddenly became cold.
"I'm sorry, my tone was bad. Actually, I just didn't want to mention it." Ling Han continued.
"It's okay, I shouldn't ask blindly." I said with a smile.
"Actually, it's nothing. I've only been in love once, but that scumbag found another woman behind my back. We've been in a relationship for four years just because I didn't let him touch me, so I have some grudges against men." Ling Han
Said softly.
Although she said it simply, I could hear the pain in it. Four years is a woman's entire youth.
"Don't think too hard. For someone like me who has never even been in love, I don't have to hang myself with a rope." I said with a smile.
When I said these words, Ling Han's smile returned to his face.
"Bragging, how is it possible?" Ling Han said.
"Really, why did I lie to you?" I said.
Chapter completed!