Endless Ocean: Escape Starting from a Canoe

Chapter 17 Shi Ming VS Exploration Team Captain!
Shi Ming weaved through the thickets deep within the island.

Suddenly, he sensed a familiar presence.

The captain of the exploration team on the drifting ship, Iron Tower, was exploring the island alone, holding a short sword. His team members who had originally been with him had long since disappeared, and it was unknown whether they had been left on the ship or had perished under the mouthparts of the bloodthirsty moths.

Stone inscriptions were also discovered at the Iron Tower.

"You're actually still alive?"

"Everyone is dead, but you are still alive."

"How did you escape from the siege of those Zerg?"

Iron Tower narrowed his eyes, looking at Shi Ming with a half-smile.

"You're still alive, aren't you, Captain?" Shi Ming retorted. "Why can't I live?"

"That's true. But more interesting than how you escaped from those Zerg is where you got your weapons?"

The captain had already seen his sword.

The design of this knife is definitely not from the craftsmanship of a ship adrift at sea, nor is it a collection or trophy from a ship.

Every slave underwent the most rigorous body search before boarding the ship, and no weapons were allowed on board.

This kid is definitely up to something!

"Want to know? Then come and ask it!"

Shi Ming's speed and stamina are now vastly different from what they used to be, but even without awakening his powers, he is confident of defeating the captain!
He gripped his sword tightly and, with the explosive speed of a cheetah, swiftly approached the towering exploration team leader, unleashing a devastating slash.

Click!

Iron Tower had not expected Shi Ming to be so fast. In the blink of an eye, he managed to block the attack with extreme difficulty, relying on his instinct for danger. His right hand trembled, and his heart trembled even more. How could this slave, who originally seemed to have only a few strengths, have such great power?

Shi Ming then launched a surprise attack with his right leg, kicking the Iron Tower in the right waist.

Based on his previous observations and speculations, he knew that the exploration team leader's gun was hidden in this very place.

Bang!
A standard-issue pistol flew out and crashed into a tree not far away.

With his only lethal weapon disarmed, the captain frowned, hesitating for a moment whether to retreat and rejoin the captains.

Shi Ming, however, did not give him that opportunity.

After several tests, Shi Ming gained a clear understanding of the difference between awakened people and ordinary people—now he could easily kill the outstanding human in front of him, known as the second strongest on the drifting ship, Captain Iron Tower, using only his physical strength.

Shi Ming didn't want to get entangled with this captain for too long. After testing him, he decided to get rid of the captain.

Although the captain had previously shown goodwill towards him, even giving Shi Ming enough food and a can of beef when he was still a slave.

But one's stance cannot be changed.

Not to mention, every crew member on the adrift ship had countless blood debts on their hands: plunder, torture, killing, the slave trade...

Such sins will not be punished in the apocalypse.

But those who commit murder should also consider that one day the blade will be turned against them.

Shi Ming also had this realization.

"Arm of Power!"

Seizing the opportunity, Shi Ming used ten times his strength.

The sword flashed swiftly, its power like a prison. The captain, who was already struggling to resist and trying to escape, stared in disbelief at the burst of power in this single strike.

He used all his strength to block.

In the instant the swords clashed, the steel short sword in his hand broke in two and flew far away to the ground. His right hand, which had been holding the sword, went numb and lost all sensation in an instant. The flesh at the base of his thumb burst open, and blood gushed out.

The power of this strike was terrifying!
hiss--

Before he could react, the gleaming blade, accompanied by sparks and the sound of breaking steel, struck his shoulder. The captain's right arm and shoulder were severed cleanly, and a large chunk of flesh from his right chest slumped down. "You are... an Awakened?"

the captain asked in disbelief.

"Yes."

Given the extent of the injuries, the tower has no chance of survival.

"To die at the hands of... an awakened one, I... am not... at a loss."

"But I haven't used the Awakened's skills yet."

Shi Ming sheathed his sword.

The captain of this exploration team did receive good combat training, but unfortunately, he was far inferior to Shi Ming.

Even if it were just a matter of skill, he couldn't possibly win.

"You infiltrated the ship as a slave... also to seek... the captain's... secrets...?"

Before he could finish speaking, his towering body collapsed to the ground, sending leaves scattering everywhere.

"Oh? The captain has another secret worth pursuing? Interesting, are you a traitor too?"

……

Having dealt with the second strongest fighter on the adrift ship and picked up the weapon that had been kicked away, Shi Ming continued westward toward the island.

The number of bloodthirsty moths attacking the island has gradually decreased. He even saw a few scattered members of the exploration team hiding in some secluded places. They set foot on the island as predators, but hid in the shadows as the hunted.

The role reversal between hunter and prey can sometimes be just that natural.

Shi Ming didn't cause them any trouble; instead, he sped up his pace.

If too much time is wasted and the captain returns to his adrift ship, then the captain, with the home advantage, may not necessarily lose to Shi Ming.

Moreover, this captain seems to have a secret?
Shi Ming had only heard that he had a powerful and influential uncle.

He had just arrived at the foot of the steep cliff on the west side of the island when he saw a large group of people coming down the cliff.

The once-energetic first exploration team is now reduced to less than ten members, including many wounded. Moreover, according to Shi Ming's observation, the scarred man has disappeared.

The weapon Shi Ming was holding had been switched without him even realizing it.

Model 92B-2037 pistol!
The pistol has 7 bullets left.

Shi Ming, hidden in the shadows, aimed his gun at the captain's head and calmly pulled the trigger.

boom!
Blood splattered everywhere.

Hit?
Ok?
wrong!

They aimed their guns at the captain, but it was the first mate who died!
The poor first mate was the closest to the captain, and he was immediately pulled over to block the gleaming bullet. With his speed, dodging would have been much easier, but the captain wasn't sure if a sneak attack would follow. At that moment, a shield was a better option.

The bullet pierced the first mate's forehead and exited through the back of his head, losing most of its force and deviating slightly. It weakly grazed the captain's scalp before clanging against the stone wall.

The captain's cold eyes turned toward the source of the gunshot.

"Shi Ming!!!"

"It's really you!"

The captain threw away the first mate as if he were throwing away a broken shield.

"I never imagined that I would suffer such a huge defeat at the hands of a lowly slave like you, and that you would even dare to appear before me."

“I told you long ago that awakened beings and humans are not the same species. Who gave you the courage to face an awakened being?”

(End of this chapter)