Meanwhile, Chris Shelby entered the room.
“Mr. Shelby, you’re here. I can leave now.”
Seeing Chris Shelby, Shadow let out a sigh of relief.
Chris Shelby nodded, and then Shadow disappeared into the darkness.
“Esther!”
Chris Shelby hurried over and called out softly as he looked at Esther.
At that moment, Esther appeared thinner and more disheveled than before, her face tear-streaked.
Seeing her like this, Chris Shelby couldn’t help but feel heartache and self-reproach.
If it weren’t for his negligence, Esther wouldn’t have been captured by the people of Knights’ Liberty.
“Chris!”
Seeing Chris Shelby, Esther could no longer maintain her strong facade and burst into tears in his arms.
“My dear, I finally see you. I thought I might never see you again!”
Esther cried as she clung tightly to Chris Shelby.
At that moment, a mix of emotions swirled within Chris Shelby.
He took a deep breath and said, “I’m sorry, it’s all my fault for not protecting you properly! Don’t worry, as long as I’m here, no one can hurt you. I will definitely get you out of here.”
Hearing this, Esther stopped crying and nodded like a chick.
“Dear, now is not the time to talk. We’ll talk more once we get out of here!”
“Mmm!”
Esther nodded, knowing that now was not the time for idle talk.
Then, Chris Shelby led Esther out of the dungeon.
At the same time, the entire Knights’ Isle erupted with the sound of intense gunfire.
Just then, Dragon approached and said, “Boss, we’re surrounded!”
Chris Shelby’s expression darkened as he asked, “How many are there?”
“About thirty thousand,” Dragon replied.
Hearing this, Chris Shelby’s expression grew grim.
He had only brought three thousand men with him, not because he was unwilling to bring more, but because this was Oxwoods territory, and bringing more would surely draw their attention.
Chris Shelby thought for a moment and then instructed Dragon, “Dragon, lead a breakout!”
“Yes!”
Without any hesitation, Dragon immediately turned and led the men to break out.
Chris Shelby then asked into his headset, “Lynx, find me a breakout route now.”
Upon hearing Chris Shelby’s words, Lynx immediately started to search the map for a route.
“Boss, there are only a thousand mercenaries on the northwest beach. The island’s network and power will be restored in about fifteen minutes, so you must break out within that time.”
Hearing this, Chris Shelby frowned and said, “Good, I’ll break out immediately.”
“Lynx, I will meet you on the breakout route!”
After saying this, Lynx hung up the phone.
Then Lynx ordered, “Change the submarine’s course toward the northwest seas!”
At that command, the entire submarine immediately changed direction.
“Ah!”
“Ah!”
“Ah!”
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
…
Meanwhile.
The sounds of screams and gunfire were constant, causing Esther’s complexion to pale.
She looked at Chris Shelby and asked, “My dear, can we really get out?”
Chris Shelby smiled and said, “Don’t worry, with me here, you will definitely be safe.”
Hearing this, Esther nodded.
For some reason, as long as Chris Shelby was by her side, she felt immensely secure.
“Let’s go!” Chris Shelby said, pulling Esther away. Soon, he brought her before Dragon and the others. Chris Shelby looked at Dragon and asked, “Dragon, what’s the situation now?”
“Boss, we are surrounded,” Dragon replied. “I led a breakout attempt just now, but the enemy is numerous and well-equipped. It’s difficult to break through.”
Hearing this, Chris Shelby’s expression darkened. Then, noticing Esther, Dragon curiously asked, “Boss, is this your wife?”
“Yes,” Chris Shelby nodded.
Dragon extended his hand, saying, “Madam, hello, I’m Dragon, one of the four commanders under our leader!”
Esther had met Tiger and Phoenix before, but this was her first encounter with Dragon. She smiled and said, “Hello, I’m Esther!”
Without wasting words, Chris Shelby gave his orders to Dragon, “We must break out to the northwest, and we must do it quickly. Lynx will come to support us.”
“Understood, I’ll lead the breakout now,” Dragon replied before departing.
“Tiger! Phoenix!” Chris Shelby shouted.
“Present!” they responded quickly, coming forward.
“You two are responsible for covering our retreat!” Chris Shelby commanded.
“Yes!” Tiger and Phoenix each led a thousand Death Guards and shifted their positions strategically-Tiger on the left, Phoenix on the right, and Dragon up front.
“All Death Guards, listen up! We must break out, and if any problem arises, I will support you!” Chris Shelby declared loudly.
“Yes!” echoed the voices of all Death Guards, rallying with vigor.
In that moment, Chris Shelby seemed transformed, exuding a commanding presence. The invincible Amerosia Primus was back!
Esther was stunned by the sight. It was her first time seeing Chris Shelby like this, her heart pounding with excitement.
As Chris Shelby finalized the arrangements, Esther, curious, asked, “Dear, what about me?”
Chris Shelby smiled, “Darling, just stay behind me. I’ll keep you safe, but remember, don’t wander off!”
“Mmm!” Esther nodded vigorously.
Then, grabbing Esther’s hand, Chris Shelby charged forward. His hand on a firearm, he continuously pulled the trigger, sending bursts of gunfire.
“Ah!” The cries echoed as members of the Knights’ Liberty fell one by one.
Under Chris Shelby’s lead, the three thousand Death Guards were unstoppable, breaking through the ranks of the Knights’ Liberty who couldn’t hold them back.
Suddenly, the pitch-dark island lit up as lights turned on, revealing tens of thousands of Knights’ Liberty members launching a frenzied attack on Chris Shelby and his forces. Despite the adverse conditions, Chris Shelby remained unflustered.
“Everyone, take out all the lights!” he commanded.