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The thirty or so women mentioned by the elder were the wives and daughters of the indigenous people and fishermen. The pirates in uniforms, on the other hand, didn't have a single woman among them. They were a group of ruthless and lecherous criminals who viewed women as mere tools, no different from dogs.
In the eyes of these evildoers, women were nothing more than objects to satisfy their desires. Once women fell into the hands of these criminals, their lives would undoubtedly become a living nightmare. Moreover, there were dozens of these pirates, and the issue of women had long been a source of trouble.
There had been several instances of deception and coercion, nearly sparking violent conflicts between the two groups.
The indigenous people and fishermen were no match for the pirate warriors, especially considering the intimidating presence of the destroyer. Fortunately, the leader of these pirates, who was also the captain of the destroyer, was not a typical pirate. He and his dozen or so warriors were not originally pirates but had joined later.
Therefore, when tensions arose, this captain mediated the situation, preserving the safety of the wives and daughters of the fishermen and indigenous people.
Now, as the influential captain raised the issue again, there was a deep fear among the people that he might make unreasonable demands. The current problem facing everyone was already severe. The thirty or so women had become a crucial resource on the island, and in this endless post-apocalyptic wilderness, the sanity of all individuals was gradually eroding.
Human desires were expanding without bounds.
Without the constraints of morality, these ruthless pirates were capable of anything. The elder glanced indifferently at the group of people in ordinary attire, paying no attention to their reactions. This was an outcome he had long anticipated.
After all, no man could tolerate the idea of sharing his wife or daughter with another man, especially as if they were commodities forced into becoming tools for others.
"We absolutely disagree! Such practices are devoid of morality! I don't care about others, but my daughter will never be debased by you!"
Other fishermen and local indigenous leaders hastily stood up, echoing their disapproval.
"In the apocalypse, what's the point of talking about husband and wife? It's survival of the fittest! If you don't hand them over, we'll just take them ourselves! Be careful not to lose your lives when we come for them!"
A pirate leader dressed as a captain, with a fierce look, stood up in confrontation with High Yongsheng.
Hong Fei and the others also stood up, glaring at High Yongsheng's group. Hong Fei sneered and said, "What? You dare not listen to the captain's orders? Are you looking for death?"
"If you want to take our women, you'll have to step over our dead bodies first!" A leader among the fishermen erupted with momentum, exuding a murderous aura, slamming the table, and glaring fiercely at the pirate warriors.
He had a young and beautiful daughter, whom he cherished like a treasure. If these people were to try and take his daughter, he would absolutely not agree!
The thought of his daughter falling into the hands of these villains terrified the fisherman leader, making him tremble in fear.
"Alright! Let's compare and see if we can't kill you bunch of scoundrels!" A young man beside Hong Fei pulled out a pistol, coldly staring at High Yongsheng's group.
On the other side, High Yongsheng's group drew weapons from their waists, glaring angrily at Hong Fei's side. The two sides were on the verge of a violent clash!