The captain issued a request for surrender; no one in the entire merchant ship voiced opposition.
However, the middle-aged A-level man's face remained grim because he knew very well that the other party might not accept the surrender request.
Sure enough, the man on the other side ignored the words and continued speaking on his own.
"Was it you deliberately making things difficult for us at the Blue Elf Star Port?"
The captain couldn't answer and could only look at the young master, who had a steely expression and pursed lips, remaining silent.
He too had a reputation to maintain; having spoken harshly before, it was truly difficult to now soften his words.
The old man renowned for being sycophantic had a pale face, his eyelids drooping, not daring to utter a single word.
After about two seconds of silence, the young master realized the old man wasn't picking up his cues and had to turn his gaze to the middle-aged A-level man.
He cast a pleading look: Please lie for me.
