The next moment.
Spider Woman and her two companions were dumbfounded. Barton, who had just been able to speak, was now bowing his head, his chest heaving violently, almost as if he were asleep.
What was going on?
"SHH!"
Dean raised a finger to his lips, signaling everyone to be quiet. He tugged at Cheston En, who had been tightly gripping the steel pipe in his hand, and whispered, "Cheston En, tell the rest of the people on the ship the plan I just mentioned, and then keep an eye on that cargo ship. Notify me immediately if anything happens. I'll take care of Barton's teammates first."
Cheston En nodded and left the corner with tentative steps.
Because of his position, Cheston En had a clear view. From the moment Dean started his incessant talk, Barton, whose condition was clearly deteriorating, seemed to have been hypnotized. His gaze gradually lost focus, and his head drooped eerily.
