The pirate boats darted and zigzagged, trying to flank the ship from both sides. Adam anticipated their moves, his experience guiding him through the perilous chase. He altered the ship’s speed and heading, creating unpredictable patterns that left the pirates struggling to keep up.
Despite the relentless pursuit, Adam maintained a calm exterior, though his mind raced with strategies. He used the ship’s size to his advantage, creating large wakes to destabilize the smaller pirate boats. The waves crashed against the hull, each turn creating a formidable barrier for the attackers.