After half a minute, the scene finally calmed. Upon catching sight of Adrian, the crowd’s attitude underwent a complete transformation. The madness and confusion that had gripped them vanished entirely, replaced by gazes of gratitude and reverence as if he were their savior.

Adrian could only shake his head helplessly in response. With the commotion subdued, he finally had the opportunity to approach the window and gaze outside. Twenty boats were drifting out on the sea, steadily moving farther away from the Titan cruise ship.

"Fetch the captain!" Adrian barked.

With the ship plunged into chaos, he paid little heed to the whereabouts of those around him. Some from the lower deck had fled to the upper deck, while others attempted to pilfer belongings amid the turmoil. Despite crew members' efforts to intervene, their actions lacked coordination without Adrian's directive. Several crew members converged around him, now regarding him as their de facto leader.

Upon hearing his command,