A Ticking Sound

In the waters of Country A. The subordinates of the Smith Family went out of the cabin one by one. "Miss Anne, we're outside. If you need anything, just call us." "Yes, thank you." Anne nodded and closed the cabin door, waiting quietly. At this time, she couldn't sleep. She only lied on the bed to rest. On the sea, it was snowing heavily and a gale was blowing. The visibility was extremely poor. "Where is Tim?" "Tied up in the cargo hold." "Is it safe? It's better to send two people there to watch." "I've already knocked him unconscious. But it's better to be careful." ...... At the bottom of the cargo hold, Tim woke up. The first thought that came to his mind was to break free of the ropes that bound him. Suddenly, a bang was heard in the dim light. Tim suddenly came to a halt and shouted in a low voice, "Who's there?" "Who?" He did not expect the other side to ask the same question. Tim frowned and was keenly aware of the fatigue in the voice. Although the other side said with a soun