A jet lands on a forest-covered private island. The door opens and Norman, chained, is thrown onto the dirt. Jack watches him coldly, exchanging a glance with Killshot. The island is a Hunter retreat—owned by Mercenary. Strider exits last. Jack tells him to stay. Inside the compound, Strider and Killshot drag Norman to Daryl, who stands with a Mercenary agent known as Centurion. Norman asks why they wanted him. Daryl tells him that Blackridge wasn't necessarily a trap, it was a warning, but he asked Jack to bring Norman to him. Daryl knocks him down and begins days of torture while Strider and Killshot watch. Norman tries reaching Tobey, but fear holds him. Strider eventually leaves. Later, Killshot overhears Daryl and Centurion discussing expansion to a new Mercenary island. Doubts grow. Sneaking into Daryl’s office, Killshot finds files—proof Daryl imprisoned and abused his sister. He finds her location. That night, Killshot frees Norman. They escape to the shoreline, defeat two guards, and steal a helicopter. As it starts, Killshot stops. If he leaves, Daryl will kill his sister. He stays behind. Norman flies off, promising to return.
