Chapter 691

Erin immediately inquired, "What's this Plan B? Haven't we failed?"

Keira turned to her, "What exactly did we accomplish?"

Erin scrutinized the two of them. They had done nothing more than travel a long distance, arriving here only to witness Professor Barry Brandt being captured.

Erin frowned, and after a moment of thought, she seemed to understand. "So, it's all a diversion! The real rescue mission must have already been set in motion!"

Lewis checked the time and nodded. "Everyone knows the quickest route from Country A to Crera is through this river, so it's heavily guarded here. But Professor Brandt took a different route."

Erin's eyes widened in realization. "Another route would take a whole day by sea and pass through a dangerous strait. No one would expect him to go that way… Lewis, you're quite cunning!"

Lewis gave her a sidelong glance but didn't respond. Instead, he turned his gentle gaze to Keira and explained, "Professor Brandt has just boarded a ship and left Crera. He'll likely return to Crera around this time tomorrow."

Keira nodded in understanding.

doubt Professor Brandt will make

at her. "Why do you

familiar with maritime routes? Although this river is the shortest route from Crera, the

to a location on

stared at it,

The world's largest surface is the ocean. Maritime

nodded. "I'm aware

much cheaper compared to air freight. But you should also

blinked in surprise.

spot on the map. "There's an island here where a group of

these pirates, this sea route has never been opened up. Ships always have to detour, making it dangerous for Professor Brandt to travel

"Are there still

there are. The competition over maritime routes happens behind the scenes, so it's not well-known. These

up, the time and fuel savings are significant, lowering

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