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

at her. "Why

phone, opened a map, and showed it to Keira. "Are you familiar with maritime routes? Although this river is the shortest route from Crera,

to a location

it,

palpable. "Don't you know anything? The world's largest surface is

"I'm aware

transport is essential for trade because it's much cheaper compared to air

in surprise.

"There's an island here where a group of pirates live. They survive by raiding ships. They're known as the Trident

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

disbelief. "Are

happens behind the scenes, so it's not well-known. These pirates control key straits, making them very important for

"If a maritime route is opened up, the time and fuel savings are significant, lowering the cost of shipping goods substantially. So, there's fierce competition over these

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