Chapter 692

Keira glanced nervously at Lewis upon hearing Erin's words. Lewis's lips curled into a faint smile.

Realizing that Lewis must have already made arrangements with the pirates of the Trident Strait, Keira understood that they would likely release Professor Barry Brandt.

Seeing the two of them so relaxed, Erin grew more anxious. "You need to inform the higher-ups immediately! This is serious! I've dealt with the Trident Strait's King before—he doesn't respond to reason."

Keira raised an eyebrow. "King?"

Erin nodded. "Yes, their leader is called King. He's a notorious pirate who took control of the Trident Strait five years ago. His crew is formidable, and he's known for his ruthless methods."

She leaned in and whispered to Keira, "If you can build a good relationship with King, it could significantly boost your chances for the successor position!"

Keira fixed her gaze on Erin. "So you're actually helping me rather than being a rival."

Erin looked puzzled. "What are you talking about?"

a pistachio into her mouth and said, "I'm just trying to warn you about the Trident Strait

arms and stared at her. "The fact that you're helping me

to talk about serious matters here.

you are and what our relationship is is the most

Keira spoke calmly.

frustration was evident. She seemed nervous, her anxiety almost palpable. "Why are you making this so complicated? I just don't want you to get killed off too soon. I want you to compete

that, Erin hurriedly retreated into the cabin, looking somewhat guilty. "Enough about this. I'm tired. You've been on the road all this time, aren't you tired too? Get some rest. We'll have a tough fight when we get back

asked, "What kind of

no evidence! Isn't that a tough situation? Also, I heard that the Horton Group

yawned and went into

a rival at all. In fact, she's helping me. I feel like she's hiding something

sensed any hostility from her either. That's why we didn't suspect her when

Fox, be so helpful to her, Rabbit?

of it. After a while, she shook her head. "I'll set it aside for now. She'll reveal what's necessary when the time comes.

helped him, so he's inclined to help me. Don't worry. Professor Brandt will return to Crera. on

Keira nodded. "Got it."

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