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?"

pistachio into her mouth and said, "I'm just trying

crossed her arms and stared at her. "The fact that you're helping me does matter. What's our relationship really like? That's a

frowned. "I'm trying to talk about serious matters

and what our relationship is is the

Keira spoke calmly.

this so complicated? I just don't want you

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

"What kind of

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

and went into the

watched her leave and turned to Lewis. "She doesn't seem like a rival at all. In fact, she's helping me. I feel like she's

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

Erin, Fox, be so helpful to her,

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. By the way, what's your connection to

ago. I've helped him, so he's inclined to help me. Don't worry. Professor Brandt will return to

Keira nodded. "Got it."

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