After the phone in the room rang three times, some people had already stood up and gathered around the table. Only then did Major pick up the phone under everyone's gaze.
He didn't speak; as a Major, he could already access some confidential matters and training. Moreover, he was drafted to infiltrate Darkstone Security, and he received corresponding secrecy training.
Speaking would mean exposing one's accent. Many people feel their pronunciation is quite accurate, but in reality, residents from other areas can tell their strong, unmistakable accents.
This is not the Federation; this is the Amelia Region. If he spoke, he would be exposed, so he wouldn't speak first.
Few people know this phone number. If the other party is an ally, they would speak first. Otherwise, after a few seconds of silence from the other side, he will hang up, not giving them more time for reaction and thought, minimizing the chances of exposing himself.
