Chen Ke stood on the deck, scanning the horizon for any sign of the Administration Bureau's ships. The sea was an indifferent place that dulled one's sense of distance—if one could see a ship, it only proved that the people from the Administration Bureau were not far away.
Conrad must have used radar to determine their relative distance to the Administration Bureau, and they were now employing a roundabout strategy. They intended to circle around to the side, enter the restricted area, and force the Administration Bureau to abandon their pursuit.
Chen Ke went down to the crew's resting area, where Laura and Nathan immediately came up to him, asking about his conversation with Conrad.
Due to the fear of being overheard in the corridor and the smallness of Chen Ke's cabin, the three decided to talk in Laura's cabin.
No sooner had the three entered the room, Laura glanced outside, and then closed the door, eager to ask about the current situation.
