Nicholas stood on the deck, facing everyone's surprised eyes, his expression was surprisingly calm.

There was no trace of emotion in his eyes, as if all this was of no importance to him.

His voice was calm and indifferent, breaking the silence around him and pointing directly to the square-faced lieutenant general.

"Jerry, you're five minutes late!"

Nicholas' words were concise and powerful. He did not hesitate to speak because of Jerry's military rank. Instead, he spoke as if he was talking to an old friend.

Jerry, the majestic vice admiral in the navy, actually showed a hint of nervousness on his face when facing Nicholas' accusations.

He leaned forward slightly and his attitude was respectful, which was in stark contrast to his majestic image in the army.

His voice was a little hurried as he explained:

"Our detector just detected something abnormal under the sea nearby, so we were delayed for a while."

Jerry's explanation revealed respect, even awe, for Nicholas.

He did not show any arrogance due to his military rank, but instead seemed a little cautious in front of Nicholas.

There was a hint of expectation in his eyes, hoping that Nicholas could understand the reason for his lateness.

Nicholas did not show much emotional fluctuation after hearing Lieutenant General Jerry's explanation.

His expression remained indifferent, as if he didn't care at all about Jerry's nervousness.

He did not ask for details about the anomaly on the seabed, but changed the subject and asked about the origins of the pirates.

"Where did this pirate come from?"

Nicholas' voice was calm, yet it carried an unquestionable authority.

Lieutenant General Jerry couldn't help but feel relieved when he heard that Nicholas did not hold him responsible for being late.

The tense look on his face eased a little, and he immediately answered Nicholas' question in a military-like simplicity and directness:

"These pirates seem to be made up of human traffickers, specializing in human trafficking."

"We issued a wanted warrant for them a long time ago, but we have not caught them yet."

Nicholas nodded, seeming satisfied with the answer.

His eyes were deep, as if he was thinking about deeper issues.

Nicholas shifted his gaze from Lieutenant General Jerry to Phoenix.

His eyes revealed a maturity and calmness that was inconsistent with his age, as if he had seen through the changes in the world.

He said to Phoenix in an almost commanding tone:

"Take your girlfriend home and stay well. It will be troublesome if you die!"

When Phoenix heard this, the vein on his forehead jumped.

He felt a little annoyed that the prince actually spoke to him in such a tone, as if he was a weak person who needed protection.

He felt an urge in his heart to step forward and teach this arrogant prince a lesson.

But he knew that he was not the kind of villain who vented his emotions at will.

He couldn't attack Nicholas just because of a momentary unhappiness.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, then snorted coldly and responded in a slightly sarcastic tone:

"Humph, what prince wouldn't study hard at this age and become a sailor?"

"Isn't this stealing jobs from other crew members?"

There was obvious dissatisfaction and provocation in Phoenix's words.

Lieutenant General Jerry stood by and witnessed the argument between Phoenix and Nicholas.

A hint of worry flashed across his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

As a senior officer in the Navy, he knows many unknown secrets, including the true identities of Nicholas and Phoenix.

He knew that these two were not people he could easily provoke.

Nicholas' identity is not just that of a prince. He has a complex political and family background.

So Jerry chose to remain silent. He quietly stepped aside and didn't want to get involved in the dispute.

He knew that this level of conversation was not something an officer of his rank could participate in.

His duty was to protect Nicholas' safety, not to interfere in his private affairs.

Facing Phoenix's provocation, Nicholas' originally indifferent expression began to change.

There was a hint of amusement in his eyes, as if he was looking for a suitable opportunity to counterattack.

He was about to say:

"I was experiencing the hard life of the lower class people. What do you know?"

The words were almost on his lips, but he stopped suddenly.

Suddenly, the calm on the sea was broken, and in full view of everyone, the three pirate ships seemed to be dragged by an invisible giant hand and quickly sank into the bottomless sea.

This scene shocked and amazed everyone. The already turbulent waves on the sea became even more violent, with huge waves rolling like the roaring of an angry beast.

The ship that Phoenix and Astoria were on was also affected, and the hull began to shake violently.

Phoenix instinctively hugged Astoria tightly.

His brows were furrowed, and his eyes flashed with unprecedented tension and alertness.

He felt the hairs all over his body stand up, and a feeling he had never experienced before enveloped him - the fear of facing death.

Astoria also felt nervous. She held Phoenix's arm tightly. The two relied on each other and faced this sudden crisis together.

The crew members around were also shocked by this sudden change. They searched the sea, trying to find out the cause of all this.

The waves roll and rise and fall like a group of vigorous young people, spreading their youth and vitality in the sea.

The surging waves and the howling sea breeze make people feel the infinite power and profound charm of nature.

The waves are like thousands of surging schools of fish, rushing in from afar, dazzling the eyes.

The sea is like a huge battlefield, with surging waves hitting the rocks on the shore, making earth-shaking noises.

Phoenix's heartbeat quickened, and his intuition told him that there was a huge threat hidden behind this sudden movement on the sea.

In this life-or-death situation, his body reacted instinctively.

His eyes instantly opened the Mangekyō Sharingan, and the unique pupil pattern flashed mysteriously under the sunlight.

This powerful eye technique greatly improved his visual ability, allowing him to perceive details that ordinary people could hardly perceive, and prepared him to deal with the impending danger.

Astoria sensed Phoenix's nervousness and asked worriedly:

"What happened?"

There was a slight tremor in her voice, and she was obviously frightened by this sudden change.

Phoenix patted Astoria's back gently in comfort.

[Out of curiosity, how did you find your partner? ]

【I want to learn from experience! 】

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