But one could not rule out the possibility that the other party’s current demeanor was merely a pretense, with the intention of ambushing him on the day of the duel while he was holding back.
For a moment, Chen Fan had no answer.
With a sigh, he murmured to himself, "This matter is not crucial. I will improvise when the time comes, and there shouldn’t be any major problems."
"The urgent priority is to inform the Prophet and the others as soon as possible that the Sakura Nation's authorities have decided to act..."
Chen Fan sat back on the long bench of the pavilion, flipping through the challenge letter while dialing the Prophet.
The call was connected quickly.
Before Chen Fan could speak, the Prophet on the other end of the line asked with apparent joy, "My King, what is it?"
Hearing the Prophet's tone, Chen Fan knew that the Prophet and the others were clearly unaware of the impending crisis! Otherwise, they would be worried sick, and their tone could not possibly be so cheerful!
Chen Fan’s tone was hurried, and he went straight to the point, asking the Prophet, "Did you turn off the ship's jammer?"
This was what Chen Fan cared about the most!
Because when he handed over the ship to the Prophet and the others, he had forgotten to tell them about the powerful jammer! Chen Fan now believed that it was likely the Prophet and the others who had mistakenly turned off the powerful jammer, thus exposing their whereabouts!
However, the Prophet on the other end of the line was completely unaware of why Chen Fan’s tone was so urgent. Upon hearing Chen Fan's question, the Prophet calmly explained over the phone, "Yes, because we need to contact the Great Xia Nation, and we need signals while sailing at sea. Therefore, the powerful jammer must be turned off, otherwise, the ship cannot sail."
First, the Prophet clearly explained the reason for turning off the powerful jammer to Chen Fan over the phone. Then, the Prophet suddenly realized that Chen Fan shouldn't have called out of the blue to ask about this. Could something have happened?
After explaining to Chen Fan, the Prophet's expression immediately tensed. He then frowned tightly and asked, "My King, is something amiss?"
Upon hearing the Prophet’s words, Chen Fan already knew that the powerful jammer had to be turned off. However, he also discerned something from the Prophet's words. That was, even though the Prophet and the others had turned off the powerful jammer, they had not yet realized the consequences of doing so!
Chen Fan sighed softly and then relayed the news he had just learned from Lu Daoshirang to the Prophet.
"Indeed, something is amiss, because I have just learned that the Sakura Nation's authorities have already..."
In a few brief sentences, Chen Fan explained the situation to the Prophet. Then, Chen Fan said to the Prophet over the phone, "Your current situation is extremely dangerous. Tell me your location and heading, and I will calculate what needs to be done."
Upon hearing Chen Fan's words, the Prophet on the other end of the line felt a warmth in his heart! Because his supreme King was showing concern for him! However, moved as he was, the Prophet did not wish to keep Chen Fan in the dark.
"My King, we already know this news, and we have already resolved the matter." As soon as Chen Fan finished speaking, the Prophet immediately replied.
"What? How did you resolve it?" Hearing the Prophet's answer over the phone, Chen Fan's face immediately showed an expression of disbelief, and he exclaimed in surprise!
In Chen Fan's view, the Prophet and the others were in the vast sea and had no opportunity to obtain this information. More importantly, Chen Fan could not fathom how, given their current situation and strength, they could possibly confront the Self-Defense Forces, who were equipped with numerous weapons and gear under the guise of a military exercise at sea!
Chen Fan's doubt did not last long. Hearing Chen Fan's exclamation, the Prophet on the other end of the line began to briefly explain the whole story to Chen Fan.
"It's like this: Princess Meihui of the Sakura Nation personally came by boat to pick us up not long ago. I think we will reach the Great Xia Nation in about two more hours."
After listening to the Prophet's explanation, Chen Fan's mood instantly became complex. Princess Meihui had learned of this and had personally sailed out to help the Prophet and the others! One had to remember that this military exercise was formulated by the Prime Minister of the Sakura Nation! And the royal princess had no real power in this country! How great was the risk Princess Meihui was taking by venturing out alone? Others might not know, but Chen Fan did! If Princess Meihui's actions were discovered this time, she would not merely transform from a princess into a criminal! It would also lead to the current imperial family of the Sakura Nation, which had persisted for a thousand years, changing its surname because of her solitary act! Chen Fan had never imagined that she would take such a risk for him at this time!
Chen Fan's heart was filled with mixed emotions. He said to the Prophet over the phone, "Thank them properly. Princess Meihui has taken a tremendous risk this time."
"Naturally," the Prophet nodded over the phone upon hearing Chen Fan's words and replied. Then, the Prophet's tone suddenly shifted, and he asked Chen Fan with great concern, "My King, are you safe now?" To the Prophet, how could his own safety be more important than the King's?
"Safe," Chen Fan replied with only two simple words to the Prophet's concerned inquiry.
Then, Chen Fan heard the Prophet speak on the other end of the line. "My King, after the mission is completed, I will return to fight alongside you..."
As soon as Chen Fan heard the direction of the Prophet's words, he immediately interrupted him. Cutting off the Prophet's words, Chen Fan said in a very serious tone, "You don't need to worry about me. I just need one answer now."
Upon hearing Chen Fan's statement, the Prophet wisely ceased talking about related matters. However, his concern for Chen Fan's safety could not be concealed at all.
Therefore, after Chen Fan's words had blocked his line of questioning, the Prophet paused slightly and then asked over the phone again, "My King, we haven't seen you for many days. When... when will you return? Everyone misses you very much."