A few hours ago.
"They've returned!"
The sailors shouted while witnessing Nathan and the others emerge from the water. They took out the rope ladder, allowing them to climb back to the ship.
Everyone looked worried, considering they had returned much faster than the original plan.
As the one responsible for the ship, Greg immediately reached the deck, wondering what had happened. Even Flora panicked, thinking that something must have gone wrong.
"Admiral."
"Commander!"
Lena nodded to them. "Dismiss. Continue working in your stations. Greg, come with me. Flora, you should do the same."
Their hearts sank, knowing that the duchess wouldn't bring them to the meeting unless something big had happened.