Chapter 1007: Heading to the Sea Area Core

Guanghui lowered the communicator in his hand, turned his head to look at Qin Ge beside him, and said, "Commander, according to the latest news from the front lines, the Arbiter Enpresse has already withdrawn."

Qin Ge looked at the sea map and breathed a sigh of relief; although he had indeed had such a premonition earlier, and the plan had been executed accordingly. But before the final moment, nobody dared to be certain of the result; now, having received the notice, he could finally put his mind at ease.

"How's the damage?"

Guanghui smiled and said, "Except for some destroyers, cruisers, and main ships that need to return to base for repairs, the others, under the emergency repair equipment's restoration, still retain the ability to continue fighting."

All told, we still have sixty to seventy percent of our strength available to participate in the upcoming offensive.

Qin Ge was startled. "Ah? I thought this attack would incur more than half losses, but I didn't expect the loss rate to be so low."

"Hehe, as the battle continues, we are also growing. Although our firepower is now fixed, our experience against the enemy, our mutual coordination, and how to minimize our own damage—all of these can be accumulated through continual combat."

"And now, this is the manifestation of that result. Using a smaller cost than originally expected to win back victory—isn't that what the commander hoped for?" Guanghui laughed.

Qin Ge rubbed his nose and chuckled. "Indeed, but the result is still genuinely surprising."

Hai Lun Na beside him smiled and said, "You should by now be accustomed to their growth, and they are now bound to your soul; as long as you do not fall, they will continue to grow."

"Furthermore, with the development of new technologies later, perhaps one person could shake a planet—it wouldn't be mere daydreaming."

Qin Ge shrugged. "That also requires me to live until then; what worries me now is that, even if I pass this trial, as a human my lifespan is limited."

"When several decades have passed and everything is underway, if I suddenly die, could it trigger other things? So I dare not look too far ahead; we'll talk about later matters later."

Enterprise shook her head. "You don't need to worry about this; from the start of this plan, we had already considered this."

"The reason human lifespans are so long is entirely determined by genes, so after this plan was set in motion, the Goddess of the Hearth and several biologists from the Primordial World began researching the extension of human lifespan, opening up the relevant studies."

"Now we have some leads; we believe that in the not-too-distant future, we will be able to successfully extend life."

"Moreover, even if our biological research fails to break through by then, that exalted one holds the equation of life in his grasp. To him, lifespan is merely a simple number that can be freely increased or decreased."

"Therefore, this problem actually need not be worried about. Moreover, I can sense the vitality within you; I believe you have also witnessed that inconceivable power, and you should understand it even better than I."

Qin Ge nodded. "Indeed, but relying on others all the time isn't a good thing; our future must be expanded by our own hands—others can help us temporarily, but not for a lifetime."

Enterprise blinked, then the corners of her mouth rose. "Indeed, you are quite different. If it were an ordinary person, they might place more hope in this, but you think of relying on your own effort."

Qin Ge grinned. He hadn't expected that remark, but it gave Enterprise a favorable impression. "Well, maybe I'm just the sort of person who doesn't want to owe others too much; in any case, I will fulfill my duty, and we will also create our own miracle."

"I believe." Hai Lun Na smiled.

"Hehe, let's discuss this topic later, Commander. The front lines are still awaiting your reply. Are we to execute the next plan, or pause?" Guanghui said.

Qin Ge took a deep breath. "Execute the next plan; have several flagships change course and advance toward C Area!"

"Understood!" Guanghui replied; the next moment she returned to the communicator's position and transmitted Qin Ge's order.

"Then we should also set out, following behind their fleet." Qin Ge said to Hai Lun Na.

Hai Lun Na laughed and shook her head. "Not us, but us!"

Qin Ge frowned. "What do you mean?"

"For the upcoming battle, you, Commander, just need to watch from here; in fact, your trial is already complete by this point, and thereafter it will become our battle against the Arbiter." Enterprise said.

"What does that mean? Your battle with the Arbiter represents your past, but you are still participating in the war now; you are my ship girls, whether you are Yujin or something else—now we must fight side by side." Qin Ge said.

"Although I cannot truly support you in any way, I am always behind you, jointly facing your enemies with you. Although these things will later dissipate like smoke, at this moment we are together."

"Moreover, regarding my safety, you need not worry. Enterprise also sensed that vital force within me; frankly, this is the blessing bestowed upon me by Xinong. As long as an attack does not exceed her power, I will not die, and even without this blessing, I will still go to the end with you."

"Heh, really somewhat stubborn, but I actually like this remark." Algeria beside him laughed.

"Is that so?" Enterprise pondered, then said, "I understand; then let us fight side by side."

"Hmm." Qin Ge nodded, looked at Hai Lun Na, and said, "Now, it's us, right?"

"What else could I say? Anyway, even with the blessing on you, Commander, you still need to protect yourself moving forward." Hai Lun Na said.

"Don't worry; although I want to fight shoulder-to-shoulder with you, I still know my own limits, so I will stay in a safe place, constantly monitoring the entire battlefield to provide you with the appropriate support points." Qin Ge laughed.

"Then let's set out!"

"Hmm!"

In the depths of the Pacific Core Sea Area, a flash of light swept over Enpresse; she, whose ship equipment had already been somewhat damaged, instantly returned to her peak condition.

"Indeed, worthy of an adult's thing; this restorative power is truly formidable." Enpresse moved her limbs and said.

"Since she has recovered, let's prepare for the next battle." The Dream Weaver, as before, sat quietly there and said, "They have already begun advancing toward the Zhuhéxīn Sea Area; the sea's labyrinth will not hold them back for long, and the final showdown will arrive shortly."

"Hehe, I have been waiting for this moment for a long time."