Chapter 1009

The sea area shrouded in mist is full of uncertainty, but fortunately, with the submarines' advance exploration, each faction is steadily advancing, and there hasn't been much loss in this sea mist.

However, compared to other factions relying on submarine scouting, the allied force formed by Donghuang and the Northern Union is much simpler.

Hai Lun Na and others set out from the command ship, met up with them, and in this sea mist they relied entirely on Hai Lun Na's radar to guide the direction.

Especially along the way, the formidable combat power displayed by several Yujin left the people of Donghuang and the Northern Union stunned. In particular, the gray-haired shipgirl called Enterprise, though she spoke little, released pressure with each arrow that made the shipgirls of the other two factions clutch their throats.

"Bearing 124, distance 23 kilometers, detected Executor, enemy ship speed 34 knots." Hai Lun Na said while moving forward, turning her head to Enterprise.

As Enterprise nodded, she took out her ship equipment and fired that light arrow toward the direction Hai Lun Na had indicated. The arrow, emitting yellow light, vanished abruptly before everyone's eyes, shooting into the thick sea mist.

Just a few dozen seconds later, Hai Lun Na smiled and nodded, saying, "Hit, the enemy ship has been destroyed."

Although this situation had already occurred several times, everyone still couldn't help feeling incredulous. Despite the radar's precise positioning, how could they maintain such accurate hits in this mist that obscures information?

"Miss Hai Lun Na, I have a question I don't know whether to ask," said Qia Baye fu of the Northern Union, looking at Hai Lun Na.

"Hehe, just ask any question directly; as long as it doesn't involve some secrets, I can answer," Hai Lun Na said.

"To be frank, the power you are displaying now is completely different from what you showed before; are you doing this on purpose, or is there something you are hiding?" Qia Baye fu said.

Hai Lun Na smiled and said, "I can answer that question. The people who fought you earlier were indeed holding back; you can regard it as them restraining the enemy so you could get used to fighting a fully armed arbiter."

"Now I understand; I said it felt odd—how could someone who could fight an arbiter for so long display only such strength?" Qia Baye fu suddenly realized, then looked at Hai Lun Na and asked, "Does the commander know about this?"

"I know what you mean; we decided this, the commander wasn't informed, but through the later combat report he still found out. However, he didn't stop it, so do you have anything else you want to ask?" Hai Lun Na replied.

"None." Qia Baye fu said, "If I were to ask more probing questions, you'd probably choose not to answer, so it's better to stop here."

"Hehe, you're a smart person." Hai Lun Na chuckled, then looked ahead and said, "The exit of this sea mist maze is not far away; although we entered late, we are very likely to be the first to get out, so you'd better prepare for battle."

Although we will no longer hide our strength in the upcoming battle, the enemy's strength will also grow ever stronger; be sure not to bring your inertial thinking into the later fight.

Otherwise, if your carelessness causes a sinking incident, then it won't be me who feels sorry.

After Hai Lun Na finished speaking, she continued gliding forward, and Enterprise and the others followed suit, without explaining or saying anything.

Qia Baye fu lifted his chin and smiled, saying, "Interesting, it seems this is becoming more and more intriguing."

Zhenhai chuckled and said, "You really believe what they say?"

Qia Baye fu looked at Zhenhai and said, "Then how do you see it, Miss Zhenhai? Among us, you have followed the commander the longest, and from the start of battle through the campaign to conquer this sea area, you have always been the commander's secretary ship."

Zhenhai's mouth curled up as she said, "Actually, those kept in the dark are not just us."

"What does that mean?" Obviously, not only Qia Baye fu but also the others nearby were somewhat bewildered by Zhenhai's words.

"What I mean is, our thoughts are now trapped in a box garden, unable to escape this environment. Many things seem off—not only is Yujin hiding something from us, but even the commander is concealing something from us."

Moreover, sometimes I feel that not only us, but even Yujin doesn't know some of the commander's deep thoughts. That's why I say, those kept in the dark are not just us." Zhenhai smiled.

"Is Zhenhai saying the commander is hiding something from us?" Yixian looked surprised, "How could that be?"

"How could that be impossible?" Qia Baye fu said, "Since this world changed, the commander seems able to accept any change. And since Yujin appeared, it seems he has no guard against them at all."

"Agreeing to let them join the Gangqu and participate in its technological research—don't you all wonder why the commander would do that?"

"Based on this alone we can't conclude anything, and even if Comrade Commander hid something, he harbors no intention to harm us."

"Moreover, everyone has some personal secrets; I believe Comrade Commander, his purpose must be good." Soviet Russia said, "So instead of hesitating, we should just keep moving forward; the future will tell us what everything is for!"

"Haha, as expected of Comrade Russia, you're right—rather than imagining things that may or may not happen here, it's better to just move forward; it really suits my appetite." A Furore laughed.

Everyone couldn't help laughing, yet each harbored their own thoughts as they drove forward.

At this moment, on the edge of the outer sea, Qin Ge's Command Ship was docked somewhere. And on the Command Ship, a special guest appeared. Although she had been a familiar face in Gangqu before, her appearance here still made the ever‑gentle Guanghui become on guard.

"How did you get here?" Qin Ge looked at the Purifier before him, asking doubtfully. After all, he could usually turn a blind eye, but now both sides are engaged in combat—her appearing here, could she be preparing to attack him?

"Hehe, I'm under orders to take you somewhere." The Purifier said with a grin.

Qin Ge rolled his eyes. "You're not planning to take me straight to your core base, are you?"

"How do you know?" the Purifier asked, puzzled.

"Ha, really?" Qin Ge gaped.

"That's right, the Observer gave me this task, and she said that from there I could see the entire sea battle and also contact your shipgirls via our communication system." the Purifier said.

"Come on, let's go now!" Qin Ge perked up at the news.

"Commander?" Guanghui blinked in confusion—that's the enemy's main base!