Chapter 1015: Who Is Stalling for Time?

Oh, there's already a reaction this fast?

Hai Lun Na looked in a direction and said with a smile.

In other words, have the people from the other factions already passed through that mist? Yixian said delightedly.

Well, the other factions also have remnants, and factions like White Eagle, Sakura Empire, and Iron Blood have submarines and destroyers; passing through this mist isn't that difficult. Hai Lun Na explained.

Then can we confirm which faction the response is from? Zhenhai asked.

Hai Lun Na gazed into the distance, paused, and said, "Iron Blood."

"Iron Blood?" Zhenhai nodded. "Since Bisimai's Ship Equipment upgrade, and with the growing legendary naval strength within the faction, Iron Blood's performance has become much stronger than before."

Moreover, Iron Blood's submarines are also strong; everyone has discipline and a sense of duty, so being able to leave that sea fog area this quickly is understandable. Yixian nodded.

However, what I'm concerned about is that Iron Blood seems to be researching something in the testing ground, but now the commander has summoned both Bisimai and Emperor Frederick to the front line, so perhaps the long-term project isn't directly related to this battle.

Listening to those somewhat doubtful words, Zhenhai chuckled lightly, didn't speak directly, but turned to Hai Lun Na beside him and said, "What do you think?"

Hai Lun Na smiled and said, "Since the commander didn't tell us, he must think it's not necessary."

"Oh, do you really think that?" Zhenhai laughed. "Besides, in the Gangqu, there's probably nothing you don't know, right?"

Hai Lun Na smiled and said, "Do you really think that? Well, actually I know a bit about what Iron Blood is researching; the commander probably knows of its existence too. But as for what exactly it is, you'll find out later—don't you think saying it now would ruin the mystery?"

Zhenhai smiled and said, "Indeed, if that's the case, it must be something earth-shattering."

"Indeed." Hai Lun Na smiled.

At that moment, Enterprise beside them looked into the distance and said, "They're here."

Everyone followed Enterprise's gaze and indeed saw a small dark speck on the distant horizon—obviously the Iron Blood group.

At full speed, it didn't take long before Iron Blood gathered with everyone.

When they saw Enterprise and a few people from Algeria, Bisimai stared in surprise.

"So you are the remnants the commander mentioned earlier, newly arrived in this world?"

Beside her, Gneisenau seemed to want to speak, but was stopped by Scharnhorst.

Enterprise also didn't answer; instead Hai Lun Na answered for her, "Most of them have just arrived in this world, though some have been here before, and because of this battle they've gathered together."

Bisimai nodded and said, "I see, then welcome you to join this battle. That said, how are the others doing now? Seeing you release the signal, we rushed over."

"A few have already replied to me; they should be like you, currently on their way over." Hai Lun Na nodded.

"That's good then; in the sea fog, danger lurks everywhere, and we've all just gone through a major battle—being able to all safely leave it is truly wonderful." Bisimai nodded.

"Indeed, and we're fortunate to have Hai Lun Na's help; if it were just us trying to get through this fog, never mind losing our sense of direction, the hidden enemies within would trouble us for a long time." Yixian said with deep feeling.

"Although that's true, they at most only hinder your steps; with your current strength, getting through the fog is still relatively easy." Hai Lun Na laughed.

"Hehe, there's no need to dwell on this; instead of lamenting how difficult the previous path was, it's better to think about what might happen next." Emperor Frederick smiled at that moment.

I believe that since we entered the sea area, we've been under the Sirens' surveillance; that's why they can hide in the fog and ambush or sneak attack us.

I think Miss Hai Lun Na also had this idea, which is why she openly released the signal.

"Truly worthy of Emperor Frederick." Hai Lun Na laughed. "Exactly as you said."

According to the time from when we received your signal to when we arrived here, this period isn't particularly long nor short; but within this time, there are clearly no signs of battle here, so is it that the Sirens are waiting for us all to gather before launching the final battle? Emperor Frederick laughed.

"Perhaps. So what do you think, Emperor Frederick?" Hai Lun Na asked.

"My opinion?" Emperor Frederick chuckled. "That doesn't quite make sense, does it? Intercepting us in the mist, yet not attacking us one by one when we emerge defenseless. Instead, when they have all the information, they let us send out signals, gather everyone together, and reconsolidate our scattered forces."

Such a method I've only seen in some knight tales: like a king testing a knight's strength, he sets up layer after layer of obstacles, letting the knight pass through, until finally facing the ultimate trial.

From when we entered the sea until now, it seems we've been walking this path all along.

Hai Lun Na laughed and said, "But a knight's final goal is loyalty, whereas ours is to annihilate them, so I don't think they need to be merciful toward us."

Perhaps they also need time to handle some things now; while we consume time, it's also what they expect to see.

"What an interesting explanation—then what exactly could make them give up the best time to attack us?" Emperor Frederick asked.

At that moment, Zhenhai chuckled and said, "In our previous fortress-point battles across the four sea areas, each arbiter retreated heavily wounded, none were killed by us."

"Could it be that the time the Sirens need to wait is precisely for the four arbiters to recover?"

"That's quite an interesting hypothesis; if that's true, we'd have to face all four arbiters at once." Emperor Frederick narrowed his eyes; Zhenhai's intuition is that accurate—if it really turns out that way, it would be troublesome.

Enterprise shook her head. "Not four, but six!"

"Six?!" Everyone present was stunned.

Especially Bisimai, she looked at Enterprise and asked, "Why are you so certain?"

Enterprise glanced at Bisimai and said, "Because I've already caught their scent—so rest up well; if you let your guard down during the upcoming battle, you could really die."