Chapter 368: Temporary Order

Back when we were on the ship, Kaixuan also said that to me. Although I hadn't participated in the Siren Tide before, I could still feel her solemnity. Qin Ge said to Guanghui.

Hmm, Commander. The Siren Tide can take the lives of dozens of commanders from the major factions each year; it's not as simple as it is now. Guanghui said to Qin Ge, "I don't know if you've noticed, but all the Siren Fleets we've encountered—what direction are they heading?"

Direction? Qin Ge pondered slightly, surprised, and said, "The coastline!"

Guanghui nodded, "That's right, whether it's the front line or near shore, the destination of all Siren Fleets is the coastline; their goal is to destroy everything on the shore."

The reason we don't see Siren Fleets in the near sea now is because the pressure on the front line isn't great yet. So these scattered Siren Fleets don't yet exert much pressure on the near sea.

After a few days, when the pressure on the front line increases, more Siren Fleets will appear in the near sea waters. By then, this place will face the greatest pressure.

The Siren Fleets in the entire sea area will surge forward like ocean tides, one after another. Therefore, our missions of this type can be carried out for at most a few more days, after which the Maritime Affairs Bureau will change all missions to defensive ones.

As Guanghui spoke, Qin Ge nodded, "Now I understand; no wonder I've felt that our encounters with the enemy have been increasing each day these past few days."

But I have one doubt: since the fleets coming from the front line, why is their training level that of the near sea waters? Shouldn't it be the training level of at least Level 4 Corrosion Sea Area from the front line?

Guanghui shook his head, "Unclear; logically it should be so, but what actually appears in the near sea is indeed the training level range of the near sea waters."

The situation is the same for several major factions. So someone speculated that perhaps someone behind the scenes is manipulating all of this.

Qin Ge smiled, "It seems more and more provable that all this is a 'task' set up by the Sirens. And these people are too lazy—they set a program and then just leave it."

A few ship girls couldn't help but wryly smile; in fact they believed Qin Ge's speculation. But the more they believed, the less they could make sense of it.

What meaning do the Sirens have in doing these? Could it really be, as Qin Ge said, raising gu, selecting the strongest 'students'?

No one can answer their question unless they go directly ask the Sirens. But that's obviously impractical, so to get all the answers, we can only keep strengthening ourselves and seek deeper information.

Indeed, over the next two days, the number of Siren Fleets in the sea area kept increasing, and even Qin Ge's Grand Fleet encountered a situation where two medium-sized fleets were together.

And on the 14th day, the Maritime Affairs Bureau indeed canceled all sea area missions, and notified civilian cargo ships and passenger ships that they must berth in port, strictly forbidding departure, otherwise they bear the consequences.

Furthermore, all Grand Fleets must report to the Maritime Affairs Bureau and participate in the near-sea defense strategy organized by the Maritime Affairs Bureau.

"What arrangements are there for our Grand Fleet?" Qin Ge asked Ninghai, who was facing him, since all Grand Fleets must participate, naturally his Grand Fleet is included as well.

Ninghai glanced at Qin Ge, "Actually, according to the Dean and the Qinglong Bureau Chief's intention, they've arranged for you not to go out on missions these two days. Because this year's situation is tense, they worry that if you go out, something might happen."

"You should know why, after all, you are currently bearing the role of Instructor at the Azure Lane Navy Commander Academy."

Qin Ge smiled, "Then what about after? Following your tone, Ninghai, there must be more to say, right?"

Ninghai smiled and nodded, "Actually, you can just turn and leave now; after all, up to now your performance has been more than excellent."

Qin Ge smiled and said to Ninghai, "Since we've already reached this point, what reason do I have not to take part in the final battle?"

Compared to other commanders, I have more ship girls and greater strength; they all go to participate, so why can't I?

Moreover, as an Instructor, I should lead by example, go ahead of the troops, and display the bearing of an Instructor.

Ninghai smiled and took out a document from the Ship Equipment Space, handing it to Qin Ge.

Qin Ge felt doubtful, reached out, took the document and began to read. As his gaze moved down the page, his doubtful expression gradually turned to surprise.

When he finished reading, he immediately lifted his head and said to Ninghai, "How could this be?"

"What else could be impossible?" Ninghai smiled, "This approach both guarantees your fleet's safety and allows close participation in battle—isn't that a win-win method?"

"But this method is too risky; my experience is still low. If I were to command this battle, what would we do if problems arose?"

"I'm afraid even my life as Qin Ge wouldn't be enough to repay these commanders' struggles." Qin Ge said to Ninghai.

"I knew you'd say that." Ninghai smiled, took out a second document from his Ship Equipment Space and handed it to Qin Ge, "Here, this is an order jointly signed by the Dunhuang General Command, the Eastern Commander Academy, and the Donghuang Maritime Affairs Bureau."

After Qin Ge took the document and quickly scanned it, his eyes involuntarily turned helpless, "Does Yixian General Commander really dare to make such a bold gamble?"

"I also don't know why Yixian General Commander made this decision, but since the upper levels have already signed with three parties' seals, it's clear that all three sides understand the consequence." Ninghai said, pausing here.

"So, this isn't something you or I can decide; go now to the Maritime Affairs Bureau's port, where the Qinglong Bureau Chief is waiting for you."

Qin Ge drew a breath, "Orders are like mountains—since that's the case, I can only go!"

After Qin Ge finished saying that, Li Chenming behind him asked, "Commander, what exactly is this order?"

Qin Ge handed the two documents to him, "From now on, I will serve as Chief of Staff and participate in this battle. And you will be my guard team, responsible for support and conveying my orders!"

"Ah!" Not only Li Chenming, but other commanders also exclaimed in surprise. Yet Qin Ge's own ship girls wore smiles, for they could see that the era of Qin Ge was already arriving.

"Never mind, we now need to report to the Maritime Affairs Bureau; the defense battle of Shenhua City will begin today."

"So everyone, a true fierce battle is imminent; I hope each of you will put forth 120% spirit in this battle. Because one slip in this battle could truly cost your life—this isn't our usual drill, understand?" Qin Ge said to the crowd.

Yes, understood!

Alright, let's set out!