Chapter 502

As the time of the Siren Tide approached, the nervousness of several new commanders stationed there also rose. However, several old-timers didn't take this to heart at all, but instead took advantage of this period to go out and wildly clear the sea area.

It seemed the Siren Tide was nothing to be wary of; rather, it was like the Sirens were sending them benefits.

Thus, several newly arrived commanders were utterly puzzled; they only asked questions when they learned of the mobilization meeting Qin Ge held before opening fire.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is the Siren Tide deployment this time." After Qin Ge finished speaking, he looked at everyone and asked, "Do you still have any questions?"

"None." At that moment, the veteran fleet members who had participated in last year's Siren Tide spoke in unison.

But seeing this, Yun Zi couldn't help but raise her hand.

"What's up, Yun Zi?" Qin Ge looked at Yun Zi and asked.

"Commander, this is the Siren Tide, after all—does deploying like this pose no problem? If a single procedure goes wrong, it will implicate the entire front line, and our Grand Fleet will suffer unnecessary losses." Yun Zi asked Qin Ge.

Qin Ge did not directly answer Yun Zi's question; instead, he looked at the others and said, "Have you not yet told them about our arrangements for the Siren Tide?"

"Well, I thought they hadn't asked, so I assumed they already knew from someone." Li Chenming said, speechless.

"Reporting, Commander, me too. They didn't ask me either, and I assumed someone had told them." Zhang Xiao said.

The others' answers were much the same: they hadn't asked either, so they assumed someone else had said it.

Seeing this, Qin Ge couldn't help but rub his forehead and said, "You people—these newcomers aren't taking initiative, but you should be. For such a major matter, you definitely need to inform them, to let their emotions settle."

Hearing Qin Ge say that, Yun Zi and the others became even more bewildered, asking, "So Commander, what exactly is going on?"

Qin Ge couldn't help but explain, "The strategy I just mentioned we already used once last year, though last year's Siren Tide was huge—basically equivalent to more than three times an inland port."

But didn't I tell you before? My fleet now has several awakened shipgirls, and the port area also has over ten awakened shipgirls, so the previous arrangements were merely a precaution.

According to last year's situation, we would basically just steamroll through when the time comes; moreover, my fleet's strength has greatly increased this year, so it will be even easier.

To others, the Siren Tide is a major hidden danger requiring a heavy toll, but to us it is merely a benefit fleet that grants us points, supplies, and parts.

"What the Commander said is correct; you just need to follow behind us when the time comes. Remember not to run around recklessly then—stick close to us and then sneak in some cold shots."

"After this Siren Tide, you should gain a very clear sense of our Grand Fleet's overall strength." Li Chenming said with a smile.

"Huh?" Upon hearing that answer, Yun Zi was obviously doubtful, but since Qin Ge and the others said so, she obviously was overthinking it.

It seems we can only wait until the Siren Tide arrives to learn the exact situation.

Thus, holding that curious attitude, Yun Zi and the others finally awaited the day the Siren Tide officially arrived.

When they stood at the watchtower and saw the Siren Fleet covering the sea surface, Yun Zi and the others became even more unsettled.

Although they had experienced Siren Tides before, they had never seen one of this scale. It was no longer just a main force composed of a few fleets; it was practically like a swarm, especially when viewed from above—everything in sight was.

But just as they were worrying, Li Chenming, who was also standing on the watchtower beside them, smiled and said, "The counteroffensive will start imminently—don't blink your eyes."

"Huh?"

Just as the newcomers were puzzled, Qin Ge's voice came through the communicator.

"First Aviation Brigade, Second Aviation Brigade, Third Aviation Brigade—all carrier aircraft take off. While seizing air superiority, we will bomb the enemy's main battleships."

"All vanguard shipgirls, maintain distance between yourselves and companions, with the heavy cruisers led by Prince Ou Gen Qin Wang advancing forward, watch for short-fall shells, and do not recklessly charge ahead."

"All battleship-battlecruiser flotillas, maintain formation, provide fire support to the vanguard shipgirls, and destroy every enemy ship within your firing range."

"All submarine flotillas, led by U81, provide fire support in the surrounding area."

When Qin Ge's voice fell, all the shipgirls at the base began to move. Hundreds of carrier aircraft soared into the sky like a dense flock of birds dancing in the air, rushing straight to attack those Siren Tide fleets.

On the sea surface, the light-ship flotillas led by several heavy cruisers rushed at high speed toward the enemy fleet formation.

All battleships and battlecruisers began advancing forward, opening fire for long-range strikes on any enemy battleship that appeared within their visual firing range.

Because the enemy battleships were arranged extremely densely, there was no need to lock onto targets—just keep firing forward.

At that moment, the people on the watchtower watched the advancing front line and the enemy battleships being swiftly annihilated like wheat being cut down, and they were left dazed.

"Is this true?" Yun Zi was unable to speak, and only after she recovered did she manage to utter these words.

"Of course it's true? What you saw with your own eyes could still be fake?" Li Chenming said with a smile, "So as I said before, the Siren Tide poses no threat to our Gangqu; to us, they are just a blessing delivering materials, supplies, and points."

"Exactly, after this Siren Tide passes, we will surely gain a large sum of points, and then we can exchange some Cubes and supplies for a Big Build." Zhang Xiao said.

"Same, my Fleet should also be expanded; otherwise, even the lowest‑level shipgirls now have over fifty levels, and if we don't summon now, we'll easily end up with a gap." Zhang Shaocheng said with a smile.

Looking at the commanders chatting to themselves nearby, Guan Xue said doubtfully, "Shouldn't we go down to help with command? Can leaving it all to the Commander alone be okay?"

"No need for us to go down, and as for command, the Commander alone is enough. Under absolute strength, any enemy is illusory; you've seen so far, the Commander merely issued an order in the early stage and then hasn't said anything since."

That proves everything is within his plan, and no excessive interference is needed. So we shouldn't go down and cause trouble—don't forget, the Commander once directed the offensive and defensive battle of Shenhua City; to him, this Siren Tide is just a small case." Wu Hao said from the side.

"Exactly, just watching is enough." Li Chenming nodded.

"Well… okay."