Chapter 618

After waiting for Enterprise and Ou Gen Qin Wang to leave, Qin Ge thought for a moment, then took out the communicator that Hu Feng had left for him at that time.

After activation, a crystal-clear phantom appeared in front of the desk. Not long after, the phantom gradually condensed into a humanoid form—it was Donghuang's commander-in-chief, Yixian.

"I was wondering whether to notify you, but I didn't expect you to contact me directly, Commander Qin Ge." Yixian said to Qin Ge with a somewhat solemn tone.

Qin Ge nodded. "As I thought, you've noticed too? This world is currently changing."

"Yes, it seems my earlier conclusion holds: only self-awakened shipgirls can perceive the changes in this world." Yixian said to Qin Ge.

"Oh, so you mean that shipgirls using the mental unit haven't noticed?" Qin Ge said in surprise.

"According to the report that just came in, that's indeed the case." Yixian nodded.

"So, do you know the cause of this world's change on your end? Or, do you know what the world will become?" Qin Ge asked.

"I'm not sure, and Akagi and Kaga aren't in your fleet—you could just ask them directly, since you know their strength is about the same as mine." Yixian smiled.

Qin Ge shrugged. "It's a pity they're not currently in the port area, so I can't reach them for now."

"It seems Commander Qin Ge has some plan underway." Yixian's eyes lit up as she said.

"It's just technology that the nine major factions don't need, which I picked up and am using." Qin Ge smiled.

"Not needed?" Yixian pondered, "Could it be the mass-produced type?"

Qin Ge laughed. "As expected, I can't hide it from you."

"I reckon the nine major factions don't need it, and this is probably the only technology you urgently need. Indeed, the mass-produced type would be a significant boost to your port area's strength. With mass-produced ships and shipgirls working together, the number of personnel needed for each mission could be greatly reduced, and multiple directions could be handled simultaneously." Yixian said.

"That's the reasoning, so we're currently actively preparing for it." Qin Ge said, "Let's not talk about that for now—since we both feel it, what's your take on this matter, Commander-in-chief Yixian?"

"I largely agree with what you said before; perhaps this Siren Tide is a major test for us, and I feel it's not aimed at ordinary commanders but rather more likely at our awakened shipgirls." Yixian said to Qin Ge.

"Not necessarily, but facing the unknown, we must be fully prepared." Qin Ge said, "Donghuang and the Sakura Empire are close, so I suggest the two factions support each other. The Sakura Empire's newly appointed leader, Zuikaku, is no less approachable than Akagi—she's still very easy to talk to."

"Hehe, thank you for your suggestion, Commander Qin Ge. Actually, earlier when you told us to pay attention to this Siren Tide, we had already begun contacting the Sakura Empire, after all, the front lines of our two sides are not far apart.

"It can almost be said that we share honor and share loss. Moreover, progress is going well; from one aspect, there is also an intention to deepen cooperation, and this aspect also has to do with you, Commander Qin Ge." Yixian smiled.

Qin Ge involuntarily rubbed his nose and said, "Ah, Commander-in-chief Yixian, you're overpraising me. If I can play a role in the cooperation between Donghuang and the Sakura Empire, that would be my honor."

Yixian laughed and said, "That said, I judge that our major factions are not necessarily the Sirens' main attack direction; rather, Qin Ge's base on Guandao is very close to the Level 6 and Level 7 sea areas, making it highly likely to suffer a fierce attack.

"I mean, just in case—if Qin Ge cannot hold out, please retreat quickly and first take temporary shelter near the Nixia Islands."

Qin Ge nodded. "Don't worry, Commander-in-chief Yixian—I'm not the type to stubbornly hold out. In such a full-scale war, only by surviving can one have the capacity to counterattack. I've taken your advice to heart; if it truly comes to that, I will choose to retreat."

Yixian smiled. "Hearing you say that puts my mind at ease. If we get a chance to catch our breath here, we will definitely rally personnel and come to your aid."

Qin Ge chuckled. "Same here—everything is still unknown. We'll build a solid defense network together, and whichever side gets a respite will support the other side in dire straits."

"Hmm, then that's settled."

The two didn't chat much; after a few brief remarks, they had already worked out the subsequent action plan. The Sakura Empire and Donghuang joining forces is something Qin Ge would be pleased to see.

This world's history differs from that of his original world, so there is no talk of a deep-seated grudge between the Sakura Empire and Donghuang. Even if such a grudge existed, when the peoples of both sides face life-or-death, whatever should be let go must be let go.

As for the defenses of the other major factions, Qin Ge neither inquired about them nor exchanged opinions with their leaders.

After all, Qin Ge's relationship with the other factions isn't that close, and he also isn't very familiar with their defensive deployments.

Qin Ge had already warned them before; if they treat his warning as wind in the ears, even notifying them now would have little effect. I believe they will also sense this world's change and make appropriate defensive plans for the next step.

Amidst vigilance, time passed quietly, and the time until the Siren Tide outbreak drew ever closer.

Currently, the near-shore patrol squad, which used to conduct five patrols a day, has shifted to dispatching a team every half hour, day and night without interruption. They remain alert to any possible changes in the near-shore waters, reporting to the home island as early as possible to warn the defenses.

As for the test site on Saipan Island, north of the Mariana Islands, where the Iron Blood and Sakura Empire personnel are stationed, mass-produced warships have now begun large-scale production.

In the waters surrounding Saipan and Tinian Islands, the newly developed mass-produced warships are spread throughout. Thus, once a Siren intrusion is detected, the island's inhabitants can receive the news immediately.

Because the communication link between Guandao and Saipan Island has always been maintained by aircraft carriers launching Carrier Aircraft to deliver daily reports, even in wartime, the communication between the two islands is not severed.

At this moment when everything is ready, changes quietly occur on the sea surface. A large number of Sirens mass-produced warships appear on the sea surface far from each camp's defensive range, accompanied also by a large number of Executors.

They remain anchored on the sea surface without advancing, as if waiting for something to arrive.

And because they are located in a very deep sea area, no faction has detected them.

Within the Sirens base, Zero sits on the Ship Equipment, floating in midair. Her eyes slightly closed, she speaks to the several groups also floating around her.

The world has completed its upgrade, the Guardian Plan and the calculations are finished; next, we will act according to the plan.

Moreover, although this world has now completed its upgrade, the shipgirls' strength has not increased much, so the Arbitration Agency has slightly restrained itself; we are not bringing destruction.

Understood!

Then, the plan begins execution!