Chapter 623: Breakthrough Point

Looking at the place ahead where battle flames raged, Qin Ge didn't know which number attack this was for the Sirens.

Each attack lasted more than five hours, after which the Sirens would retreat, leaving only a devastated battlefield and the raging flames.

During this interval, the shipgirls on the sea finally got a brief respite, then undertook a short rest and resupply; in less than half an hour, a new wave of Siren fleet would return.

Days and nights passed like this, leaving Qin Ge somewhat puzzled—how long would the Siren fleet keep attacking like this? Gazing at the endless Siren fleet, he couldn't help but feel a headache.

"Commander, they've retreated again," Zhenhai said, walking over to Qin Ge.

Qin Ge nodded, "I understand. Notify them to resupply quickly and prepare for the next Siren fleet attack."

"I've already notified them, but I feel this approach won't work; the battle has already lasted five days. Continuous high-intensity combat has nearly exhausted the supplies we had stockpiled—at most a few more days, and our supplies will run out."

"Although everyone's morale is still high, you know that if supplies run out, our fleet will suffer casualties," Zhenhai said to Qin Ge.

Qin Ge turned his head in surprise, "Is the supply consumption really that fast? Logically, the oil alone should be enough to sustain our fighting for over a month."

"The oil and reserve supplies are sufficient, but the consumption of emergency repair tools, damage control equipment, etc., is extremely severe, after all, the Siren fleet we face this time is unprecedented."

"Moreover, the consumption from other commanders and shipgirls of the Grand Fleet makes these recovery tools' usage far exceed what the commander anticipated," Zhenhai explained.

Qin Ge nodded involuntarily, "Indeed, it's normal for these consumables to run short, but now is also the time to solve those shortages."

Back when I was at the Gangqu, I had contacted Mingshi; she said that if we needed consumable supplies after the war broke out, we could find her. However, I felt her personality would definitely involve a large sum of money, but right now I can't worry about that.

After that, you arrange for people to go to the Gangqu to trade with her, and also stock up on two days' worth—would be better.

"I understand," Zhenhai had just finished saying when a chime sounded from the nearby table.

Qin Ge and Zhenhai turned their heads and saw that it was the communicator Qin Ge had brought earlier to contact the Nine Major Factions, and the Donghuang channel was ringing.

"Yixian? Why is she calling now—could something be up?" Qin Ge said doubtfully as he walked over to the communicator.

"She must have something urgent; otherwise, given the current battle situation, she wouldn't have time to call and chat with the commander," Zhenhai said.

Qin Ge nodded while opening the communicator, and saw Yixian's somewhat illusory figure instantly appear before him.

"Hello, Commander Yixian," Qin Ge said politely.

"Finally got through; I was still worried the Sirens had cut all communication channels." Yixian said happily, "Hello, Qin Ge, how's your side?"

"We're still in the thick of battle, but just now the Siren fleet retreated; we're currently arranging for the fleet to resupply and defend against the next wave of attack," Qin Ge told Yixian, "And you?"

"Our situation here is similar; the Siren fleet's strength this time is truly overwhelming, the front line can barely hold, and despite Sakura Empire's aid, casualties on both sides are enormous," Yixian said, her expression visibly dropping at this point.

Obviously, even Yixian, who has experienced countless battles, showing this expression indicates that the situation at Donghuang and Sakura Empire is indeed very dire.

Indeed, even Qin Ge's side finds this formation taxing to defend, let alone the front and rear where most commanders are stationed.

"However, despite all our sacrifices being worthwhile, we have now uncovered some unexpected intelligence," Yixian continued.

"Intelligence?" Qin Ge questioned.

"Yes, this is the main reason I contacted you this time. We discovered that after the Sirens withdrew, it wasn't to give us a so-called respite, but to regroup their forces."

"Not far from our defense line, we found several Siren strongholds, and all the mass-produced warships attacking our front line emerge from those strongholds."

"Therefore we judge that those strongholds are where the Sirens produce their mass-produced ships; if we don't eliminate those strongholds, the Siren attacks won't cease, and they will continuously replenish their fleet to assault us," Yixian told Qin Ge.

"Then, Commander Yixian, have you tried attacking those strongholds?" Qin Ge asked.

"No," Yixian shook her head, "We lack the resources to do this; just organizing the front-line defense is already extremely stressful, let alone organizing an offense."

Furthermore, reconnaissance shows those strongholds contain considerable defensive forces, and I estimate there may be Siren humanoid command units stationed there, making them not easy to wipe out.

"Currently, all factions are in a similar state; we're all at a disadvantage, and if we keep being drained like this, collapse will surely be ours."

Qin Ge gazed deeply at Yixian, "So you mean you want me to become the breakthrough point of this situation?"

"Yes, only you, Commander Qin Ge, possess this power now." Yixian affirmed, "Behind our major factions lies humanity; we cannot stake everything on a desperate attempt to destroy those strongholds."

"But you, Qin Ge, are different; your rear is a base, which can be rebuilt even if lost. And if a breakthrough is achieved, then the entire battlefield can be revitalized."

"However, there is one point: it carries great risk, so you may choose to refuse, since I also have no qualification to urge you to take the adventure; I'm merely saying this because I see it as an opportunity."

Before Yixian finished speaking, Qin Ge interrupted, "I'll go."

"Are you sure?" Upon hearing Qin Ge's words, Yixian showed no joy, instead asking rather solemnly.

Qin Ge said with a smile, "I volunteer to join Azure Lane, to become a commander, I am determined to uphold and defend the peace of the oceans, to prevent invasion by the Sirens, I must be loyal and dutiful, do my utmost to protect the freedom and glory we have always cherished, together with my shipgirls, to guard my world!"

Yixian's gaze fixed on Qin Ge, "I understand, Commander Qin Ge; may courage and strength be with you!"

"Then the communication ends here; I need to prepare the next attack strategy," Qin Ge told Yixian.

Immediately, Yixian nodded, and her phantom instantly vanished from before Qin Ge and Zhenhai…