Chapter 697: Arrival

Madalena Islands, in Qin Ge's world, have always been the Italian Navy's military base.

In this world, it seems no exception. As Enterprise previously said, the Sardinian Empire has an outpost at La Madalena, which is equivalent to Sardinian Empire's territory.

When Qin Ge and company rushed to the Madalena Islands, it was already the fourth day. The reason it took so long was to shake off the Siren Fleet they had encountered at sea.

During this process, White Eagle's elites also witnessed the combat power of Qin Ge's Fleet.

Such coordination and strong firepower shocked them. Although they had seen similar combat in footage shown in Xin ze xi, the opponent there was the Sartelinus Arbiter, so it wasn't apparent; now, however, it is very clear.

Seeing all this also gave them a sense of certainty while feeling unreal, after all Qin Ge in their eyes had only been a commander for four years, yet he integrated the fleet into such great strength—truly somewhat unbelievable.

But the facts are before them, and they cannot help but believe it's real.

After they arrived at the Madalena Islands, they found elite units of other factions also arrived; except for Royal's Elizabeth, who needed to hold the royal court, so they sent King George V instead, the leaders of all other factions had already gathered.

The gathering place was the temporary outpost of the Sardinian Empire at La Madalena.

Perhaps because there's no one here, the Siren Fleet didn't come; this place conducted attacks, only discovering some bombed traces at the beachhead.

"Looking at those ships docked outside, I believe they have arrived. I just don't know how many elites each faction pulled out, but I believe the number won't be many." Qin Ge and Enterprise said as they walked into the outpost.

"That's right; now it's very difficult for the major factions to pull personnel, after all the awakened shipgirls were previously the high-ranking officials of each faction, each responsible for this area, and with the all-out war ongoing, we cannot demand too much." Enterprise said.

Qin Ge smiled: "Their coming shows they value this plan greatly; I didn't demand too much. Gathering here, I just want them to witness with us that this world has changed, the era of each governing separately has ended. Henceforth, cooperation among the nine major factions is the foundation for us to continue."

Enterprise nodded: "After this Siren Tide, the number of commanders in our major factions has drastically decreased; to recover our vigor, we must rest and recuperate for a long time, so we plan to adopt a near-shore defense strategy."

"But the oceanic part cannot be abandoned, so we probably need to restart the previous strategy. Commanders mainly guard the near-shore defense line, while awakened shipgirls are responsible for deep-sea exploration and attack."

"Hmm, we Sakura Empire and Donghuang also have this plan; moreover, we discussed with Commander Qin Ge on the way, making his base at Guam as an offensive frontline base; if anything happens in the Pacific, we'll launch from there." Zuikaku said to Enterprise.

"Is that so?" Enterprise thought: "If possible, we could also restart Hawaii, so when something happens in the Pacific, our elite fleet here can quickly reach via the Panama Canal."

"That's best." Qin Ge said to Enterprise: "I heard some information from Helena, a place from another world. The Sirens may likely shift their main attack direction to the Pacific; if so, we can support each other and also launch joint attacks, which would be much more effective."

"Then we can bring up this proposal at the upcoming war council; I believe they'll support it, and we can also establish several public ports in the Atlantic; if there are difficulties there, just like today we can have a gathering and supply point." Enterprise agreed.

"Good."

Regarding this proposal, Qin Ge readily agreed.

After this great war, other matters will shift naval strategy from oceanic offense to near-shore defense, which is not surprising. However, purely defending is not the best method; we must constantly monitor several locations' movements to guarantee. When the Sirens have any movement, each faction can know immediately.

This is also the result Qin Ge said he'd be happy to see: the nine major factions can set aside past grievances, jointly face the enemy, and conduct efficient and decisive battles.

In the midst of their discussion, the distance to the outpost's gate grew closer. The outpost also detected their arrival; when they reached the gate, they saw several faction leaders already waiting there.

"Long time no see, Enterprise, Ninghai, and Zuikaku." Royal's King George V stepped forward to greet everyone, then looked at Qin Ge aside: "I suppose this is the Commander Qin Ge that my little sister often mentions; truly a youthful hero, fame doesn't compare to meeting."

Qin Ge knew that the little sister of King George V was Hao; the two had a good relationship when in Donghuang, as did with other factions' shipgirls.

"King George V overpraises me; previously when together with Hao, she also mentioned you many times. I've always wanted to meet, but had no time, nor did I expect our first meeting would be in such circumstances." Qin Ge smiled.

"No problem, after all we are soldiers; meeting on the battlefield is normal." King George V laughed heartily, looking at Qin Ge's rear and a similar-looking figure, he couldn't help but say, "Moreover, you already have your own King George V, don't you?"

Qin Ge shook his head smiling: "Although shipgirls' memories are the same, their experiences after appearance differ, so each shipgirl is unique; I never judge two shipgirls as the same person just because their names or appearances match."

"Well said, I now appreciate you more and more." King George V smiled, saying, "Next I'll introduce you."

King George V said, turning around, began to introduce to Qin Ge the several leaders currently in power.

Although they share the same name, perhaps due to personal experiences causing awakening, each leader differs somewhat from Qin Ge's shipgirls.

Besides being very similar in ship equipment, their appearance gives a completely different impression.

After everyone exchanged greetings, they proceeded under the leadership of Sardinian Empire's leader Weineituo to the outpost's war conference room, beginning this war conference concerning the entire Atlantic Ocean.