Chapter 713: The Final War Council

Since the supplies had been fully transported, under Iron Blood's operation, the transport supply ships also left the combat sea area, returned to Iron Blood, and everyone began a new round of advance.

Especially when the news that the Siren Tide near Iron Blood's nearby waters had receded spread throughout the fleet, it also gave certain confidence to the Royal, Sardinian Empire, and Free Iris fleet shipgirls.

Since Iron Blood has now regained stability, their faction believes that peace can be restored not far off; this result is the purpose of their sortie this time, and as the goal is about to be achieved, they naturally feel more motivated.

As the advance deepened, everyone's worries grew. After all, the Arbiter's existence hangs over everyone's heads like the Sword of Damocles, and no one knows when it will appear before them.

Even though Qin Ge's earlier information indicated that Remnant shipgirls were lying in ambush in the dark, entrusting their lives to others still made them feel somewhat worried.

However, the subsequent advance was unusually smooth, so smooth that Qin Ge found it somewhat unbelievable. In the peripheral sea area outposts, they encountered virtually no notable resistance; basically every battle was won by overwhelming force.

The appearances of the Executor grew fewer and fewer, until eventually even the Executor could not be seen, leaving only ordinary Siren Mass-Produced Fleets.

But this situation did not make Qin Ge happy; on the contrary, it made him feel deep worry.

He could be certain that the Arbiter had discovered them, but he did not know the specific reason why it had not yet appeared before them; however, it surely concealed a huge conspiracy.

Moreover, the Remnant had not appeared up to now, which also made Qin Ge feel strange.

Hai Lun Na and the others should not be deceiving him; if they wanted to deceive him, there would be no need to wait until now—back when they were first near the Guandao sea area, they would have been completely crushed by the Arbiter.

So what exactly is all this for?

Or perhaps this battle, from start to finish, is merely an experiment by the Sirens?

Qin Ge cannot say for sure, but now they have reached this point, and there is only one road left to go to the end.

…………

On Qin Ge's command ship, heads were gathering at this moment—not only his shipgirls, but also the leaders of other factions had assembled here.

At this moment, all the shipgirls' gazes converged on Qin Ge standing in the center; he is the overall commander of this operation, and the plan to follow will be the decisive battle of this fight.

Qin Ge glanced around, then cleared his throat.

"Everyone, after such a long time of battle, we have cleared this Siren sea area, the vast majority of Siren outposts; I believe your faction's situation has also eased somewhat, and we have achieved our original goal with this campaign.

However, this is far from the end; in the depths of this sea area, an enemy named the Arbiter awaits us, and battling her is a necessary option for us.

Success would mean that our operation has achieved final victory, and the world would gain a brief peace.

But if we fail, I need not say more—you also understand what that would signify.

Therefore, the final battle is inevitable; if anyone is prepared to give up, they can speak up now, for once on the battlefield there is no such thing as withdrawing."

"Qin Ge Commander, we have fought our way here—how could we retreat? Regardless of what other factions think, the White Eagle Enterprise will never withdraw, whether for White Eagle's future stability or for this world; we must participate in this battle and must win." said the White Eagle Enterprise with a smile.

"Yes, Qin Ge Commander, please give the order directly," said King George V with a smile, and the other faction leaders also nodded, showing no intention to retreat.

Seeing everyone's reaction, Qin Ge smiled and said, "If that's the case, then we……"

When Qin Ge's words rang out, a voice suddenly appeared from not far away on the command ship's stern.

"Hehe, Qin Ge Commander, have you forgotten something? Without us, the final decisive battle meeting cannot be considered complete."

When this rather charming remark rang out, it drew everyone's gazes instantly to the stern.

Only then did one see at the stern a group of shipgirls in varied attire standing there, looking at everyone with different expressions.

"Who are you……!!"

Before Qin Ge could speak, the White Eagle Enterprise and the other faction leaders adopted a wary stance.

At this moment Qin Ge quickly waved his hand and said, "No need to panic; they are the Remnant I mentioned to you earlier."

"Remnant……" the White Eagle Enterprise and several other faction leaders gazed at Hai Lun Na and her companions in astonishment, various lights flickering in their eyes.

Without carefully observing the several astonished faction leaders, Qin Ge strode straight toward Hai Lun Na.

"Long time no see." Qin Ge extended his palm to Hai Lun Na, his gaze toward the other Remnant he had not yet met, and asked, "So they are the reinforcements you found in this sea area?"

Hai Lun Na smiled and took Qin Ge's hand, saying, "Of course, they are all ships scattered across this world, and they are also assistance for our battle this time.

Would you like me to introduce them?"

Qin Ge nodded, saying, "Although seeing their appearance I could roughly guess a bit, but if you could help me introduce them, I would be truly grateful."

Hai Lun Na laughed and began the introduction: "You already know Feilong and Gneisenau, so I'll start with this one. This is Qinglong, this one is Scharnhorst, this is Royal Ark, this is Fu Sang, beside her is Yamashiro, and at the far end is Memphis."

Looking at the Remnant warriors whose appearances differed greatly from his own shipgirls, Qin Ge nodded to everyone and said, "I am Qin Ge; I am delighted to meet you, and I am very glad to receive your help this time, giving us a chance to save our world. Although in the upcoming battle, due to our insufficient strength we may not be able to play a major role, we will still fight alongside you."

"Hehe, I am really looking forward to it, Qin Ge Commander……" Yamashiro flashed her red eyes, giggling as she looked at Qin Ge.

Although in the upcoming battle, due to our insufficient strength, we may not be able to play a major role, but we will still fight side by side with you.

Standing beside Yamashiro, Fu Sang softly said a word, seeing Yamashiro's dissatisfied expression turn her head away, then looked toward Qin Ge: "Qin Ge Commander, Hai Lun Na said you are the overall commander of this battle, thus also the one guiding us. We will exert our fullest effort, so that such tragedy befalling us will not be repeated in this world. This is our hope, and also the purpose of our appearance here."

Qin Ge nodded, saying, "I understand; then next, as the overall commander of this battle, I will invite you to join our final war council."

Fu Sang, standing beside Shancheng, said softly, seeing Shancheng turn his head away with an unhappy expression, then looked toward Qin Ge, "Qin Ge commander, Hai Lun Na said you are the overall commander of this battle, so you are also the one guiding us this time."

We will do our utmost; such a tragedy will not befall us, nor will it be repeated in this world.

"This is our hope, and also the purpose of our presence here."

Qin Ge nodded, "I understand. Then, in my capacity as the overall commander of this battle, I invite you to join our final war council."

"It is an honor."