Chapter 895: Sortie

The Gangqu's mobilization force is now extremely strong.

Almost as soon as Qin Ge arranged for the Sardinian and Sakura Empire factions to come support, the entire logistics began to move.

Regarding the supplies and equipment needed on the road, as well as the maintenance of combat ship gear, sortie personnel need not worry—the Gangqu's logistics department has begun a one-stop service.

All sortie personnel need to do is prepare for any combat; the shipgirls do this every day, just in case of sudden war.

Finally, within less than an hour, Qin Ge received word that both factions were ready.

When Qin Ge, Belfast, and Guanghui arrived at the port, they found it filled with shipgirls seeing them off.

"Everyone's here," Qin Ge said with a smile.

"Yes, it's been a long time since we've seen battle, so this is the time we officially engage the Sirens; it's only fitting to see you off." Enterprise smiled at Qin Ge, "But Commander, you look… a bit strange."

At this moment, Qin Ge was enveloped in an orange-yellow light membrane, especially conspicuous in the storm, which is why Enterprise said he looked a bit odd.

Qin Ge smiled helplessly, "I originally said I didn't need it, but Guanghui worried my cold would worsen, so she used her ability to make this shield for me—just to block wind and rain, truly overkill."

"Hehe, I think Guanghui did a fine job; Commander, you're the pillar of our Gangqu—if you fell from illness, that would be our fault," laughed Russia beside them.

"Well, I'm not as fragile as you imagine," Qin Ge said, looking toward Sardinia and Sakura Empire, seeing both sides had chosen strong personnel.

Take the Sardinian Empire side, for example: Weineituo leads, with the Empire, Zala, and Pompey at her side. Adding the distant Littorio and Rome from the Solomon Islands, the entire Weineituo-class sorties, and this combat power is absolutely chilling.

As for the Sakura Empire, they've sent all their elite: Zhang Men leads, with the 1st Carrier Division's Akagi and Kaga, the 2nd Carrier Division's Qinglong and Feilong, plus Agano, Kaze, Kitakaze, Kazehana, Jiu Xiong, and Yujin's Qinglong power—so even before deployment they could already dominate the Sakura Empire's airspace.

"Looks like you're all ready," Qin Ge said to the few surrounded by them.

"Yes, Commander," Weineituo laughed, "Actually there's nothing to prepare; all that prior preparation was for this very moment."

"Indeed," Qin Ge smiled, glancing at the Empire peeking from behind Weineituo, and said, "Take care of the Empire on the road."

Weineituo hadn't replied yet when the Empire spoke up, "The Empire is magnificent; its greatness needs no looking after… but if it's Elder Sister Weineituo, then perhaps…"

Qin Ge couldn't help laughing; Weineituo joined in, "Hehe, the Empire's right—it's a remarkable child—but Commander, rest assured, I'll definitely look after her."

"Well, I already sent word to the Sardinian Fleet on the Front Line to meet you in East Timor, so remember to gather your forces before setting out," Qin Ge instructed.

"Yes, Commander," Weineituo smiled.

Qin Ge turned to Sakura Empire and told Akagi, "This time, don't act too rashly; first confirm the Sirens' target, then proceed with follow-up actions."

Why tell Akagi and not Zhang Men? Because when Zhang Men chose this formation, decision authority had already fallen to Akagi; though Zhang Men is the flagship, how could her little brain outplay Akagi?

"Hehe, Commander, rest assured," Akagi readily agreed.

Yet this answer always left Qin Ge feeling uneasy; he knew Akagi's personality too well—if she ever got even a sliver of chance, she'd stake all her strength.

Qin Ge nodded, then looked to the nearby Qinglong, "Qinglong, I'm counting on you this time."

Qinglong understood at once, smiling, "Commander, rest assured; we will surely cooperate well with the Sakura Empire faction and provide proper support."

Qin Ge nodded, then walked to Zhang Men's side, not doing the usual head pat, but smiling, "Zhang Men, this is your first battle as flagship sortie; if problems arise, you can refer more to Akagi's opinion that includes Qinglong, and just see this support mission through."

"I understand," Zhang Men nodded.

Just then, the crowd behind suddenly stirred; everyone at that moment turned toward the inner Gangqu entrance, where dozens of warships suddenly appeared.

"What's that?" Feilong said, somewhat surprised, "Could those be our Gangqu's mass-produced warships?"

Qin Ge nodded, "Exactly, those are our Gangqu's mass-produced warships. All powered by Cube drive, so such mass-produced types need no oil replenishment, and their speed can keep up with yours."

"When we went to the test field earlier, I just glanced at it briefly; I never imagined it would look so impressive now—it seems Bisimai and her team really put in a lot of effort," Weineituo praised.

"Indeed, these mass-produced types are missile warships; they can attack from far away, with aircraft carriers locating the enemy and missile warships striking—on this route you can exert a bit less force."

"But the best is what I said before: if you can avoid those Siren fleets, do so, maintain full speed, and reach the support point as early as possible," Qin Ge said.

"Yes, Commander," everyone replied.

"Then let's set off; wishing you lasting martial fortune," Qin Ge said.

"Yes!"

Following Qin Ge's command, several blue glows flashed above the port, and a number of huge warships appeared within it.

The shipgirls already converted into warships now used their phantom-body ability, fully transforming their ship gear into warships, beginning their first expedition as actual vessels.

Watching those massive hulks vanish into the inner harbor, Qin Ge stood in place, his feelings unsettled for a long time. When he first came to this world, alone, he had nearly met his end at the cannon's mouth.

Who would have thought he now wields power enough to destroy the world—it's truly sigh-inducing.

"Commander, it's time to go back," Enterprise said to Qin Ge with a smile.

"Hmm," Qin Ge nodded, looking at the sea and storm, and said to Enterprise, "The storm's getting bigger."

"But it doesn't affect our sortie!" Enterprise laughed.

"Yeah, it also doesn't affect our march toward victory!"