Chapter 929

「Although I've heard from other comrades that your strength is very strong, only now, fighting side by side, do I know what this strength really looks like. 」 Kursk looked at the light cruiser and destroyer formation rapidly advancing not far away, somewhat astonished.

「Hehe, Lord Kursk, you're also formidable; even when encountering elite-level Siren humanoid units, you remain composed in battle and ultimately secure victory. 」 Tiancheng smiled.

「Well, although that's the case, I still can't compare to you lot. But seeing how strong you are, I don't feel jealous; instead I feel relieved—what's going on? 」 Kursk laughed.

「Because we're not fighting for our own selfish gain, but for a greater victory for this world. 」 Tiancheng said with a smile.

「Perhaps, after all we're all ship girls; we must unite. But due to factional obstacles, this wish has never been realized. I see another possibility in you all—the kind we've long hoped for but couldn't achieve. Perhaps that's why I feel so at ease. 」 Kursk laughed.

「Yes, because our lord has given us infinite possibilities; that's why we press forward without hesitation. 」 said.

「Hmm, suddenly feeling transferred to Petropavlovsk isn't so hard to accept after all. 」 Kursk laughed.

「Hehe. »

Kursk was operating together with the Main Force Fleet, after all, with her strength she still couldn't join the elite squad.

Regarding this arrangement, Kursk had no objections, readily agreed, and remained active throughout.

Meanwhile, others had no objections to Kursk's presence; although this operation was an internal Sakura Empire matter, considering the impact of future actions, Kursk could serve as one of their excuses, so there was even less reason to exclude her.

As the Main Force Fleet conducted multi-directional advance, the elite squad had already reached 76 Sea Area. From the moment they entered 76 Sea Area, they proactively abandoned ship form and began advancing in ship girl form.

The main purpose of doing so was naturally to avoid an overly large target that would provoke unnecessary combat.

「Zhang Men Lord, Wuzang Lord, is this the right direction? 」 After checking the specific coordinates, Island Wind stopped, turned to Zhang Men and Wuzang, and said.

Zhang Men didn't answer, but looked toward Wuzang, after all, Wuzang was the leader of this battle.

Wuzang checked the marker, then nodded, "Exactly, this is the place, but why isn't Yin 19 here?"

「Why don't we just contact via comms? 」 Ji Yun said.

「No, we've already entered the sea area; all signals have been switched to silent frequency. If we activate comms now, that would directly expose our position and attack intent. 」 Wuzang shook his head.

「What should we do then? We can't have Xinong and Great Phoenix use Carrier Aircraft to look; that would expose our position even more. 」 Ji Yun wondered.

「Wait, I believe they must have been hindered somehow, so they can't catch up yet. 」 Wuzang said.

「Alright. 」 Everyone nodded; given we can't expose our position, this is currently the only option.

However, the wait wasn't long—about less than half an hour—a figure with red hair wearing a swimsuit darted out from the water.

「Yin 19!? 」 Island Wind exclaimed.

「Everyone, sorry, I'm a bit late. 」 Yin 19 hurriedly apologized.

「Don't rush to apologize—what happened over there? According to prior comms, you should have been waiting for us here; since you're late, something special must have occurred over there, right? 」 Wuzang asked.

"Yes, Lord Wuzang!" Yin19 hurriedly said, "I was just about to come over when I suddenly discovered that the Cleansers had arrived near the outpost and then entered it, so we held out a bit longer."

"But when I arrived, I didn't see the Cleansers leave, so this time our battle is against two humanoid units from the Sirens' experimental mechanism."

"Have the Cleansers arrived?" Wuzang frowned.

"Lord Wuzang, should we continue this operation or retreat first?" High Hero asked.

"The arrow is nocked, we have no choice but to release it; with our main force this time, we still have a very good chance of victory against two Siren humanoids. Now the pressure will be greater on our vanguard unit, but you are all the elites I have selected—are you willing to charge the enemy stronghold with me?" Wuzang said, looking at everyone.

"Hehe, what's there to be unwilling about? Being chosen as the vanguard fleet is already Lord Wuzang's acknowledgment of our strength; given that, facing this situation, we cannot retreat." Love Hill smiled.

"That's right; if we win this battle, the commander will surely praise us, and maybe then… hehe, how could we shrink back at this point? We must end everything with an even more indisputable victory!" Great Phoenix said, eyes crinkling with a smile, as if thinking of something pleasant, her whole self lost in fantasy, her face flushed.

"Being able to team up with Lord Zhang Men, Lord Wuzang, and Lord Xinong, Island Wind is overwhelmed with awe, so I won't retreat on the battlefield! No matter what danger lies ahead, I will be unstoppable!" Island Wind declared firmly.

Seeing that everyone showed no hesitation, Wuzang gave a slight smile, "Then it's decided—this battle will continue. As for Yin19, you quickly leave this sea area, go to a safe place and send this information to Tiancheng, so she can redo the battle deployment."

"Yes, Lord Wuzang!" Yin19 nodded, then reached out his hand toward Wuzang, "Lord Wuzang, I will compile the information we've gathered over these past days and give it to you; this will also help your actions."

"Hmm, then thank you." Wuzang smiled, extended his hand, and grasped Yin19's hand; the data information was quickly transferred.

"Then I'll go inform Lord Tiancheng first, Lord Wuzang, Lord Zhang Men, and everyone else—I wish you victorious fortunes!" Yin19 said.

"Hmm, you also be careful; after you finish the notification, return to your battle post immediately." Zhang Men nodded and said.

"Yes, Lord Zhang Men."

After Yin19 finished speaking, he quickly dove down, turning into a splash of water, and vanished instantly from everyone's sight.

"Then everyone, let's set out; although this battle may be a hard-fought one, for the commander's will and for the glory of our Sakura Empire faction, this battle we must win!" Wuzang said.

"Yes!"