Chapter 944

Walking out of the meeting room, George V bumped into Guanghui, who seemed to be rushing over.

"Huh, Guanghui? Why are you in such a hurry? This isn't like you at all." George V said, puzzled.

Guanghui let out a long breath, finally recovering, and said, "Knight Captain, has your meeting ended?"

"It's over. This meeting was a short comprehensive briefing and didn't take long. What's up, Guanghui? Do you have something going on?" George V said strangely.

Guanghui shook her head. "Nothing major. I just heard you were holding a video conference with the port area when I came back, so I wanted to see how the commander's been lately."

George V chuckled. "The commander's fine, no different from when we left. Besides, Belfast is right by his side as his personal maid—you're still worried about her?"

"Even so, I'd really like to see his image in person…" Guanghui said, slightly disappointed. "No matter how fast I hurry, I'm still a step behind."

"Hehe, I know you're closest to the commander and can't stop worrying about him, but our offensive has reached a critical point, especially since our operational zone is about to cover the port area's waters."

"When the time comes, you could head back to the port area under the pretense of resupply and take a look yourself. Just don't tell anyone I said that, or they'll accuse me of neglecting public duties for private reasons." George V smiled.

"Hehe, thanks then, Knight Captain. If that's the case, I'll have to try harder." After saying that, Guanghui performed a lady's salute and prepared to turn and leave.

"Wait." George V called out to Guanghui, who was about to leave.

"Knight Captain, is there something else?" Guanghui asked, puzzled.

"You're not planning to head out again just after getting back, are you?" George V asked.

Yes, in order to advance control of the sea area into the port area as soon as possible, we obviously need to refuel. Guanghui said righteously.

George V was at a loss for words, "Indeed, as expected of an energetic lady, but when considering yourself, you still need to consider your teammates, oh."

Guanghui apologetically said, "Sorry, I forgot that; I'll tell them and try to set off earlier."

After saying that, Guanghui left. Only George V remained, helplessly watching Guanghui's back, "Ah, Guanghui completely loses her usual ladylike demeanor whenever it concerns the commander."

But who isn't? Come on, the port area is just within reach.

Time flew like a white horse passing a gap; the Royal's advance was very smooth, and it became even smoother as they headed toward the port area.

After all, the port area has several shipgirls led by commanders of the Star Sea Grand Fleet clearing the sea area all day, and when the various fleets leave the port area heading to various directions in the Pacific, they also happen to dispose of any Siren fleets along the way.

Thus, even if traces of Siren fleets appear in the waters near the port area, they will only be fish that slipped through the net, not possessing strong combat power like other sea areas.

That night, darkness shrouded the sea area; although the cold moonlight shone over the entire sea surface, a dark, heavy raincloud not far off was slowly moving toward here.

It was clear that soon, the dark, oppressive raincloud would block the bright moonlight, and a new round of storm would arrive.

Nevertheless, even so, on this churning sea surface, a team of shipgirls pressed forward, cutting through the waves.

Their speed was great; when the sea water split by their ship-equipment boots did not fall back onto the surface, the group had already hurried past.

"This speed might not be enough; according to the speed of that raincloud, we are likely to head straight into the storm." Victory said, looking at the approaching raincloud with some worry.

"Sorry, everyone, this time because of my own reasons, I've brought you all to face the storm with me; I'm truly sorry." Guanghui apologetically said.

"Don't say that, Miss Guanghui." Fiji said with a smile, "We've been fighting out there for so long, and we also want to return to the port area as soon as possible. Moreover, although it was your suggestion, everyone agreed to it, so don't blame yourself."

"That's right, Sister Guanghui; if we just put in a little more effort and add some fuel, we'll definitely reach the port area before dawn!" Du Jiao Shou said to Guanghui, although she still held Yojiang in her arms, her speed remained unimpeded.

Others also spoke up, indicating that Guanghui need not blame herself.

"Then thank you, everyone; when the storm hits, I will use Light Power to protect everyone, so please make sure not to scatter." Guanghui said.

"Hmm, thank you, Miss Guanghui."

Finally, the dark, oppressive raincloud covered the moon's illumination; the entire sea area inexplicably calmed down, even the just‑tumbling waves became still at this moment.

The calm before the storm is not just words; the air hides a breath about to erupt, which weighs heavily on people's hearts.

"It's coming! Everyone, form a circular formation to block this storm!" Victory said sharply.

In an instant, everyone sprang into action, surrounding Guanghui's flagship on all sides, accelerating together as they charged into the raincloud's range.

The fierce wind howled violently, the rain poured down in an instant, the waves on the sea surface surged continuously, and the power of nature was fully revealed at this moment.

And on this dark sea surface, on this wave‑tossed sea, a light shield gradually unfolded, enveloping everyone inside.

The towering waves inside the shield seemed to calm down as well; the tumultuous rain striking the shield produced a series of sounds.

"Come on, everyone." Guanghui called out.

"Hmm, a bit faster; we'll be there soon!"

"Yes!"

No matter how violent the storm, it seemed unable to deter everyone's resolve to return to port; although the shield flickered bright and dark, and at the end seemed about to crack, yet it emerged from the storm with an unmatched posture.

Although the wind and waves on the sea surface remained vigorous, and the bright moonlight was still invisible, everyone nevertheless spotted a brilliant star shining on the horizon.

"The Morning Star!"

A shipgirl exclaimed in surprise.

Guanghui then raised her head, gazing up at that brilliant morning star on the horizon.

"His merciful love leads me to break through the raging wind and waves; the Lord is like a bright morning star, bringing me endless hope!"

"Sister Guanghui, the port area!"

Victory interrupted Guanghui's singing, pointing at the not‑far‑off huge island and saying. Just now, due to the obstruction of wind and waves, everyone actually hadn't realized they had already arrived very close to the port area.

"Hmm, everyone, keep pushing! We'll be there soon!"

"Yes!"

Qin Ge in the bedroom watched the storm pass, then inexplicably said to Belfast beside him, "Belfast, help me put on my clothes; I feel Guanghui has returned."

"Really?"

Although doubtful, it was Belfast who still helped Qin Ge put on his clothes.

The two stepped on the wet, slippery ground of Gangqu after the rain, arrived at the port outside Gangqu, and saw a group of people jumping up from the wharf.

"Commander!"

"Welcome back!"