Chapter 994: Preparing to Rally

After eating breakfast together with Hao and a few others, they went to the logistics office to collect supplies and then quickly left the base fortress.

Because Qin Ge's side doesn't have as much manpower as Bisimai's side, everything must be carried out according to duty.

Just like the matter of returning to the fortress for supplies, a plan had been specially made for this beforehand. After all, each squad's direction is fixed, so when they temporarily leave for resupply, someone needs to temporarily take over their original direction.

The advantage of doing this is that it maintains overall comprehensiveness of the campaign, but the disadvantage is obvious: each time returning to the base for supplies, the time is very tight.

Just like Hao and her group, they return that day and must leave early the next morning.

We had considered sending transport ships to deliver supplies to them, but in the end it was rejected. The situation in the Siren sea area is too complex; even in the waters we currently control, a Siren fleet might still appear, and providing comprehensive supplies like this would require many personnel. For safety's sake, we still decided to return to the base for supplies.

The current combat sea area is not far from the fortress; a day's journey is hardly a big deal.

After returning to the command hall together with Guanghui and Zhenhai, Qin Ge began a day's work.

Guanghui also, under Zhenhai's guidance, became familiar with the work flow here. Actually, for her these things were already very familiar; it's just that she needed to get used to the new environment, so she had to re-familiarize herself.

The handover didn't take much time, and afterward the two of them started working together here. After all, as a secretary ship, Zhenhai's term hasn't started yet, and Guanghui, having returned early, could have rested, but in order to spend more time with Qin Ge, she completely gave up the idea of resting.

For her, being able to see the person she loves and do the same things as him might be the happiest thing. Even if she's a bit busy at times, it's no big deal.

Work quickly got on track, and a few days passed in the blink of an eye. Zhenhai also finally left the base fortress and went to the front line together with the Yixian squad that had returned for supplies.

And finally, under such steady advancement, the vanguard fleet at the front line ascertained the location of the last fortress sea area.

In the fortress command hall where Qin Ge is, Yixian, Soviet Russia, George V, and Hai Lun Na are present. Opposite them are the illusions of Bisimai, Wuzang, and others; looking around, basically the leaders of all factions in the port area, as well as the leaders of all factions on this earth, are gathered here.

"Today we have gathered here because we have already ascertained the location of the last fortress, and submarines have also discovered relevant information about its arbiter, so a great war is about to begin.

"Moreover, this battle is not something we will undertake alone; from the time we discussed it earlier, we had already stated that we need your assistance, and now is the time to carry out the decision." Qin Ge said concisely, merely objectively stating the purpose of this gathering.

"Commander, based on the information we've obtained, who exactly is the arbiter of that fortress sea area?" Bisimai asked.

This is her most concerned question; although there have been many speculations about it, in the end we still need Qin Ge to confirm it to know for sure.

"Just as we predicted before, the arbiter of that fortress sea area is indeed Empress. Although our submarines haven't found Empress herself, within the range of that fortress sea area we have discovered a large number of Empress's executors.

During previous sea battles we had never been able to find the executor of the fourth sea area's arbiter, so even with speculation we dared not conclude.

"But now, based on these executors that have appeared, we can already confirm the garrisoned arbiter of that fortress sea area. Therefore our next step in the campaign is to target Empress." Qin Ge said.

"Then what does Commander Qin Ge think about how to fight this battle?" White Eagle's Enterprise quickly asked.

"Regarding this matter, wasn't it already decided at the very beginning?" Qin Ge smiled and said, "Although the previous campaign suffered relatively heavy losses, according to your current progress report, you have almost reached the node of B sea area, right?"

"Yes, we are now fast approaching the sea area currently being campaigned by the fleet under the commander's leadership." Bisimai said.

"Well, I originally wanted you to act as a surprise force, cutting out halfway during our assault on that fortress sea area, to encircle and jointly annihilate Empress.

"However, considering that this sea area might always be under Siren surveillance, and they know all our deployments and next steps, I think instead of pulling such a surprise move, it would be better to lay our plans out on the table.

"Openly and honestly, launch an attack on the last Siren fortress." Qin Ge said, looking at everyone.

"Openly carrying out the attack?" Wuzang smiled and said, "Our fleet, though dispersed, has already dealt with three arbiters; if we gather together, jointly campaigning against the last arbiter is not difficult.

"Even if Empress's power is stronger than that of the previous three arbiters, I believe we will surely succeed."

"Yes, I think the same. So the next plan is to rendezvous, and after fully preparing, set out toward the last Siren fortress in the Siren sea area.

"As long as we take down this fortress, we will have cleared all the seas surrounding the core sea area; next we will advance toward the deepest part, and the final decisive battle will then erupt.

"The direction this world will take is also decided by us at that moment." Qin Ge said.

"I unexpectedly feel some pressure, but pressure is also our driving force to move forward; after such a long time of campaigning, the dawn of victory lies ahead, truly making one feel excited." George V laughed.

"Indeed, up to now I've felt like I'm dreaming; I never imagined we could counterattack the Sirens and strike straight at their core nest. If this battle is victorious, I believe such a victory would be enough to comfort the shipgirls and commanders who have struggled for humanity and this ocean." Zuikaku of the Sakura Empire said with a smile, her tone carrying a hint of ease as well as deep anticipation.

"If that's the case, the next step is to discuss how to rendezvous; since Siren fleets may occasionally appear in the sea areas we currently control, it's impossible for everyone to go to the commander's sea area.

"We must have someone stay behind accordingly to maintain stability in the sea area, keep our logistics layout routes smooth; what do you think, commander?" Bisimai said.

"Well, regarding this issue, everyone should share their views, and in the end we will summarize and consolidate a feasible plan; this is also the purpose of our gathering this time." Qin Ge said.

"Yes!"