"Marshal? You really want to do this?"

On the Rose Fleet, aboard the Lightning, Leto stared at Lucat in shock, as did the other officers around him, all looking at Lucat in disbelief.

Lucat nodded slowly and said in a deep voice:

"Yes, I think we need to do that."

Leto shook his head repeatedly and said, "But our original enemy was the Yan people. Now, due to the circumstances, we have no choice but to submit to them. There's nothing we can do about it."

"But what need do we have... to confront the Delta Federation's Second Fleet?"

Upon returning from the Dinghai, Lucat sent his men with nautical charts, and then immediately summoned the fleet officers to tell them the incredible news.

He will lead the Rose Fleet to defeat the Delta Federation Second Fleet, which is currently en route!

The moment this idea was uttered, everyone was stunned, and Leto, in particular, was completely bewildered. His face darkened, and he continued:

"Marshal, could it be that the Emperor of Yan Kingdom forced us?"

Lucat shook his head and said, "No, he didn't force or threaten me to do this."

"In fact, after I told him about the Delta Federation's battle plan, he didn't react much, but I knew he would definitely take his fleet to the Salisno Continent next."

"He won't let the Golts go."

Upon hearing this, Leto was even more puzzled and quickly said:

"In that case, let them go and fight the Delta Federation!"

"Why should we get involved? This has nothing to do with us. The Yan people let us go; we are not their target. The only enemy of the Delta Federation is the Yan people. They want to occupy Yan territory, so they will definitely fight each other fiercely. We just need to take care of ourselves."

"Isn't this wrong?"

The others chimed in, "Yes, Marshal, we barely escaped this war."

"You have seen the devastation of the other fleets. We are fortunate to have escaped unscathed. The Yan people... at least spared us."

"Then we should withdraw from the war and ignore these things at this time."

"Marshal, isn't your decision... a bit too irrational...?"

After they finished talking all at once, Lucat slowly said:

"Gentlemen, is this war over?"

Leto frowned and said, "Marshal, the Battle of Bohr has been over for some time now. The Yan people won a complete victory. Apart from us, people from other countries either died at sea or became prisoners. Isn't that the end?"

Lucat's face was grave as he shook his head and said, "No, this war is not over; it is only the beginning."

"When the war will end depends on how far Yan Kingdom is willing to go."

"Furthermore, this is a total war, extremely intense, reaching an unprecedented level. When this war ends, the world's discourse power will be completely reset."

Seeing how solemn he was speaking, everyone's expressions became even more serious.

Lucat looked around and then said in a deep voice, "I have reason to believe that Yan Kingdom will be the final victor in this war!"

"They will surpass the Sasiri Kingdom, the Delta Federation, and other countries to become the new hegemonic nation."

“This…” Leto hesitated. “Their navy is indeed very powerful right now, but… but that’s not enough to say…”

Before he could finish speaking, Lucat interrupted:

"I can't be wrong! I trust my judgment!"

"I must say we were very lucky, no... not lucky, but we made a wise decision not to fight the Yan people in the last South China Sea battle."

"It prevented them from developing too much hostility towards us, and it's the same this time. Although the guys on the island think our surrender is dishonorable, so what?"

"Knowing that the Yan people are strong, why would we still go and fight them? That would be foolish."

"Hmph, those Huns must already consider us servants of the Yan people. But so what? It's still much better than being their enemy!"

At this point, Lucat raised his head and said in a resounding voice:

"If you're going to be a servant, be the servant of the strongest nation!"

Lucat seemed to be making some kind of oath, and everyone listened with a shocked expression.

Then Lucat added:

"The arrogant Kingdom of Saar is no longer reliable; they are still basking in their former glory!"

"Although the Delta Federation rose to power through war and possesses formidable military strength, and has been growing rapidly in recent years, their relationship with the Yan Kingdom is now strained, and their ambitions have been fully revealed to the Yan Kingdom. Therefore, they will inevitably suffer a heavy blow from the Yan Kingdom in the future!"

"They're definitely doomed!"

Seeing Lucat's certainty, Leto shook his head and said, "Marshal, this...that's not necessarily true. Although their fleet was completely defeated this time, you must know that the Delta Federation's strongest army is on their homeland, and their army is renowned far and wide..."

His words were interrupted again, and Lucate, with a flick of his arm and an air of arrogance, said:

"So, has any of you seen the Yan Kingdom's army?!"

Everyone shook their heads.

To this day, they have never set foot on the land of the Yan Kingdom, so how could they have seen their army?

Lucat then said with a serious expression:

"If they have such formidable ironclad warships at sea, what do they have on land...?"

"I can't even imagine it!"

Upon hearing this, Leto involuntarily shivered.

The other officers exchanged glances, their faces all showing signs of tension.

"Everyone, we must recognize the current situation. This Yan Kingdom... will be extraordinary in the future, and now is the beginning of this all-out war. If we still can't figure out the direction at this time, then I think we will face great difficulties later."

"Therefore, we must make a statement at this time."

"And the Second Fleet from the Delta Federation is the target we should be defeating now."

"Okay, that's all I wanted to say."

"Anyone objecting? You can raise your hand, it's fine." Lucate crossed his arms, his deep gaze sweeping over each person's face.

After a brief silence, Leto immediately straightened his chest and said, "I'll say it again: whatever the Marshal says, I'll do."

"Your decisions were correct the last few times, and they shouldn't be wrong this time either."

The others then echoed their agreement.

Undoubtedly, everyone was stunned by Lucat's statement.

Seeing no one object, Lucat raised his arm and shouted, "Come on! Send small boats, I need to go to the Yan Kingdom's warships immediately!"

"Go and volunteer!"