Saint East quickly put his revenge plan against Yan Kingdom into action, deploying the navy in a short period of time and choosing the [Giant Whale Fleet] as the punitive force.
This is a massive fleet with a strength one and a half times that of the Sea Lion Fleet. Its flagship, the "Giant Whale," represents the greatest achievement of the Hungarian Navy in recent years. In terms of size, it is even slightly larger than a Class 1 warship, which Saint-Ister refers to as a "super-class warship."
In fact, the development of the [Giant Whale] began secretly five years ago. During these five years, Saint East allocated a huge sum of money, requiring shipbuilders to build the largest and strongest warship in the world. The initial goal was to surpass the first-class warships of their neighbor, the Kingdom of Sasiri.
With the financial allocation secured, the shipbuilders lived up to expectations and successfully built this super-class warship. The current [Giant Whale] can now carry 148 cannons. When its firepower is fully unleashed, the shipbuilders believe it can easily destroy first-class warships. As for small and medium-sized warships, they can sink them to the bottom of the sea without lifting a finger. The [Giant Whale] alone is equivalent to a fleet assembled by a small country.
Although building such a super-class warship reduced the army's spending, Saint Ister believed it was worthwhile, since the current dominant power on the continent of Leon, the Kingdom of Saar, made this behemoth's position almost unshakeable.
The vast ocean is worth fighting for, and for this reason, Saint East attaches great importance to the new continent of Yan Kingdom. After learning from the lessons of the South China Sea War, Saint East did not choose a marshal from his family this time, but instead chose Federich, who has more experience in naval warfare and has made many military achievements.
After the appointment ceremony, a large amount of military supplies were transported from the military depot to Port Serad, where the "Whale" was moored. The giant ship had just been launched three months earlier, and this would be its first naval operation.
With substantial financial allocations and countless people working tirelessly on its design and construction, Saint East anticipates that the [Giant Whale] will achieve remarkable results in its upcoming expedition. It must not only successfully defeat the Yan Kingdom's navy but also make a stunning debut before the other nations.
Before Federich left the capital Miskowell for Port-Salad, Saint-Ist solemnly warned him:
"Fedrich, take the Giant Whale and stir up a storm in the South China Sea!"
"Those despicable Yan people have taken the lives of us Huns! We must take it back from them! Fire cannons into their warships and slaughter them all!"
"Let our anger take over and utterly destroy them!"
In addition, he added in a deep voice, "Keep a close eye on those sea cucumbers. If they try to escape during the battle again, our anger will spread to their country!"
And so, with St. Ist’s instructions in mind, Federich headed to Port-Salad.
By mid-to-late July, the fleets of Shenglu and Hunli were finally ready after intensive preparations. They set sail as planned for the Roman Islands in international waters, the agreed rendezvous point.
As its name suggests, the high seas are not part of any country's territory and are not under the sovereignty of any country. They are free waters for the equal use of all countries. The Roman Islands, however, are almost the territory of the Saarland, where not only are many Saarland people settled, but several large trading ports have also been built.
Besides these ports, the Roman Islands also have a large amount of military supplies that would not be used in the past, but could continuously supply the Sasir fleet during wartime.
With the commencement of the military campaign against the Yan Kingdom, the Roman Islands have become a base for various countries to set sail. The closest country to the Roman Islands is the Sa Ri Kingdom, and their pre-war preparations are the most rapid. As a result, the Dawn Fleet and the Pearl Fleet have been waiting in the Roman Islands for some time.
Completely consumed by the desire for revenge, Clemento did not rest in Garnat. He was one of the first officers to arrive in the Roman Islands. After arriving in the Roman Islands, Clemento did not rest. He spent his days inspecting military equipment and coordinating operations to ensure that the voyage would go smoothly.
He had encountered two storms on his return voyage from Yan Kingdom, and now, on his way again, it was summer. The weather at sea was unpredictable at this time, and he was likely to encounter storms again. He had to ensure that the fleet would not suffer losses due to natural disasters during the voyage.
Amidst this busy activity, Clemento awaited the arrival of the Hunnic fleet.
It was a calm evening when the whale fleet, which had set sail from Port Serrad under the command of Federich, entered the waters where the Roman Islands were located and gradually anchored at East Port.
Shortly afterward, Federich met with Clemento, led by soldiers from the Saarland Kingdom.
“Clemento…you…how could you have become like this?” Upon seeing Clemento, Federich was shocked. He couldn’t believe that the man in front of him, with sunken eyes, gaunt cheeks, and a pale face that was almost bloodless, was the Clemento he knew.
In fact, he and Clemento were old acquaintances, both renowned naval commanders in their respective countries. They had not only met at sea in the past but had even clashed. However, as the Kingdom of Sassa grew stronger and its naval power increased, the two countries were no longer at war. As a result, their relationship not only improved but also reached a point of mutual appreciation.
"That's how it is since I came back."
“Sit down, my friend.” Clemento smiled slightly on his pale face, then picked up the bottle, uncorked it, and poured himself a drink.
“I can imagine what you’ve been through.” Federich took off his hat, pulled up a chair and sat down, his face slightly somber.
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