Inside the main island command tower of the Star Islands.
The incessant, piercing alarm bells made Supreme Commander Sasha Schleizer's expression turn exceptionally grim. He looked at his subordinates beside him and said with a stern face:
"We formed a four-nation alliance to launch an expedition against Yan Kingdom, but in this state of war, a fleet of unknown origin has entered our territorial waters."
"To be able to organize such a massive fleet at this time..."
A lieutenant colonel replied coldly, "Only they can do it."
"Sa Ri Kingdom".
The other officers echoed this sentiment. The unfamiliar fleet that had come to the territorial waters was still far away and its identity could not be confirmed. However, its arrival in the territorial waters at this time with such a display of force almost certainly indicated that the fleet's motive was to start a war.
Sasha placed his hand on the table and said expressionlessly, "No matter what Isabella is thinking, since they dared to come here like this, we must give them a heavy blow!"
Then, he puffed out his chest and declared in a resounding voice: "All officers, listen to my command! Prepare for defensive operations immediately!"
"Yes, sir!"
At this time, there were two army divisions stationed on the Star Islands, totaling 54,000 men. One of them was the 26th Sasha Armed Infantry Division of the Federation, which was commanded by Sasha. This infantry division consisted of 3 infantry brigades and 2 artillery brigades. Each infantry brigade consisted of 3 regiments, and below them were more detailed battalions and companies. They and the 86th Infantry Division were distributed on the five islands of the Star Islands.
Unlike the 26th Infantry Division, which has rich combat experience and a long history, the 86th Infantry Division is a unit that has been established for less than half a year. Forty percent of its troops are new recruits. They came to the Star Islands for combat training in preparation for future overseas battles.
In addition to these two army units, there was also a naval fleet with a total of more than 300 warships. The fleet consisted mainly of large transport ships, with few battleships. When Sasha saw the unfamiliar fleet approaching, he did not order the fleet to attack, because he knew that his country's naval warfare was not particularly strong. Rather than fighting the enemy at sea, it would be better to use the island's fortifications for defense and counterattack.
Now, the naval fleet has returned to the inland sea in the middle of the archipelago to avoid being attacked by the enemy at sea. As for the crucial port, Sasha has reinforced it with a large number of troops. There are seven high-mounted gun emplacements there, and bunkers are also erected on the left and right sides. The soldiers are ready and waiting for the battle to begin.
Sasha's keen intuition as a soldier prompted him to immediately take pre-battle preparations. However, the identity of the enemy forces still needed to be confirmed. Sasha could only think of the navy of the Sasiri Kingdom. He couldn't think of any other possibility. But as the enemy forces gradually approached, everything would become clear.
Inside the command tower, the tallest building on the main island, Sasha still stood at the window gazing out at the sea, while several officers beside him held binoculars, their expressions extremely solemn.
As the fleet rapidly approached, the solemn expressions on everyone's faces gradually changed.
Their eyes widened in astonishment and disbelief. Finally, when the flag flying on the warship became clear, everyone realized a horrifying truth.
"This isn't the fleet of the Sassa Kingdom!!" Sasha's staff officer lowered his binoculars and said incredulously.
“That’s definitely not it. I’ve never seen a warship like that in the Sassa Kingdom. It’s unlikely that it’s their latest warship. And this flag…” An officer looked at Sasha, who was still holding the binoculars, with a serious expression.
Sasha's body stiffened, but his wrists trembled slightly. He slowly lowered the binoculars, his mind a jumble of thoughts, with one terrible guess after another popping up.
"Why would the Yan Kingdom's fleet come here at this time? They should be..." An army logistics officer asked in confusion, but he stopped abruptly before he could finish his sentence, his face turning pale instantly.
No one answered his question. Those with quick minds, after confirming that it was a fleet from the Yan Kingdom, could already deduce what had happened.
Gradually, everyone's expression turned somber, and a suffocating atmosphere filled the room. Sasha let out a barely audible sigh.
Then, he shook his head, as if dispelling some unseen mist, and turned around to shout:
"Matthias!"
"Sir!" An officer behind him immediately stepped out from the crowd and stood in front of him.
"Take a ship back to China immediately!"
"Tell His Majesty about our fleet..."
After Sasha finished speaking, the officer called "Matthias" turned and left, his face pale. He ran wildly down the tower.
Sasha's expression had returned to its usual seriousness. Looking at the approaching enemy ship, he said sharply:
"Let's stop thinking about what's already happened! Let's just do what we're supposed to do!"
"Now that the Yan people have come to us, we must defeat them here!"
"This is our territory! If you dare to provoke us, be prepared to become a corpse!"
"Once they're within range, destroy their warships! Let them sink to the bottom of the sea!"
Go!
"Yes, sir!" The officers immediately left, leaving only two staff officers and a few messengers inside the tower.
At that moment, they, like Sasha, were looking out the window at the sea.
What came into view was a huge, menacing mass of steel warships charging toward them, with a thick cloud of white smoke billowing above them.
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