Reinforcements have set sail, and the remaining troops on land have responded promptly. The coastal defense line formed by the three seaports has been put into a state of emergency.
Bernhardt did not sail with the fleet; instead, he became the temporary commander-in-chief of the coastal defenses. All the celebrations that were being prepared were canceled, and everything was on high alert. Meanwhile, Bernhardt dispatched messengers to quickly deliver the known military reports to the holy city of Salivia.
During the round-the-clock rapid handover, urgent military reports would take at least twelve days to reach Salibia.
Prior to this, Bernhardt had already tentatively characterized the military action launched by the Yan Kingdom as a war of aggression.
"This is absolutely a war of aggression. The Yan people deliberately chose this time to launch their invasion. Those damned bastards!"
Inside the command room, Bernhardt addressed the remaining officers.
The crowd nodded in agreement, and one man, his face contorted with rage, said, "They've overstepped their bounds! How dare they even dream of invading our country!"
"No one has dared to invade us yet. These ambitious Yan people need to be taught a lesson!"
Bernhardt's expression was solemn. He narrowed his eyes upon hearing this and said in a deep voice, "Before the military report reaches Salibia, we must do our best to prepare for the invasion."
"The nearest troops need to be deployed immediately to prevent the situation from escalating."
"The ports need to be heavily guarded. Although I hope the fleet can kill the Yan people there after arriving at the Star Islands, we still need to prepare contingency plans. The Yan people must have made full preparations for this invasion, and they are very likely to have reinforcements."
These words made the officers' faces grow even more serious, but there was nothing they could do now but hope that the fleet that had already set sail would reach the Star Islands safely.
Night fell quickly, and the moon, nearing its fullest, hung in the night sky. Its pale light, like frost, spilled over the deep sea, where waves surged and rose one after another.
Beneath the surface, undercurrents surge, with swirling eddies flowing beneath the strait's narrow passages. The renowned Brando Strait serves as a natural barrier for the Delta Federation not only because of the turbulent currents within these passages but also because of the towering cliffs on both sides. The strait reaches a maximum width of 160 kilometers, while its narrowest point is less than 15 kilometers.
As a result, it became the maritime choke point of the Delta Federation.
Today, warships are constantly patrolling this vital transportation hub. These are the warships left behind by Matthias when he returned to port, and in this emergency, they serve as patrol vessels.
As the moon rose higher and the night deepened, the Goths on the warship assumed the night would pass like any other.
But at some point after midnight, lights gradually appeared outside the strait.
"What is that?" On a warship, the captain held a binocular, his brow furrowed.
As the lights grew brighter and the outline of the massive fleet became clearer, he froze, and the binoculars fell from his hands with a thud.
"The fleet of the Yan Kingdom!!!"
An urgent shout suddenly burst from his throat, and along with it, the alarm sounded on the warship.
Without any hesitation, they immediately began to turn and head towards the port of Bruno.
The reason for such decisiveness was that the enemy fleet that appeared in sight was terrifying in number, several times that of our own. At this time, any hesitation would be a disrespect for life.
The urgent situation shocked everyone. It had been less than four days since the Yan Kingdom attacked the Star Islands, yet they had already appeared aggressively outside the strait, and the troops that had gone to the port for reinforcements had not yet arrived.
Without the obstruction of our own fleet, how can we possibly stop the enemy's advance in the pass?
If reinforcements are on their way, wouldn't a battle be inevitable in the strait? But the enemy warships had already demonstrated extraordinary combat power when they attacked the Star Islands. With the current strength of our fleet, can we win in the strait?
The soldiers felt a pang of gloom as they thought about this, but the most urgent thing was to get away from the enemy ships immediately.
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Inside the strait, the Federation fleet that departed from Bruber Harbor has been sailing for a full day and night, with its sails fully drawn and traveling at full speed. Even so, it will still take at least another day to reach the strait's mouth.
Although it was the middle of the night, the vast number of warships illuminated the sea with a bright light. In the command room, Chik was still awake.
From the night of departure, he was in a low mood. His biggest worry was that the enemy had already occupied the Star Islands. If they had fallen, the enemy would definitely occupy the islands. Even if his reinforcements arrived, he would probably have to fight a tug-of-war with them around the islands.
This is definitely not what Qike wants to see. Any battle that moves from the sea to the land is extremely difficult. Whether it is Yan Kingdom's landing operation on the islands or the landing operation that his side may have to do next, it will be accompanied by huge casualties.
General Bernhardt had clearly taken this into account, which is why he dispatched multiple army units to board warships and provide support.
Thinking of the large number of troops currently on board, Chick felt more confident about the upcoming battle, and his heavy mood eased somewhat.
"Sir, it's getting late."
“We’re still within the strait, so there shouldn’t be any unexpected situations. You can go back to your cabin and rest without worry,” said Carlos, the adjutant beside him.
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