The accountability in the hall did not last long. Martin was more concerned about how to make up for the omissions and consolidate the defense line.
He inquired about the defense situation and resource integration progress of each star port one by one, and occasionally gave a few precise instructions, which gradually calmed the senior executives who were originally a little panicked.
When the last item of business was discussed, Martin waved his hand and said, "Everyone, get back to work. Remember, the empire's territory cannot tolerate any mistakes."
Everyone bowed and withdrew, leaving Martin alone in the hall. He gazed at the brilliant glow of the divine realm outside the hall, his eyes deep—perhaps the attack on the border was no accident.
During this seemingly peaceful period of expansion, the eyes in the dark have probably never left. Who is that force?
The Empire acted with swift and decisive action. The three main fleets, along with the Dragon Knights and Golden Behemoths, quickly assembled and headed straight for the pirates' lair.
Martin specifically asked the dragon knight Eric to accompany the army to prevent any forces in the dark from taking the opportunity to intervene.
After several space jumps, the fleet arrived at Flea Bay as scheduled - there were four or five pirate fleets entrenched in this star field, and three of them were the ones that had previously attacked the border star port.
The three captains of the Imperial Fleet didn't waste any time and ordered the main ship's guns to start charging the moment they arrived.
Huge amounts of energy gathered at the muzzle, making a low buzzing sound.
The pirates of Flea Bay soon discovered the uninvited guests. Shrill alarms exploded in the ships, and the chaotic communication channels were filled with panicked shouts.
However, before they could organize an effective defense, the Imperial Fleet's main guns had completed charging.
"boom--!"
Three blazing energy beams pierced through the void and accurately hit the core defense circle of the pirate fleet.
There were continuous "cracking" sounds, and the protective shield was hit by the energy, instantly covered with cracks, and then completely shattered.
Immediately afterwards, dense orbital gun fire poured down like a rainstorm, continuously covering the cluster of pirate ships.
As soon as those pirate fighters took off in a hurry, they were intercepted and torn apart by the swarm of drones released by the Imperial fleet. The void was filled with flames of explosions and ship wreckage.
The confrontation was almost one-sided and could be described as a crushing massacre.
But as the bombing continued, the planetary base and the remaining ships below Flea Bay began to organize sporadic counterattacks.
Several energy cannons were fired at the Imperial Fleet with tail flames. Although they failed to cause any real damage, they revealed the pirates' desperate fighting spirit.
Eric rode the giant dragon and hovered on the flank of the fleet. His golden dragon eyes scanned the surrounding space vigilantly, and his mental power spread out, carefully exploring whether there were any hidden hostile fluctuations.
He whispered into the communicator, "No abnormal energy reaction has been detected. The pirates' counterattack only comes from their visible forces."
In the main ship's command room, the captain gave a solemn order: "Maintain suppressive firepower and send in landing forces to clear the planetary base. Strike a decisive battle and don't give them a chance to breathe."
As the orders were issued, the Imperial Fleet's offensive became increasingly fierce. Orbital bombardments and drone swarms advanced towards the heart of Flea Bay like sharp blades that strangled everything.
This anti-pirate crackdown is proceeding with lightning speed, crushing all resistance.
Eric immediately ordered the Dragon Knights and the Golden Behemoths to attack and cooperate with the ground army to wipe out the remaining enemies. He himself hovered in the sky to monitor the overall situation and guard against any emergencies.
The dragon knights rode their giant dragons, roaring and swooping down with the force of breaking the wind. The dragon's breath and sword energy intertwined into a network of death.
The Golden Behemoth followed closely behind with heavy steps, swinging its giant fist, and the pirates' defenses crumbled like paper. The fighting on the ground soon came to an end, and the pirates of Flea Bay were completely wiped out.
While cleaning up the battlefield, a knight discovered a hidden secret room in the ruins of the pirate flagship.
The terminal in the secret room stored a large amount of encrypted communication records and transaction receipts. After cracking, it was clearly shown that these pirates had frequent contacts with the "Matrix Galaxy".
Even the order to attack the Imperial Starport came directly from the Matrix Galaxy.
The news reached the fleet, and the atmosphere in the command room suddenly became solemn. The three captains exchanged glances and immediately reported the situation to Martin via the encrypted channel.
"Your Majesty, it has been confirmed that the mastermind behind the Flea Bay pirates is Matrix Galaxy. Your Majesty... take over."
At this moment, Eric received Martin's instructions in his mind, and then he saw several dazzling energy beams suddenly light up in the void, attacking the imperial fleet with devastating power.
"Boom--" With several loud noises in succession, six ships were hit instantly and turned into burning wreckage in the explosion.
As the energy fluctuations spread, the figure of the Matrix Galaxy's Seventh Special Fleet slowly appeared. The surface of the ships was covered with a layer of faint blue halo, exuding a heart-pounding sense of oppression.
"Retreat! Get the Dragon Knights and Golden Behemoths out of Flea Bay immediately!"
Eric immediately roared through the communicator and charged forward at the same time. He looked at the hidden fleet and thought to himself, "Sure enough, they have an ambush."
The giant dragon opened its mouth and spewed out an energy barrier formed by dragon language magic, which barely blocked the second round of naval artillery fire from the Seventh Special Fleet.
The Empire's three main fleets immediately launched a counterattack, and dense energy beams and live ammunition poured down like a rainstorm.
But all of them fell on the opponent's void shield, without even causing a ripple of energy, as if a stone had sunk into the sea.
"Damn it! The strength of this shield is beyond imagination!" The captain in the command room gritted his teeth and growled.
Eric's eyes were solemn, and the giant dragon's wings flapped, gathering even more powerful dragon power around his body.
"Everyone, hold your formation steady. Prioritize protecting the core ships! I'll go tear through their defenses!"
Before he finished speaking, he had already controlled the giant dragon and transformed into a golden stream of light, rushing straight towards the flagship of the Seventh Special Fleet. The dragon claws, with the power to tear through the void, grabbed the dark blue shield fiercely.
Eric and the dragon were rebounded by the void shield and rolled several times in the starry sky before they stabilized their bodies. The dragon's scales were bleeding due to the huge impact force.
He looked at the slowly rising and charging cannon of the main ship of the Seventh Special Fleet, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.
"In my name, burn the dragon's blood!"
Eric recited the ancient dragon language spell in a deep voice, and dazzling golden light burst out from his body, pouring all his magic power into the dragon's body without reservation.
The giant dragon let out a roar that shook the universe, its body expanded rapidly, and a cold blue flame that could burn everything ignited in its pupils. The terrifying energy fluctuations spread like a tsunami, even shaking the surrounding starlight.
Almost at the same time, the main gun of the main ship of the Seventh Special Fleet fired, and a dark blue beam of light pierced through the void and headed straight for Eric.
Other enemy ships also launched a frenzied bombardment on Martin's three fleets. Flames shot up into the starry sky, explosions sounded one after another, and the wreckage of ships and energy turbulence intertwined into a purgatory.
The giant dragon carried Eric on its back, carrying the destructive power of the forbidden spell, and headed towards the blue beam of light.
The moment the two collided, time seemed to stand still, followed by a light brighter than a supernova explosion.
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