Realm of Power

Valenya, the southern seaport of Congo and the headquarters of the Imperial Navy

A very young woman got off the carriage, wearing a bright red Strand navy uniform and a pair of leather boots that were higher than her knees. She stepped on the stone steps in front of the Admiralty. Her footsteps were very regular behind her. , followed by a stout man wearing a red navy uniform with a briefcase under his arm.

From the moment he got off the carriage, the bald man's eyes suddenly became fierce. He looked up and down at the naval building in front of him, and clenched his fingers unconsciously. This was the headquarters of the Falcon Empire Navy. Although it looked like It doesn't look very eye-catching, it can be considered majestic, but every life emanating from this building The order is enough to cause the thousands of miles of sea in the entire Inland Sea area to churn. If a powerful land empire has its own imperial capital, then in the Inland Sea, which is not inferior to the territory of any great empire, this inconspicuous building , is the Imperial Capital in the hearts of all navies, whether they are enemies or allies! This is the master of life and death in this sea area!

"Blue Lion, my greetings!"

The young woman stopped and opened her hand to the bald man. The bald man opened the document package in his hand, took out a document and handed it to her.

Wearing a red Strand naval uniform, she is a female naval officer with a graceful figure and a sense of heroism in her charm. Hand the ID in your hand to the guard at the door

"I am Radina, the liaison officer of the Strand Sea Kingdom, and I request to meet with the Imperial Navy Commander, His Excellency Dostreng Kai!" The young woman's clear and melodious voice made many naval staff officers who were handling matters look over. ,

"Please wait"

Hearing that it was Strand's liaison officer, the guard hesitated and did not dare to delay. He took his ID and walked to an office inside. When he opened the door, there was a middle-aged naval officer on duty that day who was reviewing the charts.

"Lord Oudi. There is a person outside who claims to be the Liaison Officer of Strand Sea Country and requests to meet the Commander-in-Chief."

"Oh, Strand Liaison Officer?" The officer on duty stood up in astonishment, took the ID from the guard, and rummaged through the pile of documents on the table. He took out a document and compared it. It was a bit dull. He walked back and forth for a few steps, then suddenly turned around and cautiously asked the guard, "Is the other party a man or a woman?"

"It's a woman!" the guard confirmed.

"Well, I understand." The officer nodded. The documents match, and they should not be fake. The gender is also correct. This time, the Strand liaison officer is indeed a rare woman. As a senior staff officer at the Imperial Navy Headquarters, she is mainly responsible for naval documents. For this time, the Strand liaison officer is indeed a woman. The purpose of Liaison Officer Trant's arrival is well known, and it should be about issues in the eastern part of the Inland Sea. Since the empire's policy of opening up inland seas was fully rolled out, the Navy Department has also been fully tilting towards the inland sea areas. The naval power has expanded rapidly, but only for a short time. Being unfamiliar with the situation is a weakness.

A large number of merchant fleets entered the inland sea area, and it was relatively safe where the empire could take care of it. However, beyond the scope of the empire's care, naval conflicts between the empire's armed merchant ships and various forces abound, especially in the eastern seas belonging to the Strand and Feshan people. It is still almost blank. It is the traditional territory that the Strand and Feishan people have operated for decades. The Strath Sea Kingdom's battle against Feishan also made the eastern sea area an extremely dangerous area. The empire's merchants More than a dozen ships in the fleet have been attacked, plundered, and sunk in that area. Intelligence indicates that the attackers were probably the Strand navy disguised as pirates.

The Imperial Navy has sent several notes to Strand, asking it to ensure the security of the eastern sea area, but the results have not been good. After all, the eastern part is more than a thousand nautical miles away from the Imperial Navy's control area, which is far beyond the Imperial Navy's operational range. Unless it is a well-prepared expedition, it cannot be reached. If it is just to combat the so-called pirates, it is obviously unwise to let the imperial fleet travel a long distance and set foot in a dangerous sea area under the dangerous look of the Strand people.

The safe area currently controlled by the Imperial Navy only includes about 300 nautical miles east of southern Congo. For the beyond part, the patrolling Imperial Navy fleet is temporarily helpless. According to the Imperial Naval Intelligence Department, the Strand Navy not only Merely pretending to be pirates to reject imperial power entry, and this time took the initiative to join forces with the Istan Empire. In addition to using the Istan people to strengthen themselves, the purpose is to take this opportunity to defeat the old enemy Feishan Navy and completely control the eastern seas. The rear area to resist the Imperial Navy’s inland sea expansion strategy,

The new liaison officer was a young woman. Oudi picked up the file on the table again and looked at a sketch on the file. He had to admit that she was a very beautiful and charming woman with short dark blond hair and bangs. The lean, crescent-like beautiful eyebrows have a sharp edge to them, and those beautiful eyes that look forward to shining brightly, seem to be gazing into the unknown distance.

Nadia, the captain of the 9th Strand Marine Detachment. According to Odie’s understanding, the 9th Strand Naval Detachment is a newly established department of the Strand Sea Kingdom. It is a different combat organization from the previous 1 to 8 detachments. , the main responsibility of the ninth detachment is to be responsible for communication with the Falcon Empire Navy, the detachment She has a long-term position, and it seems that she is temporarily placed in order to cooperate with the work. This woman is not simple. At this moment, in this context, the original liaison officer is suddenly replaced. The meaning is worth thinking about. Pick up that job file, Odie walked into the office of Imperial Navy Commander Dustronkai,

Ten minutes later, when Nadia arrived at the door of Dostelenko's office, the guard saluted her and opened the door obediently and cautiously.

"Thanks"

After thanking Nadia, she entered the spacious office and searched for the real soul of the building. A handsome young man caught her eye and was standing by the window looking out. At this time, she turned around after hearing the sound. Come. As a soldier, he, as always, wore a gorgeous military uniform with black as the base color and silver cuffs, which set off his young body.

"Have I bothered you, Your Excellency, Commander?" Nadia's face was a little red. Although she had looked at the portrait of the person in front of her many times, this was the first time she saw him face to face. He was so gentle and elegant. This young man with a somewhat aristocratic air is the uncrowned king who roams the sea.

"Oh! It doesn't matter, I was just thinking about it. How should I start this negotiation with your country?"

Dostelenko smiled at the corner of his mouth, gestured to her to sit down, and said in a solemn voice, "Your Majesty just left my place this morning. Before leaving, he expressed special concern about the attacks on the imperial merchants in the eastern region, and even Said, if the Strand navy cannot guarantee the interests of the imperial caravan, then the empire will send its own fleet there! "

"Sir, don't be ridiculous. It's more than a thousand nautical miles. Even the fastest light ship group will take more than ten days. Is the imperial fleet traveling long distances just to fight against pirates?" Nadia's big and playful eyes He blinked and said with a nice smile, "And And it's not that the sea country is unwilling to assume the security of the eastern sea area, it is really that its strength is limited. You must know that the eastern sea area is not only dominated by us Strand people, but also the Feishan people and the Istan people, such a chaotic area. With the strength of my Strand family, it is simply impossible.

Nadia's voice paused, her eyes as bright as crescent moons. Suddenly there was a flash of light, and she volunteered to be the liaison officer this time. In addition to wanting to see the idol, she also had another task. That is to paralyze the Empire with this negotiation that the Empire has been longing for for a long time. Nadia continued in a decisive and bright tone, "It is unrealistic for the Imperial Navy fleet to conduct an expedition in person. Since the Imperial fleet cannot arrive, our Strand Navy can do it for us. , but how to calculate the consumption, what to do if the battleships are damaged, and how to calculate the sailors who died because of it? Or the empire can provide us with better warships, such as three to five Dragon Teeth class, then our Strand Navy? Even if the whole army is destroyed, we will definitely give the empire a safe east!"

"Provide three to five dragon-class ships? Such a condition..." Dostelenko frowned, clasped his hands behind his back, and his face suddenly became solemn.

"If it makes your Excellency the Commander feel embarrassed, just pretend that I didn't say anything!" Nadia sat opposite, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised. As long as she grasped the empire's eagerness to open up the eastern sea area, she might not be allowed to speak. Ask the empire for money and ships. If the empire agrees, the worst that can happen is that the navy will just show off and find whatever they want. Some scapegoats are saying that the Empire's Dragon-class battleships have almost been researched. If the Dragon-class battleships can be obtained this time, the two major weapons of the Imperial Navy will be mastered by the Strand Navy. Even if there is no Thor, once again If we meet at sea, we can also use restraint tactics effectively.

Just then, the guard's voice sounded outside the door.

"Admiral Kesla, the director of the Navy Yard, asked to see him. He said it was an emergency."

"Oh! What's so urgent about Kesla?" Dostelenko was surprised for a moment and waved his hand, "Okay, bring him in." Just as he was about to turn around, an unexpected voice came from outside the window. There was a faint light. Thick clouds floated in the depressed sky, giving off an unhealthy halo.

"It seems like there's going to be thunder..."

"It's a sign of the coming storm." The roaring sound in the sky caused by air friction caused by the discharge phenomenon reached the ears of the two of them. The voice gradually became louder and became more violent and violent.

"Your Excellency Commander"

From the office door,. A middle-aged man with a relatively broad build, a strong appearance as a veteran soldier, and brown hair walked in. , but the sides of the ears are white, and there are some white hairs mixed in the eyebrows. Given his age of over thirty, he gave people an unsuitable impression. The middle-aged general glanced at Nadia in the room and hesitated unexpectedly before saluting Dostronkai opposite him.

"I'm really scared to disturb you when you are busy. But the situation is urgent and I dare not delay."

"What emergency?" Dostronkai, who was standing by the window, looked over his shoulder and looked back at his subordinates.

"My subordinates have just received news that there are three Dragon Tooth-class ships in the fleet escorting His Majesty the Emperor back to the Imperial Capital this time. There was a problem with the stern rudders of the two Dragon-class battleships just after they left the port. His Majesty the Emperor is very angry. Now the fleet Forced to stop in the sea not five miles outside the port and wait for orders,

"What happened? How could such a thing happen! Are you sure it was man-made or an accident?" Dostelenko's angry face suddenly turned very ugly. He pressed his hand hard on the table, and his eyes almost revealed flame,

"It was man-made damage," Klaas hesitated and sighed.

"Oh? How are you sure?" Dostelenko blinked. It was clear that the accident was caused by man-made sabotage just now?

"Commander, the reason is determined to be a tip-off. It was done by an Imperial sailor who was not born before. It looks more like revenge against the Empire. It is said that his whole family was killed in the last bombardment. Join the Imperial Navy , just for revenge, this time the emperor Your Majesty is so glad... I have sent people to arrest him, but it is of no use. Your Majesty has just issued a strict order, please take a deep breath! , his voice just finished, booming. Silver-white flashes of light snaked through the air, and loud thunder exploded. The silence was shattered like fragile porcelain, leaving an uncomfortable reverberation in one's eardrums. Before the ending faded away, Dustrunkai could no longer sit still.

He kept whispering in his mouth, it was tragic that it actually affected His Majesty the Emperor. No matter what the reason was, I am afraid that he cannot explain it this time, he looked nervous. It's more like my mind is completely confused, I walked a few steps back and forth in the room, muttering to myself in a low voice, now. What else can be done, unless. . . . . Suddenly, Dostelenko looked at Nadia, who had not yet recovered, and said in a deep voice, "Is the agreement you just mentioned still valid? The empire will provide you with dragon tooth battleships. You go and destroy the east." Pirates in the sea? Three to five is a bit too much, but if it's two, I can make my own decision. Let's give you Strand two Dragon Tooth warships, and you can clear the eastern seas within half a month. The pirate! "Dustelenko's embarrassed eyes were filled with longing,

"Two Dragon Tooth Ships!" Nadia shuddered, with a touch of ecstasy on her face. She didn't expect that her blackmail would actually work. She got the two Dragon Tooth Battleships so easily, such a success. If it were spread back to China, I'm afraid it would cause an immediate sensation

"Yes, happy cooperation!" Nadia stood up and stretched out her white and tender hands to Dostronkai

"Happy cooperation." Dustronkai let out a sigh of relief on his face. He seemed a lot calmer. He hesitated and said, "I hope you understand that this is my unilateral decision. The two Dragon Tooth warships cannot blatantly make this decision." I will hand it over directly to you, otherwise once it is reported, even I will not be able to bear the consequences. As we move along, the two Dragon Tooth warships will be mixed up in a detachment and sail out, so we also ask the sea country to provide a guide who is proficient in the eastern sea area. When they reach the position, the two Dragon Tooth warships will leave the fleet and directly Sail into the eastern waters and let you take over! The fleet will report damage according to the storm after returning!

"Understandable, the situation in the eastern sea area is not a problem, my deputy can take on this responsibility!"

Nadia nodded and expressed her understanding. Although the Dragon Tooth class battleship is not as eye-catching as the Dragon class, it is the most dazzling existence wherever it passes. It is also one of the main ship types of the empire and belongs to the official service establishment. With the emperor's permission, even for a naval commander like Dostronkai, it is a felony to commit such an act. Nadia is not worried about what to do if the Imperial Navy plays tricks. The eastern sea area has always been tightly blocked. In addition, there is already part of the extension line of the eastern continental shelf of Obarro. The sea environment is very complicated. Even the Falcon Imperial Navy , without a very detailed chart and without understanding the specific situation, it is difficult to enter such a sea area!

The sea outside the port of Valenya

A huge fleet of imperial ships is floating on the sea. The sea water is constantly rolling, hitting the bottom of the battleships wantonly. The waves of white water are surging. In the darkened sky, black storm clouds are gathering. A slightly fat figure is standing on the dragon level. From the bow position of the battleship, staring at the sea in front of me , boundless, the surging waves are undulating, the sea and the sky are intertwined with the darkness of the night and the shining of raindrops. From time to time, a faint light will suddenly flash on the sea, which is the trace of the unique light fish in the Gangfei Sea. , this kind of fish usually appears in large numbers on the sea before a storm.

"It should be about the same. Really, if I had known that the Strand people's liaison officer would arrive today, I shouldn't have come out!"

The fat man raised his head and looked at the top of his head. White raindrops fell like silk, bringing a chill. According to the previous plan, he was originally going to transfer the main force of the Imperial Navy to Puntau, and then Dustronkai would direct and act in this scene. It was a scene, but I didn't expect that the Strand people's liaison officer arrived early. I had no choice but to make a temporary change and send two Dragon Tooth warships as bait to the Strand people. Naturally, it was the fat man's handiwork.

There is no way. It is simply impossible for the Empire's main fleet to cross thousands of sea miles without arousing the alert of the Strand people. Therefore, the Imperial Navy needs a cover, a cover for the Strant people to jump in consciously. The cover in the pit,

The eastern sea area is the home ground of the Strand Navy. It is too difficult to capture the main force of the Strand Navy there and defeat it in one fell swoop.

But if it is under the guise of sending the Dragon Tooth Ship, an empire's main fleet with powerful combat power approaches, even if they know the purpose, the cautious Strand people will wait with all their strength, as long as the exchange is confirmed Location, you can basically know the whereabouts of the main force of the Sturt Navy. When the time comes, the empire's main fleet will not send ships away, but will pounce with all its strength.

The Strand people would never have thought that the eastern sea area, which they thought was the safest, was actually their burial ground, because it was not only him who was familiar with the eastern sea area, but also the Feishan people. In order to cooperate with this ambush, Feishan The detailed nautical chart of the eastern sea area sent by the party was lying on Fatty's table! (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature. The novels will be better and updated faster!

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