Extraordinary Voyage-Chapter 824 - 707: Preparations for War

To the east of the Hilus Balboa Land Bridge, guarding the entire "Golden Sea" is the critically strategic Fort Navedad Navy Base, which boasts the strongest military presence.

"Report to the Imperial Guardian and Commander, Your Excellency, here is the latest intelligence we have obtained..."

The Chief of Staff had a hint of excitement on his face.

"Although it's slightly delayed, we received intelligence the day after the new Queen of Phaletis grandly arrived at the New Continent, and it has been confirmed there are no Titled Knights accompanying her!

Among the key figures, the 'Pirate King of the Golden Sea,' 'Jade Light,' also returned simultaneously. However, our intelligence personnel reported that for nearly two months, there has been no record of the [Legendary Battleship: Emerald Coronet] conducting sky patrols (because of the gradually growing vast Tree of Rest).

Our staff's judgment is that such an important national treasure obviously couldn't stay long-term in a mere colonial land and should have been permanently transferred back to Phaletis homeland.

Your Excellency, this is a golden opportunity for us!"

Clearly, even though the main forces dispatched from the empire's homeland have not yet arrived, the intelligence work for the New Continent garrison has long since commenced.

Presiding over the meeting was the Titled Knight "Thorny Fire," with Admiral Trevier, the highest-ranking officer of the garrison and captain of the [Quasi-Legendary Battleship: Nether River Jellyfish], and Vice Admiral Adonis Auston, captain of the [Quasi-Legendary Battleship: Guard Commander], seated on either side of him.

Ever since a few years ago when the "Great Treasure Fleet," escorted by [Quasi-Legendary Battleship: Red Maple], was utterly defeated in the Eye of the Storm, the naval power of the New Continent has never recovered to its former state.

Later, the Pirate Alliance organized by Anita came to Dios Port, the golden and silver starting point of the New Continent, for a zero-cost large-scale purchase, causing even the "Treasure Fleet," a long-standing collective activity, to be suspended temporarily.

Besides the regular combat power, the number of quasi-legendary battleships stationed in the New Continent also dropped from three to two, reducing their strength to the lowest point in decades.

If it weren't for this, they wouldn't have had to rely on the power of the "Oathbreaker" Bradley to sweep clean the ever-emerging pirates and privateers from various countries in the Golden Sea.

Moreover, the large-scale "Spirit Tide" that later followed caused the Hilus people occupying over half of the New Continent to suffer greatly, and even the originally intact army fell into a quagmire.

So, it's no wonder the Chief of Staff is so excited at this moment. With the empire's homeland support forces gradually becoming available, this is an excellent opportunity for the New Continent military to reverse the situation!

"Are we sure it's the young Queen who just ascended to the throne? It hasn't been that long since her accession, and she has already crossed the Black Sea to the New Continent? Assign more personnel to closely monitor her!"

At this moment, "Thorny Fire" was gradually emerging from the gloom of the failed exploration of the "Broken Star Sea" and the annihilation of his subordinates.

After receiving a temporary mission arrangement from the homeland.

Originally, he thought that as long as he could achieve enough merit for the empire this time, taking down Phaletis and even the entire developed territories and industries of the Tulip might allow him to receive that crucial bit of [Divinity] nurtured in the Titled Sacred Artifact from the angels worshipped by the "Tinder Sect."

Unexpectedly, he even received a big pleasant surprise.

The Queen's visit to the New Continent led to a large-scale gathering of the entire Phaletis lower colonial high command on the second day, making a significant stir, and the well-prepared Hilus intelligence personnel were obviously impossible to overlook.

"Oh, right, immediately invite the head of the 'Curse School,' 'Death Messenger,' Your Excellency, to come to Fort Navedad as soon as possible. Try to prevent the Queen from leaving the New Continent before we take action.

Maybe we can seize this opportunity to capture Her Majesty the Queen!

Incidentally, notify the homeland that I recommend launching an attack without hesitation once the fleet arrives.

Now, Phaletis has no extra heir at all, and if we accomplish this great feat, it's possible that the entire Phaletis Kingdom would crumble without a fight, not just their New Continent colonies!"

Upon hearing his order, everyone in the meeting room was somewhat excited, feeling that massive achievements were within reach.

Even if the Wizards hiding in the New Continent dare not risk offending the True God Church by acting against a king of a civilized nation, it's enough as long as they can leave a mark, allowing them to track the Queen's movements at any time.

And the power of mediation is precisely the specialty of the "Curse School"!

"Indeed, if we miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the great 'Eternal Flame' would not forgive us!"

"Long live His Majesty the Emperor, annex Phaletis!"

In fact, the Second Fleet of the Hilus Empire quietly set sail a week before issuing the ultimatum.

After experiencing the "Battle of Benin" on the Southern Continent, the Hilus people already knew that Tulip possesses a form of long-range reconnaissance means, so how could they not have set up defenses in advance?

Numerous ships distributed over several non-homeland navy bases covertly moved with the power of Divine Art, Witchcraft, and Ocean Treasure, gathering like rivers into the sea, under the command of the [Legendary Battleship: Flame Radiance], which can manipulate light to restrain long-range attacks.

Even if the intelligence system of the Phaletis Kingdom was strong enough to get the message, it would be far too late to dispatch the fleet for reinforcement. By the time reinforcements arrived, the battle would have long been over.