Chapter 1409: The attitude of the High Council
Holy Elf Empire - High Council
"I just don't understand."
You keep saying it's for the good of the Holy Elf Empire.
But now, they are unwilling to send troops to support the Xiaolong Empire's battlefield.
I have told you all the battle reports from the Xiaolong Empire battlefield in detail.
The situation over there is very good right now.
This far surpasses previous battles in other interstellar universes.
The only shortcoming is the lack of manpower, while the devoured civilization continues to send more interstellar fleets.
You saw that during the first wave of invasions by the swallowed civilization, the interstellar universe dispatched a total of more than 2,500 interstellar warships in two separate waves.
No!
Based on my current understanding, there are at least around 30 million interstellar warships.
What does this show? It shows that they themselves are very aware of the power of the Xiaolong Empire's fleet, and they have begun to take it seriously.
Even the enemy is well aware of this.
Why can't you guys understand?
Want to watch the fire from the sidelines?
Aren't you afraid of getting burned?
To be realistic, the Dragon Empire's universe is currently our Holy Elf Empire's defensive depth. If the Dragon Empire is destroyed, we will have no ability to resist the overwhelming force that will devour our civilization.
The Flame Elf King looked at the many high-ranking elven council members and the four Elf Kings before him.
Her tone was very heavy and anxious.
His gaze was as sharp as a hawk's.
After the Flame Elf King finished speaking...
One of the elven councilors spoke up: "Regarding His Excellency the Flame Elf King's request for us to send reinforcements."
We've discussed this several times, and the conclusion is that we'll have to wait and see.
"Yes, we can't be sure yet."
Could this be a conspiracy to devour civilizations, luring our Holy {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} Elf Empire's main fleet into the Dragon Empire's universe, and then annihilating it?
If that were the case, it would be a disaster for our Holy Elf Empire.
"Moreover, judging from the current situation, the Dragon Empire can still hold on."
Perhaps we should wait a little longer, just a little longer.
The Flame Elf King looked at the faces of these high-ranking councilors.
She was furious.
She looked directly at the four Elf Kings.
"None of you four expressed your opinions during the previous meeting."
Now I want to know your attitude!
Although the High Council disagrees now.
However, if she can gain the approval of most of the Elf Kings, then this action will also receive support.
I disagree.
They've only been fighting for less than half a month, and they're already sending reinforcements.
"Our Holy Elf Empire's legion fleet isn't something that can be mobilized with just a few words," the Kaguya Elf King said bluntly.
The Flame Elf Queen didn't pay him much attention, because she knew that was just her temperament.
Conservative and short-sighted.
The gentle voice of the Azure Water Elf King rang out: "Actually, I have no objection to whether or not to send a second wave of reinforcements."
However, our Holy Elf Empire has always valued unity, so if everyone opposes it...
"Saroman, perhaps we should wait a little longer."
The Azure Water Elf King's attitude was relatively neutral; he wouldn't express his opinion, but he sided with the majority.
The Flame Elf King could only place his hopes on the remaining two Elf Kings.
The Emerald Elf King said in a deep voice, "I support homeland defense operations. Over the years, we have built many protective facilities in the Holy Elf Empire."
I believe our fleet has the strongest capability to operate in our home universe.
Furthermore, from a practical perspective...
If we can consume more devoured civilizations in the Dragon Empire universe, the difficulty of defending our homeland will be greatly reduced.
The Flame Elf King closed his eyes.
Damn it, how could I have placed such hopes on a scholar who has no idea what war is?
"Then I have nothing more to say."
Saloman, let us discuss this further.
"Given the current situation of the Dragon Empire, it is unlikely to collapse in the short term." The Radiant Elf King remained calm.
The Flame Elf Queen was indignant. She glared at these people and shouted, "Discuss! Discuss!"
This is not a game of make-believe; this is war.
These are fighter jets!
The opportunity to explore those interstellar universes was lost because of your repeated discussions and weighing of options.
Now, we only have one last chance.
Are you all going to give up here too?
Everyone present remained silent.
"Okay, okay, okay."
"I'd like to see how you clean up this mess." The holographic image of the Flame Elf King vanished instantly.
After the Flame Elf King disappeared.
The members of the High Council were abuzz with discussion.
Everyone is discussing this matter, but most people feel that whether or not to send reinforcements remains to be seen.
"Cough cough cough."
"Whether or not to send a second wave of reinforcements to the Dragon Empire is something we still need to discuss," the Radiant Elf King said calmly.
...
The 300th hour of the defense of the Dragon Empire.
This is a crucial timeline deduced by the Supreme Staff of the Dragon Empire.
The conclusion drawn after multiple simulations is that, without changing the current combat operations, the combat situation on the five battlefields will deteriorate rapidly after three hundred combat hours.
Dragon Emperor Star Command Ship
"It's been 300 hours, almost two weeks."
"Tell me about the current situation." Zhao Chen looked around at the people present at the meeting.
This was an internal meeting of the Dragon Empire's military headquarters, so the Flame Elf King's side did not attend.
Charlotte, as the Imperial Grand Marshal, spoke first: "Three hundred combat hours."
In total, we have deployed 3.7 million interstellar warships to the battlefield.
This includes the interstellar warships that were just built and delivered to various frontline legion fleets within the past two weeks.
And during these three hundred hours of combat.
Our total losses amounted to 910,000 interstellar warships, although this was less than our projections.
But for our JF-17 Legion, whose fleet is not large to begin with, this is already a huge loss.
The casualty rate reached 25%.
Currently, there are still 2.8 million interstellar warships with combat capabilities.
During these 300 combat hours, the number of enemy ships destroyed was approximately ten million.
As for us, apart from the three newly established legion fleet groups that still maintain a strength of 100,000 interstellar warships, the remaining six legion fleet groups currently only have 400,000 interstellar warships left.
He paused for a moment.
Charlotte continued, "And our allies, the Holy Elf Legion fleet..."
According to the battlefield intelligence we have recorded.
The Holy Elf Legion fleet has deployed a total of five million interstellar warships to the battlefield to date.
The total loss was nearly one million interstellar warships, with a casualty rate of 20%.
The Holy Elf Legion fleet annihilated approximately five million enemy interstellar warships.
In other words, our combined forces have so far annihilated 15 million enemy interstellar warships.
The enemy currently has over two million interstellar warships on average across five battlefields.
After Charlotte finished speaking, she looked at Zhao Chen.
"Continue, tell me your views on the situation," Zhao Chen said.
Charlotte raised her hand, and the interstellar sandboxes of the five battlefields appeared before everyone.
"Judging from the current situation..."
The initial three battlefields were in similar situations: my Falcon Dragon side had two legion fleets with 800,000 interstellar warships, while the Holy Elves side had one legion fleet with 800,000 interstellar warships.
A total of 1.6 million interstellar warships.
The enemy in these three battlefields consists of only two million interstellar warships.
The gap in the number of interstellar warships is gradually narrowing.
It may even soon reach parity.
Judging from the situation on the surface, there doesn't seem to be a major problem.
The battlefields in these three star systems have been kept under control, and there has been no collapse or fall of the defenses.
However, the two new battlefields are quite different.
In the two new battlefields, our allied forces have a total of 800,000 interstellar warships, while the enemy has nearly 2.5 million interstellar warships. The gap in fleet numbers remains.
Meanwhile, the scope of the intergalactic battlefield has been continuously expanding.
Among them, the battlefield of the Luoyang 04 galaxy has covered one-fifth of the galaxy's area.
Far surpassing other galactic battlefields.
However, we currently lack sufficient troops to curb this expansionist momentum, let alone reduce the scope of the intergalactic battlefield.
Charlotte, with a serious expression, pointed to the Luoyang 04 and Luoyang 11 star systems and said, "If I'm not mistaken..."
Next, the Devouring Civilization will make its move.
There are only two methods to make a move.
Alternatively, they could choose one of these two star system battlefields, send reinforcements, and exert greater pressure.
"Or they'll use their trump card, the Soul Altar, to summon the Dark Legion fleet and launch their fiercest attack on us!"
“Here, I apologize.”
"It was my failure to prepare for battle that led to the battlefield in the Luoyang 04 star system going out of control," said Admiral Wei Shishi of the Seventh Fleet Group of the Xiaolong.
Qingman and Midier, who were standing to the side, were also about to speak.
Zhao Chen waved his hand to interrupt, saying, "Don't take responsibility for yourselves. You each only have 100,000 interstellar warships."
In terms of logistics, we will replenish your starships as many times as you destroy, and prioritize supplying your star missiles.
But the pressure you bear far exceeds that of other battlefields.
"You've already achieved a great success by holding out for three hundred combat hours without your lines collapsing."
Hearing Emperor Xiaolong say this, the three generals breathed a sigh of relief, and felt a warmth in their hearts, as if their efforts had been recognized.
"How much manpower do we still have to mobilize?" Zhao Chen asked.
Charlotte replied, "The Blizzard Ace Fleet and the Shadow Hunter Ace Fleet, along with all other ace fleets, have been deployed to the battlefield."
"We Shadow Hunters are ready to be deployed to any combat mission on any battlefield at any time!" Zhao Wan'er said excitedly.
She had been waiting idly for the past two weeks, hearing nothing but battle reports from other legion fleets.
Her broadsword had long been itching for a fight.
Akame didn't speak, but the expression in her eyes said it all.
"How's the plan coming along?" Zhao Chen asked Charlotte.
Charlotte nodded seriously and said, "All deployments are complete."
Meanwhile, all personnel in the five star systems have been evacuated, leaving only some combat readiness personnel.
These personnel are also ready to evacuate at any time.
Once that plan is executed, we can guarantee the complete evacuation of all our personnel from these five star systems within half an hour.
Zhao Chen nodded, a hint of darkness in his eyes: "If possible, I would not like to use this plan."
But for the sake of the bigger picture, this is the only option left at the last minute.
In addition, as Marshal Charlotte just mentioned.
The methods that might be used to devour a civilization.
Commanders of the fleet groups on each battlefield should be mentally prepared, and you should also review the combat data generated by the General Staff.
The current situation.
We are passive.
We can only wait for the enemy to make the first move, and then counter it.
This is like two swordsmen locked in a stalemate.
We can counter the opponent's first few sword moves.
Then we'll likely be much more at ease dealing with the situation afterwards.
After Zhao Chen finished speaking, everyone in the meeting also expressed their own views.
This rather tense meeting has now come to an end.
Zhao Chen watched as the holographic images dissipated one by one.
He leaned back in the captain's chair and said helplessly, "I used to hate meetings the most."
As a result, we have to have meetings every day now.
Zhao Chen said with a wry smile.
Lilith stood beside Zhao Chen and comforted him, saying, "After all, the situation is completely different from before."
Meetings are also for the purpose of leading the overall situation and conveying your ideas and policies.
Zhao Chen noticed that Charlotte's holographic image had not dissipated for a long time.
He asked curiously, "Charlotte, is there anything else you need?"
Charlotte looked at Zhao Chen and said seriously, "It's a tactic I personally devised before."
It concerns dealing with the potential threat of future soul altars.
Zhao Chen looked at Charlotte with interest: "Tell me about it."
"Based on what I learned about the Soul Altar from the Flame Elf King..."
...
After listening to Charlotte's story, Zhao Chen's expression became very serious.
He pondered for a moment, then stared at Charlotte and asked, "How confident are you about this battle plan?"
Less than 50%.
"And that's assuming your latest technological equipment works smoothly," Charlotte said frankly.
"I see.
This battle plan is being kept secret for now; it carries too many risks and is not suitable for public disclosure.
However, you can develop a detailed battle plan in private as a temporary contingency plan.
If you need anything, just tell Lilith.
"You two should work together," Zhao Chen said.
"Hmm." Charlotte nodded. She was well aware that her idea was very risky.
However, sometimes in such important battles and wars, it is often these imaginative tactical plans that can break the deadlock!