Chapter 1659: Emergency meeting
Dragon Star Empire, Dragon Galaxy, Dragon Supreme Command
Charlotte watched as the lights came on one by one in the conference room.
There are fifteen people in the meeting room.
These fifteen people are the fifteen Imperial Marshals of the current Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.
"This meeting was convened."
This is because we have revised the previously established decision-making plan regarding the Oath Duel campaign.
"All previously established plans are hereby cancelled." Charlotte announced the core content of the meeting directly at the outset.
"Huh? Cancel everything?"
Those were plans that we spent a long time discussing and formulating.
"Should we overturn everything?" Xue Xiaoxiao was taken aback, recalling the days she had spent working non-stop to formulate the battle plan for the oath duel.
It wasn't long ago that a rough plan was finally finalized.
Now they're telling them to cancel everything?
"Yes.
Because a huge variable has now occurred.
Grand Marshal Charlotte looked at everyone present and said, "We have just received reliable information."
Beyond our universe cluster, in another unidentified universe cluster, there exists a near-T7 level interstellar civilization, the Conqueror Civilization.
They intend to launch a massive invasion of our universe during our sworn duel.
The events surrounding the Majas Interstellar Empire were orchestrated by this conqueror civilization.
The 100,000 interstellar warships that attacked our Dragon Emperor also came from this conqueror civilization.
Upon hearing this series of messages...
All the Imperial Marshals present wore serious expressions.
Even some of the imperial marshals who were originally somewhat relaxed and lazy perked up.
"Currently, we have very little intelligence information about this conqueror civilization."
Most of it can only be speculated.
First of all, they are very powerful, possessing at least two near-T7 level interstellar warships, and a large number of T6 and T5 level interstellar warships.
Although the overall combat capability of these interstellar warships is not as good as our interstellar warships of the same level.
However, considering that they have probably been at this level of strength for some time, their underlying strength must be very strong.
Furthermore, it possesses the ability to conduct cross-universe group operations, which undoubtedly indicates its overall strength is quite terrifying.
It is highly likely that it is above our Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.
In addition, they most likely possess superweapons similar to our Supernova Ultimate Bomb.
There are traces of its use in the territory of the Kaguya Elf race in the Holy Elf Empire.
In a single day, an entire galaxy was destroyed.
The cultural habits of this conqueror civilization are warlike, so from the moment they attempted to assassinate our Emperor of the Wraiths.
There is no possibility of mediation between us anymore.
For this conqueror civilization, the period during which we waged a duel against the devouring civilization was undoubtedly the most opportune time to attack us.
Taking this into consideration.
After discussions between Emperor Xiaolong and King Huiye of the Holy Elf Empire, a preliminary agreement was reached that the Holy Elf Empire would take the initiative to form an allied force to resist the invasion of this conqueror civilization.
This will buy us time.
What we need to do is end our sworn duel with the devouring civilization in the shortest possible time.
In our previous operational plan, we anticipated that the war would last for about two years, or even three years or longer.
Only then can victory be achieved in the vowed duel.
But now, let alone less than two years.
It didn't even take a year.
Grand Marshal Charlotte looked solemnly at everyone present: "I now need everyone here to come up with a tactical plan that can secure victory in the duel within six months, as quickly as possible!"
"Six months?"
"Six months is impossible; that's far too difficult."
"This is no simple battle; it's a battle between two cosmic civilizations. They have tens of millions of interstellar warships, and it's foreseeable that their fighting spirit will be very strong."
Six months is simply not enough time to win!
"We previously agreed on a two-year timeframe, but that was under the best-case scenario."
Now the time has been reduced to a quarter... How are we supposed to fight like this?
The moment the six-month timeframe was revealed, the entire Imperial Marshal's audience was in an uproar.
It's not that they're incompetent, it's just that the six-month deadline is really too difficult.
Even for them, the marshals of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, it would be difficult to guarantee six months.
Grand Marshal Charlotte said in a deep voice, "To be honest, I know that it will be difficult to complete this within six months."
Even if I were standing in front of you now, I wouldn't have a suitable battle plan in my mind. I don't even know how to fight this battle.
But this is the reality we are facing now.
If we drag this battle of vows and duels on for too long...
When we turn back, we will be faced with this ruin in our universe and the hungry conqueror civilization.
Having lost the resource supply from other interstellar civilizations, we will have to face a conqueror civilization alone.
Whether we win the duel we swore to is no longer important.
It's a loser for both.
Therefore, we must end the oath duel in the shortest possible time.
Then turn around and join forces with our allies from other universes to resist the invasion of the conqueror civilization!
We...have no other choice!
Marshal Charlotte's final words landed decisively before everyone.
At this moment, all the Imperial Marshals present fell into a brief silence.
Charlotte didn't urge them on, and sat there silently.
Everyone seemed to be petrified.
There was no sound, no movement; everything seemed to have stopped.
Medusa spoke first, saying, "It's not entirely impossible to end the war of sworn duels within six months."
However, this needs to be done without regard to sacrifices or battlefield attrition.
They used sacrifices and battlefield attrition to gain a time advantage in ending the war as quickly as possible.
This is a situation that occurs in the vast majority of wars.
After all, you can't have all the advantages in every aspect.
Alternatively, one can use the most cost-effective fighting method to achieve the greatest victory with the least cost.
Either achieve victory as quickly as possible, regardless of casualties or costs.
Grand Marshal Charlotte said with a serious expression, "I have discussed this matter with His Majesty the Emperor before."
His Majesty the Emperor has approved that no demands be made regarding casualties this time.
There are no restrictions on the expenditure of war resources.
The only requirement is that the battle can be ended within six months, and the combat effectiveness of each legion's fleet should be preserved as much as possible so that each legion's fleet can be deployed to the war against the conqueror civilization in the shortest possible time.
His Majesty specifically instructed that the former requirement should be fulfilled first, while the latter requirement should be determined according to the circumstances.
After all, time is the most important thing.
As long as we can end the war of the sworn duel within six months, the situation in our universe cluster won't be too bad.
At that point, no matter what, we'll still have room to weigh the options.
Upon hearing Grand Marshal Charlotte's words, some of the Imperial Marshals present frowned, while others fell into deep thought.
About ten minutes later.
Marshal Red Eyes said solemnly, "In such a large-scale civilization-level war, to end this war in a short period of time is extremely difficult."
Therefore, we must carry the offensive through to the end, launching a full-scale attack from beginning to end.
There were no feints, no coordinated attacks, just pure offense!
Simply destroy the battlefield!
"Marshal Akame's battle strategy is correct."
However, we might also consider using surprise attacks and high-speed infiltration tactics.
According to the intelligence we have so far, not all of the legion fleets that devour civilizations are elite fleets.
Their main elite fleet remains the Black God King's direct legion fleet.
If we can use battlefield infiltration tactics to annihilate the Black God King's direct legion fleet in the shortest possible time, then we will have the upper hand in the entire battle.
Moreover, and most importantly, this is a tactic that our Dragon Star Legion fleet has always excelled at, which gives us a certain advantage.” These were the words of Marshal Su Lan.
Other imperial marshals also spoke, expressing their own thoughts.
But in summary, it basically boils down to these two directions.
During this period, some people have even begun to explain how this battle should be fought.
An interstellar map of a shattered universe has appeared on the conference table.
After a heated discussion that lasted for two hours.
The debate has temporarily come to an end.
All eyes were on Grand Marshal Charlotte.
Charlotte's expression was solemn as she stared at the shattered interstellar map of the universe before her.
Finally, she spoke up, saying, "I think all the tactics you've suggested are very appropriate."
In summary, there are basically two directions.
One is a full-scale advance on the main battlefield, until the main battlefield is completely breached.
Another option is to assemble an elite fleet for a surprise attack and infiltration maneuver, first annihilating the enemy's elite fleet and gaining an advantage on the battlefield.
He paused here.
As Marshal Charlotte gazed at the shattered interstellar map, she seemed to already see the scene of that interstellar battlefield unfolding before her.
"I think both tactics are good."
"Then let's do both at the same time."
Upon hearing Grand Marshal Charlotte's words, all the Imperial Marshals present showed expressions of surprise.
Grand Marshal Charlotte stood up, and with a thought, flags began to appear on the shattered interstellar sand table before her.
That was the entire fleet of the Dragon Star Empire's regular legions, which was positioned at the forefront of the main battlefield, forming a straight-line battle formation.
The other elite fleet groups were positioned in the rear, second-line combat positions.
On the opposite side, numerous flags of the Devouring Civilization Legion fleet appeared.
At this moment, the regular fleet groups of the Dragon Star Empire began to advance directly forward.
At this moment, Grand Marshal Charlotte also began to speak: "When the war began, all the regular legion fleets launched their attacks."
I don't care what tactics you use, how much battlefield resources you consume, or how many people you sacrifice.
I don't care about any of that.
Each of you should just keep a close eye on the attack route in front of your own fleet.
Just like what Marshal Akame said before.
All you need to do is break through the enemy's defenses as quickly as possible.
In this process, which legion fleet group is in the best combat condition, has the strongest offensive momentum, and has the greatest chance of threatening and damaging the enemy's elite legion fleet?
Then our elite fleet will be deployed to this battlefield, employing high-speed infiltration tactics along this offensive route.
While Charlotte was speaking.
Among the flags representing the Dragon Star Empire, one flag clearly stands out far ahead of the others, going much further.
At this moment, the elite fleet groups that were originally located on the second line behind the main battlefield came to support the main fleet group's battlefield.
In an instant, this fleet of legions charged straight at the enemy group as if it had been injected with adrenaline.
After listening to Grand Marshal Charlotte explain the plan.
The Imperial Marshals present also showed thoughtful expressions, considering the feasibility of this attack plan.
“That’s not impossible, but if all the legion fleets are on the offensive, the battlefield consumption will be enormous,” Marshal Zhao Ruyue said in a deep voice.
Marshal Xue Xiaoxiao said excitedly, "I think this is a good idea. Let's rely on our strength and fight them to the death!"
Marshal Shen Bing frowned slightly and said, "What if... I mean, what if a certain legion's fleet suffers losses on the main battlefield, falls into crisis, or even faces the risk of being completely annihilated by the enemy?"
"What should we do then?"
Marshal Shen Bing's words caused a brief silence in the room.
Although everyone was very confident, they were not arrogant people.
If they were unfortunately surrounded by the opposing Devouring Civilization commander with a force thirty to fifty times larger, even they wouldn't be entirely confident that they could protect themselves without reinforcements and without being allowed to retreat.
Grand Marshal Charlotte said with a serious expression, "I have also considered this point."
Since our tactical approach is to attack at all costs, we must be prepared to face any possible scenario.
The enemy might use this tactic of "besieging Wei to rescue Zhao" to try and delay our attack.
Let me make one thing clear now.
At that time, regardless of whose fleet it is, if it encounters this situation...
Aside from ensuring the supply of battlefield resources, they will not receive any reinforcements.
Even if the entire army is wiped out.
Grand Marshal Charlotte's resolute words in the final moments of the annihilation of the entire army clearly demonstrated her stance.