Chapter 1676 - 536: 'The Hardships of Work' (6k)
Chapter 1676: Chapter 536: “The Hardships of Work” (6k)
After the fleet had established an advantage, as long as there were no unexpected occurrences, the commander didn’t really need to make many moves.
After all, the captain of each warship in the fleet wasn’t a fool who only blindly followed orders. They might struggle in troubled times, but maintaining an advantage in favorable situations was easy.
Only when completely at a disadvantage would a commander need to come up with various ways to attempt a turnaround.
But usually, without unexpected occurrences, the battlefield isn’t something that can be reversed that way.
Thinking back to not long ago, she had been so troubled about this herself.
Fortunately, she encountered the unexpected event of Fan Mao, and now that trouble had been passed on to the Church people.
As the commander contemplated this, their gaze fell on the figure not far off, located on the Tree-man.
Before this, she had heard many times about Fan Mao’s exploits. This was the first time she witnessed firsthand how someone could change the course of the war. This was the high-tier Extraordinary she aspired to be...
Whether or not friendship can be established, building a good relationship is a must!
It’s just perfect that I’m one of the few women in the military ranks. Usually, I can leverage my charm to get closer, so it should be easier to get close to Fan Mao!
A thought flashed through her mind. She temporarily entrusted the command of the fleet to her subordinates and decisively walked forward.
"We are truly grateful to you, Lord Fan Mao, for diverting an entire fleet in time. We really breathed a big sigh of relief back then.
It allowed our fleet’s combat power to regain balance and gave us the opportunity to stabilize the front line again."
Listening to the sincere thanks from the commander, Bai Yi suddenly froze, her face darkening.
Being chased all the way by the fleet’s ship cannons wasn’t a good record or memory at all...
Besides the previous time being targeted by the fleet, this was her first time being hunted down so embarrassingly.
And she couldn’t even refute it...
Although Bai Yi didn’t show it much, the commander’s ability to read cues was good enough, and she immediately noticed the problem, her expression freezing.
Oh no, did I say something wrong...
Recalling when they had just returned, the commander vaguely realized what the problem was.
She quickly continued the conversation, trying to ease the atmosphere:
"Ah hahahaha, and Lord Fan Mao even managed to direct those fleet cannons towards the Insect Swarm, turning their firepower into our assistance, which allowed us to accumulate quite an advantage.
This advantage eventually allowed us to have the opportunity to reverse the battle situation.
The victory of this war is all thanks to your contribution, Fan Mao!
If not, I might have had to accept a disciplinary action this time. I owe you one. If Lord Fan Mao needs anything from me in the future, feel free to ask!"
A favor from a high-ranking military official, this is a great opportunity!
Bai Yi’s eyes gleamed with a hidden light. She was currently struggling to penetrate the upper echelons of the Three Great Civilizations, seriously lacking connections at that level.
On the contrary, in terms of resources, due to her contributions in the recent war, the resources she acquired from the Three Great Civilizations were already quite abundant, making resources from an upper echelon not as enticing.
She immediately brushed aside the slight offense from the commander just now and jokingly said:
"If I need something then, I might have to ask a lot.
Haha, but if the commander lady needs anything in the future, feel free to contact me, just don’t make me take the hits again unexpectedly..."
Seeing that Fan Mao didn’t refuse and let the matter pass, the commander was secretly delighted.
She knew she couldn’t provide anything to attract Fan Mao, nor could she overtly promise anything using her authority.
But building a relationship isn’t just about direct giving; owing a favor is also a method.
This can be significant or minor, but it can certainly ensure it lingers in one’s mind, recalled at crucial moments, even more memorable than a direct gift.
After all...
It might be hard to recall when someone gave something, but if someone owed money at some point, that’s unforgettable...
The Direct Lineage of the Radiant Civilization beside them also noticed the commander’s intention but didn’t say much.
These are all legitimate operations. As long as they don’t directly betray the civilization, they’re more than happy for the upper echelons to establish a personal connection with Fan Mao.
Even now, the President has secretly instructed them to actively build relations with Fan Mao.
Furthermore, the commander actually obtained a promise from Fan Mao.
Even though it was a simple promise, it was still a first step!
Not only did they not prevent it, but they also secretly coordinated with this commander, assisting her further.
Unfortunately, since the war was still ongoing, after only a few exchanges, the commander had to return to her duties, ending this brief triumph celebration.