All-Out Attack! Another Surprise Raid on Pearl Harbor!

How could the Emperor not understand what Itō Hidetaka was saying?

In fact, Lin Ye had set a trap for everyone from the very beginning.

It's ostensibly a free-to -Instance of Total War, but it's actually fraught with danger; even the slightest mistake could lead to disaster.

In other words, the reason Lin Ye created this so-called open and free world was to allow Challengers to act recklessly, thereby triggering the punishment mechanism he had set up in advance.

The Emperor, being a level 4 veteran with extensive combat experience, was able to quickly adjust his emotions.

They have now regained their rationality.

He sat back down and, forcing himself to stay alert, said:

"Hmph, if Lin Ye thinks he can defeat me with such methods, he's dreaming!"

"Although we suffered some setbacks, they weren't crippling."

"While our current troop strength hasn't reached my initial expectations, it's still considerably greater than that of the Eagle Sauce Country."

"As long as we don't make the same mistakes again, there's still a good chance of defeating the Eagle Sauce Country."

Seeing that the Emperor had regained his fighting spirit, Itō Hidetaka bowed and replied, "Please give the order, Your Emperor!"

"Ito-kun, we don't have much time left."

"In the current situation, we don't know where the Eagle Sauce satellites are located, nor how much information about Eastern Ocean Island has been leaked. Dragging this out will only be detrimental to us."

"I need you to arrange two things next..."

Without hesitation, the Emperor immediately began a new plan.

"First, recruit as many soldiers as possible again."

"At the same time, we replied to the Eagle Sauce, saying that we would heed the Eagle Sauce's advice and would soon hand over the one trillion dollar fine to the International Tribunal."

Upon hearing the Emperor's plan, Itō Hidetaka looked completely bewildered.

"Emperor Majesty? Do we... really have to pay a fine to the Eagle Sauce?"

"That would very likely provoke opposition from the people of Eastern Ocean Island, causing domestic unrest."

"After all... you recently gave a speech to the people declaring the need for militaristic self-strengthening."

Although Itō Hidetaka had previously suffered a great loss for refusing to accept a fine from the Eagle Sauce, he still felt that paying the fine was a foolish act.

Even after fines are paid, public loyalty will still decline, and may even decline faster.

Moreover, the Emperor had only recently conscripted soldiers this time.

To surrender to the Eagle Sauce now would be a slap in our own face!

"Of course we won't actually pay any fine!" the Emperor said coldly. "This is just a delaying tactic."

As he spoke, a resolute look appeared on the Emperor's face.

"Let's first extend a friendly Eagle Sauce; Eagle Sauce certainly won't expect us to launch an attack that very night!"

Itō Hidetaka shuddered and quickly asked, "Sir, are you going to declare war on the Eagle Sauce?"

All of this happened so suddenly that even Itō Hidetaka was caught off guard.

"This is the only option we have; given the current situation, we no longer have the chance to focus solely on development."

"Then let's take the initiative and attack! War is all about striking first!"

As he spoke, the Emperor directly accessed the world map of Earth Online from the Main Control Console in the Pavilion of Pines.

Then he pointed to the location of "Pearl Harbor Military Base" above.

"The target of this raid is still Pearl Harbor on the Hawaiian Islands!"

"However, learning from your lesson last time, Ito-kun, we won't actually waste time attacking that decoy Pearl Harbor Military Base."

"The only true target is the TF58 Nation-Destroying Fleet entrenched around Pearl Harbor!"

In an instant, Itō Hidetaka understood the Emperor's intention.

That's a brilliant plan!

They first feigned submission to the Eagle Sauce in order to lower the Eagle Sauce's guard.

The real objective was to launch a surprise Eagle Sauce on the US's Nation-Destroying Fleet that very night!

This way, the Eagle Sauce Country will be unable to defend against it.

The Nation-Destroying Fleet has thirty aircraft carriers. If it could be destroyed in one fell swoop, it would be a fatal blow to the Eagle Sauce Navy.

Without the threat of aircraft carriers, the Challengers' warships can roam freely in the Pacific Ocean and completely encircle the Eagle Sauce Country!

"Your Majesty the Emperor is wise!"

"If we can really take down the aircraft carrier group in one fell swoop, our chances of winning will become very high."

As he spoke, a hint of worry suddenly appeared in Itō Hidetaka's eyes.

Because he recalled the image of lying on the sea surface, watching the Iron Behemoths.

He began to tremble involuntarily.

"Your Emperor... I trust your decision, but I must offer a few words of advice..."

"The Nation-Destroying Fleet is truly formidable; destroying it in one Eagle Sauce will not be an easy task."

The Emperor tapped the table lightly, appearing confident and composed.

"I understand your concerns, Ito-kun."

"While aircraft carriers are undeniably powerful, their disadvantages are also obvious: they are slow and cumbersome, and consume enormous amounts of energy, making them unsuitable for prolonged operations."

"If we only use the navy to confront an aircraft carrier group, we will indeed be at a disadvantage. However, if we use the Air Force, the Air Force's flexibility will be the biggest constraint on the aircraft carrier fleet."

As he spoke, the Emperor deployed all the troops from the Eastern Ocean Islands, displaying them on the Light Screen of the Pavilion of Pines Command Console.

The top section displays the Challengers Faction's most intuitive weapon and troop strength data!

"This time, I'm prepared to send all of our Air Force and navy to attack the Nation-Destroying Fleet!"

"We have 30,000 warships and over 40,000 fighter jets. If we attack simultaneously, how could we not take down the Eagle Sauce carrier fleet?"

Itō Hidetaka had to admire the Emperor's decisiveness.

Since they chose to launch a sneak attack, they left themselves no way out.

This means mobilizing all available resources and sparing no effort.

Deploying the entire navy and Air Force was an extremely risky move.

The downside is that it would leave Eastern Ocean Island's military forces significantly depleted, and if the Eagle Sauce to attack at that time, the consequences would be disastrous.

Moreover, this matter involves a large element of gambling, because Lin Ye made adjustments to the Instance it opened, and there is a possibility that he has already moved the Nation-Destroying Fleet from Pearl Harbor.

Given Lin Ye's cunning and treacherous nature, it's highly likely he'd do something like this.

That would be a waste of effort and would also expose our own strength.

However, its advantages are equally obvious: the sudden burst of concentrated combat power can indeed more easily annihilate Nation-Destroying Fleet.

With 40,000 fighter jets and 30,000 warships firing at full power simultaneously, let alone a fleet, an entire island could be blasted to smithereens in an instant!

If the Nation-Destroying Fleet can be destroyed, then attacking the Eagle Sauce will become much easier.

"Your Emperor is wise!" Itō Hidetaka. "Your subordinate will always have faith in Emperor Majesty's decisions!"

"Don't bother with such flattery." A ruthless and resolute glint flashed in the Emperor's eyes.

"Immediately notify all Military Bases to prepare, and then march on Pearl Harbor!"