(The previous chapter number was wrong.)
"Thank you for your hard work, Captain Jeffrey." Sitting in the cockpit, Xiao Ran completely ignored Cruze and instead turned his gaze toward Captain Jeffrey beside him, giving him a slight nod. "How's the situation over there?"
"You're just going to ignore me? That really hurts." Cruze shook his head and spread his hands. "We brought you some good news."
Xiao Ran raised an eyebrow at Cruze's words. According to the original plan, while the Frontier led another fleet toward the Federal Army's other fortress, the two sides were to maintain the necessary communications. Since all the Swift Shadow Astrays were here, the attack over there had only been a temporary feint, meant to force the Federal Army to split its forces as well.
Once the battle began, the Frontier would immediately Space Jump to the Galaxy Diva's battlefield and launch a surprise attack on the Federal Army from the flank or rear. Of course, whether they actually attacked would depend on the situation. If the battle could be ended through intimidation, that would naturally be best. But if the enemy still refused to surrender after the Frontier appeared, then the Frontier would unleash its fully charged attack and wipe out most of the remaining enemies.
After the battle here was finished, the two warships would head to the other side and continue fighting. Two Macross-class warships, along with the participants and the Swift Shadow Astrays brought along the way, had more than enough strength to confront the other fortress head-on. Victory had been expected, but Cruze suddenly mentioning good news made it hard for Xiao Ran not to wonder whether the battle over there had already ended.
But judging from Cruze's expression, it seemed he would not explain unless Xiao Ran asked personally.