The Island Nation Navy's Kitakami light cruiser was currently leading two destroyers in pursuit of the German fleet's Capital Ships formation. Their speed had risen to 34 knots. That was already the Kitakami light cruiser's maximum speed.
The Kitakami light cruiser's ten quadruple 610mm Torpedo launchers had been reloaded and were ready to fire again. However, Colonel Masao Ueno did not intend to fire recklessly this time. Before catching up to the German fleet, he would not waste any more ammunition. He knew that perhaps they would have only this one chance. If they missed it, there would never be another opportunity. The German fleet would certainly sink them all before they could complete another reload.
"Captain, a Telegram from the Commander!" a Communications Officer reported.
Colonel Masao Ueno took the Telegram and read it, his expression turning grave.
Setting down the Telegram, Colonel Masao Ueno swept his gaze over the Island Nation Navy officers in the conning tower before speaking. "Gentlemen, the torpedo attack formation is finished. Apart from us, only the destroyers Asagiri and Amagiri remain. All the other warships have been sunk!"
The officers' expressions all grew solemn. Everyone knew that this time, they would likely face death nine times out of ten.
"However, when the other warships were sunk, they took down four German light cruisers and five destroyers. They have already inflicted enormous losses upon the Germans. Looking at the exchange ratio, we have even come out ahead. The only regret is that we have yet to accomplish our objective: sinking the Germans' Capital Ships! In this naval battle, we have already lost two Capital Ships. If we cannot sink the Germans' Capital Ships in the coming battle, then we will have suffered a crushing defeat! This naval battle is of the utmost importance. We