On the battlecruiser Blücher, Lieutenant General Otto Schniwind and Major General Abraham stood on the bridge, watching the light cruiser Kitakami burn and sink. Through their binoculars, they could clearly see Island Nation sailors leaping into the sea one after another from amid the flames, like dumplings dropping into a pot. There was not the slightest trace of pity in their eyes, only cold indifference.
"General, it's settled! The Island Nation torpedo attack formation has been completely wiped out. But that light cruiser we sank was truly insane. It released dozens of Torpedoes in a single salvo. They took out two of our light cruisers and two destroyers in one stroke. If they had gotten close to us, the consequences would have been unimaginable!" Major General Abraham said.
Lieutenant General Otto Schniwind nodded. The Island Nation Navy's light cruisers specialized in torpedo attacks, coupled with their Long Spear torpedoes, had indeed become a terrifying trump card. Especially in night battles—once they got close, the consequences would be extremely severe. Just imagine dozens of Torpedoes racing toward one's own Capital Ship formation. It was undoubtedly a horrifying sight, enough to make one's scalp tingle.
"Send a Telegram to the carriers! The next battle is their turn," Lieutenant General Otto Schniwind said.
"Yes, General." Major General Abraham nodded.
"General, should we dispatch some destroyers or light cruisers to pursue the Island Nation's main fleet? That way, they can point out the target's location for the Aircraft Carrier Formation. The Carrier-based aircraft won't have to search for the Island Nation fleet's position after taking off at dawn. If we are lucky, we might even locate the Island Nation Navy's aircraft carriers in one fell swoop," Major General Abraham suggested.
"Mm, let's do that! Dispatch two light cruisers and two destroyers, split into two