The Overall Situation Was Decided

Germany, Berlin, the Imperial Palace, the office of Emperor Qin Tian of the Empire.

That evening, Oscar broke precedent by not having dinner with his family. Instead, he had his secretary casually prepare some food to make do with. Today was the day of the decisive battle between the Imperial Navy and the Allied Powers Navy. After finishing his official duties, Oscar had remained in his office, waiting for news of the naval battle. He had already given orders that any news from the navy was to be reported to him immediately.

Although no definite news had yet arrived, Oscar still believed that the German Navy would surely win this battle. Britain, France, and Italy had indeed joined forces and assembled an extremely powerful fleet. But it was only a fleet that looked powerful. In reality, compared with the mighty Imperial Navy, the gap between them was far from insignificant. Not to mention that the Imperial Navy had two aircraft carriers joining the battle. Having been equipped with new carrier-based aircraft, the Imperial Navy had become even more formidable—more than capable of tearing every enemy to shreds.

However, there were simply too many uncertain factors in a naval battle. Thus, although Oscar was highly confident, he did not dare truly set his mind at ease before the dust had settled.

After drinking a cup of coffee, Oscar began to consider the Empire's future. This was something he often did whenever he had spare time.

Once the Imperial Navy had finished this war, it would have to begin transforming. The number of battleships and battlecruisers had to be further reduced. Aircraft carriers would replace battleships and battlecruisers as the Capital Ships of the Imperial Navy.

Furthermore, once the Empire took over the vast number of colonies from the British, protecting its