"Command the fleet to keep moving forward! If we are overtaken by the Germany people, then fight them! Austro-Hungarian Empire has been destroyed by the Germany people. If we are overtaken by the Germany people, we will have no choice but to fight them to the end. May God protect us!" Karl I said.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Admiral Anton House nodded. When there is no other way, fighting to the death has indeed become the only option.
Austro-Hungarian Empire's army was too weak and surrendered easily under the attack of Germany people. However, the Navy is different. Their fighting will is far stronger than that of the army. They are also more loyal to the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Admiral Anton House believes that even if their strength is not as good as German Navy. However, after being caught up by German Navy, they will also fight to the end with German Navy.
However, Karl I Your Majesty must be sent to United States safely. Admiral Anton House has decided to secretly send Karl I away tonight. Because he was worried that Karl I would object, Admiral Anton House began to think about how to send Karl I away.
That night, after Karl I had dinner, he felt dizzy not long after. So, after saying hello to Admiral Anton House, he went to his cabin to rest. After a while, he fell asleep.
An hour later, Karl I's cabin opened. At this moment, Karl I had fallen asleep, as if he were a dead pig. In fact, this is because Admiral Anton House put sleeping pills in Karl I's dinner.
Karl I was carried out of the cabin and sent to a ship Light Cruiser.
Admiral Anton House asked the captain of the Light Cruiser to ensure that Karl I was safely sent to United States.
The Light Cruiser will then accelerate away from the Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy and enter the Indian Ocean first. Then, cross Indian Ocean to enter South Pacific, then cross South Pacific to enter South Atlantic, and finally go all the way Kitakami to reach United States. Admiral Anton House gave a death order to the captain of the Light Cruiser. No matter what orders Karl I gave after waking up, he was not allowed to obey them. His only mission is to send Karl I to United States.
The person who carried out this task was naturally the absolute confidant of Admiral Anton House. He will carry out the orders of General Anton House unconditionally.
After sending Karl I away, Admiral Anton House breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that in the upcoming showdown with German Navy, the possibility of Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy's failure was very high. Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy can fail and be completely annihilated by Germany. However, Karl I must arrive at United States safely. In this case, they will have hope in the future. Austro-Hungarian Empire will have the possibility of restoration.
Karl I fell asleep for two full days. When he woke up, he found that he was not on the Battleship, the Monarch of Austria-Hungary, but on the Light Cruiser. Karl I knew immediately what had happened. At this moment, this Light Cruiser has sailed out of Gulf of Aden and entered the vast Indian Ocean. After all, Light Cruiser is capable of sailing at speeds of over 25 knots. In order to reach United States, Admiral Anton House prepared sufficient fuel on Light Cruiser. Oil drums containing heavy oil were placed in almost every place on the battleship where things could be placed. In this way, the battery life of Light Cruiser will be further improved, even if it travels halfway around the world, there will be no problem.
Karl I asked Light Cruiser to go back and join the Capital Ships team. As the emperor of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, he can no longer escape from the battlefield. Even if he dies, he must die with the navy fleet loyal to him. However, it was rejected. Even though he was slapped several times by Karl I, the captain of Light Cruiser remained unmoved.
Under such circumstances, Karl I had no choice but to give up. He had no choice but to conclude that all this was arranged by Admiral Anton House. This also made him even more moved by his loyalty to General Anton House. The only thing he can do is to try his best to promote cooperation with Americans after arriving at United States, so that Austro-Hungarian Empire can one day be restored to the country. Only in this way can he be worthy of the sacrifices of Admiral Anton House and others. At the same time, Karl I kept praying to God, praying that Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy could escape this time.
Admiral Anton House continued to lead Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy and sailed according to the scheduled route. Although, he knew that the possibility of escaping German Navy's pursuit was very small. However, he still had a glimmer of extravagant hope in his heart, hoping that God could bless them. Admiral Anton House knew very well that once German Navy caught up with them, they would probably be dead. Only by entering Atlantic Ocean and then getting rid of German Navy's pursuit is the only chance of survival.
However, Admiral Anton House's extravagant hope is obviously impossible to succeed. German Navy Combined Fleet, still approaching them at high speed.
On the morning of February 8, Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy entered Gulf of Aden through Strait of Mandeb. At this moment, German Navy Combined Fleet is less than two hundred kilometers away from Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy. In other words, according to the current speed of both parties, it will only take one day for German Navy Combined Fleet to catch up with Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy.
Even the seaplane released by German Navy's cruiser was able to fly above Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy's head for reconnaissance.
German Navy was not far behind them, which made everyone, including Admiral Anton House, feel a little nervous. After all, German Navy is the most powerful navy in the world that defeated British Navy! Although Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy has a group of powerful Capital Ships through construction and purchase. However, the foundation is still too weak compared to German Navy. It is very difficult to defeat German Navy, and the chance is almost zero.
At the same time, German Navy Combined Fleet Commander Admiral Hipper also issued an order for the fleet to prepare for combat. They chased Gibraltar all the way to Gulf of Aden in order to kill Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy. Otherwise, this fleet marathon will be in vain. Although, with the strength of German Navy Combined Fleet, it will be a sure thing to solve Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy. However, in order to avoid capsizing in the gutter, Combined Fleet must still go all out.
On the morning of February 9, German Navy Combined Fleet Socotra Island caught up with Austro-Hungarian Empire Navy in the sea one hundred kilometers east. The inevitable showdown between the two navies has officially begun.