As the Noreya Empire's expeditionary force arrived in the Kadi Realm, the battle later known as the First Black Hole Cavity Holy War officially began.
The Alliance forces did not choose to blockade the Cross-border Channel entrance alone.
After all, against an enemy of this level, encirclement had no meaning and might even produce the opposite effect.
Besides, their current deployment was not suited to an encirclement strategy.
Less than an hour after the war began, the defenders on the Alliance's line had already shifted into a fighting retreat.
At the same time.
Inside the Cross-border Channel.
"Commander Mohan, the analysis is complete!"
"Based on our scans of the entire Kadi Realm, the intelligence was accurate. The Heretics' fleets are scattered throughout the Black Hole Cavity Realm. The defenders we are currently facing amount to only five legions."
"At the same time, our current direction of attack is also the weakest point in the entire Kadi Realm's defense system. The density in the other areas is truly terrifying."
"If we hadn't obtained the intelligence in advance and charged into another area, our losses would have been severe."
As he looked over the reports on the terminal, the deputy briefed Mohan.
After listening, Mohan operated his own terminal and pulled up the Black Hole Cavity map his deputy had just sent over.
One look at it—
Good heavens. Just as his deputy had said, aside from the route their army was currently advancing along, the defense systems everywhere else were so densely packed that it was no exaggeration at all.
"How much longer until the frontline forces break through the designated corridor?"
"Commander, as more and more of our fleets arrive, the Heretic fleets stationed here have begun retreating while fighting. We can break through within an hour at most."
"Very