Partia Supercluster, Seljuk Galaxy.
An attack group from the Divine Radiance Civilization and fleets from two Tenth Order Civilizations were engaged in battle with the Sun River Empire's fleet.
Unlike the Sun River Empire, the Divine Radiance Civilization did not send its subordinate civilizations forward as cannon fodder. Instead, it had them coordinate with its own forces, while the fleets facing the Empire head-on remained those of the Divine Radiance Civilization.
Inside the flagship's bridge.
"Good. Keep it up. Don't fight while retreating—just wear down their remaining supplies bit by bit. There's no need to fight them to the death!"
"Yes, Commander!"
As the commander of this attack group, List knew full well that the Sun River Empire fleet was fighting in an almost mutually destructive manner, and there was no need for him to play along with their tactics.
Therefore, after confirming the enemy's intentions, List directed the fleet to fight as it retreated, giving the other side no opportunity at all.
As for the defensive line?
If you wanted it, you could have it!
For a full three hours, everything proceeded exactly as List had planned. Things went exceptionally smoothly, producing a three-to-one casualty ratio.
As long as they continued fighting this way, he would be able to swallow up the entire Imperial fleet opposite them within a day at most.
"Commander, a high-intensity Dark Energy reaction has been detected. Level 10... no, Level 11. It's an Eleventh Order Dark Energy Manipulator!"
"Send a message to headquarters immediately. We have come under attack from an Eleventh Order Dark Energy Manipulator of the Sun River Empire!"
"Yes, Commander!"
Looking at the specially marked red dot steadily approaching on the tactical display, List's expression became exceptionally grave.
List did not know whether this Eleventh Order Dark Energy Manipulator was Peak-level