Clearly, the other North Blue Navy branch commanders had not expected things to develop in this direction either. Their faces showed hesitation, difficulty, and uncertainty.
What they had originally discussed was giving the North Blue Inspectorate Division a grand welcome, currying favor with this Inspectorate official, sounding out his attitude toward the North Blue Navy, and then making further plans.
However, the other North Blue Navy branch commanders had never expected that the notoriously arrogant, unscrupulous, and powerful Burly Marine Colonel would take things this far over a mere disagreement.
Yaen saw every change in the other North Blue Navy branch commanders' expressions.
Some seemed lacking in courage, too frightened to make a move against someone from Marine Headquarters;
Some appeared to retain a measure of reason, understanding that they could not kill a fellow officer, and were struggling internally;
Others seemed to be watching the show, intending to have the Burly Marine Colonel test him.
It made Yaen sigh inwardly. The Four Seas Navy truly did not lack scum like "Colonel Rat," nor did it lack idiots like Colonel Morgan, the "Axe Emperor," who set himself up as an emperor and disregarded his superiors.
Just as Yaen felt it was about time to end this farce, the Burly Marine Colonel saw that the other Marine Branch Colonels remained unmoved and could not help but curse aloud.
"You bunch of cowards, you're completely useless! A mere Marine Headquarters title scared you shitless? It's not like I don't have connections at Marine Headquarters. Even if something really happens, what's there to fear?"
At that, Yaen immediately broke into a brilliant smile and asked, "Oh? You have connections? Why didn't you say so earlier? Which flag officer would that be?"
The Burly Marine Colonel shot Yaen a disdainful glance and said, "In