Ronglin's flickering gaze remained fixed on Wally, multiplying Wally's pressure.
"Fine! I agree to your proposal!" Ronglin finally made his decision. "Tell me Blackbeard's current movements! As long as we can prevent this ambush, we're willing to reach an alliance agreement with you."
Hearing Ronglin's words, Wally became immensely excited. "Ah! You finally agreed! I came here burdened with the important task of negotiating peace. Thankfully, you didn't make some other choice that would have put me in an awkward position!"
"Cut the nonsense!"
Wally immediately drew a simple map of the waters surrounding the nameless island where the Star Alliance was currently anchored. Ronglin watched from the side, his heart stirring slightly. The Pirate Alliance's intelligence network truly was frightening. They even knew exactly where his fleet was docked. That was a fatal weakness; he would have to find a way to deal with it when he returned.
The assault fleet Blackbeard had dispatched was led by Shiryu. If it clashed with the Star Alliance's Second Fleet, then the Pirate Alliance's Second and Fifth Fleets would appear behind the Star Alliance's Second Fleet as reinforcements.
Ronglin sneered. If Hawkins let his guard down and treated the Pirate Alliance entirely as allies, then the Pirate Alliance launching a sudden attack from behind while Blackbeard attacked from the front would leave Hawkins with no chance of escape today.
"When will Blackbeard's fleet arrive?" Ronglin asked with a frown.
Wally made a rough calculation. "Probably within an hour. If they clear out your patrolling sentries, then they may launch the attack within half an hour."
Ronglin hesitated before asking, "When will the Pirate Alliance's reinforcements arrive?"
After calculating for a moment, Wally said, "Within half an hour after the battle begins. Since we hadn't yet confirmed whether we could reach an alliance