War on the Brink

"Although I'm not good at commanding battles, I think we can put the search for Shield World on hold for now.

After all, without our human authorization, even if the Covenant finds Shield World first, they won't be able to activate the Forerunner weapons.

So I think our top priority now is to repel and defeat the two Super Aircraft Carrier Fleets Saum mentioned.

Winning the first battle is crucial. Besides, we still need to wait for the First Fleet to arrive and use that time to cultivate and breed the aliens needed to deal with the Flood on Shield World.

What do you think, William?"

"Hmm..." Upon hearing Halsey's proposal, William had no reason to refuse and immediately nodded.

"You're right. If we defeat the fleet consisting of two Super Aircraft Carriers and a thousand warships, we'll indeed gain an advantage in this war.

Moreover, we can capture a large number of Elites and use them to incite the Covenant's internal factions.

But...

To ensure an absolute advantage in battle, Ivan and I will both pilot God Bodies and fight alongside everyone else. I hope you won't mind."

As he said this, William seemed to feel somewhat guilty toward Halsey.

He had promised her long ago that he would never go to the front lines, but who could have known that he hadn't had a moment's rest in the past few years? When attacking Yuri, the Terminators, and the Mimics...

He, the boss, had always been the one charging ahead most enthusiastically.

"Haha." Upon hearing this, Halsey suddenly laughed and said without the slightest concern,

"What is there for me to mind? The company and the UNSC both need you to raise morale, and that child Ivan needs to gain greater prestige as well. I even approve of you