Caught Off Guard

Marine Headquarters.

Buildings in blue and white stood in the center of the island.

Along the coast, rows of heavy iron cannons gleamed with a cold light.

No living soul dared approach the places those dark muzzles pointed toward.

This was the Marine base, representing the highest line of defense of Marine Headquarters.

However.

The harbor, which should have been packed with warships, was completely empty at this moment.

Only two medium-sized warships could be faintly seen inside the repair facilities.

From a distance, it looked rather desolate.

Inside the Fleet Admiral's office in the Marine Headquarters building.

Akainu stood before the window in a red suit, his arms folded across his chest.

Not far behind him stood several communications soldiers responsible for reporting the latest situation.

Through the information constantly being relayed, Akainu could grasp the overall situation even without being on-site.

Akainu wasn't surprised that the Maud Pirates had joined forces with the Revolutionary Army.

However, the nearly one hundred ships that had come with Maud also displayed the determination of both the Maud Pirates and the Revolutionary Army.

To cut off the threat, his side could only obey the orders from above and dispatch every warship to establish defenses in the waters around the Red Port.

On one hand, they had to monitor the enemy's movements. On the other, they had to be prepared to fight the enemy at any moment.

No matter how the situation changed afterward.

The Marines' mission was to hold back Maud's fleet.

And just seconds ago, the Holy Land had made its move against Maud.

That meant the massive fleet that had come with Maud would definitely act at the first opportunity.

"How's the situation?"

Akainu stared at the blue sky and sea in the distance.

The Marine in charge of communications