The Fortress-Pray for Divine Light

"No!" Chekhov shook his head. "We can't put all our eggs in one basket, especially on a World War II battlefield where shells are flying everywhere! Beliu Island is famous because it had the highest casualty rate of any battlefield in World War II. Fifteen thousand US Soldiers became casualties on Beliu Island! Japanese artillery fire or a sniper attack from forester's team could kill a story protagonist. We have to protect both of them at the same time. We can't let our guard down around either one!"

Kirk nodded. "I agree with Chekhov. The more dangerous things get, the better we need to protect the protagonists. If they both die, we'll fail the Main Mission. So our team will join the First Army Division and protect Eugene Sledge. The Sea Emperor Group will join the First Naval Division and protect Robert Laiki. Let's split up!"

The lieutenant colonel nodded. "I hope you'll continue to distinguish yourselves in battle. I would be honored to award you more medals. You're dismissed. Our Pacific Fleet is speeding toward the Palau Islands, with Beliu Island as its target. In about an hour, we'll launch a full-scale assault by land, sea, and air. Headquarters has ordered us to capture this strategically important island within four days. Good luck, gentlemen! Give the Japanese a good kicking!"

The lieutenant colonel left the warship in a small boat and returned to the flagship.

Wan Yue and Wang Han posted a map of Beliu Island in the Team Channel and began explaining their tactics.

"The American instructor just glossed over the Japanese defenses. That clearly shows the Americans haven't done a thorough investigation of the Japanese forces. They're complacent and underestimating the enemy. That's one reason the American forces will suffer a disastrous defeat here," Wang Han said.