Although Earth's side had started drawing circles with fleet maneuvers again, it certainly hadn't let the enemy's movements escape notice. The Frontier Conqueror's withdrawal from the battle line was quickly spotted by the observers.
Hearing the report, Yu Lian couldn't help but sigh. "So they really are the elite Imperial Guards! Even running away, they're damn professional."
He felt he was sincerely praising them, but the officers present all thought he was being sarcastic and burst out laughing. The bridge of the Fuxi immediately filled with a cheerful atmosphere.
Rosiers couldn't help smiling as well, then continued his report. "The Tiger Leopard Riders have completed their attack and are now following the planned route, rendezvousing with us via Route B."
Route B, in plain terms, meant bypassing the Imperial carriers and destroyers between the two fleets, taking a wide detour, and rendezvousing with the Main Gods in orbit near the fourth planet of this star system. With the energy reserves of the Tiger Leopard Riders, they had enough power to circle Planet 4's orbit, provided they didn't have to perform another space-bubble-and-light-wing assault breakthrough.
"Approved," Yu Lian said. "Also, tell the cooks to start making dumplings. I'm going to personally celebrate with the pilots of the Tiger Leopard Riders."
Hasn't the battle even ended yet? Weren't you the one who said we couldn't get carried away? Rosiers seemed to want to say that, but he voiced no objection whatsoever. He quickly passed on the order, then added, "The enemy carrier has reduced its speed to Advance 2. They seem very hesitant."
The maneuver did indeed look hesitant. In this situation, the Imperial Phoenix carriers could either go all in, maintain maximum charging speed, and see whether they could break through the Main God-class main guns to complete their boarding mission.