After completing the mission assigned by the fleet, the Aerospace Fighter formation quickly withdrew from the planet and returned to space.
The Aerospace Fighter formation's commander opened a channel to Tulas and swiftly reported, "Captain Tulas, the strikes against the key defensive positions on these two planets have been successfully completed. Ground forces can begin landing operations at any time."
Tulas, who was still leading the fleet slowly toward the two planets, received the report from the Aerospace Fighter formation and immediately said to its commander with satisfaction, "Well done. Leave the next task to the ground forces. Continue waiting for further orders."
"Yes, Captain Tulas." The Aerospace Fighter commander answered Tulas's order solemnly.
After responding to the information sent back by the Aerospace Fighter formation, Tulas turned to Gray beside him and said with a smile, "Commander Gray, some of the heavily defended positions on these two planets have now been destroyed by our Aerospace Fighters. The rest depends on the performance of your ground forces."
Gray replied with a smile, "Don't worry, Captain Tulas. My ground forces will not fail their mission. We will capture these two planets as soon as possible."
Having said that, Gray turned and looked toward the three Space Marine battalion commanders and the six Defense Force army commanders standing on the bridge.
After hearing the conversation between Tulas and Gray, the nine of them saw Gray turn to look at them. David immediately asked, "Commander Gray, is it our turn to move out now?"
Hearing David's impatient question, Gray said with a smile, "That's right. It's time for you to move out."
One of the Defense Force army commanders asked Gray, "Commander Gray, can all six of our armies attack the forces of the False Emperor's lackeys together?"
This army commander knew the