Kanas stood on the command bridge, his calm gaze fixed on the barrage of artillery fire raining down ahead. Without changing expression, he turned calmly to El beside him and said,
"Retreat! We are not suited to confront them head-on right now. Let these bastards enjoy themselves for a while."
El likewise watched the surging barrage and Kanas's decision with a steady expression. He nodded slightly in understanding and agreement. "I understand."
El took a deep breath, then issued orders to the entire fleet through the fleet communications channel in a low voice. "All warships, withdraw from the Themis Galaxy immediately. Do not waste too much time tangling with those False Emperor lackeys!"
The captains of the warships, who had already prepared to counterattack, could not help feeling a trace of confusion when they suddenly received El's order to retreat.
However, a soldier's duty was to obey orders. Though doubts lingered in their hearts, they still answered in unison without hesitation, "Yes!"
"Yes!"
As order after order was relayed, the small fleet swiftly sprang into action.
Like a school of nimble fish, they weaved freely through the dense artillery fire and sped out of the Themis Galaxy at an astonishing pace.
Meanwhile, the pursuing Black Ships Fleet was far slower than the Star Navy Fleet and was left far behind.
A Sister of Silence aboard one of the Black Ships watched helplessly as the Star Navy Fleet gradually vanished into the distance. Her heart burned with frustration as she stared at the holographic display before her, filled with helplessness.
That heretic fleet was fleeing beyond her sight at an incredible speed. Though the warships of her detachment had pushed themselves to the limit, they still could not catch up.
She drew a deep breath, knowing that a decision had to