She turned to Ivankov. "Take all the technical documents from here. Destroy any equipment that can't be moved."
Ivankov nodded. "It's already underway. According to the plan, we still need to relay intelligence to the other battlefields."
Charlotte Linlin looked into the distance, her expression complicated. "You Revolutionary Army..." She paused. "This cooperation has been fairly pleasant."
It was rare praise coming from one of the Four Emperors.
Eastern Sea, Morgan Island.
Ace stood at the bow of the flagship, his blazing gaze fixed on the heavily guarded island ahead. Unlike the other battlefields, Morgan Island's defenses appeared exceptionally tight. Besides the standard Navy fleet, several strangely designed research vessels were stationed nearby.
"Something's not right," Ace said to the adjutant beside him, frowning. "It seems they were prepared for us."
The adjutant nodded. "According to the scouting team's report, aside from the regular forces, there's also a special squad from the Science Division on the island."
"The Science Division?" Ace's eyes narrowed. "Looks like the information was leaked."
He did not know that the World Government had learned through Cipher Pol Aigis Zero that the Revolutionary Army and the Pirate Alliance were working together, and had prepared countermeasures in advance. The eastern battlefield where Ace was stationed had received especially heavy defenses.
Ace clenched his fist as flames danced between his fingers. "Prepare for battle!"
At his command, the alliance fleet accelerated toward Morgan Island. At the same time, the island's defense systems fully activated, unleashing a barrage of artillery fire across the sea.
"All forces, charge!" Ace took the lead, leaping into the air and transforming into a streak of scorching fire as he flew toward the island.
Ace was unbelievably fast. His flames swept through everything in their path, breaking through the outer defensive line in an