The request was made entirely because the Elves Fleet under Círdan had already reached the mouth of the Anduin River.
They were facing the temporary camp of the Umbar Corsairs from afar.
Before arriving here, they had even driven off a small Corsair fleet that had invaded Lebennin.
Angalimir, who presided over the meeting, was no stranger to naval warfare. His fief was a coastal region, after all, and a small fleet was also stationed at Dol Amroth.
But the Royal Family's navy at Pelargir ultimately answered to Berelach.
"Lord Círdan, the Umbar Corsairs brought fifty or sixty large ships this time, along with countless smaller vessels. Although they suffered some losses in battle, ours were greater. With only the naval forces currently available at Pelargir, it will be difficult to defeat the enemy on the open sea."
After listening to Berelach's account, Círdan said calmly, "No, the enemy no longer has that much strength."
Círdan briefly described the Elves Fleet's victories along the way and told Berelach that this was the best time to drive off the Corsairs.
At this point, the enemy entrenched in Mordor could not muster another force so quickly to harass Pelargir.
Even if they could, Allen and Círdan could work together to ensure the city's safety.
That meant the naval forces originally tasked with defending Pelargir and the Anduin River no longer had to worry about leaving them exposed.
With the Elves Fleet's help, they could fight another decisive battle against the Umbar Corsairs at the mouth of the Anduin River.
If they won, Gondor's current situation could also be turned around.
The reinforcements remaining in the Bay of Belfalas and Lebennin could then go to Minas Tirith's aid without concern.
With the Corsair threat gone, Pelargir's navy might even have a chance to