Another World: Naval Storm

Chapter 109 Piltz's Entrustment

Leo's eyes were blazing with anger. Waiting for the opportunity? Waiting for your grandma's leg! Taron started with the navy and has colonies all over the world. Will they surrender if the Royal Navy is not defeated? With blood transfusion from colonies, Taron can consume the Drake Empire to death.

Without the big fleet, would the Royal Navy's warships sink on their own? Can submarines and mines win the war? Screw it! At this moment, Leo wanted to quit and retire, who cares!

The naval meeting ended hastily in a depressing atmosphere. The young naval faction that had just gained power wanted to kill the conservatives headed by Navy Secretary Holding on the spot.

Feeling the strong hostility, Holding dared not stay any longer and fled in disgrace with his secretary. In the end, only Apewen and Leo were left in the meeting room.

"I thought you were going to throw the document in Holding's face. Experiencing war does make people grow a lot!" Apeven said as he picked up the coffee cup and took a sip elegantly.

"General, I have always been law-abiding!"

"Are you kidding? You argued with Piltz when you were an intern at the Navy Department. As your rank increased, you did more and more outrageous things. Throughout your entire service, you are the only one who is so... lawless." Apewen didn't know how to describe it, and finally uttered one word.

"That's because Marshal Piltz doesn't mind. He cares more about the construction of the ocean fleet and the development of the navy."

"Yes, he is so pure, it is such a pity to leave like this!"

"I just don't understand. Marshal Piltz's departure is a harm to the empire. When the war situation is extremely unfavorable, it is undoubtedly cutting off one's own arm!"

"Leo, you don't understand politics..."

"I know, it is! Marshal Piltz mobilized the Ocean Fleet without the order of the Emperor or the government, which made many people uneasy! But the Marshal is doing this for the sake of the Empire. As long as we win the decisive battle, we can cover the army's landing in Albion, and then we will end the war!"

"You are even more radical than me. The top brass of the empire has no confidence in the navy. Have you ever thought that if the Ocean Fleet is destroyed, our coastline may be landed by the Talens at any time. Although I am against letting the Ocean Fleet stay in the harbor, but... just obey orders for now!"

"At this point in time, my Far East Fleet has severely damaged the main force of Talen's Sturdy Fleet at a huge cost. Talen and the Fran Mediterranean Fleet have been held back by the Ottomans. Of the three fleets defending Talen's homeland, only the Grand Fleet is capable of fighting: the Harden Fleet was almost destroyed in the Battle of Heligoland Bight, and the Strait Fleet is trapped in a spider web of submarine mines. The remaining months of 1916 will be a rare opportunity. This is the best time for the Ocean Fleet to challenge the Grand Fleet. If we miss it, there will be no next chance!" His deafening voice echoed in the conference room.

"You still don't understand. The navy is only a part of the empire, even a tiny part in the eyes of some people. We can't do whatever we want!"

"As a soldier, I think..."

"Stop... stop... stop!" Apewen interrupted him, "Leo, you are now a senior officer of the empire. You must remember that you may not be a politician, but there are some rules you must abide by!"

"Even if it's harmful to the empire?"

“Yes, because this country does not belong to you and me...and the national will..." Apewen spread his hands, looking helpless.

"I understand, ridiculous emperor..."

"Okay, now that you understand, get out! And you have to be careful... there are a lot of people who are dissatisfied with you!"

Leo was very familiar with the Admiralty building. He wandered around absent-mindedly and unknowingly came to the former office of the Minister of the Navy.

The boss he once scolded could no longer protect him from the wind and rain, and now he had to face the strong malice of this world. He knew the difficulties Germany faced in his previous life, and the two-front war exhausted Germany.

The Drake Empire is also at the same disadvantage. Although the Drake Empire's allies in the land war are more reliable than Germany, the outcome will still be ugly if no changes are made.

Leo, who has been serving in the navy, has just realized the dark reality that the Ocean Fleet is really just a toy of Emperor Drake.

It does not belong to the Drake people. The one who truly controls this fleet is Emperor Drake. If one day the Ocean Fleet disobeys orders, the emperor will certainly not mind destroying the expensive toy. Now it is just a warning.

"Come in. Why do you become so timid after just receiving an honor?" A hoarse voice came from inside the door.

After hesitating for a long time, Leo carefully pushed open the door. The office of the Minister of the Navy was now empty, and the huge oil painting of Emperor Drake that was originally hung high in the center of the wall was nowhere to be seen.

"Marshal, you look much older!"

"Of course, time flies and people grow old! Fortunately, the vigorous Drake Navy has someone as vigorous as you!"

"Marshal, I am so confused now and don't know how to go on!"

"Are you still willing to fight for the people of Drake?"

"Of course, this is my home, they are all my compatriots!"

"You are such a good kid. You know what? My expectations for you have never changed! When the news came that you destroyed the Sturdy Fleet, I was immediately excited. Although the loss was not small, you broke the myth of the invincibility of the Royal Navy! Although the whole world, including you, may not have noticed it, I can truly feel the improvement in the morale of the Ocean Fleet!"

Piltz cleared his throat and continued, "I'm not here to bear the pressure for you now, but I hope you can hold on! Many people in the navy are your supporters, otherwise how could your First Reconnaissance Fleet improve its combat effectiveness so quickly in just a few months?"

"So I have such a high prestige?" Leo said self-deprecatingly.

"Don't underestimate yourself, Leo! I entrust the Ocean Fleet to you. Are you willing to shoulder this heavy responsibility?"

"Can I?" Leo stared at the ceiling with lifeless eyes, not daring to confirm his inner thoughts.

"Leo!" Piltz's loud shout brought him back to his senses, "Are you willing to shoulder the burden of the Ocean Fleet? Just for the people of Drake!"

The only thing that worried Piltz was the hard work he had put in for half his life. In order to strengthen the navy, he constantly lobbied the emperor and parliament to pass the navy budget. He also contributed to the design, development, and launching of various warships.

The emperor's distrust forced him to resign voluntarily, otherwise many people in the navy would be implicated by him. At a time when the country was in crisis, he could not allow the navy's strength to be damaged.

"Of course! Even if there are mountains of corpses and seas of blood ahead, even if I am torn to pieces, I will not be afraid to move forward for the empire!" Thinking of the defeat of the Drake Empire, all kinds of horrific scenes were reflected in Leo's mind. He would not allow this to happen, never!

Piltz stood at the window and looked out at the harbor in the distance, where he had everything.

"Fisher, I have found a good opponent for the Royal Navy. I wonder if you have found a successor for the Royal Navy. Let the young people take over the unfinished competition."