This past month has not been spent waiting idly; in fact, operations on various fronts have already been initiated.
"The reinforcements from the rear haven't arrived yet?" Du You opened his mouth to ask, though he already knew the answer.
Ke Jisi held a document and said, "No movement. They claim other regions are more dangerous and that they don't have enough forces left to send reinforcements." Of course, this was just the official explanation.
"Not a single dissenting voice?" Du You's lips curved into an eerie smile.
"None. Everyone has aligned their responses, no matter what department you ask—the answers are the same."
"Then what's the real situation?" Du You didn't believe for a second that Ke Jisi would remain in the dark.
"The real situation is that they have at least three tier-6 fleets that could provide reinforcements, possibly more, though we're unsure. These fleets are currently idle, held back deliberately and not allowed to deploy."
