Ch51: Battle of Liverpool (World War: Part Three)

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>> Figured I should probably say this now. The events in World War Part One occurred first. Hours later, the events of Part Two and now Part Three occur at around the same time which is why it was nightfall in the Sakura Empire but shortly after dawn at AF Base (Hawaii in this story) and yet broad daylight (evening 6 pm to be precise) in Royal Navy (aka the United Kingdom).  

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<< Luna's POV >> (Pacifica)

We've arrived offshore Liverpool for some time now but haven't yet made our attack, instead, choosing to hold off on our attack. The reason for our delay is made apparent by a massive black carrier sitting, docked alongside a large portion of Iron Blood, Iris Libre and Royal Navy ships. To confirm, however, I have one of my planes take photos of the carrier and send it off to HQ for confirmation. Now, we're waiting patiently for their response. 

The radio crackles to life.

Monique: It's been confirmed. That was the ship that took the princesses. It took a bit longer than expected but I managed to match the description of the rigging Pierze and the others gave me to the ship you sent pictures of.

Me: Is it possible that they are being held here?

Monique: I can't say, especially not from here but I have already contacted Her Majesty and she's not taking any chances. The 6th, 7th and 8th Fleet have all be reassigned to assist you and should be arriving shortly. 

Me: But what about the Northern Parliament? 

Monique: It will have to wait as the Submarine Fleet is also being reassigned to aid in your attack. The Executor-class Sirens will ensure the Northern Parliament remains within their territory and do not come to aid the Royal Navy but they won't push forward until the 8th Fleet returns and retakes command. 

Me: Very well. When shall they be arriving?

Monique: Right about now. You'll be in command of this operation. Good hunting! 

Shortly after the transmission cuts, portals rip open behind us letting out our reinforcements. Once everyone's through, Genesis and Harley waves goodbye and goes back through, presumably to return to the 1st Fleet. The portals close behind them. Thanks to their assistance, everyone has arrived at the same time. To my surprise, one of the Vichya Dominion's girls is also present. I had thought they were all sent to Iris Libre. As I pull up the deployments once more, I find that she had indeed been assigned to the 8th Fleet. Algérie, how peculiar indeed. Still, it will only aid our cause.  

I quickly disburse instructions and have everyone move to their assigned positions. Azur Lane quickly spots our movement and rushes out to meet us but I had anticipated this move. The reality is, I need as much of them away from the base as possible so that we can search for the princesses without much opposition. So, we allow them to form up their defensive lines, waiting patiently until it looks like they're all ready. As they form up, however, I send the 4 submarines we have at our disposal to their front lines to make certain their own subs can't approach our own before our preparations are complete. 


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