281: Chapter 281 The Mist

Arctic Ocean.

"Peter, the next round of missiles has hit the target, damage is significant."

"Understood, rearm and prepare to continue the interception."

Peter listened to the information in the local command network, "Still unable to contact Command?"

"Yes." The small Ship Girl acting as the liaison officer replied, "Not only that, Severomorsk has also lost contact, but there is still some noise from the direction of Arkhangelsk, I am trying my best to restore communication."

"Understood, do your best."

The early warning aircraft reported the appearance of new enemies again; this was already the sixth wave. Although there were some rifts on certain matters, Peter had to admit that Li Ming really hadn't lied.

These strange enemies were endless and impossible to communicate with.

"Peter, look at the sky!"

While Peter was lost in thought, the small Ship Girl beside him suddenly shouted.

The blood-colored sky spread over their heads, immediately throwing the command channel into chaos.

"What is that thing?"

"It looks... so uncomfortable."

"... No, that thing is not normal!"

Peter looked at the sky and suddenly realized something.

"Peter, they are closing in!"

"Prepare for battle, drive them back." Peter replied, "Believe that our comrades in the rear can handle it; what we need to do is not let them get close to Murmansk!"

"Yes!"

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"Sheffield, you..."

"Cut the nonsense, Master." Sheffield Meta pulled Li Ming into a secret room, "The situation is urgent now, we can talk about anything else later."

"... Hmm." Li Ming looked at her face, which never changed, and nodded in agreement.

Mercury also rushed back, "How is the situation?"

"About the same as you estimated. Research facilities in Portsmouth, Xinxiang, and Yokohama have all had accidents, and there are fires everywhere now."

"What are your plans?"

"The most urgent task right now is your safety, Master." Sheffield looked at him, "We need to transfer you to a safe area immediately; this is also a necessary step for us to act freely."

"Indeed." Li Ming nodded slightly, "But I have to refuse for now, Sheffield."

Sheffield Meta looked at him, as if discerning whether he was being unreasonable or truly had concerns.

"How many people did you bring?"

"I brought everyone I could." Sheffield replied.

Li Ming looked at a corner of the shadow in the secret room; Dark Realm and Béarn had been waiting for a long time, and Kasumi was standing behind them, looking at himself.

"Ah..."

And the musketeer with the bicorne hat behind her, who was standing on tiptoes looking at himself.

"Dragoon?"

"Yes! Commander!" Dragoon Meta immediately stood straight, which made Li Ming stunned for a moment.

"Alright, stand at ease." Li Ming quickly waved his hand, then looked at Sheffield, "What is your plan?"

"What is your expected goal?"

Li Ming thought for a moment, "We are all our own people, so I won't beat around the bush. Sheffield, do you have a map?"

A holographic screen of the world map was unfolded, and Li Ming pointed to the four areas where the crisis occurred.

"My goal is actually only two. One is to ensure your safety, and the other is that I plan to take a few people away." Li Ming said, "I know this is still very simple for you, but... as for the second goal, I don't intend to use force for the time being, at least I need a sufficient reason."

Sheffield was expressionless, perhaps letting him continue.

"But I'm not sure if accidents will happen after you split your forces." Li Ming said, "The combat capability of this world is unquestionable, but dealing with the Meta crisis is another matter. I need you to go and handle all the out-of-control Meta facilities and deal with the pollution sources of these facilities before they cause bigger problems."

"The Holy United Empire and the Sardegna Alliance's Ship Girls will provide support." Sheffield replied.

"... Then good." Li Ming looked at Dragoon, who was still in that upright manner, "Then I hope that the members of the Holy United Empire and the Sardegna Alliance will clear the pollution of Portsmouth port, and you will deal with Yokohama's. Mercury..."

Li Ming looked at Mercury, who had been distracted, "Leave Xinxiang to you, can you do it?"

"That will come at a price, you know?" Mercury came back to her senses, but obviously her mouth was faster than her brain, and now everyone was looking at her.

"No problem, just tell me what you want."

Mercury, knowing that her Commander had given her a way out, nodded and stopped making noise.

In the port, combat power is not everything (laughs).

"Then, Master, what about you?"

"Leave Severomorsk to me, I will find a way to handle it."

"Refused." Sheffield looked at him.

"Trust me."

"Master."

"Hmm..." Li Ming shrank his neck, but still said: "The The Governing Body gave me a coping plan, and the army and air force you brought can fully cooperate with me to execute it."

Sheffield was still expressionless.

"Sheffield, trust me..." Li Ming's shoulders slumped.

Yes, Li Ming lied a little. The plan Logic gave looked dangerous, and in fact, it was not safe at all.

"Pest Master." Sheffield whispered, "Do not get hurt."

"I promise."

Soon, only Li Ming was left in the secret room.

It is naturally safer to let them act in groups, as for himself...

He won't die, at least he won't die for now...

Probably?

However, the primary task at present is still to force back the units approaching Murmansk, compress the movement space of the out-of-control units, and create opportunities for himself.

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"Hover tank, at 11 o'clock, 1100!"

"Armor-piercing shell ready!"

"Fire! Free fire!"

Northern suburbs of Murmansk, 6:15 AM.

14th Army, an armored regiment, T-80 BVM vehicle 304.

Densely packed floating tanks were approaching rapidly. The 14th Army troops stationed near Murmansk city were all assembled here to guard the command center.

These out-of-control guys were actually very fragile in order to ensure movement speed and amphibious capabilities, but there were simply too many of them.

Amur and his crew, along with other tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, were fighting fiercely with the enemy in the suburbs under the command of the Army Commander.

A shell hit the front of the tank, causing the whole vehicle to shake, but fortunately, it didn't penetrate.

"Ivan! Can you go any faster?" Amur asked.

"The autoloader is already working at full speed! Suka!"

The autoloader made an eerie groan, and then stopped moving.

"Damn! The autoloader is jammed!"

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