Billowing waves covered the sea as a majestic cruiser, named Laken after the fiercest sea beast in this region, tore through them.
At its construction, Shelter No. 70 had equipped it with the most advanced anti-ship systems and a surface fire control radar, theoretically making it an unmatched opponent even against the combined destroyer fleets of the North Federation and the South Sea Union.
The battle would be decidedly one-sided, a slaughter with no suspense!
Tension filled the bridge, the radar operator's eyes glued to the screen.
The moment he saw the ripple on the screen, he exclaimed reflexively.
"Reef No. has appeared!"
"The target is proceeding along the planned route! In about five minutes, we'll be detected by their radar!"
For now, Reef No. remained oblivious, continuing to play the role of the seemingly harmless "bait."
Hearing the radar operator's report, Captain Fu Hongyi of the Laken nodded.
The window for attack was just five minutes.
