Azur Lane Mobile Front.

At the very least, Rob would no longer be able to leave Donghuang with peace of mind to deal with the problems in Europe.

"Looks like I need to hurry up too."

Chapter 187: Fishing

The morning after Robb was preparing to accelerate Sakura Empire's development, a telegram was placed on his desk.

The air in the small office felt unusually heavy.

"Last night, a cargo ship departing from Donghuang Port was attacked by a submarine."

As he spoke, Rob handed the telegram to the people who had come to the meeting.

"Made of cherry blossoms?"

Yi Xian examined the telegram in his hand for a while, then handed it to Xiang He.

The meaning was clear: she wanted to hear the opinion of Shoukaku, a Sakura Empire ship.

"do not know."

Shoukaku shook her head after reading it. She had been away from Sakura Empire for some time, and she wasn't entirely clear about the current situation inside.

"However, if it is Jintsu and the others who are in charge now, the possibility is very high."

"Hmm~ Could this be the so-called bargaining chip?"

Zhenhai, as one of the first people to see the telegram, had been pondering from the very beginning who did it and what the benefits were.

"wrong."

Rob pondered for a while and felt that something was amiss.

Sakura Empire has just sent a request for negotiations. Regardless of whether Sakura Empire really wants to sit down and talk, one thing is certain: it is unlikely that they will have any further conflicts with us in the near future.

Fighting while negotiating is usually only done when negotiations have reached a stalemate.

"Enterprise, Zuikaku, what was the situation like at the various ports of Sakura Empire during your previous patrols?"

To verify his idea, Rob first inquired about the situation of the two ships that had recently patrolled and scouted the coast of Sakura Empire.

"Most of the ports on the Sakura Empire's side have not yet been restored to normal operation, but there are indeed fleets gathering there."

The woman recalled what she had seen, and continued, "In the port, I also saw a large number of ships waiting for repairs."

"In other words, even if the Sakura Empire were to lose their mind and continue fighting us, this is definitely not the right time for them?"

"That's right!"

"That's really strange. At this crucial moment when the Sakura Empire clearly needs to stall for time, why would they bother with this?"

"Commander, why don't you just ask the Sakura Empire directly?"

Just when Luo Bo was completely baffled, Zhen Hai gave him a suggestion he hadn't expected.

"Just ask?"

Rob was taken aback.

He then figured out the reason.

“You’re right, Sister Zhenhai. Send a telegram to Chongying and ask them directly what’s going on.”

"Then, notify all cargo ships that are scheduled to leave port soon."

Submarine attacks are always difficult to defend against, and if the attacker is a submarine or warship, it is even more difficult to prevent.

Because neither sonar nor anything else is of any use to them.

Even after doing all that, Rob still felt it wasn't enough.

After thinking for a while, he came up with the simplest solution.

"Sister Zhenhai, do you know how to fish?"

...

Two days later.

At dawn, due to Rob's orders, no cargo ships were loading cargo at Donghuang Port.

However, in order to carry out the plan, Robb announced that a two-day siren sweep would be carried out in the nearby waters.

Today is the third day.

So, the port, which had been quiet for two days, started to bustle again.

After contacting the port authority, only one cargo ship departed this morning.

However, this cargo ship was the largest one in the entire Donghuang region.

As a long-haul freighter that travels between East Asia and Europe year-round, every voyage of this ship is quite a grand affair.

If this cargo ship were to encounter an accident, it would have a significant impact on the entire economy of Donghuang.

As is customary, the ship owner will also hire ships from Rob's side to escort the voyage.

The escort mission this time was undertaken by Fushun and Taiyuan.

As the commander, Rob did not travel with the group this time. On the contrary, the day before, Rob had announced in a high-profile manner that he would be participating in an event.

Naturally, the white wooden horse, which has now become almost a symbol of the Eastern Navy, still rests quietly in the harbor.

Zhenhai and Anshan Changchun are on standby on the ship.

A number of well-known ships, including those of enterprises, have also appeared in the skies over various locations.

Everything Rob did was, of course, for his fishing plan.

Whether it's their own person or the company, they are all illusions arranged by Rob.

The real fishhooks are actually from Fushun and Taiyuan.

In the public's perception, it's already quite common knowledge that the Robo family has upgraded its ship equipment with new styles.

According to the data from various factions, Fushun and Taiyuan are still using their original ship equipment.

However, they had no idea that just two days earlier, Rob had replaced their machines with the Mahjong King and Martial King machines.

If the "fish" dares to take the bait, then what awaits him is the Black Serpent Blade of the Sparrow King.

...

Finally, the cargo ship, intended as bait, set sail.

Meanwhile, beneath the surface of the sea near Donghuang, a submarine, like a shark that has smelled blood, is approaching.

Near the cargo ship, Fushun was humming a cheerful tune.

She was in a great mood after just changing her clothes.

Although I don't know why, I always feel uneasy when I see Sister Anshan lately, but in Fushun I just feel a little angry because another of my "nests" has been "destroyed" by Anshan.

A small red bird was perched on her shoulder, constantly turning its neck as if observing its surroundings.

As the saying goes, if you're going to act, you have to go all the way. To make the performance even more convincing, Anshan is now even wearing a model made to resemble her ship's equipment.

Although not as heavy as ship equipment, it certainly wouldn't be very comfortable to wear.

"Seriously, are they coming or not?"

Looking listlessly at the calm sea, Fu Shun soon grew bored.

On the other side of the ship, Taiyuan seemed much more serious.

A strange creature, resembling a turtle but with a snake's head and a tail, was lying at her feet.

As the defensive force among the four gods, the safety of the cargo ship depends entirely on her if an attack occurs.

The sun was gradually rising higher in the sky, and soon it would be fully light.

Beneath the surface, the "big fish" that Rob and his crew had been waiting for finally arrived.

...

For safety reasons, the submarine observed the cargo ship in the vicinity for quite some time, and only after confirming all the information did the captain order preparations for attack.

A torpedo was launched from the submarine, its fangs bared as it aimed at the cargo ship on the surface of the sea.

If nothing unexpected happens, this cargo ship will become another submarine sinking record.

However, just as the torpedo was about to strike the bottom of the cargo ship, a small, tortoise-shell-shaped shield-like object blocked its path.

The shockwave from the torpedo explosion caused the entire cargo ship to shake noticeably.

A huge splash of water exploded on the sea surface in an instant.

Chapter 188: The White Eagle's Little Moves

"Sister Fushun!"

After blocking the torpedo, Taiyuan immediately began searching for Fushun.

"This is Taiyuan!"

In order to save time, Fushun leaped out of the sea, directly over the cargo ship, and landed in Taiyuan.

A flash of crimson light followed.

A brand-new ship, clad in gold and red armor and with fiery red wings on its back, appeared on the sea.

She was tall and voluptuous, with a hint of allure in her eyes.

"Heh~ I'm really not used to this posture."

If we were to say that Anshan and Changchun in their Dragon Tiger King forms have personalities that are almost magnified versions of Anshan, then...

So, Fushun and Taiyuan in the Sparrow King state would be like super limited edition enhanced versions of mischievous kids, the kind that can destroy the world.

However, when this kind of childish personality appears in an adult, it is generally considered to be bad.

"Hmm... Let me see, where is the cute little fish?"

...

While King Que was searching for the submarine, the sailors on board were already terrified beneath the surface of the sea.

In this situation, there is no doubt that their plan was anticipated.

Now, they are faced with a difficult choice.

Should you remain completely silent and pray that the other party can't find you, or should you immediately go full throttle and turn around and run away?

However, it didn't take long for King Quewu Fushun to make the choice for them.

"Hmph~ Found it!"

"Black Serpent Blade!"

With a gentle flick of her wrist, the strange weapon in her hand, resembling both a whip and a sword, began to extend.

Moreover, this extension seems to have no limit.

Before long, the surface and seabed of the nearby sea were covered with the blades of the Black Serpent Blade.

The attacking submarine was naturally and completely surrounded by Black Serpent Blade.

"Attack it! Attack it with torpedoes!"

With no way out, the submarine crew immediately ordered a torpedo attack on the Black Serpent Blade.

He prayed that the torpedo would blast a hole, and then he could seize that sliver of hope.

However, his efforts were destined to be in vain.

The blade of the Black Serpent Blade, like a real giant python, instantly wrapped tightly around the submarine.

At that moment, the sailors inside the submarine seemed to hear the mournful cry of the submarine's hull.

"no, do not want!"

An atmosphere of despair began to spread inside the cabin.

They knew they probably couldn't go back.

"Hmm~ Next... ah, right, it's time to notify the commander."

On the sea, King Fushun pondered how to play with the "big fish" he had just caught, while also thinking about Luo Bo's instructions before he left.