Chapter 6: Before the Operation (1)

Chapter 6: Before the Operation (1)Why did you come over, Alexei? Werent you supposed to receive the commanders of the two fleets?

The fleet commanders and vice commanders from the Indian Ocean have arrived. Theyre all discussing the detailed operational plans with that old man, Chester. I couldnt get a word in, so I just came back. When I returned, I hardly saw anyone. After thinking it over, I decided to come and talk to you. I feel really frustrated today

The nuclear submarines from the entire Pacific Fleet and the Indian Ocean Fleet will participate in this extermination operation. Its unexpected that those naval folks who desperately insisted on maintaining submarines actually have a day where they are useful This time, its us who are useless. The longer we stay there, the more frustrated I feel. I have a feeling those old fogeys are laughing at me, how do you say it in your dialect? Feng Shui turns in cycles?

Its Feng Shui Lun Huan.' (Tn: Feng Shui Lun Huan can be understood as the concept of rotating or changing the arrangement or placement of objects or elements according to the principles of Feng Shui. It suggests the idea of periodically adjusting the Feng Shui arrangements in a space to maintain a balanced and positive energy flow.)

Yes, thats it. Its our turn this time. In the past, we laughed at those guys who had no place to showcase their skills and could only help us transport supplies and provide support. But this time, we have become their support.

Its indeed a Feng Shui Lun Huan situation

It certainly is quite a Feng Shui Lun Huan, but this time, its the naval folks who will have the chance to display their might in the end.

Thats for sure. It wont be long before only one of the three ocean fleets remains. We have too many fleets now.

Saying this, Alexei extinguished his cigarette and threw it into the trash can.

We certainly have too many fleets. There are no enemies at sea now, let alone them; even we have too many.

Luo Qinian, General Luo, also put out his cigarette and fell into contemplation as he looked outside the window, where robots were continuously loading cargo onto the ships.

Sometimes, I even miss the days when we had separatists.

Wow, thats something you shouldnt say lightly, but I understand what you mean.

In the past decade or so, the status of their army, navy, and even air force had declined.

From the turbulent era a hundred years ago when humanity had just ended the nuclear war and established a unified government, relying on large-scale military forces to maintain stability.

To several decades ago when there was a hidden undercurrent of terrorist attacks by separatists all over the world.

And more recently, in the past ten years, there hasnt been a single terrorist or extremist attack in the worlda state of complete peace.

As time passed, the role of the military became increasingly awkward.

Even though he held the rank of Major General, he still spoke like an immature kid.

However, General Luo, who listened to his words, couldnt find it amusing. Although he understood that this plan was certainly unfeasible in reality, when he thought about the wailing people and charred bodies he saw today in Grafadamoni, he wanted to support Alexeis childish idea.

Even if it was completely detached from reality.

For now, lets not dwell on these matters. Tomorrow, the Navy will conduct the first underwater search. Hopefully, theyll find Godzilla soon. I hope the Navy personnel have a sense of conscience and wont intentionally ignore it to maintain their position. All we can do now is wait.

Wait until the day we find Godzilla and kill it.

As he said this, General Luo lit another cigarette. His office, or rather the entire military garrison, was lacking in people. This was also due to policy factors; the garrison had become outdated, and there werent as many separatist enemies in the world anymore.

When there were more people in this place, he used to discourage smoking. But now, with fewer people, he found himself smoking.

If we find it, can we defeat it?

Out of the blue, Alexei suddenly asked this question, and General Luo, upon hearing this familiar question, paused for a moment and then replied:

We should be able to defeat it. At least thats what the group of researchers working on this thing told me this morning. That monster doesnt stand a chance against our current fleet. Just think about it, even the ancient civilizations weaker than us managed to wipe out these creatures. Why cant we, who are more advanced, do the same?

To General Luos answer, Mr. Alexei obviously didnt agree much. After listening, he muttered, I dont necessarily think so, you know. The Navy personnel have never been in combat before, while weve at least fought against terrorism. But those Navy folks, theyre all inexperienced recruits.

And although our technology has advanced, the number of our fleet has decreased significantly. The Navys nuclear submarines, combined in all three oceans, amount to only thirty, which is less than what a single country had before a major war. Not to mention the other naval forces. So, I dont think these fleets will necessarily win.

Alexei expressed his doubts about whether the Navy could defeat Godzilla, and General Luo couldnt find a counterargument at that moment.

In the end, they could only respond to Alexei with the classic old phrase, I dont know.

Regardless, the outcome of the battle against Godzilla was not something that these two Army Major Generals could decide. All they could do was ensure that the Navy soldiers going into battle were in the best possible condition, the condition most likely to defeat it.

Apart from that, they couldnt do anything else.

Tomorrow, the first underwater exploration will begin.