#680 - Chapter 480 The Price of Betrayal
Jin An's tone was filled with ruthless determination, each word like a heavy iron hammer striking the traitors' hearts.
The betrayers lowered their heads, unable to meet those cold eyes again. The former glory and beliefs had vanished without a trace in Jin An's gaze.
"Your betrayal has cost the New Navy dearly."
Jin An slowly stood up, turning his back to the traitors, his voice steady but stern.
"And I will never allow anyone to undermine our military discipline."
At this moment, Jin An's mind was unprecedentedly calm.
As the commander of the New Navy, he had the responsibility and the determination to eliminate all hidden threats.
In this world, traitors breed like cancer. If not eliminated in time, the entire system will collapse.
Jin An knew this well, and he knew that the decision to deal with traitors must be made without hesitation.
Just as he had reminded himself countless times: only by wielding an iron fist can we protect the peace of this sea.
"These people cannot be spared."
Jin An's voice echoed in the room like a low rumble of thunder.
"In order to rectify military discipline and prevent this kind of betrayal from spreading, I must personally pass judgment on them."
He turned around, his eyes falling on the traitors, a hint of determination flashing within.
At this moment, the air in the interrogation room seemed to freeze, and even time seemed to stand still.
Jin An's eyes were so cold that they lacked any warmth. He knew that his decision would bring endless pain, but it was also the choice he had to make as a commander.
One of the traitors finally couldn't help but plead in a low voice:
"Please, Lord Jin An, spare us!
We… we just wanted to survive…"
"Survive?"
Jin An sneered.
"What you betrayed is not just us, but the principles of the entire navy, the oath we made for peace."
He slammed the table, his eyes as sharp as icy knives, almost freezing the traitors in front of him.
"If everyone's life and death could be decided by themselves, then this world would have fallen into chaos long ago.
Your betrayal is not just a threat to me personally, but a mockery of all of us!"
After speaking, he coldly pointed to the agents at the door:
"Take them away and execute them.
Remember, leave no one alive."
The agents acted without hesitation, quickly taking the traitors out of the interrogation room.
Jin An stood by the window, staring at the vast sea outside, his face expressionless, but a fierce battle was already raging in his heart.
"In this world, betrayal means death."
He thought silently, his eyes growing colder and colder.
"To protect the peace of this sea, my decisions are never soft."
As the agents led the traitors away, Jin An turned and left the interrogation room.
The world outside was still the same as usual, the sunlight shining on the sea, sparkling.
But he knew that beneath this ocean, countless undercurrents were hidden, waiting for new challenges.
"I can only stand at the forefront."
Jin An said softly.
"I will not allow any traitors to survive in my team again."
His steps became more and more firm, as if warning himself, and also warning the entire New Navy:
Trust and betrayal, the victor will be the ultimate decision-maker, and he will always stand on the side of justice.
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Everything in the interrogation room was over, and Jin An knew that solving the matter of the traitors did not mean that everything was over.
Those lurkers still existed, as if hidden in the shadows, ready to give the New Navy a fatal blow at any time.
The shadow of betrayal had not completely dissipated, and the balance between vigilance and trust had been broken.
He turned and left the interrogation room, the heaviness in the atmosphere seemed to spread with his every step.
He stood on the balcony, gazing at the vast sea in the distance, his heart filled with contemplation.
On the sea, ships moved slowly forward, but Jin An knew that their real enemies were not only pirates, but also the lurking undercurrent behind them.
The wind blew gently, and the waves gently lapped the edge of the ship, as if to appease the approaching storm.
"These traitors have not completely disappeared."
Jin An's brow furrowed, his eyes as sharp as knives.
"Their roots have been exposed, but if they are not completely eliminated, the future hidden dangers should not be underestimated."
He knew that once these lurkers continued to infiltrate every corner of the New Navy, the consequences would be disastrous.
The existence of traitors can often cause devastating blows at the most critical moments.
The foundation of the New Navy was precarious.
Therefore, he must completely destroy this potential threat in a short period of time.
But at the same time, Jin An also knew that the current priority was to pursue the pirate alliance, beat the stragglers, and eliminate the pirate forces that had been forced to flee.
At this time, the pirate alliance was like a cornered wolf pack, about to fall apart, but there was still a possibility of fighting to the death.
They did not dare to let go of this opportunity and must take the opportunity to completely suppress the pirates' counterattack.
Jin An quickly sorted out his thoughts, mobilized all his forces, and prepared to launch the final pursuit.
"Quick, increase the speed!"
He ordered in a deep voice, the expression on his face was undeniably serious.
Every minute and every second was crucial in determining the war situation.
The New Navy fleet was accelerating towards the pirates' escape route. On the bridge of the fleet, Jin An quickly adjusted his deployment while observing the battle situation in all directions.
The other vice admirals and commanders stood ready at their respective posts without the slightest slack.
On the sea, the flagship of the pirate alliance was gradually appearing.
On the ship, the pirates' movements appeared hasty and flustered. They knew that they could no longer reverse the battle situation. The next escape route would be a contest of life and death.
"These damn pirates, do they really think they can escape from us?"
Jin An smiled coldly, his voice filled with chill.
At the front of the fleet, the assault troops had already begun to prepare for the next action.
Some New Navy soldiers checked their weapons and adjusted their tactics, while some special forces began to communicate in low voices, assigning their respective tasks.
Jin An's gaze remained on the pirate flagship, without the slightest hesitation in his heart. The decision to fight had already been made.
"This battle will not allow them any chance to counterattack."
He muttered to himself.
Suddenly, a loud noise broke the silence of the sea.
In the distance, the pirate flagship suddenly burst into intense flames, obviously the New Navy's naval guns had already begun to bombard.
Jin An took a deep breath, gripped the baton tightly, and calmly directed the ship to turn.
"All crew members, pay attention and prepare to repel the pirates' counterattack at any time."
The artillery fire on the sea became more and more intense, the water column soared high, and the waves rolled.
On the pirate ship, someone was desperately organizing a counterattack, even trying to launch a long-range artillery bombardment.
However, Jin An had already anticipated all of this. The commanders had already set up a tight defense, and the shells fell in response, accurately hitting the key parts of the pirate ship.
"Give them another blow!"
Jin An stared intently at the damage to the pirate ship.
"They no longer have the ability to resist."
At this moment, a communications soldier ran over in a hurry, his face solemn.
"Report, Commander!
The pirates' retreat route has been locked, and they plan to escape along this route to the nearby islands."
Jin An's eyes narrowed slightly, and he instantly judged the most critical strategic objective.
"Immediately mobilize all available fleets to block their escape route!
It's best to eliminate them in one fell swoop. These guys are all scourges, let them disappear forever."
With the new order issued, the fleet's actions began to become more precise and rapid.
The artillery fire on the fleet became more intense, and the sea water, like churning blood, rippled in layers.
The pirates' ships had already begun to show serious damage, and the speed of the ships had slowed down significantly.
At this time, the New Navy did not relax at all, and each bombardment was followed by another precise instruction, without mercy.
Jin An stood on the command platform, his expression still calm and unwavering.
Although he had foreseen every detail of the war before him, it still made him clearly realize that the current situation was far from as simple as he had imagined.
The new navy was still in a state of fighting to the death with the enemy, and any negligence could cost them a huge price.
But at this moment, Jin An's heart was firm.
He knew that only after completely resolving these pirates and clearing the traitors would the New Navy have the opportunity to face greater challenges.
"We cannot allow them any chance to counterattack."
Jin An muttered to himself, his eyes as sharp as a knife. As the ship sprinted, the target had been locked, and the dawn of victory was gradually appearing.
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