Perhaps because he retreated in a mess, or because he gave up the attack on the enemy's submersible aircraft carrier, Su Yang was particularly depressed, at least silent. Natasha seemed to have done something wrong and was not saying anything. Only Rick, who was unaware of it, seemed a little chattering.

Flying from the airspace where the battle just now to the Mayang Island waters where ATF3 is located, there is at least 15 minutes left. But these 15 minutes seem to be like a year, torture Su Yang and Natasha.

When Su Yang and other two aircraft passed through the clouds and broke into the sea area where ATF3 (the Third Task Force). At this time, what was revealed in front of them was a mess - the 30,000-ton CVL131 light aircraft carrier, disappeared without a trace on the sea surface, leaving only a large number of burned wreckage floating on the sea surface; the 3,000-ton FFG-58 missile frigate had tilted to the right, and the sea water could flood most of the deck, and thick smoke covered the entire hull at the same time.

The only surviving one is the FFG-31 frigate. Although it was hit by a missile, it still had the ability to perform S-type air defense maneuvers, but it had no time to worry about the fallen water on the sea.

Three lonely VF-1s hovered in the air, like frightened birds. When they saw Su Yang and his team, they fled in all directions and completely lost their will to fight. Fortunately, the rebels attacking the United Army had retreated at this time, and the blocking interference of the entire channel disappeared, so they were able to recall them. After Su Yang carefully observed their wings, he found that they had exhausted all their ammunition.

Hovering in the air, Su Yang inspected the entire battlefield. He was unable to understand why a task force of the United Army suffered such tragic losses.

Soon, he received a reply from the surviving FFG-31 frigate, "We were attacked by as many as 30 unidentified fighter jets. The FFG-58 was hit by two anti-ship missiles and it is estimated that it will sink soon. The CVL131 aircraft carrier was broken by the main gun of the Jeterati warship and sank within 2 minutes." The captain said with lingering fear at this time.

Su Yang was silent for a moment, "FFG-31, AA101 immediately began to take over the command of this combat area. All air combat units should pay attention and immediately launch air defense patrols to prevent the enemy from counterattacking, cover FFG-31 to rescue survivors and evacuate to the safe area."

When the troops were severely hit and the system was disrupted, officers with the highest rank could automatically obtain command of the combat force that could be collected.

During the long-term air defense patrol, Su Yang kept receiving reports. The initial result was that the losses were very heavy. The SVF-82 squadron with five squadrons were almost destroyed, with only 3 left; CVL131 sank, and no one survived the entire ship; FFG-58 sank, half of the crew survived, and the captain was killed; FFG-31, 20 casualties. Because of the injury, it was impossible to cross the ocean, so FFG-31 took all those rescued fallen into the water and moved to the vicinity of Mayang Island to hide.

According to statistics, the losses suffered by the rebels who launched sneak attacks were almost insignificant, with only 3 F203s and 2 VF-1s. This is probably the biggest defeat that the United Army has suffered since the interstellar war.

Since missile frigates do not have the ability to park VF fighters, VF fighters have been parked near Mayang Island and set up temporary camps.

In this way, Su Yang flew continuously in the air for 18 hours before he got a rotating rest time and landed near the temporary camp. Before that, such a camp was actually more like a refugee camp, with various materials rescued from the wreckage of FFG-58 and CVL-131, and was scattered everywhere. Moreover, because there were too many wounded people, the medical conditions of FFG-31 were given priority. Except for the critically injured, all the wounded people rushed to the island. What's worse, due to the severe lack of tents, the wounded could only lie on the rocks under the pergola supported by canvas, and breathe on all sides.

However, when Su Yang was resting, a transport plane dropped a large amount of supplies and personnel, which greatly improved various conditions.

"The wounded will all be transferred to the medical ship of the ATF6 (Sixth Task Force) that is coming through helicopters. The combat personnel and equipment will be handed over after the ATF6 arrives." In the temporary command post tent, Su Yang picked up the satellite phone and made a call at the General Army Command of MacrossCity.

On the other end of the phone was Colonel Claudia. "This time it was a tentative action, but I didn't expect the losses to be serious than my estimate... We will definitely avenge the ATF3's revenge. Now we have two light aircraft carriers and five frigates' ATF2 searches northward."

Su Yang picked up the military dagger on the table and held it tightly, "Col. At least our goal of action has been achieved."

"Major, this battle is not very similar to your style!" Claudia's tone seemed to be filled with disappointment. "When she knew the enemy's submersible aircraft carrier was exposed, she did not take the initiative to launch an attack, but chose to retreat. This is very different from your performance in the MacrossCity defense battle. Even if she only hurts the enemy ship, it will be of great help to our subsequent search operations."

For Su Yang, these were thought of for a long time, but now it sounds like a pain in my body. "Col. I made a decision based on the following reasons. First, this aircraft has lost three Ghosts and GunPods, and more than half of the air missiles are consumed. Just getting rid of the entanglement of the enemy ACE is exhausted; second, the enemy submersible aircraft carrier surfaced, which is very likely to release the fighter jets, and it may also be recycling the fighter jets. Our two-plane formation is at an absolute disadvantage in military strength; third, the raid distance is too long, and the probability of failure increases sharply; fourth, this aircraft is a test aircraft model, and it is also responsible for receiving combat data..."

"Anyway, did you choose to survive?" Claudia interrupted Su Yang's words and then said in a slightly emotional tone, "I don't want to lose a main force under such circumstances."

After hanging up the phone, Su Yang stabbed the dagger in his hand into the table. Because the force was too strong, the dagger pierced the table made of composite materials.

"Positive……"

Su Yang looked back and found that Natasha was not far away, lowering her head, as if she had made a mistake, and she didn't dare to look at him directly.

"Why is this look?"

"Because it's me..."

"I am the supreme commander here, and I am responsible for any decisions I make." Su Yang slowly walked towards Natasha, "I always need one or two people around me who can give me different opinions, so that I can make the right decision. There is an old Chinese saying that goes well, and you will be clear when you listen to both sides."

As if he was praised, Natasha quickly smiled brightly.

Su Yang was suddenly amused by Natasha's slightly childish temper, but fortunately he held back.

Su Yang and Natasha walked onto the vitrified rock, leaned against each other, and looked up at the dazzling starry sky. Su Yang, surrounded by fatigue, felt a pain like a dispersed pain in an instant, but she still put her coat on Natasha.

"What a beautiful starry sky~~" Natasha said softly, "I seem to be about to integrate into this huge universe."

"It seems that we are not people from this universe." Su Yang took a long breath, "But maybe we will take it here for a while before the rescue fleet arrives. We still have many opportunities to see such a night sky like this."

"But as long as I'm with me, it's different every night!"

But after waiting for a long time, Su Yang did not answer him. Natasha looked down and found that he had already entered his dream.
Chapter completed!