With the higher-ups saying as much, Winters could hardly decline any further.
However, Warrant Officer Montaigne, who had eagerly awaited a formal officer to relieve him, instead received orders to set sail once again.
After burying the dead, repairing the warships, salvaging weapons and supplies from sunken ships, and transporting the prisoners back to Sea Blue City, a series of post-battle wrap-up tasks were completed.
On the third day after the Sea Blue City naval battle, the Vineta Fleet of Vengeance set sail again.
The outcome of the grand sea battle outside of Sea Blue City was already spreading throughout Senas Bay and even further abroad through the comings and goings of merchant ships.
This is exactly why Admiral Nalesho went to great lengths, even daring to put the Vineta Fleet in jeopardy and create opportunities for the enemy, to engage in a decisive fleet battle.
