The sea surface glistened, above it a vast pale blue dimensional grid.

The size of the dimensional grid created by the space is determined by Aozawa's thoughts.

With a single thought, he could shrink the dimensional grid down to fit in his palm, or expand it to its current gigantic size.

The entire dimensional grid hovered above the sea.

"Wow, it's so big, is that the entrance to the Different World?"

Ayatsuki Ayaka sat atop a seat woven by the Heavenly Lock, looking down from high up, the massive dimensional grid appeared quite awe-inspiring.

As a result, the aircraft carrier on the sea seemed somewhat small, like toy ships placed on a real estate model.

Yet as the Heavenly Lock descended closer, the warships rapidly grew larger, their numbers densely packed, among them, one hundred eighty-nine belonged to warships, the rest were cargo ships carrying various supplies.

Six aircraft carriers stood out gigantically among the fleet.

Though these relics were built long ago, they still didn't affect their ability to sail the sea.

The Expeditionary Force's plan is to first transport the army to the Different World, then build a military base.

The air force will also coordinate the transportation of supplies, though the air force will be slower than the navy, as without airports in the Different World, they cannot recklessly send transport planes inside.

The Heavenly Lock swooped overhead, triggering the fire control radar of the aircraft carrier, but after locking onto targets, it didn't launch any missiles.

The group landed on the deck of the USS Lincoln Carrier, where several Hornets were stationed.

David quickly ran out of the operations command room.

Due to not being fluent in English, Aozawa, Ayatsuki Ayaka, including Arakawa Reina and others, could only choose to simply greet with a wave and say hello.

Specific discussions were handled by Phoenix Academy Maggie.

"Jay has already briefed you on the situation, but I'll say it again briefly, we've discovered a vast empty land on the opposite shore of the space.

But the situation in the sea still requires us to go and investigate."

"No problem."

Phoenix Academy Maggie nodded, then switched to Japanese: "Hojo, could you please take us into the dimensional grid?"

"Mm."

Hojo Shouko nodded, and the silver Heavenly Lock wrapped around the Golden Wedge, akin to her gentle personality, comfortably lifting the group and extending towards the gigantic dimensional grid.

Upon touching the surface, Aozawa and his group felt as if they'd been submerged in water.

In an instant, the scenery before their eyes changed drastically.

Below lay still the deep blue sea, ahead was the land of the Different World.

Ayatsuki Ayaka watched this scene, her tanned cheeks flashed curiosity: "Feels no different than what I saw in Okinawa."

"Ayaka, I think there is a difference, Okinawa doesn't have such vast open spaces."

Aozawa responded with a smile, his gaze sweeping over the endless empty flatland, not a single blade of grass, completely barren.

This was a site he had specially prepared, imbued with another meaning.

Ayatsuki Ayaka pondered for a moment, then smiled cheekily: "Indeed, the beach here does look better than Okinawa's."

"How strange, the site is so orderly."

Emily did not join the couple's conversation, instead, she stroked her chin, wondering why the site was so orderly.

Thinking Dio might have tidied it felt somewhat discordant.

Yet if not Dio's doing, then perhaps this barren land harbors some special reason.

Phoenix Academy Maggie also withdrew her gaze and turned towards the sea: "Hojo, could you help us?"

Hojo Shouko nodded, raised her hand, and from within the Golden Ring, tens of thousands of Heavenly Locks surged forth, quickly diving toward the sea below.

The Heavenly Locks continued to extend, stirring the deep blue sea, kicking up waves after waves.

But under such large-scale stirring, no huge creatures were seen to surface.

Under the sea, many peculiarly shaped fish were disturbed, swimming in schools, seemingly trying to escape the suddenly turbulent sea.

They possessed dazzlingly colorful bodies, resembling tropical fish, in their panic, looking like dozens of colorful torrents rushing beneath the sea.

"So beautiful."

Ayatsuki Ayaka sighed with admiration, quickly took out her phone to capture pictures, intending to share them later with friends and family.

Before the battle broke out, she maintained the mindset of a tourist overseas.

Hojo Shouko was curious whether those fish could be eaten.

Would making a dish using fish from the Different World for Aozawa-senpai taste better?

She pondered, turning her head: "Phoenix Academy's Senior, there shouldn't be any large creatures under the sea."

"Mm."

Phoenix Academy Maggie nodded, internally admiring, it's no wonder Aozawa liked her, even she found Hojo Shouko's sensibility quite satisfactory.

Of course, this is evaluated in the context of being a partner, not as a rival.

Phoenix Academy Maggie distinguishes between personal and public matters.

"David, you can send a message to the command center, letting them know it's okay to come in."

"Alright."

David nodded, relaying through his headset the clear message to the operations command room.

Soon, destroyers, escort ships, and so forth entered subsequently, followed by large aircraft carriers and cargo ships.

...

A large fleet of ships sailed into the Different World, with cargo ships occasionally departing and arriving.

They began establishing communication systems here, facilitating contact with the outside world, and ensuring easier communication later in the Different World.

Furthermore, they transmitted images of this place to leaders of various nations.

Then, they scouted the size of the open space site, felling trees beyond the beach.

Provisioning for tens of millions of troops posed an enormous logistical challenge.

Building materials that could be sourced locally naturally didn't need to be transported from behind.