Chapter 7: The Dazzling Rainbow

Time passes swiftly; in the blink of an eye, a year has gone by. Akado seems to have been forgotten, left by Germany in an office on the outskirts of Hamburg, accompanied only by two chairs and a brand-new typewriter

The leader of the 105th unit, Kluzer, arrived at Akado's office before his departure. He sat opposite Akado's desk, crossed his legs, and casually tossed his white gloves onto the coffee table. He glanced at Akado's new typewriter before speaking: "We are set to depart this afternoon for the Ruhr region. President Friedrich Ebert has discovered that the fragmented old army is unable to maintain public order, so he has ordered the command to allocate the newly formed national defense forces. The situation is becoming increasingly chaotic."

Who are you? British people are not allowed to enter here! We have not yet handed over the warship to you! Behind him, a hurried sentence in German was heard.

"Get out of the way! Otherwise, we will open fire!" shouted a British officer loudly

Two soldiers immediately raised their guns and ran towards the cabin, while the two silent British officers also drew their pistols from their waists and hurriedly followed. Meanwhile, Colonel Merrideth, standing on the deck, said nothing, leaning against the slightly trembling railing, watching as the battleship Catherine began to slowly sink in the distance

Is everything normal?" He returned a military salute, and the British officer in the middle smiled and asked, "Now every British person is smiling broadly, for they have won the First World War, and this place is filled with their spoils.

Subsequently, the Katherine also vanished from the surface of the sea, and the entire sea was in chaos, with German warships sinking one after another. The British were caught off guard and hurriedly began to seize the remaining warships.

On a British barge, the remaining German naval officers were detained together. They had their sidearms and swords, symbols of their identity, confiscated, and half of them were even handcuffed. However, they all wore victorious smiles on their faces; they had succeeded. The German high seas fleet had not fallen into the hands of the British and the French

The news flew back to Germany as if it had grown wings, and everyone was filled with joy. Immediately, the German diplomats sprang into action, employing every possible means to ensure that these German heroes, who had taken such remarkable actions, could return home

Suddenly, the battleship beneath his feet swayed gently. Colonel Meilede frowned and raised his head to look at the distant German battleship, the Friedrich der Große. Suddenly, his eyes widened in shock, as if he had been startled by something.

Among the three officers, a middle-aged man who had not spoken stepped forward and replied: "General, more than half of the soldiers have already been sent away by the British. In a few days, our numbers will be even fewer, and then we will be able to execute the plan"

Akado stopped typing, raised his head, and looked at Kruze with some surprise: "I have only just been promoted to second lieutenant for a year; even if you recommend me, I would still be set aside due to my insufficient qualifications"

Soon, the flagship of the German High Seas Fleet, the battleship Friedrich der Große, sank, and a massive whirlpool emerged on the surface of the sea, engulfing the entire steel behemoth. The command flag of the German High Seas Fleet stubbornly fluttered until the very end

The fierce British soldiers boarded these German warships, escorting batches of German sailors away from their posts with rifles in hand. These sailors were to be repatriated, having lost their opportunity to challenge British naval supremacy. Dejected and feeling helpless, they lined up and disembarked from their beloved warships.

During this period, Akado received a letter from Hitler, in which it was stated that he had already achieved some success in Munich. His speeches were appreciated by many dignitaries, and the capitalist group secretly supporting Hitler had already grown considerably. At this very moment, Akado was still merely a lieutenant stationed in the suburbs of Hamburg, and for a whole year, his position had not changed at all

He waved his hand, signaling the two soldiers in front of him: "Immediately head to the cabin! Open fire at any suspicious German soldiers! This ship is now under our control! Hurry!"

"Colonel Gubo, thank you." Ludwig forced a smile.

Another officer stood up straight, his voice resounding: "We will never surrender our warships to the British! I would rather sink with the ship!"

Gunshots rang out

People will soon realize that continuing in such a chaotic manner will only hinder their own progress. Only with good order can Germany rise again," Akado said while typing.

"Commander, we have fought alongside you in all directions and have obeyed countless orders from you, yet this one command brings us humiliation, and yet we have no choice but to execute it," said an officer, saluting with a standard Prussian military salute, speaking heavily.

"As you said, for the future of Germany, I must give it a try." Kruze burst into laughter

The commander of the 105th unit, Kruze, departed with his troops. He truly wrote a letter to the new Army Command in Berlin commending Arcado's work, and before leaving, he also gifted Arcado his old Prussian saber.

"Our entire lives are dedicated to serving the High Seas Fleet, General! If fate decrees the destruction of the High Seas Fleet, I hope to accompany it on its final journey," said the first officer to speak, his eyes filled with tears.

"Sometimes I even suspect that you have been a general, Akado," Kruze said with a smile. "I have written a letter of recommendation for you, and it should arrive in Berlin in the next few days. Good luck to you"

General Ludwig von Lüttwitz finished giving his orders and hung up the phone. He looked helplessly at the three officers standing before him and said softly: "It is over, gentlemen. Our fifty years of hard work will all sink to the bottom of the sea with just one command from me"

This typewriter was purchased by Akado with his salary, and is considered private property, as the depressed German industry and the nearly depleted military budget would not provide a second lieutenant with such a device unrelated to combat.

In the distance, gunfire began to echo, and the entire silent German High Seas Fleet, reminiscent of death, seemed to come back to life. The Germans relied on the terrain to counterattack, using the handguns that their officers, not confiscated, were allowed to carry, and with those limited few bullets, they prevented the British from entering the cabin

With the complete annihilation of the naval fleet, the German army has been reduced to 920,000 personnel, and most soldiers have lost their heavy weaponry. Countless artillery pieces and machine guns have been concentrated for destruction, pushing the high command of the German forces to the brink of collapse. In contrast, the newly formed 103rd and 105th regiments stationed in Hamburg still maintain their combat effectiveness and continue with their routine combat training

On the flagship of the German High Seas Fleet, an aged hand picked up the telephone, and a weary yet resolute voice emerged: "I am General Ludwig. I do not wish to water the enemy's flowers with German blood. I now command all officers to stand by at the Tonghai valve, ready to execute my next instructions"

"Report to Colonel Meier! Everything is normal here! The Germans can't come up with any tricks!" the soldier replied loudly

Approximately seventy German warships were escorted to Britain, where they awaited division by the world's great powers. These warships had previously caused significant distress to the British during the Battle of Jutland, yet now they were about to become weapons for the enemy

At the moment when the world was shocked by the operation codenamed "Rainbow Action" regarding the sinking plan, Akado was typing a report on his brand new typewriter. He had successfully completed his task, and now every soldier in the 103rd and 105th regiments could face gas attacks with composure

However, on the distant waters of Scotland, a knight thrust forth the first sword in his counterattack against the Treaty of Versailles

As the situation further spiraled out of control, the 105th Regiment was ordered to proceed to the Ruhr area to quell the increasing unrest there

The seagulls are calling in the distance, everything remains so natural, the sea breeze caresses the faces of everyone, and two British soldiers are smoking on the deck of a German destroyer. Not far away, three officers in British naval uniforms are approaching. The two quickly stand at attention and salute.

He did not even lift his head, and the person opposite, Kruze, was not concerned either. He knew that the lieutenant Akado sitting at the table possessed extensive knowledge and was well-versed in German politics and military affairs. He had greatly benefited from chatting with this lieutenant, so he did not underestimate him due to Akado's low rank.

Colonel Meilede had not finished speaking when the destroyer, designated G102, trembled once more beneath our feet, and the entire hull began to tilt slightly to the right

Colonel Meilede leaned against the railing of the G102 destroyer, smoking a cigarette and watching the remaining German warships bobbing precariously on the sea. Thanks to timely rescue efforts, this destroyer ultimately did not sink to the bottom of the sea. Soldiers killed four German officers and promptly closed the sea valve; however, the warship had already tilted at a forty-five-degree angle, appearing to be on the verge of sinking. Thanks to timely rescue efforts, this destroyer ultimately did not sink to the bottom of the sea. Soldiers killed four German officers and promptly closed the sea valve; however, the warship had already tilted at a forty-five-degree angle, appearing to be on the verge of sinking

Approximately 47 German warships, including nearly all of the battleships, sank to the seabed, while the British managed to salvage only 23 out of more than 70 warships from the German High Seas Fleet

On June 21, 1919, a peaceful day, General Ludwig picked up the phone with trembling hands and issued the most important command of his life: "Operation Rainbow begins! All warships, scuttle!"

General Ludwig waved his hand, signaling them to stop: "Major General Wells, have most of the sailors been sent back home?"

"It is commendable that you are willing to stay and accompany this old body of mine," General Ludwig said with a self-deprecating smile, rising from his chair with the aid of its armrest. "If we were to completely destroy this place, it is uncertain whether the British would truly let us go. I would very much like for you to return home with the sailors; you are all invaluable talents of the German Navy."

"What are you pushing for! Do you think you have won? No! We have been betrayed! Fools! I will definitely strike back! Let you all feel what I am experiencing now! Bastards!" A German naval officer shouted in a crowd, as he was pulled out of the line and wrestled with two British soldiers, creating a scene of chaos

Oh God! The battleship Kaiser! How is the battleship Kaiser listing? Hurry! Quickly notify everyone! Keep an eye on the Germans! Hurry! After a brief silence of about ten seconds, he finally came to his senses and shouted the order.