Elder brother's garrison

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"Thank my admiral."

"...Thank you, Admiral Lu Lin."

"Hmm." Akagi lowered her hand, looking at the obedient Elizabeth with satisfaction. "Then, Miss Elizabeth, today's battle is over. My admiral is still recuperating in the valley, so we won't stay any longer. We'll take our leave now, and see you in the valley later."

After Akagi finished speaking, she and the ship girls behind her headed towards the valley.

"Ah! Akagi-senpai!" Elizabeth quickly turned around and called out to Akagi.

"Hmm? Miss Elizabeth, is there anything else?"

"Ah... this... this..." Elizabeth looked embarrassed, as if calling out to Akagi was just an instinctive action since she was a newborn. When Akagi replied, Elizabeth stammered for several seconds before awkwardly looking up and asking Akagi in a halting voice, "...Akagi-senpai... um... does your naval base really have a lot of resources left...?"

"..." Akagi looked at Elizabeth, remained silent for a moment, and then asked in return, "...What do you think?"

"I didn't believe it before... but after seeing your battle just now... even if I don't believe it anymore... I have to believe it now..." Elizabeth swallowed, then scratched her head and said somewhat embarrassedly.

"..." Akagi smiled slightly and waved to Elizabeth, "...See you in the valley. Remember to come to our villa to collect your spoils then."

After the newbie naval girls left the beach, the naval girls of Haoding Naval Base finally breathed a sigh of relief. They looked at each other and unanimously revealed a helpless yet relieved expression.

"As expected of a rookie naval base, the world's number one naval base... The gap between us isn't just in combat power, but also in resource reserves..." the ship girls sighed softly.

"The resources consumed in that battle at the newbie naval base were almost equal to all the resources we brought this time..."

"We're all ship girls, and our ship equipment space is the same size, so why do they bring so many inexhaustible resources...?"

The ship girls looked on with admiration, but even more so with awe and surprise at the newbie naval base's incredibly long resource bar.

Elizabeth listened silently to the discussions of the ship girls around her. She did not speak up to stop them, but instead turned her gaze to the sea filled with deep-sea wreckage.

A newbie naval base... it really is a powerful naval base full of mysteries...

As Elizabeth pondered this, she suddenly felt a sense of relief—fortunately, her own naval base hadn't clashed with the new naval base, and her admiral and Admiral Lu Lin got along well. Fortunately, the new naval base was her ally, not her enemy…

Elizabeth truly couldn't imagine what a terrible scene the eighth chapter would have become without the participation of the newbie naval base...

"Snapped!"

Elizabeth closed her eyes tightly, clasped her hands together, and held them firmly to her chest.

all in all.

Let's bring a few more crabs for Admiral Lu Lin and the others tonight...

Elizabeth thought to herself.

-

at the same time.

Just as Elizabeth was thinking about Little White.

On the vast, empty sea thousands of miles away, Xiaobai and Chaodahe are taking a rest.

"Hmm... Go this way, then go that way..." Little White held an ocean map, studying the route from the waterway to the newbie garrison.

Strictly speaking, the time spent traveling by water and by train to the newbie naval base is roughly the same. Since the time is the same, there is no need for newbies and super-large players to go through the extra effort of taking the water route.

However, since Shiro and Super Yamato have already traveled halfway along the waterway, turning back to a nearby human city to take a train sounds like a lot of trouble. So why not just go all the way? After all, traveling by water isn't too tiring, except for being a bit boring. And because they're on the open sea, Shiro and Super Yamato can return to Chapter 8 anytime they want without having to wait for the train to arrive.

"Oh! Super Yamato, I've discovered that if we just turn left in the sea ahead and cross that deep-sea territory, we can shorten the journey by one to two hours!" After studying the map for a while, Shiro came to her conclusion. She put away the map, came to Super Yamato's side, and excitedly told Super Yamato.

Super-DaWa was squatting on the water's surface, teasing a passing deep-sea destroyer with a fish in her hand. Hearing Little White's voice, she simply threw the fish into the deep-sea destroyer's wide-open mouth, then patted the deep-sea destroyer's forehead. The deep-sea destroyer understood Super-DaWa's meaning and disappeared into the water with a whoosh.

"Huh? Super Yamato, what is that deep-sea destroyer?"

“It’s a deep-sea destroyer that lives in the nearby waters. It’s relatively new and lives far away from human cities.” Super Yamato explained to Little White, raising his hand and twitching his eyebrows. He emphasized, “So… it hasn’t participated in any invasions of human cities.”

"Oh, I understand, I understand, it's okay." Little White nodded with a smile, "A deep sea that has never invaded human cities is a good deep sea."

"..." Chao Yamato's expression relaxed a bit, and she said to Shiro, "It's the nearby deep sea, and it can take us through the deep sea area ahead."

"Huh? It has this function?"

"Hmm." Chao Dahe nodded and glanced into the distance.

Sure enough, on the distant sea surface where Super Big and Little White could see, the deep-sea destroyer that had just disappeared quietly emerged from the water, wagging its mechanical tail affectionately like a puppy.

"Looks like it considers you and Chaoda to be the boss." Xiaobai moved closer to Chaoda and said with a smile.

“…It’s probably because there’s no Deep Sea Dean in this area…and they were attracted by my deep-sea aura after seeing me…” Chao Dahe explained somewhat awkwardly. She quickly shook her head after explaining this, her expression very firm, “However, I can’t be its boss.”

"Huh? Why?"

"Because the admiral is my boss."

"what?"

"The boss's boss is the real boss." Chao Dahe concluded, and said seriously to Xiaobai, "So Admiral, you are its boss."

"……"noob.

Chapter 1894 Returning Home

Anyway.

Let's put aside the question of who's in charge for now.

At least with the hospitable deep-sea destroyer leading the way, the navigation route became more accurate, and Xiaobai and Chaoda were indeed faster in traversing uninhabited waters.

Several hours later, Xiaobai and Chaoda successfully left the uninhabited sea area.

Super Yamato then seized an opportunity to disperse the deep-sea destroyer that was acting as its guide. Before leaving, Super Yamato, relying on its deep-sea dean-level authority, placed a supreme order in the consciousness of this lucky deep-sea destroyer, instructing it to never approach human cities again.

After doing all this, Shiro and Chaoda followed the light of the righteous path and continued their journey toward the rookie naval base.

Time passed slowly as the sun inch by inch sank into the sea.

Xiaobai and Chaoda traveled step by step on the monotonous sea, and the journey under their feet gradually became longer and longer without them realizing it.

at last.

That afternoon.

As the sun slowly sank below the horizon and the sunlight began to recede, Xiaobai and Chaoda finally caught a glimpse of the city at the edge of the sea.

Upon seeing the city emerging from the horizon, the little white creature on the sea, its dull and listless demeanor vanished. It straightened its back, its eyes wide with excitement.

"Ah! We're here! We're here!" Shiro excitedly called out to Super Yamato, pulling on his hand.

What appears on the other side of the horizon is the city where the newbie naval base is located.

Seeing that city means that after a three-day, two-night journey, Xiaobai has finally arrived at the destination of this "expedition" and returned home.

-

Inside the newbie garrison.

The Admiral's Office.

Lexington had just finished processing today's documents. She placed the heavy stack of papers on a corner of her desk, then leaned back in her chair with a sigh of relief, puffing out her full, rounded chest and stretching out in a big yawn.

"Hmm—" Lexington hummed comfortably as he picked up the hot tea on his desk and sipped it slowly.

"Mrs. Lexington, would you like Reputation to deliver these documents to the mailroom?" Reputation emerged from the corner beside Lexington, walked over to her, and asked in a low voice.

"Thank you for your help, Reputation." Lexington wasn't surprised by the elusive Reputation. She continued to sip her tea, smiling slightly at the person beside her. "And... Reputation, I've said it many times, you don't really need to call me that. You're also a married ship, we're peers. If you'd like, you can just call me by my name."

"Got it." Reputation nodded.

"Did you remember it or not?"

“If the lady wants the reputation to be remembered, then the reputation will be remembered.”

"..." Lexington gave a helpless smile. She put down her teacup, sighed at Reputation, and wanted to say something, but seeing Reputation's closed eyes, she helplessly tapped her brow. "Alright, whatever makes you happy, Reputation."

“Then Reputation will take these documents to the mailroom—” Reputation stepped forward and took the documents from Lexington’s desk into his arms.

"Reputation, you've had a tough time while Little White was away from the naval base," Lexington said with a smile. "Without those mischievous Deepsea Deans, your workload must have increased quite a bit, right?"

"It's just a return to the way things were before."

"You're lying. Little White is so eager to salvage ships, and she's always salvaging entire naval bases at once. Our naval base is more than twice the size it used to be," Lexington said with a laugh. "Besides, you could have gone to Chapter 8 with Little White, so why are you choosing to stay at the naval base..."

"Reputation's machine is outdated and can't keep up with the times. In that case, staying in the naval base and working as a maid is Reputation's last wish." Reputation answered calmly, holding the documents.

"to be honest."

"..." Reputation remained silent, patted the documents in her arms, glanced at Lexington, "Of course, it's to keep someone from being too lonely."

"..." Lexington smiled.

"Reputation takes his leave." Reputation bowed to Lexington, then slowly left the office, clutching the documents in his arms.

Lexington picked up the teacup on the table, took a few sips, then let out a deep breath and slumped limply onto the desk.

"Sigh... Have I become so weak that I can't even let go of my reputation..." Lexington rested her chin on her hand, turned to look out the office window, and muttered to herself, "Loneliness... when Jiajia is around, I don't really feel it... but... these past few days, it definitely has..."

Lexington muttered to himself, his gaze gradually shifting to the office sofa.

on the sofa.

Saratoga, dressed in a white dress, leaned against the window, her pretty face cradled in her hands, pouting as she watched the sky gradually darken outside. She waited and waited.

Saratoga did not go to Chapter 8 with Xiaobai this time.

The reason is that Saratoga, as a powerful carrier with high power consumption, is not in the first formation of the newbie's expedition to the naval base. That's why she stayed at the naval base to guard the base and wait for the newbie to bring better news from Chapter 8.

In the past, when Saratoga stayed at the naval base with Lexington, she would often appear in the office during the day, causing Lexington trouble from time to time, then asking Lexington to have a few cups of tea, and when Lexington wasn't paying attention, she would suddenly appear behind Lexington, hug him and snuggle together, secretly taking advantage of her voluptuous older sister with her little pig hands.

Although Saratoga, that brat, basically didn't help Lexington at all, and even occasionally slowed down Lexington's work progress, the reason Lexington indulged Saratoga so much and never disciplined her in this regard was because Lexington herself really needed such a lively and cheerful person to add some fun to her monotonous life, relieve her depression and boredom, and incidentally cultivate her mind.

Lexington still really liked his quirky little sister.

but.

These past few days, ever since Xiaobai led the team away from the newbie naval base to the eighth chapter, Saratoga has been going to and from get off work with Lexington every day. However, when she's in the office, she's been sitting on the sofa like a quiet girl, gazing at the sky, without bothering Lexington even once. This has made Lexington's life rather dull these past few days.

Lexington propped her chin up and looked at Saratoga. She quietly stood up from her seat, walked behind Saratoga, and put her hands on Saratoga's shoulders.

"Jiajia, are you thinking about Xiaobai again?" Lexington asked softly.

“…Hmm,” Saratoga said.

“Little White must be doing very well in Chapter Eight. When she comes back next time, she can take you with her.” Lexington said, taking out a wooden comb from her ship equipment space and gently combing Saratoga’s blonde hair.

Saratoga's hair is soft, smooth, and light. When you hold this type of hair in your hands, it feels warm like the sun. If styled well, it can easily present a noble and princess-like temperament. However, if not styled well, it can give the impression of a giant golden retriever with its fur standing on end.

“…Hmm.” Saratoga’s little head shook from side to side.

Lexington looked at his sister and couldn't help but smile.

Actually, in the previous times when Xiaobai went out without Saratoga, Saratoga's behavior was not as disappointed as it is today. There are some special reasons why Saratoga's mood seems so low this time.

Judging from Saratoga's expression, Lexington could roughly guess what was going on.

This time, Xiaobai's expedition in Chapter 8 brought along more than fifty skilled ship girls from the naval base. Just in case, she even brought along the Abyssal Deans and supply ships. The team was quite large and the lineup could be described as extremely luxurious. However, while most of the team members were brought along, Saratoga was not... This was naturally a blow to Saratoga.

Of course.

Saratoga knew for certain that the reason she wasn't chosen by Shiro wasn't because Shiro disliked her, but simply because she was an aircraft carrier, and one of those extremely energy-intensive ones at that. Resources were limited for this expedition, and aircraft carrier slots were already tight, mostly reserved for economical, low-energy-consuming, and emission-reducing carriers. There simply wasn't enough room for her.

However, even if you know the truth, you should still feel disappointed.

Saratoga may be the first ship in history to so strongly desire that its ship type is not an aircraft carrier, but a battleship—or, if all else fails, a destroyer would be fine, because I like destroyers.

"Sister... can the ship type be changed?" Saratoga asked Lexington.

“Well… some ship girls that have undergone modification can change their ship type… but since you’ve already been modified, I’m afraid there’s no hope.” Lexington answered softly while combing Saratoga’s hair.

"Sigh," Sarah sighed.

"Gaga, don't be discouraged. Everyone in our entire naval base knows that you, Saratoga, are one of the top aircraft carrier girls. Once Shiro comes back and solves the resource replenishment problem, we'll definitely pull you up to Chapter 8. At that time, you won't be able to stop us even if you don't want to."

"When will Xiaobai be back?"

"Well... about a month, or two months? Three months?"

"So long???"

"Exploring the eighth chapter is no small matter. Even a novice needs to proceed step by step..." Lexington nodded and spoke slowly.

suddenly.

Lexington was speaking when she suddenly froze, her hand slipping from her grasp. The comb slid smoothly across Saratoga's blond hair and landed on the ground with a soft thud.

"Sis?" Saratoga turned her head curiously, only to see Lexington looking surprised and bewildered. "What's wrong?"