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Based on what? If we really calculate it, thirty thousand is far from enough. After all, this amount is equivalent to Zhang Rui supporting Andrea Doria for three years, covering all aspects of living expenses, which is definitely more than this figure.
However, in the end, Zhang Rui did not want Chuyang's money; she needed Chuyang to help her by being her guarantor when she graduates next year from the Rongcheng Naval Academy.
That's right, a guarantor. For a healthy person with all limbs intact, there is naturally no need for a guarantor. But for someone like Zhang Rui, who has had both legs amputated above the knees and has severe mobility issues, theoretically, she would not be admitted to any Naval Academy, let alone become a formal Admiral.
However, during the admissions process, the head of the Organization Department, Reputation, who was responsible for recruitment, had a somewhat weak character and could not withstand Zhang Rui's heartfelt pleas. Out of sympathy, he admitted the young girl into the Rongcheng Naval Academy.
But when it came to graduation, Dean Lexington was very insistent and completely opposed to applying for a formal Admiral position for Zhang Rui with the Admiral Alliance and the Naval Headquarters.
This was unavoidable. Although coastal Land-Based Naval Bases are generally quite safe, the Admiral Alliance still receives reports each year of several Admirals from these bases dying in the line of duty. Even those fully capable Admirals can encounter danger during attacks from Deep Sea Shipgirls, let alone someone like Zhang Rui, who has mobility issues. Therefore, out of responsibility for students and their families, Lexington made this decision.
However, in some ways, Zhang Rui is an extremely stubborn girl. In the end, she cornered Dean Lexington, who then came up with a compromise. As long as Zhang Rui could find a formal Admiral to act as her guarantor, and that Admiral had at least one Heavy Cruiser or higher-level Fleet Girl under their command capable of protecting both her and her Naval Base in case of emergencies, or if she herself managed to have at least two Fleet Girls before graduation with one meeting that standard, only then would Lexington submit her application. Otherwise, she would have to settle for being a reserve Admiral.
In this world, having Fleet Girls does not automatically make one a formal Admiral. The requirements to become a formal Admiral are quite stringent. Additionally, as a formal Admiral, one must comply with the arrangements of the Admiral Alliance and the Naval Headquarters, residing at a Naval Base to ensure regional security. This somewhat restricts the freedom of an Admiral, so those who dislike constraints may choose to forgo becoming a formal Admiral and instead join the reserves.
While this means they cannot receive supplies from the Naval Headquarters, and their salaries from the World Government are significantly lower than those of formal Admirals, which often implies they cannot gather enough resources for construction or acquire more Fleet Girls, it also offers considerable freedom. As long as there are no large-scale uprisings by the Deep Sea Shipgirls, the Naval Headquarters and the Admiral Alliance generally will not call them up.
Lastly, there are some individuals who are neither formal nor reserve Admirals. These "black market" individuals are usually under close surveillance by the Gendarmerie. This is because Fleet Girls often possess the ability to influence internal conflicts among humans. Both the World Government, the Admiral Alliance, and the Naval Headquarters have reached a consensus on this matter: no Admiral or Fleet Girl is allowed to participate in human disputes in any way.
After listening to Zhang Rui's explanation, Chuyang did not immediately agree but seriously asked back: "Do you really want to become a formal Admiral that much?"
There are still many graduates from the Rongcheng Naval Academy who are qualified to be guarantors for Zhang Rui. Even if they are stationed in their respective posts and have not returned to the academy, one must not forget that due to the internship system, a portion of the previous year's alumni return to the school each year. Chuyang does not believe that Zhang Rui has not sought out these individuals. But why did they all refuse? It is not that these seniors are cold-hearted; on the contrary, they are doing it for Zhang Rui's own good.
To ordinary people, admirals often seem to live glamorous lives. But how many know the immense responsibilities they bear, the tremendous pressure they endure, and at times, the precious lives they must sacrifice for the sake of their white military uniforms?
It is important to remember that before the 1980s, during that tumultuous Great Era, countless Fleet Girls and Admirals sacrificed their lives each year to thwart the Deep Sea Fleet's frenzied attacks on coastal areas. At that time, how many families fell into deep sorrow due to a death notification issued by the Admiral Alliance? How many tragic stories unfolded where white-haired individuals bid farewell to their black-haired loved ones? And how many ordinary people are aware of this?
Although the overall situation is currently relatively stable and being an admiral is quite safe as long as no major incidents occur, even a powerful admiral like the European Emperor cannot guarantee that they will not encounter accidents. Let alone those in Rongcheng Naval Academy who are not even considered Oti-level Yati! Therefore, no one can bear that responsibility. Similarly, Chuyang cannot take on that burden.
"I must become a formal admiral," Zhang Rui said, her eyes shining with an inexplicable light.
"Why?"
"Zhang Rui's parents sacrificed their lives in an attack by a Deep Sea Shipgirl over two years ago. It was after that incident that she vowed to become a formal admiral, to protect a region and prevent such tragedies from happening again." The speaker was Andrea Doria, who had spent several years at Zhang Rui's home and knew some of these details.
Over two years ago, there was an attack by a Deep Sea Shipgirl in Rongcheng. According to later news reports, more than ten citizens lost their lives in that incident. As a result, a certain lieutenant general-level admiral who was then the Rongcheng Garrison Commander was demoted and reassigned.
However, because of this incident, Chuyang was even less likely to agree.
Zhang Rui's grandfather had already lost his son and daughter-in-law; he did not want his elderly relative to live in constant fear because of Zhang Rui's desire to become a formal admiral.
"Senior, do you agree?" Zhang Rui's gaze was filled with hope. Becoming a formal admiral had always been her dream; she wanted to protect others and did not wish for her tragedy to befall anyone else. But her unfortunate luck made it impossible for her to see any hope of Heavy Cruiser Girls being produced in the last two constructions, so she could only place her hopes on Chuyang.
"No."
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