"Well, Saratoga, who do you think is Italy Loli?"
Alright! Actually, being called Italy Loli doesn't bother Carmicia, this shameless Loli, but Big Sister holds her identity and doesn't want to argue with Saratoga. Meanwhile, the timid Kayo and Aviere dare not speak up, so it falls to her to support Sister Airi.
"You are all Italy Loli." Standing up for Saratoga is Shooting Fish.
The small conflict between her and Saratoga Sister is just a minor disagreement, a product of differing ideologies among the people. But with people like Andrea Doria, they are class enemies, so it's necessary to unite against external threats at such times.
It's uncertain who would win if the scheming Shooting Fish faced off against the morally bankrupt Carmicia.
"Isuzu, has Helena really not returned yet?" At the back of the crowd, Kirov approached Isuzu, still fixated on her long-range main gun.
"No," Fifty-six shook her head.
"Then do you have any news about Helena?" Kirov remained persistent.
"No, all we know is that the company is in Rongcheng, and there are no confirmed updates on the others."
"What are you doing at the Naval Base now? Has the Admiral arranged for you to go on an expedition?" Unlike the somewhat dull response from Isuzu, Kirov was clearly more lively and friendly.
"I'm running a car repair shop at the Naval Base. When I have free time, I clean up and do some tidying. Occasionally, when there are escort missions, Sister Lexington arranges for me to go out."
During this time, Isuzu has taken on all the trivial tasks at the Naval Base, resembling a little maid. This isn't something that Lexington required; it's just that this girl can't sit still.
"Really?" Kirov's eyes sparkled. This girl has had a tough time; she never got a chance to go on an expedition while at the Naval Base. After leaving, she encountered some Deep Sea Shipgirls, but due to lack of equipment, she could only flee. So since her construction, she hasn't truly gone on an expedition.
But now it seems she might finally get a chance, though what good is it without equipment?
"By the way, Isuzu, who are you living with now?"
"I've always lived alone."
Except for the first few days after arriving at Naval Base, Lexington later managed to tidy up a few rooms in the apartment building. Whether it was her, Firefly, or Andrea Doria, everyone had their own room. However, most of the time, Firefly either went to sleep with Lexington, crashed at Saratoga's place, or slept with Andrea Doria. In reality, she was the only one who truly had a room to herself.
"That's great," Kirov said with a bright expression as she took Isuzu's hand and said, "Isuzu, can I stay with you? This way we can look out for each other."
"Uh!" Isuzu was taken aback; she didn't quite understand why Kirov wanted to squeeze into a room with her when there were so many available at Naval Base. Moreover, Isuzu wanted to say, "You are a Russian Ship, and I am from the Japanese Fleet Girls. We are not from the same side, and besides, we aren't even familiar with each other. Why would I want to live with you?"
However, not knowing how to refuse, Isuzu eventually nodded and agreed to Kirov.
"Good sister, we'll always be together from now on."
"........"
"By the way, Isuzu, can I discuss something with you?" Kirov asked shyly.
"If there are any missions in the future, could I borrow your equipment?"
Well! This was Kirov's true intention; one could only say that the girl was quite cunning.
But it couldn't be helped; there were no spare pieces of equipment at Naval Base. Kirov couldn't use the main guns of a Battleship and looked down on the cannons of a Destroyer. So she could only set her sights on Isuzu, who was also a Light Cruiser.
Kirov was trying hard to get close to Isuzu in order to borrow equipment while Firefly was also making an effort to catch Prince of Wales' attention.
"Sister of Prince of Wales." With a sweet voice, Firefly held Prince of Wales' hand and followed closely behind her Sister of Prince of Wales with her short legs.
"What is it, Firefly?" Prince of Wales replied without turning around.
"Um, Sister of Prince of Wales." Looking up at Prince of Wales' expressionless face, Firefly showed a hint of distress.
Seeing Sister of Prince of Wales again should have been a joyful occasion, but Firefly felt that Prince of Wales had changed and seemed so unfamiliar. This made Firefly hesitate several times about asking for a hug from Prince of Wales but ultimately swallowed her words.
"Firefly." Suddenly stopping in her tracks, Prince of Wales crouched down and opened her arms towards Firefly.
"Sister of Prince of Wales."
In a warm embrace, with a familiar scent, everything remained unchanged; Sister of Prince of Wales was still her Sister of Prince of Wales.
The figure from her memories, who would sit on the long bench at Naval Base under the afternoon sun, holding her and telling her stories, finally merged with the Sister of Prince of Wales before her.
"Don't cry anymore; if you keep crying, our fireflies won't be beautiful." Taking out a tissue, Prince of Wales wiped away the tears from the Loli in her arms, unable to suppress a sigh within.
In this reunion, the firefly was still the cute, sensible, and well-behaved little girl from her memories, but she lacked courage.
If only the firefly had rushed into her arms when she first disembarked, Prince of Wales would have felt gratified. But the firefly did not; when she pretended to be indifferent, the little girl shrank back.
With such a timid personality, Prince of Wales truly didn't know what to say. The little Kiddo was sensible and well-behaved, but she didn't know how to ask for anything actively. It was fine staying at Naval Base, but if she went outside, she would inevitably suffer greatly.
However, it didn't matter anymore; now that she was back, no one could bully the firefly again.
Thinking this way, Prince of Wales picked up the firefly and turned to catch up with Chuyang and others as they walked into Naval Base together.
This was her Naval Base, her home, where many cherished individuals were. To protect this beauty, she would give everything.
"Admiral, look at these waves, giant waves, smoke and flames! It's like a perfect work of art! Yet behind this wonderful picture lies so much pain, wailing, resentment, and helpless cries! Lives fall and sink to the bottom of the sea, turning to decay. My responsibility is to end all of this!"
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