"Meow~ Commander, you are so generous!"
Akashi simply ignored Deutschland and hugged Lin Lan's thighs with a smile.
Lin Lan casually picked up the green-haired kitten and stroked her in his arms.
Seeing Akashi's happy smile in Lin Lan's arms, Deutschland could not help but snort coldly:
"Tsk, I knew that the guys from the Sakura Empire were all vixens. Mount No. 2 can't resist them at all."
Hearing what Deutschland said, Teacher Nimi beside her also laughed out loud.
"Okay, let's all go home. Oh, yes, Nimi, please help take the box of salted fish with you. I'll have Roon fry the salted fish tonight."
Seeing that Ulrich had made all the arrangements, Lin Lan smiled at everyone while holding the little profiteer.
When he walked past Deutschland, he suddenly seemed to remember something. Smiling mysteriously, he whispered as if talking to himself:
"Don't forget, the secretary ship still has one last job to do tonight."
His voice was just loud enough for Deutschland to hear.
The Iron Blood princess was stunned at first, then her face turned red with embarrassment, and then... a sinister smile appeared on her face.
"You lowly animal, is that the tone you dare use to talk to me? Have you forgotten your place?"
As Deutschland summoned her ship-mounted dragon, Lin Lan's expression changed in an instant.
"Mount No. 1! Bite his ass off for me!"
"I was just kidding, I'm serious! Help!"
Seeing the Iron Blood dragon opening its mouth wide, aiming for his rear, Lin Lan hurriedly hugged Akashi and bolted toward the port area.
"Meow! Commander, put me down first, meow!!!"
"Stop! Don't run so fast! Weren't you all high and mighty just now? Do you really think you're the leader?!"
"I was wrong, Deutschland! Take the ship's equipment first, and I'll apologize! Damn, my pants are getting torn!"
Watching the three noisy figures disappear toward the port, with Lin Lan's wails echoing through the entrance, Ulrich and Teacher Nimi, who remained where they were, stood dumbfounded for a moment.
Then, they looked at each other and couldn't help but smile.
It was great that the Commander was back.
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The eastern continent and western sea of the United States of Orlan.
On the sea between the east and west continents, a full moon had slowly risen. The bright moonlight was reflected on the water, creating a serene and tranquil scene.
Yet, amid the calm sea stood a solitary figure.
A beautiful woman with dark rock-colored skin, a tall figure, black double horns, silver-gray hair, and toned, battle-hardened curves.
She wore a revealing black breastplate and black shorts, her hands connected to a pair of dark blue mechanical arms.
Her exposed skin bore countless scars from swords and blades. She was like a nimble, seasoned huntress, resting her eyes as she stood in place.
Suddenly, her golden eyes slowly opened, gazing toward the direction of the Orlan continent.
A blue and white mass-produced fleet was sailing toward the Western Continent, and she stood directly in its path.
…
The flag of the White Eagle camp fluttered on the command ship at the forefront of the approaching mass-produced fleet.
"Sister Enterprise, do you think the commander will be surprised to see us? Hehehe."
Standing on the deck's edge of the White Eagle command ship were three tall, beautiful women, each with distinct appearances.
Perched on the shoulders of each was a bald eagle—White Eagle's iconic bird—black-feathered with white heads.
The one who spoke was a slim woman with blonde twin ponytails, wearing a black cowboy hat and a black and yellow cape, dressed in a western cowboy style.
Her revealing attire perfectly accentuated her athletic figure and long legs. Every movement radiated the vibrant energy of youth.
Her face bore an expectant smile as if she were already imagining her reunion with a lover.
The woman she addressed was a tall figure with long silver hair, standing on the opposite side of the trio, leaning against the railing while gazing at the full moon.
She wore a white off-shoulder shirt paired with a black miniskirt. A dark windbreaker billowed behind her in the sea breeze, adding to her composed and sharp demeanor.
Despite her simple attire, it couldn't conceal her perfect figure. Her purple eyes, shimmering like the stars, held a deep sense of longing.
The large white number "6" printed at the bottom of her windbreaker marked her unmistakable identity.
The Gray Ghost, who single-handedly fought against the entire Sakura Empire fleet. The sole Queen of the Seas, awarded 20 battle stars by the White Eagle.
The White Eagle's standard aircraft carrier, the second ship of the Yorktown class—
Enterprise.
(Enterprise)
The lively blonde with twin ponytails and a cowboy hat was her younger sister—the third Yorktown-class aircraft carrier, Hornet.
(Hornet)
In history, Hornet had been sunk by the Sakura Empire fleet, but she was reborn as a ship girl and later joined Lin Lan's port, where she gained newfound strength.
"Of course, he will. He's in the Iron Blood camp, which lacks aviation power. He'll probably jump for joy when he sees us."
Enterprise wore a confident smile.
Thinking about how their beloved commander had returned, even the ever-calm Enterprise couldn't help but feel excited.
"Pfft, I wouldn't be so sure. Maybe when we arrive, we'll find that the commander has been completely devoured by Iron Blood, his body utterly drained, hahaha."
Hornet laughed heartily at Enterprise's composed remark.
The cool sea breeze caressed her body, blowing her golden ponytails into the air.
"Ah... that's not impossible. Given what I know about him, he might not be able to withstand Iron Blood's advances."
Upon hearing her sister's teasing, Enterprise's previously confident expression wavered slightly.
She touched her chin in deep contemplation, seriously considering the possibility.
The tall silver-haired woman standing between them slowly turned around.
She wore a pristine white dress with black gauze trim. The hem fluttered in the wind, revealing her slender legs wrapped in black stockings.
A gentle smile graced her lips, her flawless face exuding warmth.
"Hornet, don't scare Enterprise. The commander is not the same as before."
As Yorktown's lake-blue eyes met Hornet's, the latter merely grinned mischievously and stuck out her tongue:
"Sis, I'm just telling the truth, okay? That guy's body was weak before, yet he still harassed us."
"Now, after not seeing him for a year, his body somehow returned to its prime. Isn't he indulging in debauchery by now? The scene is so vivid, I don't even dare imagine it."
The dignified woman standing between them was none other than the first ship of the Yorktown class—Yorktown.
(Yorktown)
Like Hornet, she had perished heroically in battle against the Sakura Empire but was later awakened as a ship girl and joined Lin Lan's fleet.
Once burdened by the traumas of war and weakened by historical ship equipment, she had struggled with self-doubt and melancholy.
However, with the commander's and her companions' support, she had emerged from the shadows of her past, fully recovering her body and gaining great strength.
Just as Yorktown was about to refute her mischievous younger sister, suddenly, the bald eagle on her shoulder took flight, emitting a piercing screech.
The eagles on Enterprise's and Hornet's shoulders followed suit, soaring into the night sky with urgent cries.
Almost simultaneously, the three Yorktown sisters leaped onto the sea, their wide and long White Eagle aircraft carrier uniforms materializing around them.
"We didn't notice until now? This one's tough."
Following Hornet's words, the three warily stared ahead.
Soon, under the moonlight, a lone figure standing on the water came into view.
Before they could confirm the stranger's identity, more White Eagle ship girls riding the waves gathered behind them.
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