In the game, if a Fleet Girl is severely damaged and sinks, she can simply be repaired in the dock and come back to full health. However, in this world, once she sinks, she is truly gone. Even if a new Fleet Girl with the same name is constructed later, she will never be the same as the one that was lost.
For Chuyang, he does not need great merit, a loud reputation, or a high rank. His only wish is to live happily with the Fleet Girls for the rest of his life; that is his greatest desire.
As an Admiral, he understands his responsibilities. When Deep Sea Shipgirls do not pose a lethal threat to his Fleet Girls, he will diligently fulfill his duties and missions as an Admiral. And what if they do pose a threat? It goes without saying that he would run away. Even the Naval Headquarters Chief Inspector Kongou advises to act within one's capabilities. He is not like some Admirals who disregard the lives of their Fleet Girls for the sake of so-called fame.
Based on this principle, throughout his future career as an Admiral, Chuyang will never underestimate any Deep Sea Shipgirl. If an Aircraft Carrier Ship Girl can take out enemies with Carrier-Based Aircraft, there is no need to engage them with a Battleship Girl's main guns. If a Battleship Girl can clear out foes with her bombardment, then there is no need to use Light Cruisers, Heavy Cruisers, or Destroyers.
Thus, the fully leveled Fleet Girls equipped with powerful gear are Chuyang's top choice. Fleet Girls like Lexington, Saratoga, Prince of Wales, Richelieu, Bismarck, and Tirpitz—all at maximum level—are undoubtedly the best option for leading assaults from the Naval Base.
Of course, that is something for the future. It would be good if he could find them again; if not, no matter how well he plans now, it would all be in vain. Therefore, all he can rely on now are Lexington, Andrea Doria, and the soon-to-be-searched Saratoga. As for Firefly...
Well! With Lieutenant-level strength, Firefly is not weak among all Destroyer Girls in this world. However, Destroyers have fragile armor that makes them susceptible to being severely damaged by Deep Sea Shipgirls in one hit. Often attacks that only cause minor damage to Battleships could endanger little Kiddo's life. Thus, whether it’s Firefly or other Destroyer Girls in the future Naval Base, they will likely be kept hidden by Chuyang.
However, things are not as dire as they seem. First of all, coastal Land-Based Naval Bases are inherently safe; as long as he treats them with caution, even when Firefly is escorting passing ships, there should be no accidents. Secondly, currently speaking, his Naval Base has considerable overall strength. The Rear Admiral-level Andrea Doria can ensure the safety of the Naval Base without facing high-level flagship-led Deep Sea Fleets like Deep Sea Guam or Deep Sea Hood. Moreover, he also has Commodore-level Lexington and Saratoga; even if a well-known Deep Sea Flagship appears, as long as strategies are well formulated, they can still gain an advantage over the Deep Sea Fleet and annihilate them.
Therefore, as long as Chuyang does not provoke those Deep Sea Shipgirls that should not be disturbed—such as Deep Sea Yamato, Deep Sea Tirpitz, Northern Princess, Airfield Princess, and Harbor Princess—his Naval Base remains quite safe.
When he retrieves all the Fleet Girls back home, it can be said that his Naval Base will become a colossal entity second only to the Naval Headquarters.
But that is a matter for later; right now, the most pressing concern is to soothe Loli first.
"I don't believe it." After hearing Chuyang's assurance, Andrea Doria was starting to believe, but Loli still wore a stubbornly proud expression.
"Andrea Doria," Lexington crouched down and gently adjusted Loli's bangs, saying softly, "You know that there were so many Fleet Girls at the Naval Base before. Many of them haven't gone out since they arrived at the Naval Base, while you've at least been on many sorties. So the Admiral still really likes you, Andrea Doria."
"Is that so?" Little Kiddo looked at Chuyang with a questioning gaze, her previously serious expression softening.
"Yes, that's right! Our Andrea Doria is so cute, and the Admiral really likes you," Chuyang eagerly nodded in agreement.
On the side, Firefly's eyes suddenly lit up after hearing Chuyang's response. To be honest, ever since encountering Lexington Sister, Loli had felt a sense of crisis, fearing that after the Admiral got to know Lexington Sister, he would no longer pay attention to her or like her anymore. But now Little Kiddo was no longer worried because she had also been on many sorties during her time at the Naval Base.
"Also, think about it; how many Battleships like you have never been on a sortie?" Seeing Loli's expression gradually relax, Lexington decided to add fuel to the fire.
"For example, Lion and Missouri. They haven't gone out since arriving at the Naval Base. Looking at it this way, Andrea Doria, your status in the Admiral's heart is still very high."
Lexington's support was indeed very successful; she had accurately grasped Andrea Doria's pulse, and the effect was naturally evident.
But what Lexington didn't know was that her words deeply hurt Zhang Rui. Is it really okay to mention Lion and Missouri in front of someone who doesn't even have Light Cruiser or Heavy Cruiser Girls?
It's important to note that Lion and Missouri are considered legends in the hearts of most Admirals in this world. Any Admiral who obtains any one of them can proudly declare themselves as the "European Emperor," and other Admirals wouldn't dare refute it; they would simply accept it as a matter of course.
And now there were two! Two whole ships! The European who deserves to be burned alive! If you don't like them, give them to me! I will treat them like living bodhisattvas and provide for them well. Don't you know it's shameful to waste? You selfish bastard occupying a latrine without doing your business.
At that moment, Zhang Rui felt tears streaming down her face. As they say, invisible pretentiousness is the most deadly. This is exactly what Chuyang represents.
"Admiral, do you really like Andrea Doria that much?" Andrea Doria looked at Chuyang with sparkling eyes.
"Yes."
"Well then, I have decided to forgive you, Admiral." Saying this, Andrea Doria puffed out her chest and tilted her head up proudly, "Admiral, from now on, all expedition missions at the Naval Base can be entrusted to Lady Andrea Doria!"
"Brother Chu Yang, does that mean you don't like Sister Lion and Sister Missouri?" Firefly, who had been quiet until now, suddenly interjected.
"Why do you say that?" Chuyang asked in confusion. When he was playing the game, he had always looked forward to building Lion and Missouri. Unfortunately, they only appeared when he was about to quit the game, and after he got them, he stopped playing altogether.
"Didn't Lexington Sister say? Any Fleet Girls you don't like won't be allowed to sortie. There are still so many of them. Should Firefly tell them later?"
".........."
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