Elder brother's garrison

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"what reason?"

"Admiral Haoding told me that although the enemy fleet on the main battlefield is stronger than usual deep-sea operations, it did not meet his expectations this time," Admiral Zhao Kuo said. "This is mainly because although the enemy fleet has an exceptionally large and high-quality combat capability, it lacks a seasoned deep-sea commander to lead it, so the enemy's combat capability did not reach a level that Admiral Haoding could not handle."

"Is there a lack of leadership from the Deep Sea Commander?" The admirals pondered after hearing Admiral Zhao Kuo's words. "Hmm... although we're not entirely sure what the situation is, the weakening of our forces on the main battlefield should be a good thing, right?"

“It is indeed a good thing.” Admiral Zhao Kuo scratched his head. “Well… however, it’s always good to pay more attention to anything strange. I think everyone should be more careful. What do you think, Admiral Lu Lin?”

In his final sentence, Zhao Kuo, the admiral, even sought advice from his most loyal reader, Xiaobai.

"Huh? Me?" Xiaobai pointed to herself, thought for a moment, and nodded. "Uh... about the fact that there is no Deep Sea Dean in the main battlefield... um... I think it's always better to pay more attention to it."

Having learned some information about the Super Yamato from Deep Sea Dragon and Deep Sea Yamato, Xiaobai now has a better understanding of the situation on the battlefield.

According to Deep Sea Dragon.

The Deep Sea Fleet is now fully prepared and has decided to launch its invasion and attack on human cities in three days.

The reason why the Abyssal Fleet did not attack human cities immediately was probably to disperse and defeat the top ten naval bases that came to support them, thereby reducing the pressure on the Abyssal Army to invade the land later.

It is clear.

If the Super Yamato hadn't encountered the Deep Sea Yamato, the Deep Sea Fleet's plan would have been very successful.

After the Deepsea Yamato defeated the Super Yamato, Shiro rescued the fallen ship girls from the Nansei Naval Base, and captured the Deepsea Ryujo, the Deepsea Fleet's plan to attack the point and encircle the area officially failed. Waiting had become meaningless, and logically, there should have been no reason to wait any longer.

The deep-sea fleet is clearly fully prepared, but they insist on waiting for three days...

Based on information from Deep Sea Dragon and Deep Sea Yamato, Xiaobai speculates that Deep Sea Commander Super Yamato was likely injured after having one of its 510mm main guns removed by Deep Sea Yamato. To ensure its full recovery and return to battle in top condition, it specifically chose to spend three more days recuperating at the Deep Sea Fleet base.

if it is like this.

This also explains why the super-Yamato is nowhere to be seen on the main battlefield.

Chapter 1546 The Woman in Black and Red

After a little thought, Xiaobai had roughly figured out the cause and effect.

but.

Although Xiaobai knew these ideas, he had only heard them from Dean Shenhai, and he couldn't bring himself to tell the other admirals. So, he could only nod in agreement with Admiral Zhao Kuo.

Keep an eye on it.

Being cautious is never a bad thing.

"So, Admiral Lu Lin, you agree with my opinion too!" Admiral Zhao Kuo's eyes were instantly filled with a touching look of shared ideals when he saw Xiao Bai nod.

“Well, after all, there will be battles later... We can’t be careless on the battlefield.” Xiaobai nodded. “Ah... But, to be honest, I still don’t recommend that Admiral Haoding go deep into the sea, since it’s still... a bit dangerous.”

"really."

"Seconded."

"plus one."

As soon as Xiaobai finished speaking, Duan Shuiliu, Admiral Nanxing, and Guild Master Ergou beside her raised their hands in unison and echoed her.

“Admiral Lu Lin is right.” Admiral Zhao Kuo nodded and said to Xiao Bai, “Then I will contact Admiral Hao Ding through the communication equipment and ask him to keep his fleet in a safer combat area while we rendezvous with him, okay?”

"Okay."

"Next, let's continue discussing the implementation of the plan..." Admiral Zhao Kuo began to address the group. "A few days ago, we finished setting up information blocking measures on this island. Admiral Haoding has now officially entered the main battlefield and is waiting for us in the distance. Starting today, it's time for us to properly discuss the specific departure date. Regarding the departure date, we previously set it for three days from now. I wonder if any of you admirals have any suggestions?"

As Zhao Kuo, the admiral, spoke, his gaze shifted toward Xiao Bai.

Xiao Bai thought for a moment, then quickly waved his hand to indicate that he had no objection.

Zhao Kuo and his men chose to set off three days later, which was probably not because they anticipated the timing of the local operation. It was simply a result of considering the weather, the battle situation, and the progress of preparations on the island, and it just happened to coincide with the timing of the deep-sea fleet's operation.

This is a good time.

Nothing wrong with it.

For Xiaobai, she certainly didn't want the ship girl fleet to be defeated, but she also didn't want their advantage to be too great, to the point that they could wipe out the other side in one fell swoop.

After all, Xiaobai still needs to find an opportunity to contact the Deep Sea Dean on the other side.

What she hoped for more was a protracted and stalemate. As for the timing of the ship girls' actions, Xiaobai felt that as long as the Deep Sea Fleet didn't act faster than her ship girls and cause them to suffer losses, she would be satisfied with the current result.

The admirals reached a consensus on the timing of the expedition.

The next step is to discuss the contents of the plan.

This time, thanks to having read the plan in advance, Xiaobai was finally able to understand some of the speeches at the meeting. Unlike yesterday, he didn't feel completely confused and managed to persevere.

The meeting lasted all morning.

The midday sun was shining brightly.

After a morning of meetings filled with bizarre tactics, Xiao Bai finally got his lunch break. After the other admirals were dismissed for the rest of the day, Xiao Bai leaned back in his chair and let out a long sigh of relief.

"call--"

"Are you tired?" Admiral Nanxing handed the water glass on his table to Xiaobai.

"Um... a little bit." Xiaobai smiled shyly and took the water cup from Admiral Nanxing with both hands. "But it's okay, I can still keep up. Thank you, Sister Nanxing."

After Xiaobai finished speaking, he also felt his throat was a little dry, so he picked up Admiral Nanxing's water glass and took a few sips.

"Keep it up," Admiral Nanxing encouraged.

"Speaking of which, is this your first time attending the Admiral's Meeting, Xiaobai?" President Ergou rested his head on his arms and looked at Xiaobai and Admiral Nanxing.

"Yes, it's my first time." Xiaobai nodded. "It feels a bit more tiring than normal work..."

"I understand, I understand. Actually, I hate meetings too. They're so tiring," President Er Gou said with a sigh.

"Didn't you sleep all morning?" Duan Shuiliu finished tidying up his notes and left his seat, speaking to President Er Gou.

"You think sleeping is effortless?!" President Er Gou made a face at Duan Shuiliu, "Hehehe."

"..." Duan Shuiliu picked up his notebook and gently patted the head of President Er Gou. "No sleeping... Listen carefully next time."

"Are you my father or my teacher? I need you..."

"I am the captain of the military police."

"……Depend on."

President Er Gou has lost his temper.

Duan Shuiliu released his grip on the notebook, which then slipped into President Er Gou's arms.

"These are today's meeting notes. Remember to return them to me after you've read them."

"...Oh." President Er Gou propped his chin on his hand, helplessly flipping through Duan Shuiliu's notes, staring at the pages full of neat handwriting, his eyes filled with the kind of distress of being supervised by a teacher while doing homework, "I don't have any ship girls anymore, why do I still have to attend meetings with you guys?"

Xiao Bai silently watched the miserable look on the face of the guild leader Er Gou, who had transformed into a "helping admiral" and was flipping through his notebook, and couldn't help but smile.

Three days later...

Xiao Bai silently muttered to himself, stood up, bid farewell to the admirals beside him, and left the restaurant.

I left the restaurant.

As soon as Xiaobai stepped out of the dormitory building, he saw Loki and several maids watering the plants by the door.

Loki, who was in the lead, noticed that Xiaobai was walking out of the dormitory building. He stopped what he was doing and bowed slightly to Xiaobai.

"Ah, Loki..." Little White instinctively murmured Loki's name upon seeing him, but after noticing the other maids around Loki, she quickly realized she had misspoke and hurriedly corrected herself, "Good afternoon, Miss Connor!"

Loki glanced expressionlessly at the maids watering the flowers beside him, then spoke to Little White.

"You may continue to call me Loki, sir."

"Eh... is it okay?" Xiaobai asked in surprise.

“Anyway, that name was just something I came up with on the spot.” Loki nodded.

"Uh..." Xiaobai smiled, "Oh, I see... By the way, how do people usually address you, Miss Loki?"

"Maid."

"...That's really direct..."

"I'm fine, and so is she." Loki handed the watering nozzle to the maid behind him, then walked up to Little White and said, "Is there anything the guest needs? Please let me know."

"Um... well... Miss Loki, are you very busy right now?"

"It depends on what the customer wants me to do."

“I see…” Little White nodded. After thinking for a moment, she said to Loki, “Then… Miss Loki, how about you take me for a walk around Ella’s house? I’d like to go somewhere closer to the sea.”

"The sea?"

"Okay. Is that alright?"

“…Yes, sir.” Loki was silent for a moment, then bowed to Whitebeard. “The guest wants to see the sea, right? Please follow me.”

Loki led Whitey away from Ella's house.

Ella's house is not located by the sea.

The nearest coast to Ella's house is further back in the industrial street.

The industrial street was lined with deserted factories. This street was originally built as a cover for Ella's family. Not only was it located in a remote area, but the surrounding area was also deliberately made somewhat inconvenient for transportation. When Xiaobai and Loki left Ella's family and stepped onto the industrial street, it was deserted, quiet and very desolate.

Little White and Loki walked down an empty street.

As they walked, Little White cautiously looked at Loki's wrist.

Loki's steps were steady, his upper body barely moved, and his hands remained quietly folded in front of his abdomen, giving him a maid-like appearance.

"Speaking of which, Miss Loki... that deep-sea aura shielding device on your wrist must be quite troublesome to wear, right?" With only Little White and Loki left on the street, Little White asked Loki with peace of mind.

“It’s not heavy, so I’m used to it,” Loki replied expressionlessly.

"Oh...so...it's actually quite troublesome to wear, right?" Xiaobai said, "After all, it's such a big piece."

“…More than my question.” Loki didn’t reply to Little White’s words, taking it as an admission, “What makes you want to see the sea at a time like this, guest?”

"Ah... I guess it's good to familiarize myself with the route beforehand..." Xiaobai murmured softly, "To be honest, it's quite important."

“…” Loki looked at Little White.

Xiao Bai closed her mouth and didn't say anything.

“…” Loki.

After passing through the industrial street, sure enough, right behind the industrial street was an undeveloped, deserted pebble beach. The pebble beach was quite large, with the shore covered with uneven pebbles of all sizes and grooves. At a glance, the entire pebble beach was as big as several football fields. On the other side was the vast blue ocean. Just as Xiaobai and Loki arrived at the pebble beach, the waves on the other side were still crashing against the pebbles on the shore.

“We’re here.” Loki stopped and said to Little White.

"Wow... this place is really big." Little White looked at the pebble beach in surprise.

“This is a planned, unprocessed artificial coastline,” Loki said to Little White. “Because there are special underwater structures, in principle, no one else on the island is allowed to approach it.”

“A special building… Ah, I get it.” Little White paused for a moment, then his eyes lit up as he said to Loki, “This should be above Ella’s underground base, right? I remember there should be a small room in the ocean where we make psychoactive drugs.”

“Exactly.” Loki nodded.

"No wonder." Xiaobai looked thoughtfully at the coastline and nodded.

"If you want to see the sea, there's no one else here, so you can come as you please, and no one else will know you've been here."

Loki said to Little White.

"Oh! Thank you, Miss Loki. You've been a great help!"

Little White smiled at Loki.

“…” Loki nodded silently and bowed to Whitebeard. “The guest should remember the way back. I still have work to do at home, so I will take my leave now. Please enjoy the scenery by the sea.”

"Mm." Little White waved to Loki.

Loki silently turned around and walked back the way he came.

however.

Just as Loki turned around to leave...

Loki suddenly stopped in his tracks. Then, as if sensing something, he quickly turned his head and stared at Little White with wide eyes.

Loki's gaze was no longer calm; instead, it held a hint of surprise and seriousness.

The novice looked on with a puzzled expression.

"Miss Loki? What..."