Elder brother's garrison

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"...Miss Akagi." The admirals looked at Akagi with strange expressions, who was covering the door and preventing others from peeking inside.

The admirals found it a bit strange.

Why does it feel like... Akagi is hiding something from us?

According to Akagi, the illness that plagued Admiral Lu Lin for three days has now been cured, but due to some special reasons, she cannot see anyone for the time being.

What does this mean?

I don't quite understand.

The admirals, filled with curiosity, instinctively stood on tiptoe and peered behind the door.

Akagi smiled and stood on tiptoe, blocking everyone's view.

"..." Chicheng.

"..." Admirals.

The admirals stepped forward slightly.

Akagi smiled and took a step back, closing the door slightly.

"..." The admirals looked at the smiling Akagi with suspicion.

“...Miss Akagi.”

"I'm here."

"May I ask... what happened to Admiral Lu Lin? If she needs help, we are willing to lend a hand."

"...No, you're all overthinking it."

“Miss Akagi, you may not know this, but we admirals have all received some favors from Admiral Lu Lin these past few days. If Admiral Lu Lin is in any trouble or has any difficulties, please do not hesitate to tell us. Please do not bear it alone.”

"...I will pass on the message to the Admiral."

"Also, Miss Akagi! I am the admiral of your naval base, who was rescued by your advance team. I am Haoding! If there is anything I can do to help you, Admiral Lu Lin, please don't hesitate to tell me! I will go through fire and water for you!" Admiral Haoding said to Akagi.

"...I will pass on the message to the Admiral."

When Akagi heard the words "advance team," his expression paused slightly, but he still smiled.

The admirals present were no ordinary people. Even though it was only for a moment, they still managed to catch the change in Akagi's expression. The admirals looked at Akagi suspiciously, and then their expressions suddenly became a little strange.

"Miss Akagi."

"What's the matter?"

"May I ask... is Admiral Lu Lin... really in her room?"

The admirals cast strange glances at him.

"..."

Akagi instantly gripped the doorknob tightly.

Chapter 1610 Who is Lying?

Apart from the guild leader Er Gou, the top ten admirals were now watching Akagi with a hint of suspicion.

During the three days that Xiaobai was on sick leave and resting in his room, the admirals did not initially pay attention to Xiaobai's absence because they had to deal with the historical issues left over from the Deep Sea Fleet's landing on land, as well as a large number of written documents generated from patrolling the sea, protecting the city, and easing information. They simply assumed that Xiaobai, the greatest contributor, had caught a cold and was resting in his room for a few days.

However, it wasn't until this moment, when the admirals took a break from their heavy and complicated official duties and came to Shiro's room, that they saw Akagi mysteriously covering the door, as if afraid that the admirals would see something. Only then did the admirals subconsciously sense that something was wrong.

No matter what.

Even if Admiral Lu Lin's health is not good and it is inconvenient for her to meet with others, there is no need to guard against these top ten admirals so strictly, right?

Moreover.

None of the top ten admirals had seen Xiaobai appear sick before, and Xiaobai was always lively and energetic in their eyes until the morning before he took leave.

The admirals were puzzled.

...In the end...

Is Admiral Lu Lin really sick?

Or rather, did Admiral Lu Lin really stay obediently in her room?

Most of the admirals of the top ten naval bases are not normal people. This "normal" refers to both their abilities as admirals and their personalities. Therefore, anything is possible for the top ten admirals. For example, the fourth-ranked admiral, Haoding, previously made the unprecedented and unparalleled act of leading his naval base into the deep sea territory.

That being the case.

As the admiral of the world's number one naval base, does Admiral Lu Lin also want to do some shady things?

The more the admirals thought about it, the more they felt it made sense, and the more reasonable it seemed. Considering that they hadn't seen Xiaobai in person or heard any of her instructions in the past few days, the admirals' expressions gradually became strange.

“Miss Akagi… um… I… I’m just saying, if…” Admiral Zhao Kuo asked Akagi, “Is Admiral Lu Lin… really still in her room?”

Zhao Kuo, the admiral, voiced what the other admirals present were thinking.

Chi Cheng, holding the doorknob, stood in front of the door. Upon hearing Admiral Zhao Kuo's probing question, her smiling face visibly froze for a moment.

Zhao Kuo's direct question caught Akagi off guard, causing her heart to skip a beat and her face to fall, which caught the attention of the other top ten admirals.

"Ahem... I'm very sorry, Akagi was rude." Since that was the case, Akagi didn't hide her embarrassment. She cleared her throat and then smoothly transformed her expression of shock into a faint look of doubt as she looked at Admiral Zhao Kuo. "However... what this admiral said is rather surprising to me... What makes you say that, admiral?"

Akagi managed to portray that fleeting change in expression as a subtle mix of curiosity and doubt.

"I'm so sorry to have startled Miss Akagi. I didn't mean any harm..." Admiral Zhao Kuo quickly explained, addressing Akagi, "It's just... we haven't seen Admiral Lu Lin these past few days, and as colleagues, we can't help but be concerned about him... After all, you see, Admiral Hao Ding previously led his garrison recklessly into the deep-sea territory... and almost got into trouble. We're afraid that Admiral Lu Lin might do something similar, like leading an expedition without telling us."

After Admiral Zhao Kuo finished speaking.

Of the top ten admirals present, apart from the first two, Chairman Er Gou, and the last, Admiral Li Hua, all nodded in agreement, their eyes revealing their concern.

"...Regarding this..." Akagi gently tapped her palm with the doorknob, "You admirals are really overthinking it...My admiral is still obediently staying in bed...It's just that the current situation is indeed not suitable for meeting with other people..."

"May I ask what the situation is? If there are any difficulties and assistance is needed, we will certainly do our utmost!" Admiral Haoding, standing beside Admiral Zhao Kuo, bowed to Chicheng and said in a strong voice, "For this expedition, my garrison and I owe Admiral Lu Lin a great favor. If there is any need, please give me a chance to repay her!"

Admiral Haoding didn't shout deliberately, but he was a man with a rather loud voice. Even without raising his voice, the sound he made just now made the threshold under Akagi's feet tremble slightly.

"Just let us see it, no matter what! Just one look!" Seeing this, Admiral Lian and Admiral Ling also raised their hands expectantly, vying to speak, "Just one look! It won't hurt us! After seeing it, we'll work even harder!"

"..." Chicheng.

Is such that.

There are indeed few normal people among the top ten admirals.

Zhao Kuo, the admiral, always has a tendency to overthink things, and ironically, he always manages to predict the right outcomes. Hao Ding, the admiral, is an absolute hothead who never listens to advice. As for Lian and Ling, those two are fervent fans of young girls and can't stop thinking about their admirals' petite figures...

Chicheng glanced at Duan Shuiliu and Nanxing again.

Although the two admirals didn't say anything, there was a hopeful and tender emotion in their eyes as they looked at Akagi, making it impossible for Akagi to ask them to leave.

Of the top ten admirals crowded at the entrance... only the last one, Admiral Li Hua, hiding behind everyone else as if afraid of being seen, could be dismissed with a few words...

Akagi sighed helplessly.

Just as Akagi's attitude had softened slightly and the admirals were about to continue persuading her, a door suddenly opened nearby.

"crunch-"

"Oh dear? What's going on today? Why are all these admirals here together?" A clear and melodious female voice rang out.

Everyone turned their heads.

Not far from Xiaobai's room, the door was pushed open, and Missouri, holding a thermos, walked out from behind the door with a smile.

Missouri is considered one of the more famous ship girls among the top ten admirals, not only because of her unique ship girl name, but also because she is a capable assistant who often accompanies Shiro. In a sense, seeing Missouri is no different from seeing Shiro.

“Missouri…” Akagi, standing at the door, looked at Missouri as she came out and gave her a rather helpless smile. “Why are you here…”

“Senior Akagi.” Missouri approached Akagi with a thermos, bowed respectfully, and then smiled dignifiedly. “Missouri heard noises outside while in her room. She thought that the seniors at the naval base were usually quiet so that the admiral could rest, so she came out to see what was going on in the corridor. She was curious.”

Speaking of it.

Missouri turned her head with a smile, her beautiful emerald eyes giving a knowing look at the admirals crowded around the doorway.

"...Missouri really got a scare..."

Missouri spoke in a low voice, seemingly implying something.

Listen to what Missouri has to say.

The admirals who had just spoken blushed, somewhat embarrassed.

"I...I'm so sorry...I forgot that Admiral Lu Lin is still recuperating. It's not a good time to be noisy. I was really being rude..." Admiral Zhao Kuo quickly cupped his hands and apologized to Akagi in a low voice, "No wonder I made Miss Akagi feel awkward. I'm so sorry..."

Admirals Haoding and Lianling, standing behind Admiral Zhao Kuo, also looked embarrassed.

"It's alright...it's alright..." Akagi waved her hand as she looked at the admirals apologizing to her, and smiled nonchalantly. "My admiral doesn't have a high need for atmosphere...and these noises won't bother her...so please don't mind them, admirals."

"That's good, that's good..." Admiral Zhao Kuo breathed a sigh of relief.

Everyone's attention shifted to Missouri, who was holding a thermos and standing with Akagi at the door of Shiro's room with a smile on her face.

"So, what brings you admirals here?" Missouri asked with a smile.

“Ah…Missouri, it’s like this…” Akagi patted Missouri on the shoulder and told Missouri about the concerns of the top ten admirals.

Missouri listened and nodded. After hearing Akagi's words, Missouri opened his eyes in surprise and looked at the top ten admirals present.

"So... are the top ten admirals worried that the admiral of Missouri might have secretly left the city and led his seniors from the naval base to risk their lives on the battlefield, so they came to check?" Missouri's surprise was utterly genuine.

“…Uh, we initially just wanted to visit…but seeing that Miss Akagi was always guarding the door, we suddenly became a little worried…” Admiral Zhao Kuo listened to Missouri’s words and for some reason felt that, according to this explanation, his group sounded like unlikable villains, so he quickly explained to Missouri.

"Pfft." After hearing what Admiral Zhao Kuo said, Missouri couldn't help but lower his head and cover his mouth to chuckle softly.

He seemed to realize that he had been impolite.

Missouri quickly looked up and smiled apologetically at the admirals.

"I'm so sorry, admirals, Missouri just... *cough*." Missouri couldn't help but chuckle softly, then waved his hand in a gesture of surrender, smiling apologetically at Akagi, "Haha... Akagi-senpai, Missouri thinks it's better to tell the other admirals the truth. If you continue to guard this gate, the top ten admirals might misunderstand even more..."

Missouri's laughter was as clear and melodious as a nightingale's song.

"truth?"

But after noticing the key point in Missouri's words, the admirals present were all taken aback.

So... did Akagi really lie before?

Chapter 1611 Little White is Back

Just as the admirals were pondering Missouri's words, a soft sigh escaped from Akagi's lips.

“Sigh…” Akagi, who was leaning against the door, sighed. She seemed to have been persuaded by Missouri’s words and nodded. “Missouri, you’re right… It seems that this is the only way to clear up the misunderstanding.”

Done.

Under the watchful eyes of all the admirals.

Akagi and Missouri exchanged a glance, then Akagi, who was leaning against the door of the little white room, took a few steps back and opened the door wider.

"Fellow admirals... the reason why I said my admiral is currently unable to see anyone is actually because of this..." Akagi said softly to the admirals at the door, and opened the door with a helpless expression.

As the door opened.

A series of noisy chatter among the girls came from behind the door and reached the ears of the admirals present.

The moment the admirals glanced over, their expressions froze, and their eyes widened in surprise.

Because, right behind Akagi, inside Shiro's room.

it turns out.

It was filled with ship girls dressed in all sorts of pajamas.

Looking around, in Xiaobai's fairly spacious room, large ship girls such as Hood, Bismarck, Tirpitz, Saratoga, Iowa, and Wisconsin were dressed in pajamas that were either simple, cute, or alluring. Some were playing card games on the floor, some were chatting at the table, some were rolling around on the floor, and some were even chasing and playing with each other in the room.

One glance.

Accompanied by the playful sounds of the ship girls.

Everywhere you look, there are white-clad women and pink legs.

Moreover, right in the center of everyone's attention, the few people in formal attire in the room, Xiaobai, was sitting on the bed with his back to the door, intently munching on various snacks, bread, and fruit. His long, snow-white hair swayed as he ate, looking fluffy at first glance.

"See no evil!"

At this moment, Zhao Kuo, Li Hua, and even Hao Ding felt as if several slender fingers suddenly emerged from all directions and were poking fiercely at their eyes.

it's dark.

I almost went blind.