Elder brother's garrison

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The erosion of the deep-sea ship equipment is certainly not just a simple matter of appearance. In addition to the changes in appearance that Xiaobai can't say for sure whether they are good or bad, her physical abilities have also been greatly altered by this thing.

First of all, it must be stated that Xiaobai's physical abilities are still within the human range.

Even with ship equipment, Xiaobai's body is only at the level of a relatively sturdy human when the ship equipment is not activated.

Unlike ship girls who remain humanoid Gundams regardless of whether their ship equipment is activated or not.

This should be attributed to the unique nature of the Xiaobai Admiral Network.

In the end, this ship equipment didn't actually belong to Xiaobai; it was merely equipment that she "borrowed." Her role was more like that of an administrator overseeing the ship equipment than its owner.

Although administrators can use this tool, there is still a significant gap in its usage.

For example, although Xiaobai possesses land-based ship equipment, she cannot control this equipment to launch aircraft or fire cannons. This is not because the ship equipment is incapable of doing so, but because Xiaobai lacks the skill.

Perhaps this is the difference between a ship equipment administrator and the true owner.

However, it's not a problem to activate the ship's rigging and become a humanoid Gundam capable of going toe-to-toe with Saratoga in a short period of time.

Xiao Bai shook hands.

And the most important point.

Xiaobai can no longer use the power of borrowed ship equipment.

The reason is easy to understand. Simply put, the space where Xiaobai stored the borrowed ship equipment already had enough space for a land-based ship equipment, so there was no room for anything else. Therefore, the other borrowed items simply couldn't fit in.

This is a significant nerf for beginners.

—That's fine too.

Having the ability to do whatever you want with the ship girls at any time is a considerable psychological burden for a novice.

If it’s gone, it’s gone.

Just then, Xiaobai returned to the school gate.

Three or four days have passed since the day the call to arms was sounded in the deep sea.

Xiaobai has been here for almost a month now, it's time to pack up and go home.

School was still in session that day when Xiaobai's appearance caused quite a stir.

Xiao Bai's presence undoubtedly brought a refreshing change to the school, which had been in a state of dull learning.

Many people stuck their heads out of the windows after seeing Xiaobai's presence, staring at it in amazement.

With her white hair, Xiao Bai possessed a subtle charisma. The students who saw her along the way didn't dare to speak loudly, but could only quietly gaze at Xiao Bai and whisper among themselves.

Somewhat strangely, Xiaobai did run into some of her former students along the way, but those students were too busy looking at her hair to recognize her at all.

This left Xiaobai somewhat frustrated.

Xiao Bai passed by one of the classes he taught.

The students in the classroom are getting ready for class.

It wasn't a history lesson.

Xiao Bai peered inside from the doorway; Bai Yinwu's spot had already been emptied.

His deskmate, Chu Liuji, seemed to know about Bai Yinwu's transfer and was slumped on the desk, looking somewhat distracted.

I'm sorry, it's impossible for Baiyin Wu to ever see you again.

Xiao Bai apologized in his heart and walked towards the teachers' office.

In the teachers' office, the teachers were all engrossed in writing and preparing for their lessons.

Xiao Bai's seat was almost empty, because he left right after teaching, so he didn't bring any personal belongings with him.

She picked up the history book that was sitting on the empty table.

—This might be the only thing that proves Xiaobai was once a history teacher.

Xiao Bai picked up the heavy history book and left the office.

She went upstairs and into the principal's office.

In the principal's office, Mu Yu and Youzi sat on the sofa, waiting for Xiao Bai.

Although Xiaobai was alone on the journey, given her current special circumstances, she was being secretly protected along the way.

"Little White Sister is back." Mu Yu looked at Little White with a smile.

Xiao Bai nodded and turned his gaze to the principal's desk in front of him.

Mu Yu said that he was only the temporary principal, and the principal was someone else.

"Teacher Lu, are you here to teach a class this time?" Behind the principal's desk, Teacher Li Shizhen, with a kind face, sat upright, looking at Xiaobai.

Xiao Bai laughed.

Teacher Li Shizhen is the true principal of this school.

The reason why Xiaobai can do whatever he wants at school, skipping work whenever he wants, leaving whenever he wants, and returning whenever he wants, is mostly because the principal is cleaning up his messes.

It was precisely because he was the principal that the students in Xiaobai's class dared not disobey a single word from their teacher, Li Shizhen.

However, he was indeed the homeroom teacher and history teacher of that class, which is true.

Xiao Bai bowed to Li Shizhen.

Teacher Li Shizhen touched his chin and laughed.

“Teacher Lu has done a lot for Yuxiu this time. On behalf of all the students of our school, I would like to express my gratitude to Teacher Lu.” Li Shizhen’s smile faded, he stood up and bowed slightly to Xiaobai.

Xiao Bai quickly waved his hand: "It's what I should do, Teacher Li, oh no, Principal Li, you don't need to do this."

A gift from a man in his seventies or eighties is too much for a sixteen-year-old girl like Xiaobai to accept.

"Haha, if you're not used to calling me Teacher Lu, just call me Teacher Li. I prefer that way too." Li Shizhen sat back down. "If that's not possible, you can call me Grandpa."

Xiao Bai could only smile awkwardly.

“This time, Yuxiu’s crisis… well, strictly speaking, it wasn’t really a crisis,” Mu Yu said from the side. “Was it a natural disaster or a man-made one? Never mind, Little White handled it very well. But it’s a pity that because I called Little White here privately, and because of her current condition, she won’t be able to receive the medal.”

There was not a trace of apology in Mu Yu's words.

Xiao Bai knew this was him complaining about the difficult problem he had left him.

"Thank you." Even so, Mu Yu still did her best to help Xiao Bai with the funeral arrangements, which moved Xiao Bai deeply.

Mu Yu didn't say anything, but just gave a rather smug smile.

"When does Teacher Lu plan to go back?" Li Shizhen asked.

"In a couple of days," Xiaobai replied.

After things were over, Saratoga and Tirpitz became the internet-addicted trio again. Yesterday, Hood was discussing with Xiaobai whether they should take the three of them out for a few days to enjoy the beauty of nature.

“Yes.” Li Shizhen nodded. “Teacher Lu has been kind to our school. If you need my help in the future, you can call me. Although I’m an old man and not very useful, I still know a few people.”

Li Shizhen glanced at Mu Yu sitting next to him halfway through his sentence.

“If someone bullies you, I feel I can still slap them twice for you,” Li Shizhen said.

Xiao Bai smiled and nodded.

Next are some handover matters. We had already covered everything that needed to be said two or three days ago, so this is just a symbolic repetition of the conversation.

After explaining everything, Xiaobai bid farewell to everyone in the office.

"Oh, right." At this moment, Yuzu, who had been silent all along and acting as a listener, spoke up, "Little White Sister~"

She still used the incredibly irritating tone that Mu Yu used when addressing Xiao Bai.

"What's wrong, Sister Yuzu?" Xiaobai asked.

"Do you remember what I said?" Yuzu put her finger to her lips. "Yuxiu is a very magical place."

—You might meet the most precious person in your life.

Yuzu said that.

Xiao Bai naturally remembers.

Although she completely treated it as a joke.

"The only person I've met is Sister Yuzu," Xiaobai replied.

Yuzu burst out laughing.

Chapter 165 I am his biological sister

Xiao Bai left the principal's office.

No sooner had Xiaobai left than the previously cheerful atmosphere in the office inexplicably began to turn serious.

"So, what are your observations?" Yuzu turned to look at Mu Yu.

From the very beginning, Mu Yu had no intention of letting Xiao Bai investigate the cause of the deep-sea reaction.

The reason he called Xiaobai over was simply to observe Xiaobai's mental state after activating the Admiral Network.

“…Hmm, that’s normal.” Mu Yu muttered to herself, “It’s almost unbelievably normal.”

"How to say?"

“Little White Sister suddenly possessed such great power. Logically speaking, normal humans would undergo some mental changes, right?” Mu Yu shrugged and said, “But Little White Sister is as steady as a mountain, as if she has undergone extremely rigorous mental training.”

"Hahaha, Lu Yun really has a good sister." Yuzu laughed heartily.

"Yes. She's such a good little sister," Mu Yu said.

As the admiral of the world's number one naval base, Shiro's "human" aspect is the most precious thing in the world.

Because she commands the world's strongest group of ship girls.

Therefore, as the leader of this group of ship girls, Shiro must be a "human".

Because only when Xiaobai is a "human" will she actively protect humanity out of a sense of kinship.

However, the current Shiro is actually closer to a ship girl than a human.

Although this change is only physical, Xiaobai's spirit remains strong and close to that of a human. However, no one can guarantee that Xiaobai's mind will one day deviate from the realm of humanity.

This is a conversation between adults; a carefree little kid would never know.

“Throughout history, humanity has occasionally produced some outstanding individuals who have propelled the progress of human history,” said Li Shizhen, sitting at the principal’s desk. “These outstanding individuals possess abilities that surpass those of ordinary humans; in other words, they are beings that transcend the human realm.”

"That's why they need a template that is fixed and defined by humans."

As Li Shizhen spoke, he raised his head.

“Lu Yun is also such an outstanding person. His role model is his sister,” Li Shizhen said. “No matter how outstanding or extraordinary he is, as long as his sister is alive, he will always be human.”

“However, Lu Lin doesn’t have this template, which is something you’ve been worried about,” Li Shizhen asked.

"Ah, I'm not really worried," Mu Yu scratched his head. "It's just that there are always people who worry unnecessarily, aren't there?"

"Ah, I understand, I understand." Li Shizhen nodded. "A template..."

Where can we find someone who can be infinitely close to Lu Lin, yet never stray from the realm of humanity, to serve as her role model?

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

When Xiaobai was going downstairs, she finally met someone who recognized her.

"Hello, Teacher Lu." A girl was walking in the corridor when she turned around and saw Xiaobai.

"Hello." Xiaobai smiled at the girl.

She recognized the girl.

Her name is Xinling.

She was a transfer student, and she became a teacher on the same day that I transferred here.

"Isn't Xinling going to class?" Xiaobai asked.

I chatted with Teacher Li Shizhen for so long in the principal's office; it should be time for class to start by now.

"My stomach hurts. I need to go to the infirmary," Xinling said calmly.

Xiao Bai looked down at Xinling's stomach.

Xinling stood on the ground with her hands relaxed, showing no signs of stomach pain.