Elder brother's garrison

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Hmmmm??!

Elizabeth looked at Admiral Haoding and Xiaobai in the room with a confused expression.

what happened?

Is that black, white-toothed guy sitting on the bed my admiral?

The admiral... wasn't he just left with only his last breath after being injured by the abyssal energy, unconscious on his bed, resigned to his fate, and possibly dying on the spot at any moment?

How come the Admiral woke up as if nothing had happened while I was just out boiling water? He was even exchanging polite pleasantries with Admiral Lu Lin?

What about the injuries?

What about such serious injuries?

What exactly happened during those few minutes I was away from...?

Elizabeth was completely bewildered. Seemingly sensing Elizabeth's gaze, Admiral Haoding and Xiaobai in the room also noticed her arrival.

"Oh, it's Elizabeth!" Admiral Haoding laughed heartily at Elizabeth upon seeing her, then said, "I didn't have a chance to tell you before I fainted, but you've really worked hard on this expedition!"

"Admiral...?" Elizabeth stammered, carrying the ink-filled lunchbox, she ran to the bedside, observing Admiral Haoding's dark, grimy face with a look of astonishment. Her gaze swept over Admiral Haoding from head to toe until she was certain that this thing was indeed her admiral. Only then did Elizabeth swallow hard, her face filled with astonishment. "Admiral... weren't you just unconscious in bed? How did you recover so quickly...?"

"Hmm? Me?" Admiral Haoding seemed thoughtful. He gently patted his brow, then shook his head. "Hmm... Actually, after I fainted on the beach, I felt incredibly cold inside, my limbs were heavy, I couldn't open my eyes, and even the sounds reaching my ears were muffled. To be honest, I really felt like I was going to die. I thought I would stay in that state and just go to my grave. But unexpectedly... just now, I suddenly felt my body become lighter, and then I woke up in a flash!"

"..." Elizabeth looked at her with a complicated expression, "Just like that?"

"Yes." Admiral Haoding replied sincerely.

"..." Elizabeth's gaze shifted to the little white dog by the bedside, "Admiral Lu...Admiral Lu Lin..."

"Well... actually, I noticed the room was a bit stuffy, so I opened the window to let in some fresh air for Admiral Haoding," Xiaobai explained, then pointed to a small window behind him where a wooden board had been removed and the window was open. "Maybe the fresh air dispersed the deep-sea atmosphere, which made Admiral Haoding feel much more comfortable, and then he woke up."

"...It was cured so easily..." Elizabeth looked out the window with a complicated expression.

"No, it's just ventilation. The deep-sea aura in Admiral Haoding's body hasn't dissipated yet, so a full recovery is impossible... Admiral Haoding has only simply woken up from his coma; he's still far from being out of danger."

"Huh? He's still not out of danger?" Elizabeth was taken aback.

"Hmm...now that you mention it, it does feel like my head is filled with water...it's chilly." Admiral Haoding nodded seriously, raised his hand to touch his temples, and asked Xiaobai, "Admiral Lu Lin, how much longer can I live?"

"If we leave it unattended, you might not survive tonight."

"So I only have one day left to live..." Admiral Haoding nodded deeply, crossed his arms, and pondered seriously for a while. His face showed no fear at knowing his death was imminent, only a regretful sigh. "What a pity, I couldn't hold on until the end of Chapter Eight..."

"That...that's very dangerous!" Elizabeth, hearing the conversation between Admiral Haoding and Xiaobai, trembled with fear. She looked at Xiaobai, her pretty face full of pleading, "Admiral...Admiral Lu Lin..."

"Oh, I'm so sorry, so sorry, so sorry! I'm sorry, Miss Elizabeth, I didn't explain myself clearly just now. Although if left untreated, he definitely won't make it through the day, as long as I treat him, Admiral Haoding will be fine. You see, I haven't even started treatment yet..." Seeing that Elizabeth was on the verge of another breakdown, Xiaobai quickly said apologetically to her.

"Ah...that's great..." Elizabeth breathed a sigh of relief.

"...Anyway, Miss Elizabeth, please give me that first." Xiaobai breathed a sigh of relief, then slowly pointed to the ink-filled lunchbox in Elizabeth's arms and said.

"This?" Elizabeth handed the lunchbox to Xiaobai. "Admiral Lu Lin, I just followed your instructions and dissolved the ink block into ink..."

"Yes, I did receive it—wow, so much ink? Miss Elizabeth, did you dissolve the rest of the block?" Xiaobai took the lunchbox, glanced down at it, and chuckled.

"Huh? Can't it dissolve completely?" Elizabeth panicked.

"No... it's all dissolved, so it's fine. It's not a big deal. If we store the ink properly, we can use it next time." Xiaobai shook her head, placed the lunchbox on the bedside table, then picked up a calligraphy brush, dipped it in the lunchbox, turned around, and walked back with the brush. "Admiral Haoding, I'm going to start the treatment now."

"Treatment?" Admiral Haoding and Elizabeth looked at Xiaobai with suspicion.

"Hmm... well... do you remember the runic script, Admiral Haoding? It's the thing Ella's grandfather taught us back at Ella's house—runic script, simply put, is a kind of writing with magical power. Depending on the script, it can achieve many magical effects." Xiaobai said, handing over the hand holding the brush. "So, using runic script to perform a simple ritual to dispel the aura of the deep sea is no problem. But I might have to write a few words on you, Admiral Haoding. You don't mind, do you?"

"It's runic script?" A hint of admiration flashed in Admiral Haoding's eyes, and then he nodded with great conviction. "No wonder this set of writing materials looked familiar... Admiral Lu Lin, I trust you, please make yourselves at home!"

"Thank you for your cooperation. Admiral Haoding, please lean closer. Your deep-sea aura is all over your head. I'm going to write a word on your forehead."

"it is good."

Admiral Haoding straightened his chest and raised his head, confidently extending his dark forehead.

Xiao Bai skillfully drew a few lines on Admiral Haoding's forehead and put down his brush.

"Admiral Lu Lin, is it finished?"

Admiral Haoding only felt a slight itch and dampness on his forehead when the brush touched it; other than that, he felt nothing else.

"One more step." Xiaobai said, reaching out and tapping Admiral Haoding's forehead, activating the Admiral's network.

Chapter 1864 Lustful Woman

Following Xiaobai's fingertips, the network of admirals flowed continuously into the calligraphy on Admiral Haoding's forehead.

Although Xiaobai didn't explain her current behavior, Elizabeth behind Xiaobai had a feeling that what Xiaobai was doing was a very crucial step. Elizabeth couldn't help but hold her breath, her eyes fixed nervously on Admiral Haoding's forehead.

The ink Xiaobai used to write the rune was pure black, and Admiral Haoding's skin was now also blackened by the deep-sea aura that had entered his body, so Xiaobai's handwriting was not very obvious on Admiral Haoding's forehead. Elizabeth did not know what kind of strokes Xiaobai had just written on Admiral Haoding's forehead, but Elizabeth only felt that Xiaobai's action of writing the rune was smooth and quite skilled, and it did not seem like he lacked daily practice.

As Xiaobai's network of admirals slowly poured in, the calligraphy on Admiral Haoding's forehead gradually emitted a faint golden light.

It was dazzling with golden light and incredibly sacred.

Under Elizabeth's astonished gaze, the golden light emanating from the characters on Admiral Haoding's forehead became increasingly conspicuous, and one slender stroke after another appeared on Admiral Haoding's pure black forehead under the golden light.

"This is... runic script... Wow, so amazing..." Elizabeth covered her mouth, murmuring as if she had witnessed a miracle. However, soon after, when all the characters that Xiaobai had written on Admiral Haoding's forehead appeared in golden light, Elizabeth froze on the spot, completely dumbfounded. "...Eh? Wait, this character is..."

"Alright!" Xiaobai lowered her finger with satisfaction, gazing at the bright, shimmering golden characters on Admiral Haoding's forehead. She nodded contentedly. "Admiral Haoding, that should be fine now. How do you feel inside your body?"

"Hmm—" Admiral Haoding closed his eyes and felt it for a moment, then opened them and said to Xiaobai with a lot of emotion, "Admiral Lu Lin, it seems that the gloom in my body has dissipated a lot, and my head is also much clearer."

"That's right. The character I wrote above your head, Admiral Haoding, can help you consume the deep-sea energy in your body. The reason you feel your head is becoming cool is because the deep-sea energy in your head is being worn down by the power of the rune." Xiaobai smiled slightly at Admiral Haoding. "However, the treatment process may be a bit long. For example, your current skin color may not return to normal until the treatment is over."

"Skin color..." Admiral Haoding looked down at his dark palms.

"Hmm."

"...Men, it doesn't matter if their skin is a little dark." Admiral Haoding put down his hand, not really bothered by his current state.

"That's good." Xiaobai nodded. "I'm not sure how long the treatment will take. Let's see how it goes. If the recovery goes well, I might be fully recovered in a week."

"I see! Thank you, Admiral Lu Lin!" Admiral Hao Ding smiled with emotion, raised his hands, and cupped them to Xiao Bai, saying, "I will never forget Admiral Lu Lin's life-saving grace today!"

"We're all colleagues, this is only natural. I'm also very grateful to Admiral Haoding for the sacrifices you made for the battle today."

"Hahaha! Admiral Lu Lin, you really have given me one surprise after another. Before, when we were in the coastal city, I thought that you, like us, were just getting started with rune script. I didn't expect that Admiral Lu Lin's rune script skills had already reached the pinnacle, and that you could bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded!"

"No, no... Actually, this is just a rudimentary skill of mine... It's nothing special, and if word gets out, it might embarrass the Ella family, so please keep it a secret from Ella." Xiaobai scratched his head and said to Admiral Haoding apologetically.

"It doesn't matter. Even if it costs me my life, I will keep this secret for Admiral Lu Lin!" Admiral Haoding nodded seriously, pounding his chest.

"Forget about risking your life..." Xiao Bai was genuinely afraid that Admiral Haoding would say something like that.

When ordinary people say they're willing to risk their lives, it might just be an exaggeration to express their determination, but when Admiral Haoding says something like that, Xiaobai thinks he's most likely serious about risking his life.

"Anyway, now that Admiral Haoding is all right, I'm heading back to my ship girls' place." Xiaobai pointed to the doorway and smiled as she instructed Admiral Haoding, "Admiral Haoding, there are a few things you need to be careful about. The rune on your forehead is a continuously active rune. To completely remove the deep-sea aura from your body, this rune will need to work for about a week. During this week, remember not to go near the beach to prevent a second invasion of the deep-sea aura. Also, avoid strenuous physical labor to prevent sweat from washing away the rune. Keep an eye on the characters on your forehead. If any damage occurs, please come to me immediately to have them repaired."

"Okay, I've got it." Admiral Haoding nodded seriously.

"Hmm." Xiaobai smiled slightly, turned around, and looked at Elizabeth behind her. "Miss Elizabeth."

"Uh...ah?" Elizabeth, who had been staring blankly at the words appearing on Admiral Haoding's forehead, was suddenly called out by Xiaobai. She turned her gaze around in a flustered manner. "Admiral Lu, Lu Lin? What, what is it..."

"Remember to keep an eye on your admiral for me. Make sure he does nothing that might damage the rune on his forehead. If the rune is damaged and not repaired in time, Admiral Haoding's life will be in danger."

"remember!"

"That's good..." Xiaobai took Elizabeth's hand, gently patted the back of her hand, and smiled warmly at her, "Then Miss Elizabeth, I'll head back now."

"I...I'll escort Admiral Lu Lin back..."

“No need to see me off, I still remember the way. More importantly, Admiral Haoding has just escaped danger, and it would be quite bad if no one looked after him. Miss Elizabeth, you should stay here and take care of him.” Xiao Bai said, not giving Elizabeth a chance to reply, but suddenly seemed to remember something and turned to Admiral Haoding, asking, “Oh, by the way, Admiral Haoding, regarding the distribution of the spoils seized in this deep-sea counterattack operation…”

"It depends on your mood, Admiral Lu Lin," Admiral Hao Ding replied straightforwardly, giving Admiral Lu Lin a thumbs up and flashing a set of white teeth. "Originally, since you've helped me so much, Admiral Lu Lin, I was planning to give up all the spoils. However, since we still need to continue exploring Chapter 8, not taking any of them would more or less affect the morale of my men. So, Admiral Lu Lin, just distribute them symbolically according to your mood, or simply give us the minimum distribution rights."

"I understand." Xiaobai nodded. "Then Admiral Haoding, please take good care of your health."

"Thank you very much."

"Me too."

After Xiaobai finished speaking, he felt relieved and let out a deep breath.

Xiao Bai greeted Admiral Haoding and Elizabeth in the room, put away the writing implements on the desk, and left the room.

Elizabeth watched Xiaobai's departing figure quietly. She stood there, watching Xiaobai disappear into the horizon beyond the door.

Only after she could no longer see Xiaobai did Elizabeth slowly withdraw her gaze and look at Admiral Haoding on the bed.

After Xiaobai left, Admiral Haoding also got up from the bed. He stretched his limbs while scrutinizing his dark skin.

"Admiral Lu Lin's miraculous methods are truly overwhelming... I never expected that just writing a single character on my head would make my body feel so much lighter." Admiral Hao Ding murmured to himself as he twisted his waist. "Although my skin is still dark, my physical strength seems to have almost recovered, and it seems I could participate in battle directly without any problem..."

“Admiral, Admiral Lu Lin reminded you before she left…” Elizabeth came to Admiral Haoding’s side, staring at the runes on his forehead with complicated eyes, “During this period, you can no longer go near the beach, nor can you do any strenuous physical labor.”

"Hahaha! Since it's Admiral Lu Lin's suggestion, there's nothing we can do about it!" Admiral Hao Ding laughed twice, then obediently sat back down on the bed. He looked at his blackened hands with emotion and said to Elizabeth, "...I never imagined that the art of runic script could not only be used to create ship girl construction devices, but also to heal the body...It has truly broadened my horizons."

"..."

“…Oh, by the way.” Admiral Haoding put down his hand and asked Elizabeth, “Speaking of which, Elizabeth, could you find me a mirror? I’d like to see what the rune that saved my life looks like.”

"...Uh, Admiral, do you want to see it now?" Elizabeth was taken aback, and she spoke to Admiral Haoding with a strange expression.

"What's wrong? Is there anything wrong with it?" Admiral Haoding asked in confusion.

“…No, it’s nothing…” Elizabeth turned her head away. She hesitated for a moment, then took out a small makeup mirror from her ship equipment space and placed it in front of Admiral Haoding. “Admiral…look.”

"Oh, oh..." Admiral Haoding looked in Elizabeth's mirror and was stunned.

When Admiral Haoding saw himself in the mirror, his face was as black as ink, just like Bao Zheng, and in the very center of his brow was a golden character the size of a thumb.

That was the Chinese character "正" (zhèng).

The golden tally mark shone brightly on Admiral Haoding's forehead, exuding a strong presence.

This was also the handwriting that embarrassed Elizabeth.

The font that Xiaobai wrote is not actually Elizabeth's native language, but as the ship girl of the Haoding Admiral, Elizabeth still has some obligation to learn about this type of font—of course, mostly through the internet. Because of this, while learning this type of language, Elizabeth also actively or passively learned a lot of knowledge that good children cannot know, including this font.

Ok……

Elizabeth vaguely remembered that a manga called "YuruGirls" that was very popular a while ago often used this kind of gag with legs covered in tally marks... Elizabeth quite liked that manga, and still has three sets at home, one for reading, one for collecting, and one for spreading the word.

"..." Admiral Haoding looked at himself in the mirror and fell silent, staring thoughtfully at the tally mark on his forehead.

"Admiral... the handwriting Admiral Lu Lin used to write for you isn't as simple as it looks to us. Although it's a bit unsightly, at least it served its purpose..." Elizabeth blushed and stammered as she explained to Admiral Haoding, "So I think..."

"Admiral Lu Lin's calligraphy is really quite elegant... Hmm?" Admiral Hao Ding looked at the characters for a while and exclaimed in admiration. He noticed Elizabeth's embarrassed expression and asked curiously, "Elizabeth, what's wrong? Is there something strange about these characters?"

“…No, no…” Elizabeth put down the mirror, bit her lip, pinched her arm, and looked aggrieved. “It’s…it’s my mind that was impure…”

Chapter 1865 Dean of the Deep Sea?

Stepping out of Admiral Haoding's house, Xiao Bai, feeling carefree, stretched and took a deep breath.

A lot happened today.

I had just sent the information about the leveling spots to the Admiral Headquarters when the Deep Sea Army stormed onto the beach. This forced the two garrison commanders to fight the Deep Sea Army until evening. During this time, I was also forced to fight the Deep Sea Commander, and Admiral Haoding almost sacrificed himself heroically due to the Deep Sea aura...

but.

Overall, today has finally passed without any major incidents.

"Mmm—that feels good." Little White looked at the tranquil environment in the valley and couldn't help but sigh.

After leaving Admiral Haoding's side, Xiaobai first took the time to return to the Vestal. While Xiaobai was treating Admiral Haoding, the supply ship squad of the newbie naval base was also working tirelessly to repair the ship girls of Haoding Naval Base.

When Xiaobai returned to the Vestal Goddess, one after another, Haoding Garrison ship girls lay sprawled on the valley road, their cheeks flushed and clothes disheveled. These ship girls were panting heavily as they lay on the ground, their skin, visible through their clothes, smooth and moist, glowing with a healthy pink luster, presumably because their ship equipment had been carefully repaired and perfected by the Vestal Goddess.

After finding Vestal and Sukhbaatar at the end of the road, and offering words of comfort to the Vestal squad who were working hard on the blushing ship girls, Xiaobai finally left the valley with peace of mind and returned to the villa in the newbie naval base.

In the villa of the newbie naval base, after the expedition ended, most of the ship girls had returned to a relaxed state, changed back into their home clothes, and lazily lay in the villa chatting and petting the cat. A small number of ship girls with special duties gathered at the entrance of the villa, sitting around a map of the sea area in Chapter 8, discussing their feelings after the mission.

"The strength of this Abyssal Fleet is slightly improved compared to Chapter 7—that's unavoidable. However, even so, the increase in the Abyssal Fleet's combat power has not reached the level of qualitative change. I think that in future combat power, we can continue to use the tactics we used in Chapters 7 and 6..." Hood said slowly to the other ship girls surrounded by them.

“Hmm.” Bismarck nodded in agreement.

“I agree with Hood’s suggestion, but there’s one thing we need to be careful about.” Akagi nodded slightly, pointing to the unexplored area on the sea map. “While the strength of the Abyssal Fleet has only changed quantitatively compared to Chapter Seven, the high-tier ship types in Chapter Eight have clearly undergone some changes. Take those Abyssal Frigates, for example; their strength has reached a level that can threaten the top ten naval bases. We need to be more careful in future battles.”

“Hmm.” Bismarck nodded in agreement.

"The reason why there is such a qualitative difference between high-level deep-sea creatures is probably related to the fact that this is Chapter Eight. After all, you humans haven't been here for five hundred years. Deep-sea amphibious ships have no natural enemies, so naturally, powerful deep-sea amphibious ships will gradually become stronger over time." Deep-sea Yamato said to Akagi and Hood, "The deep-sea frigates that appeared on the surface of the sea today are at least several decades old, you know? They are considered extremely long-lived among deep-sea creatures."

"I see..." The ship girls suddenly understood.

"Yamato, Akagi, Hood, Bismarck? What are you doing?" Shiro asked with a smile as she approached the ship girls who were squatting by the map chatting.

"Ah! Shiro, you're back!" Upon hearing Shiro's voice, Akagi Yamato immediately stood up and asked happily, "Shiro, have you finished everything over there?"