It's time to give out the rings, Admiral!

The beautiful woman led Su Yuchen away, leaving behind a group of people who had recognized the woman and regretted not rushing to help like the boy had.

Volume 1, Chapter 7: Acknowledgments

Following the elegant and beautiful woman, Su Yuchen arrived at a brand-new seven-story office building not far from the registration point. Listening silently to the crisp clatter of her high heels echoing in the corridor, and watching her skillfully navigate the somewhat complex building, the young man couldn't help but begin to speculate about her identity. Was she an employee of the academy? Or perhaps the wife of one of the academy's leaders?

"Um... excuse me..."

"Hmm? What's wrong?" Hearing the boy's curious question, the young woman turned around, a relaxed smile appearing on her delicate face. Looking at the boy's somewhat puzzled expression, she said softly, "If you're asking where we're going, well, we're here." As she spoke, she pointed to a door next to her with a sign that read "Admiral's Recruitment Office."

"Because you helped me, you might have to wait in line for a long time. I don't have anything else to make up for it, so I can only bring you here as a small compensation."

"No, no compensation is needed. It's fine if I stand in line alone. I helped you not because I wanted you to repay me." The boy, who blushed a little from the joke, quickly waved his hand. He had only chased after the boy for a short distance and hadn't done anything particularly dangerous, so he had no right to ask for anything in return.

"Alright, don't refuse, or I'll feel guilty." Without giving the young man a chance to refuse, the young woman pushed open the office door, and then a girl's voice came from inside.

"Huh? Instructor! Why are you here so early today?" Following the young woman into the office, the boy saw a girl of similar age with short hair who looked quite capable.

The boy looked at her, while the girl was also staring in surprise at Su Yuchen behind the young woman. "Instructor? Who is this?" she asked the young woman with a look of gossip and curiosity.

I've never seen an instructor so intimate with any man before. Could it be...?

"What are you thinking about?" Seeing the girl's slightly shocked face, the woman immediately guessed what she was thinking and tapped her head reproachfully. "I wasn't paying attention just now, and a pickpocket who blended into the crowd snatched my wallet. This young man kindly helped me get it back. But because of this, he had to wait in line for a long time, so I brought him here."

"Ah! Sorry, sorry! I misunderstood!" The girl who was tapped on the head stuck out her tongue embarrassedly. She turned around and smiled as she extended her hand to Su Yuchen. "Thank you for helping our instructor. My name is Han Jing. If you are here to register for the exam, then I can be considered your senior."

Some of the flattered boys quickly shook her hand. "Hello, senior, my name is Su Yuchen. But I'm not sure if I can get into this school yet, you're overestimating me."

Since she said she could be considered my senior, she must already be an apprentice admiral with her own ship girl. I'm so envious. I wish I could also pass the entrance exam for the Naval Academy safely...

"Haha, I like straightforward and helpful guys like you. Don't worry, with my eye for talent, you'll definitely pass the selection exam... But let me make this clear beforehand, if you dare to build battleships or aircraft carriers or anything like that, don't blame me for treating you as a class enemy." Han Jing patted Su Yuchen's shoulder casually, but when she got to the second half of her sentence, she suddenly turned to the side and whispered threateningly in the boy's ear.

"Ha...haha, thank you for your kind words..." The boy replied somewhat awkwardly, glancing away quietly.

"You've all gotten to know each other now, right? Han Jing, if you're free, why don't you help this student register?" Just as Su Yuchen was being pulled into some intimate conversation, the beautiful woman's voice came from the side, interrupting the conversation that was putting immense pressure on the young man.

The unscrupulous senior student, as if she were afraid of him, immediately jumped away from the boy, obediently replied "okay," and went to the side to find the documents the boy needed to register.

The rescued boy breathed a sigh of relief. Although he knew Han Jing was joking with him, her tone at the time was indeed very oppressive.

"She was just joking with you, don't take it seriously. Even though she can be a bit silly, she's a really nice person." The young woman walked over to the boy and comforted him. Looking at the serene smile on her face, the slight embarrassment that had lingered in Su Yuchen's heart vanished instantly.

"Don't let her appearance fool you, her ship girl is a very rare heavy cruiser named Pensacola. She's also a member of the academy's trainee admiral committee. If you encounter any problems after you enroll, you can come to her..."

The registration process was very simple. After talking with the young woman for a while, I filled in some personal information on the form that my senior, Han Jing, found for me, and took a photo. I thought the registration process would be complicated, but it was over. After all, the world didn't have high-tech gadgets like computers yet, let alone complicated online registration.

He followed the young and beautiful woman out of the office building. They stopped in the lobby in front of the stairs on the first floor. Standing in front of the boy, she elegantly held her handbag and said apologetically to Su Yuchen, "I originally wanted to treat you to lunch to express my gratitude, but I have a lot of work to do and I really can't leave. So I'll have to find another opportunity next time. I'm so sorry."

"It's alright, it's alright. You've already helped me a lot by registering me. I don't need anything else." Su Yuchen quickly waved her hand, declining her offer to treat her.

"Alright then, I hope you get good grades, Su Yuchen. If you're lucky, you might even be assigned to one of my majors. I'll head back now. Goodbye, Su Yuchen." With that, she waved to Su Yuchen and turned to leave.

"Goodbye... Ah, I still don't know your name." It wasn't until saying goodbye that he suddenly realized he hadn't even had a chance to ask her name.

"Hehe, I'll keep it a secret for now. If you want to know, then you'd better work hard to get into the Naval Academy..."

Watching the woman's figure disappear into the stairwell, Su Yuchen slowly left the office building alone. But just below the steps in front of the main entrance, he suddenly noticed a guy about his age looking at him with envy.

Volume One, Chapter Eight: Monarchical Power

"Wow! Dude, you're so lucky! You've already met the most popular mentor in the academy, Junquan, before even taking the exam. You're so enviable!" With an exaggerated expression that was almost unbearable to look at, the guy with the buzz cut who was standing to the side strode up to Su Yuchen, as if he were a long-lost friend. He patted the boy's shoulder heavily, acting all familiar. "You're really attracting a lot of hatred like that!... Oh, by the way, my name is Yuan Ye. Like you, I'm here to take the Admiral exam."

"Hello, my name is Su Yuchen," Su Yuchen replied politely. Although he didn't particularly like to act too intimately with strangers, one shouldn't hit a smiling face, and being so carefree actually prevented him from causing too much dislike. "By the way, who is this Junquan mentor you just mentioned?" From Yuan Ye's words, he seemed to have gleaned some unusual information.

"Huh? Don't you know? That beautiful woman with long, straight black hair who was just talking to you is our academy's instructor, Junquan! It's said that she's one of the most popular instructors in the academy, and she's also known for her gentle and generous personality." Yuan Ye wore an incredulous expression, as if he was surprised by the boy's ignorance. But as soon as he mentioned Junquan, his face immediately lit up with the expression of a fanatical fan.

A gentle and generous female mentor? No wonder... Although the young man had not yet officially entered the academy, just thinking about that smile that made people relax unconsciously, he was convinced of it.

However, Yuan Ye, on the other hand, had no time to care about what the boy was thinking. He simply continued to show off and tell the boy everything he knew about monarchical power: "The courses she teaches at the academy are large-caliber artillery bombardment guidance and damage control maintenance theory. Every time she teaches, the classroom is packed! Even admirals who have nothing to do with the courses will come to listen to her lectures!"

"Besides, many people outside the school have heard of her name. Every year, there are so many people who want to pursue her that it would take up a train car! But how could those people from outside the school who haven't even become admirals possibly win the heart of the goddess-like mentor Junquan? She is a very rare four-star battleship girl..." Finally, he dropped a bombshell that was like a bomb to Su Yuchen.

HMS Sovereign was the third ship of the British Royal Navy's Revenge-class battleships, an improved version of the Queen Elizabeth-class battleships. Construction began in 1914 at Portsmouth Shipyard and was completed in 1916. She was decommissioned in 1944 and leased to the Soviet Navy on May 5, 1944, where she was renamed HMS Al-Hangers.

Upon hearing this news, Su Yuchen covered her mouth in surprise. Although she had a feeling when she heard the name, she did not expect that the beautiful woman she had been talking to for so long would be a battleship ship girl, and a powerful and rare four-star battleship ship girl at that.

If it weren't for the fact that the dress she was wearing today wasn't suitable for strenuous activity like chasing a thief, perhaps she wouldn't have needed her help at all, Su Yuchen thought to herself. After all, dealing with an ordinary thief was a piece of cake for her.

"How about that, surprised?" Seeing Su Yuchen's expression, Yuan Ye nodded in satisfaction. "Mentor Junquan doesn't have an admiral yet, she's a free ship girl. It seems she has a good impression of you. If you work harder, you might not even need to take the written exam and can directly become a real admiral, the kind of big-name admiral with a capital ship."

Free ship girls refer to ship girls who have not yet been appointed as admirals or joined a naval base. Of course, this does not mean that ship girls are no longer free after joining a naval base, but rather that they bear the heavy responsibility of fighting against the abyss.

Ship girls are kind-hearted; they cannot bear to see death and tragedy. Therefore, every ship girl desires her own admiral. The reason there are still free-roaming ship girls is simply because they haven't yet found an admiral they like and are satisfied with. If they do find one one day, they will surely, like their predecessors, throw themselves into the battle against the abyss without hesitation.

Gaining the approval of a beautiful and powerful ship girl is something every aspiring admiral dreams of. The young man had also imagined it, but recalling her nobility and beauty, he deeply felt that he was not yet qualified or capable enough.

After all, it's just a game. Having experienced the events on the cruise ship, he no longer views everything happening in front of him with the eyes of an outsider.

Sitting in a seaside restaurant with a decent view, Su Yuchen and Yuan Ye, who could barely be called friends, ate lunch and chatted haphazardly about all sorts of interesting anecdotes, although most of the time Yuan Ye was talking and Su Yuchen was just listening.

From his words, Su Yuchen learned that he came from a wealthy family in another major coastal city. Because his older brother had become an admiral, he also wanted to become an outstanding admiral like his brother. Perhaps that was why, even before enrolling in school, he knew a lot of information that could only be obtained after becoming a trainee admiral.

"And what about you, Su Yuchen? Why do you want to become an admiral?" After rambling on for a while, Yuan Ye finally stopped and asked Su Yuchen a question.

"Me? Hmm...maybe it's because being an admiral would bring higher treatment and special privileges...after all, I have a younger sister who's about my age to take care of..." The boy hesitated for a while before answering his question. He had indeed considered becoming an admiral with a magnificent fleet like in the game when he first transmigrated to this world, but after being brutally beaten down by reality and fully realizing that he was just an ordinary person, Su Yuchen now only wanted to take good care of his younger sister, with whom he depended on each other.

"What?! Your reason for wanting to become an admiral is so ordinary! I thought you were like us, wanting to become an admiral so you could marry multiple ship girls! ...But you have a younger sister?! What do you think? What do you think? Is she pretty?"

Listening to Yuan Ye's complaints, Su Yuchen unconsciously twitched her lips. Putting aside whether you can win the favor of multiple ship girls, even if my Xiao Rou is very beautiful, I would never entrust her to a guy like you!

"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Let me tell you, Yu Chen, those destroyers are absolutely amazing!!"

Book 1, Chapter 9: However, the destroyers were fantastic!

"However, destroyers, they are truly amazing!! Their soft bodies, only reaching about chest height, and their cute little faces, they are simply fairies born from fantasy! Pure and lovely little angels!!... I really don't understand those guys who want to build light cruisers and heavy cruisers all day long! Destroyers are so perfect! Why would they have any reason to dislike destroyers!"

Like a fanatical follower of some cult, Yuan Ye, suddenly agitated, completely disregarded the strange looks from those around him. He waved his arms, slammed his fist on the table, and loudly uttered some rather ominous-sounding words to Su Yuchen. His devout demeanor made him look exactly like a missionary preaching his doctrines. "Just imagine a group of soft-spoken little girls calling out to their brother with their adorable, sweet voices, ahhhhh!! I feel like I'm melting!"

"Hey! Is it really okay for you to openly reveal your sexual fetish like that?! And besides, you're just a pervert! Aren't you afraid of being dragged out for questioning by the military police for saying things like that?!" Su Yuchen, also caught in the crossfire of his friend's shameful behavior and surrounded by scornful glances, was filled with pain and despair. Although he knew this guy was a blabbermouth, he hadn't anticipated that once someone started talking, they couldn't stop.

Perhaps finally tired of talking, Yuan Ye, who had been spitting everywhere for half a day, finally couldn't help but sit down and take a sip of juice. He glanced at the boy opposite him with an expression of unspeakable bitterness and asked with great confusion, "What's wrong, bro? You look like you've swallowed a fly. Is the food at this restaurant really that bad?"

"No, no." The boy shook his head with difficulty, then lowered his head to continue eating the spaghetti on his plate. He had only been in this world for a little over a year. Although he had crammed on the professional knowledge required to become an admiral, he still knew very little about the things an admiral should know. After all, he was just an outsider, and couldn't compare to those born in this world who had received professional training. Therefore, in order to gather as much potentially useful information as possible from Yuan Ye, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue listening.

"Huh? Really? Then I'll continue!" Completely unaware of how inappropriate his words were, Yuan Ye cleared his throat and continued. It was rare to have such a good listener; he couldn't let himself go without talking for a while longer! "Of course, Brother Yu Chen, destroyers are wonderful, but big ships with huge guns are a man's true romance!! Just think of that big, white, soft bridge, and those long, white legs—how could any light or heavy cruiser's small frame compare!!!"

"If my first construction attempt after becoming an admiral can produce a battleship or battlecruiser like that, I'll die happy!! Just imagine those incredibly beautiful women holding a pointer, looking at you with disdain, oh my god!! I'm almost getting excited!!"

Holy crap! This perverted lolicon and chatterbox turned out to be a damn masochist! Feeling the increasingly hostile stares around her, Su Yuchen's face turned even more ashen. Ugh! Why did I even let him keep talking?! Wasn't that just asking for trouble?!

"While the battleship is undeniably elegant and perfect, Brother Yu Chen... what truly captivates countless admirals is the gem among ship girls—the aircraft carrier!" After a pause, amidst the boy's bewildered gaze, the voice suddenly shifted, becoming extremely serious. Looking at his solemn and reverent expression, as if on a pilgrimage, the boy would have thought he was an extremely serious person had he not just heard what he had said earlier.

"Every aircraft carrier is a rare gem. They are powerful, beautiful, and even rarer than battleships... By the way, bro, have you heard of a carrier girl named Lexington? I heard she once defeated all rivals in some official events with an undisputed advantage, becoming the most popular ship girl in the entire navy. I saw her picture in a magazine published by the Governor's Office before. Long hair, black stockings, a huge heart, and an incomparably gentle and elegant temperament. No wonder all the admirals always like to call her Mrs. Lexington."

"It's a pity that she's actually a five-star ship girl that ordinary people wouldn't even dare to dream of, let alone a large fleet carrier. Even those high-ranking military officers who have reached the rank of marshal would find her unattainable. Sigh... If I, Yuan Ye, could have a ship girl like that, I would be willing to die on the spot... By the way, there's a rumor that Mrs. Lie is actually a member of that legendary naval base, and it seems that she's already married!"

In the end, Yuan Ye, somewhat discouraged, picked up the juice on the table and drank it all in one gulp. Indeed, a five-star ship girl—in the history of the Naval Academy, no one had ever been able to build one. The reason for their creation was unknown, but what was known was that while there might be a few four-star ship girls with the same name in the world, there would only ever be one five-star ship girl. Once built, they would never appear again. If you wanted to get a five-star ship girl, without extraordinary luck and opportunity, you might as well just give up and go to sleep; after all, anything is possible in dreams.

"Tsk, if I ever get to see that bastard who created Mrs. Leck and makes countless people envious and jealous, I'll definitely rush up and stab him in the back first, and then kick him into a ditch!!! Who told this guy to monopolize the most perfect goddess in the hearts of countless admirals!"

Of course Su Yuchen knew about the ship girl, she was his favorite in the game and the one who accompanied him the longest. But compared to the legendary ship girl in this world, he was more interested in the legendary naval base that Yuan Ye had mentioned.

"The legendary garrison? What's that?" Ignoring someone's indignant nagging, he asked Yuan Ye with great curiosity.

"What? How come you don't even know this? Isn't this something that almost everyone who wants to become an admiral should know?!" Yuan Ye was once again surprised by the boy's ignorance. To this, the boy could only cough awkwardly a few times. I've only been in your world for a year. What's there to not know? Isn't that normal?

"Sigh, forget it, what can I do? We're good brothers, so I'll reluctantly argue with you." Yuan Ye waved his hand dismissively, then, after a moment's thought, he continued...

Volume 1, Chapter 10: The Rumored Naval Base

"Actually, I don't know much about that rumored naval base. The only thing I know, and what most people know, is that it participated in and repelled many large-scale invasions by the deep-sea fleet, achieving many feats that ordinary people wouldn't even dare to dream of, until it was attacked at night by a large fleet composed of several deep-sea flagships more than a year ago..."

Holding the empty cup, Yuan Ye frowned. Even someone as talkative as him felt slightly uneasy talking about this. It wasn't because he didn't want to tell Su Yuchen, but because the garrison, which had been shrouded in mystery, still held many secrets, and most people knew very little about it.

"As for how it came into being, its strength, how many ship girls it commands, and who its admiral is, most people probably can't even count them, just like me. But what is certain is that it can definitely be considered the most powerful naval base since the birth of ship girls."

"...Some say that the legendary naval base possesses many powerful and rare ship girls, which is why it was able to help humanity repel several overwhelming abyssal attacks; others say that the naval base actually only has ship girls and no admirals at all, otherwise, how could anyone in the world gain the recognition of so many ship girls? Of course, these are all just rumors. If it weren't for the fact that ruins still remain, even its existence would be questioned, since there is so little information about it." After saying this, Yuan Ye shrugged, then called over the waiter and ordered another large glass of orange juice.

“Oh, right! If you want to know where its ruins are, I do know.” As he spoke, he turned around and pointed his finger to the distant horizon.

Following the direction Yuan Ye pointed, Su Yuchen saw an island hidden behind the Naval Academy. It was only about half the size of the academy, located next to the north side of Academy Island, and connected to Academy Island by a dilapidated bridge.

No wonder it was called ruins, the boy squinted. On the beach of that island, he could vaguely make out countless bomb craters of all sizes. It was conceivable that after such a bombing, even if the island was built with bunkers, it would have long been reduced to ruins.

"That's all I know. If you want to know more and are not afraid of death, then I suggest you ask the head of the Naval Academy. It is said that the head of the academy personally experienced that war, and she definitely knows more than us ordinary people."

"Thanks, but going to see the dean is probably out of the question." Su Yuchen nodded. He was only a little curious about this matter; why would he go to the dean for something like this? That was a truly important figure, and it was impossible for him to have any dealings with someone like himself.

"Ha! We're friends, no need to thank me. But if you really want to thank me, how about you treat me to this meal? Hehe."

"Alright then." The boy agreed without hesitation. He had already heard so many interesting rumors from Yuan Ye, so he wouldn't lose anything by treating him to a meal.

Yuan Ye had only intended to joke with the boy; he knew the boy's family wasn't well-off. However, he hadn't expected Su Yuchen to agree so readily, which made him feel a little embarrassed. "Uh…no need to agree so readily, really. I just wanted to joke with you. You probably don't have much money on you, right? So I'll pay…"

"Paying for a meal shouldn't be a problem."

…………

Because Yuan Ye had to visit his relatives in Jinchuan, the two parted ways at the restaurant entrance after lunch. After exchanging contact information, Yuan Ye hurriedly left, and before parting, despite Su Yuchen's objections, he reimbursed them for their lunch expenses.

"So... what should I do next?" Standing on the roadside in front of the restaurant, Su Yuchen, feeling a little bored, silently pondered her next steps.

Finding a hotel to settle in now is too early, especially with only two days left until the exam. I probably won't be able to concentrate on studying anymore. Should I just find a temporary part-time job as planned? No, let's pass that up. What can I possibly do in just a few days? Anyway, once I pass the exam, I'll get the substantial stipend of becoming a trainee admiral.

So, there's only one option left—since I've come all this way to a big city, wouldn't it be a shame not to take a good look at how this world's city differs from the city in my previous world?

After thinking it over, the young man made up his mind. He might be living in this city for a long time, so it was always good to familiarize himself with it beforehand. So he lifted his leg and slowly began to walk along the road…

Due to the deep-sea invasion and humanity's continuous defeats, the development of technology in this world is unusually slow. Walking alone on the highway, Su Yuchen felt as if she had stepped into a city from the 1960s or 70s. There were no endless streams of cars and trucks, nor was there a strong sense of technology. All around were towering office buildings with glass curtain walls, and everywhere exuded a retro atmosphere.

As he walked, Su Yuchen suddenly became somewhat melancholy. Everything here was beautiful and enviable, but this was not the world he was born in, nor the world where he had lived for more than ten years and had all sorts of memories. Thinking about those people he hadn't looked at closely before, and who might never have the chance to look at closely again, he felt a lump in his throat.

Fortunately, Xiao Rou has always been by my side since I came into this world. Without her, I might not have been able to make it through. So, even for Xiao Rou's sake, I must get into the Naval Academy, become a respected admiral, and give her a happy life.

Thinking of his younger sister's sweet smile, Su Yuchen sighed deeply and raised his head, but then he suddenly realized that he had somehow ended up in the most famous place in the city besides the Naval Academy—the Anti-Japanese War Memorial Square.

Interlude in Chapter Eleven of Volume One

"In the early years of the Old Generation, the suddenly appearing Deep Sea launched a massive attack on the coastline in an attempt to drive humanity out of the ocean, causing countless deaths and injuries, and displacing hundreds of millions of civilians. To avert disaster and fight against the Deep Sea, naval officers and soldiers from all over the world and their ships gathered here, thus beginning the first counterattack against the Deep Sea in human history. The battle lasted for half a month, and although it ultimately ended in failure, it still dealt a heavy blow to the arrogance of the Deep Sea and laid a solid foundation for the arrival of the New Generation."

This monument was erected to commemorate the 208325 brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the naval battle. Even though you have perished, your contributions and spirit will forever be remembered.

On the stone-paved square, Su Yuchen silently read the inscription on the marble stele in front of him. He gently touched the white marble block that had been eroded by rainwater, and a look of reverence gradually appeared on his face.

Everyone knows that using traditional ships to fight the brutal deep sea is tantamount to suicide. This is not only because the deep sea possesses firepower and protection that are in no way inferior to traditional warships, but also because the human girls they represent have an extreme advantage in stealth and maneuverability. Faced with these advantages, human warships are like three-year-old children, utterly powerless.

Knowing full well that they were going to their deaths, those officers and soldiers who had once protected the ocean and humanity still resolutely chose to defend human dignity with their lives. Even Su Yuchen, from another world, was deeply moved by this spirit.

He stepped back a few paces, straightened his clothes, and then solemnly saluted the monument. "May your souls find peace," he said softly, as if making a prayer. Heroes are to be remembered by everyone, including him.

After viewing the monument standing in the center of the square, the boy continued deeper into the square. Following the path, he soon arrived at a rather ornate white building. This was the Tsugawa Naval Museum, the most worthwhile place to visit in the square.

However, Su Yuchen, feeling somewhat heavy-hearted, was clearly not in the mood to look at those messy but commemorative items. He glanced at the map of the venue and went straight to the second floor of the museum.

The second floor was a huge library. Looking at the rows and rows of towering bookshelves and the countless books neatly stacked on them, Su Yuchen couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

He glanced at the reading area next to him, where quite a few people were already quietly reading, and suddenly changed his mind. Since it was still early, why not read a book here for a while? These books were definitely more interesting than textbooks, and maybe he could even find some rumors about the legendary naval base or other useful information.

With a thought in mind, the boy followed the signs to the bookshelf that was dedicated to naval history. Even though there was only one bookshelf in front of him, looking at the books of all shapes and sizes, Su Yuchen still felt dazzled and didn't know where to start.

He casually picked up a history book that recorded history from the old generation to the beginning and end of the new generation, then sat down on the ground and began to read it with great interest. Su Yuchen had always lacked knowledge of the history of this world. He could describe the general outline, but he was only vague about the details. After all, the Admiral Exam only tested some basic professional knowledge, and he didn't need to waste his energy learning history as well.

He didn't know how much time had passed, but Su Yuchen, who was sitting there turning the pages of the book in his hand, suddenly heard some strange noises. He reluctantly turned his gaze away from the pages of the book and looked in the direction from which the noises came.

In his line of sight, a small girl was standing on a stepladder much taller than herself, arranging the books on the top shelf. She had a pair of deep blue eyes, long black hair that flowed smoothly down her back, and a touch of blushing pink on her chubby little face—she was simply a little beauty in the making.

She pulled out the books that had been scattered haphazardly one by one, and then put them back in their original places one by one. However, judging from the fine sweat on her forehead and her trembling appearance, she seemed to be struggling a little.

Wiping the sweat from her forehead, the little girl, who had successfully put some books back in their place, picked up another stack of books on top of the bookshelf to put them up. But then an accident happened. Holding the books in her arms, she slipped and fell backward off the ladder.

"Ah!" the girl exclaimed, her face paling with fright as she instinctively closed her eyes. However, the sound of impact did not occur, nor did the expected pain appear. Somewhat puzzled, she opened her eyes.