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

The city of Tsugawa was still brightly lit at night. As she walked along the streets bustling with pedestrians and tourists, Jun Quan reluctantly changed into a more formal light gray nylon dress at the strong insistence of her friend and boss, Jun Quan, and slowly and steadily parked the car next to the Chinese restaurant she had visited before.

The car was provided to the monarch by the academy for her own use. Even on the most important occasions, she was never seen driving it. Sitting in the driver's seat, Junquan turned around and looked at the monarch behind her who was looking out the window.

On the soft back seat, a white wide-brimmed hat with a black ribbon gently covered her long ochre hair. A white tight-fitting dress hugged her full breasts and graceful, supple waist. The gorgeous hem and waist ornaments were adorned with countless beautiful decorations. Beneath the sheer gauze, a pair of long, curvaceous legs in silver high heels were alluringly alluring, like jade in the night light.

A faint, gentle smile graced her crystal-clear lips, and her clear, dreamlike light purple pupils occasionally revealed a hint of gentleness and fragility. Gazing at this beautiful and noble woman before him, if it weren't for her signature hair and familiar demeanor and face, he might have thought that his usually strict and serious headmaster had actually been replaced by someone else.

Looking at the scene before her, Junquan sighed softly. She finally understood why Guangrong had secretly asked her monarch today if she had met someone she liked.

Such gentleness, such femininity, and she even changed into such a beautiful outfit for a small party—just as Glorious said, from every angle, it looked exactly like she was going to meet her lover…

However, I remember that as the head of the Naval Academy, she shouldn't be allowed to have her own admiral, right?

Remembering some of the school's rules, she touched her forehead with a headache, wondering if she had actually been called in to cover for someone else. Shaking her head to clear her mind of these useless thoughts, she slowly began to speak.

"Dean, we've arrived at that Chinese restaurant. What should we do? Should we go in now, or wait here a little longer?"

"Just call me Monarch. Why be so formal? If you don't mind, let's go in now. There are some people I need to introduce you to. I hope you won't be too surprised later."

Upon hearing Junquan's words, the beautiful red-haired woman gently turned her head and gave Junquan, whose face was equally exquisite, a faint smile.

The car door slowly opened, and amidst the astonished expressions of the passersby, Jun Quan, carrying his white briefcase, and the monarch, dressed in formal attire, stepped out of the cramped car.

Although she still didn't know what the monarch was up to, since she had already agreed to accompany him to the banquet, there was no way she would back out now. At worst, she could just tell that little rascal everything that had happened when she got back.

This is the place where I bought the recipes yesterday to treat that little guy. I remember the proprietress was one of the pretty ship girls.

Perhaps because she had been there before, listening to the sound of her and the monarch's high heels clicking on the hard stone slabs, and following behind the monarch who attracted the attention of countless men, she skillfully walked into the Chinese restaurant with a "Closed" sign hanging in front of the door. However, somewhat unexpectedly, the moment she and the monarch stepped inside, she heard a somewhat familiar voice.

"Portland, go and get me a few more candles; they haven't been set on the table over there yet."

If I remember correctly, it sounded like the voice of Washington, the legendary battleship ship girl who had once come to my office.

Somewhat surprised, she looked up and gazed in the direction from which the sound came. Sure enough, in the restaurant's lobby, she saw the silver-haired woman talking to a beautiful girl with golden twin ponytails.

Washington, with her silver ponytail and a dark blue dress, looked noticeably more relaxed and energetic than when she had come to his office that day, when she appeared anxious and uneasy.

Just as I was wondering why a five-star battleship girl like Washington would be here, Monarch beside her seemed to have discovered something and waved in another direction.

Good evening, Lexington. Am I late?

Lexington? The monarch's gentle voice reached Junquan's ears. Hearing her words, Junquan opened his eyes wide in surprise and subconsciously turned his head. In her dark pupils, he saw the beautiful figure he had met twice before, a figure that seemed to have stepped out of a perfect painting.

She wore a snow-white dress, a pure and beautiful necklace, a quiet and elegant headdress, a pair of gentle and tender eyes, a face of unparalleled beauty, and a gentle and virtuous smile like a flower on a high mountain.

Is she really a ship girl like me, or a goddess descended from the sky?

Looking at that figure, which was far more beautiful than the one from two days ago, a strange thought involuntarily arose in Jun Quan's mind.

The Lexington she saw two days ago, though beautiful, had some flaws. But now, those flaws seemed to have been completely made up, leaving only its seemingly innate, flawless charm and beauty.

"Welcome, Your Majesty, please come in. The Admiral will be here in a while. Jiajia, Phelps, and Yingrui, you two go to the back and help Yixian bring out the dishes she has prepared. Oh, and Zhaohe, you go out and stand guard in front of the shop. As soon as you see the Admiral arrive, come to the shop immediately to inform us."

Lexington, who was at a large round dining table directing Jaja and her younger sisters to decorate a huge cake with fragrant cream, also noticed the arrival of the monarch and his entourage. She gently raised her head, put down the cream bottle in her hand, and gave the monarch and his lord, who were standing in front of the door, a gentle smile.

"That's good. Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Everything is pretty much ready, so all you have to do is prepare to eat... Oh? Why did Miss Junquan come along too?"

Listening to the conversation between these two dazzling five-star ship girls, Junquan felt a bit confused. Why would Junshu bring him here? Why were Lexington and the others here? Who was the admiral Lexington mentioned? And this didn't seem like an important banquet at all; it was more like a small celebration...

As she was slowly sorting through her thoughts, she suddenly heard Lexington's question. She wanted to answer that she had only been brought by the monarch, but before she could answer, the monarch beside her had already given her the answer.

"Of course, Junquan is coming along too, Lexington. Didn't you know? Junquan is also one of your new sisters."

"…………well???"

"...Oh...I see..."

Volume 1, Chapter 147: Old Stories

"...Oh...I see..."

Dressed in a pure white and gorgeous dress, Lexington heard the monarch's resounding words before her. She tied her long, smooth hair with a white ribbon, letting it drape down her graceful neck and over her ample chest. With her sea-blue eyes narrowed, she helplessly curved her beautiful eyebrows.

In fact, from the moment she first saw Miss Junquan, she had already wondered if this star instructor of the naval academy had also become her sister. After all, her dear admiral was the kind of person who would inexplicably stick to all sorts of outstanding and beautiful ship girls wherever he went.

Although that's what she thought, she still felt a sense of helplessness when her guess was confirmed.

As the secretary ship, I'm already busy enough dealing with the relationships between so many sisters, but that wicked admiral is still giving me trouble... Sigh, it's my own fault. No matter what, I can never bring myself to scold him even a little bit. There are already so many sisters, and now there are more. I really don't know what my naval base will become in the future...

However… I probably can’t say anything to Miss Junquan, because I myself became entangled with my husband in the same inexplicable way back then…

I remember the first time I met the Admiral at the Governor's Mansion. Back then, he was a greenhorn, a rookie Admiral who had just acquired his own naval base. He brought Z16, Fubuki, and Shirayuki and the other girls to the Governor's Mansion, supposedly to get a detailed map of the sea area near their naval base from Instructor Ella.

At that time, deep-sea activities were still very frequent, and coastal areas were often harassed by groups of deep-sea amphibious ships. Although there were not many capital ships, news of some naval bases being completely wiped out would still come from time to time.

Despite knowing the danger posed by the enemy, the admiral at that time, unlike other garrison commanders who retreated and passively defended, still wanted to take the initiative to reduce the pressure on defense and minimize the losses suffered by coastal residents.

After learning of his purpose, everyone in the governor's mansion was very surprised. The other admirals advised him not to act impulsively, because even the veteran admirals would deploy their ship girls in key areas for defense, instead of taking the initiative to attack like he did. Facing a much larger number of Abyssal Fleet members, his few destroyers would only be sending them to their deaths.

However, no matter how others tried to dissuade him, he still carried out his own idea. Although the process was very difficult, with his amazing tactics and the efforts and mutual trust of him and his sisters, they successfully pushed the battle line to the waters near Renju (1-3). This outstanding result even alarmed the governor and the naval committee composed of the most outstanding marshals.

Perhaps it was because of the predestined connection between us, or perhaps it was because from the first time I saw him, I was deeply attracted by his clear yet firm eyes. After only a few meetings and conversations, I, who was still a free ship girl at the time, ignored the advances and pursuits of many generals and marshals. Every day, I would go to the Governor's Mansion to ask about his situation from some well-informed friends.

When he achieved victory, I would be happy for him, so happy that I couldn't sleep. When he suffered setbacks, I would worry about whether he would be hurt, whether he would feel sad, and whether he would need comfort. So much so that my friends at the time thought that my "high-mountain flower of the Governor's Mansion" had been plucked by someone.

Although I was so ashamed that I denied it at the time, I couldn't quite believe what I had said. Looking back on my behavior, I wondered if I was really just like most people, simply paying attention to this new admiral who was so highly anticipated.

However, this problem didn't trouble him for long. When he began cleaning up the Incheon Deep Sea Base, he suffered a major setback due to poor intelligence. He heard that he had locked himself in his office for days on end, trying to devise tactics and strategies. Even when he returned to the Governor's Mansion to report on his work, his usual confidence and spirit were gone. (Exam → No time to log in → Didn't do well on the exam)

Seeing him like that, I felt heartache. Because of the pain, I immediately understood my own heart and what it had been all this time for that I had been so concerned about him.

As a carrier ship girl who has received countless people's attention, she went to the port of an admiral she had only met a few times. Although this might make him feel strange, or it might put her in the spotlight, she still gave up the high benefits offered by the governor's office for hiring main force ship girls and went to the place where his naval base was located without hesitation.

Unfortunately, because the various procedures took too long, I was unable to help him as I had imagined. When I arrived at that unfamiliar yet welcoming port area, the outer sea of ​​the Deepsea Incheon Base had already been completely cleared by him.

He saved countless civilians along the coast, protecting the people in his jurisdiction from the threat of losing their homes and lives, and inadvertently won the heart of an aircraft carrier's young lady.

He still clearly remembers that afternoon when he first arrived at the port. The wind was strong at the port, and he led a group of injured but still happy girls down from the dock.

Seeing himself standing on the harbor carrying large and small bags, he unsurprisingly showed a very surprised expression. Looking at him like that, he smiled and pressed his hair, which was being blown by the sea breeze, and said to him the words that he could never forget, the words that bound him to him forever.

"Lexington-class aircraft carrier, lead ship Lexington. Admiral, can you feel the sea breeze?"

………………

"boom!"

"Ah! Atlanta! That's the cannon we're going to use to surprise the admiral later! Don't pull it now!"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Sister Ninghai, I just wanted to test if it would work."

"Didn't you already try one? Why do you need to try another one!"

Emerging from her fond memories of the past, and listening to the noisy yet joyful commotion around her, a captivating smile graced her stunningly beautiful face. Looking at the seemingly unable to accept that her admiral was none other than the real-life King Quan, who was also the admiral of Lexington and the others, Lexington reached out and grasped King Quan's hand, unsure of where to place it.

"Welcome to our family, Junquan. I never expected you to become one of our sisters. Well, let's work together for the Admiral and the Naval Base from now on."

Because memories of the past softened her heart once again, Lexington softly spoke to Junquan. But just as she finished speaking, Zhaohe, who looked as if facing a formidable enemy, suddenly pushed open the door and ran in. Seeing everyone involuntarily looking at her, she shouted loudly at Lexington.

"Sister Lexington! The Admiral, he just got off the tram with his two sisters at the tram stop!"

Volume 1, Chapter 148: Celebration

Perhaps it was because they knew that a group of lovely ship girls had finally found their long-awaited admiral this morning that the moon tonight appeared exceptionally bright and round. A bright moon hung high in the clear sky, and even the usually numerous stars were few and far between tonight.

Riding the last tram that was still running, they were secretly pointed at and whispered about by passersby all the way. This time, they could be considered a family. Su Yuchen, with Guanghui clinging tightly to her arm and her unicorn sister holding her other hand, got off at the tram stop not far from the restaurant.

The sea breeze at night was a little gentler and more moist than during the day. Her arms sank deep into the bulging breasts that would drive countless men mad with envy. She felt the radiant intimacy and affection that had been on her face since the afternoon. The boy, also infected by her joy, smiled and looked down at his watch.

"Phew... thank goodness, the timing was just right, thankfully we weren't late."

With about ten minutes to go before the time Lexington and the others had set, he grinned nervously and expectantly. He was relieved that the tram, which was usually late, had miraculously run into trouble today. The boy breathed a sigh of relief and glanced out of the corner of his eye at the restaurant that Yixian and the others had visited with Yuan Ye before. Just as he was sighing, he suddenly saw a girl with long braids, wearing a blue dress and looking like a boy, flash past the restaurant's entrance.

Thinking to himself, "Could it be that little guy Zhao He?" the boy heard Guanghui's gentle and considerate words in his ear.

"Well, thank goodness we left the academy early! Admiral, it wouldn't be good if we had left Sister Lexington and the others waiting for us. Um... please bow slightly, Admiral."

Gently straightening the collar of the unicorn girl's dress, she squinted her gentle, watery eyes and heard the boy's words. She looked up at her beloved admiral, who had been dressed up exceptionally smartly and handsomely before coming out. Skillfully, she raised her hands to help the boy tighten his slightly crooked tie.

She gave the boy a satisfied look, noting that he could easily apply for jobs at certain clubs now. She then gently kissed his cheek as he bent down to greet her. As if remembering something, she smiled, took his hand, and said somewhat nervously, "Admiral, is my headband crooked? Should I touch up my makeup?"

As a ship girl, and especially as a five-star aircraft carrier, Illustrious's beauty needs no further explanation. However, the thought of meeting so many unfamiliar sisters with the Admiral, including the dazzling Lexington, made her a little worried.

Although she had decided to stop competing, as a woman with an admiral and a beloved one, she still instinctively didn't want to be outshone by other girls in front of her admiral.

What would the young man say? Touching the spot where Illusion had just kissed him, and gazing at his wife's flawless, goddess-like face, he gently shook his head. His ship girl was already perfect enough. No matter how she dressed up, in his eyes, it would only be adding a few dispensable embellishments to her existing beauty. If he didn't believe him, he would just look at the men on the street who were mesmerized by Illusion and couldn't take their eyes off her.

"There's no need for that, Guanghui. You're already very beautiful. If you get any more beautiful, I'm afraid you'll turn into a fairy and fly away one day. Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's go to the restaurant first, so we don't get late."

He made a rare joke at Illustrious, and under the shy yet delighted gazes of the women beside him, he led the two ship girls, one big and one small, to the front of Yixian's restaurant.

Perhaps it was because the food that Yixian and her friends made was so delicious that even though the sign with the words "Closed" could be seen from afar, many diners still lingered around the restaurant, reluctant to leave.

Upon arriving at the main gate, in order not to upset the other ship girl sisters she was about to meet, Glorious gently released her arm from the boy's and obediently made room for him. However, before the boy, who suddenly felt his arm lighten, could enter, Unicorn gently tugged at his sleeve.

"Brother...it's so dark in the room. Have we come to the wrong place...?"

Hearing the unicorn sister's somewhat worried words, the boy looked into the restaurant through the glass window and realized that the inside of the restaurant was indeed pitch black. Because the neon lights on the sign were still on, he hadn't noticed this at all.

"Lexington and the others said they were going to hold a welcome party at Yixian's restaurant, but this is definitely Yixian's restaurant. Did I remember the time wrong?"

The boy frowned deeply. He wasn't unfamiliar with this place, so he couldn't have gone to the wrong place. The only possibility was that he had misremembered the time. He scratched the back of his head lightly and looked up at the second-floor window in confusion. Fortunately, the light on the second floor was still on.

Could the welcome party actually be being held upstairs? I remember the second floor is where Yixian and the others usually live. After thinking for a moment, the boy decided to go in and take a look first; he couldn't just turn back like that.

"Hmm... Let's go in and take a look. If it's not here, I'll contact Lexington again. Just in case, Lexington gave me all her contact information."

Pinching his chin, the young man spoke to the two ship girl ladies beside him. He took the lead and pushed open the restaurant door, walking in. The darkness enveloped his body, but the moment he entered, he smelled countless delicious aromas that made his stomach rumble, even though he hadn't had lunch yet.

Suddenly, I saw two figures move slightly in front of me, and with a "ding," the restaurant lights up.

There were countless colorful candles, and somehow, the candles placed in various corners of the room were lit all at once.

Suddenly, the boy was blinded by countless candlelights. Before he could adjust to his surroundings, he heard countless beautiful voices filled with various emotions.

"Welcome home, Admiral!"

Volume 1, Chapter 149: Sachets and Sweaters

"Welcome home, Admiral!"

The faint but numerous candlelight illuminated the entire empty restaurant. He heard countless voices around him, filled with excitement, surprise, and jubilation. The surprised boy squinted his eyes to see the situation clearly. He raised his hand to shield his eyes from the light, but then several loud "bangs" suddenly came from above and beside him.

With a "bang," countless beautiful ribbons and paper scraps emitting different colored lights rained down from the sky, covering the boy's head and shoulders. With the smiling gaze of the radiant figure behind him and the startled expression of the unicorn sister, Su Yuchen, both surprised and delighted, finally saw everything clearly.

Before the boy stood the fleet that countless admirals dreamed of, and the ship girls that dazzled countless men. They stood in a row, smiling and gazing at him with joy. Among them were Lexington, whom he had met that morning, and Chongqing Ninghai, whom he hadn't had a chance to meet yet. Even the headmaster of the Naval Academy and Junquan, the mentor he wanted to contact but couldn't find, were there.

Being gazed upon by so many beautiful yet equally trusting and affectionate eyes, the boy felt a touch of emotion without realizing it. In the year or so since he came to this world, this was the first time he had felt this warm feeling, as if he had returned home.

He moved his lips slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but the two small figures standing in front of him seemed to be unable to hold back any longer and rushed straight into his arms.

"Admiral, it really is the Admiral! So the person I saw that day really was the Admiral! Ugh! I regret it so much! If only I hadn't turned around and run away that day."

"Hmm...this warmth...it really is the Admiral! Admiral, Changchun misses you so much!"

Listening to the voices of the girls hanging around his waist, and gently stroking the soft hair of Zhao He, who was complaining childishly, and Changchun, who buried her head in his arms like a cute little animal, the boy, who was bumped into, felt very happy. He lowered his head and said softly to them, "Yes, I miss you too, Changchun and Zhao He."

"Admiral...Admiral..."

"Admiral..."

The boy's voice was very gentle. Hearing their admiral's soft words, the girls, who had never been touched so intimately before, couldn't help themselves. Their lovely eyes began to moisten, and they buried their faces in the boy's arms. Seeing their admiral was already enough to make them forget their lunch; now, they feared they wouldn't even be able to eat the dinner they had all carefully prepared.

"Admiral... welcome home. This... this is a gift I made for you. Please accept it."

As he casually looked up, another girl with a similar face to Zhao He in his arms, but even more serene and gentle, came to the boy's side. In front of everyone, she shyly tugged at the braid hanging down her forehead. Dressed in a simple light-colored dress, she handed the boy a pretty little cloth bag.

It was a very exquisite sachet, with beautiful flowers and patterns embroidered on pink fabric that exuded a faint fragrance. Several ribbons and tassels woven into knots were attached to the bottom. However, what attracted the most attention was the neat and elegant two characters "平安" (peace and safety) on the sachet.

Just from the exquisite and beautiful embroidery and words, one can feel the dedication and skill of the person who made it. Gently accepting the sachet filled with a young girl's heart, the boy carefully examined it and was deeply moved, holding it in his hand with great care.

"Thank you, Yingrui, I will cherish it."