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

"By the way, why are you here alone? Didn't your sister Lexington come with you?"

The boy blinked, somewhat surprised and bewildered. Why would a stunningly beautiful girl he didn't know be so enthusiastic towards him?

Why does she act as if she knows me very well?

And why did she so kindly wipe my face?

In the end, if she was actually an acquaintance of Lexington's at the governor's mansion, then it would make sense.

Looking at the girl's angelic and gentle face, and her radiant white skin under her well-fitting dress, Su Yuchen almost couldn't help but let her gaze drift to the soft and alluring cleavage slightly revealed beneath her shirt. Turning her face away, Su Yuchen scratched her cheek shyly under the girl's bright gaze.

"Um... excuse me, are you a friend of Lexington?"

"Huh?...You, you don't remember me? I'm Seattle, the third ship of the Sacramento-class replenishment ships, USS Seattle."

The girl's dazzling yet gentle smile stunned the boy. The admirals who had been lingering around, reluctant to leave, were also immediately drawn to her warm, dawn-like smile.

Just how much of a threat does a six-star ship girl have to admirals who are eager to acquire her? No explanation is needed; just look at the incredibly envious expressions on their faces towards the boy.

Looking at the Seattle, who seemed to have never shown such an expression to anyone before, the six-star legendary ship girl who had defeated countless admirals like an angel, bloomed with such a beautiful smile in front of such a young boy. They were envious, so envious that they wished they could immediately replace that jealous guy and stand in front of her themselves.

However, just as they were about to draw their poisoned spears to duel that wretched European dog who could chat and laugh with Miss Seattle, they sighed in frustration and collectively abandoned this seemingly feasible idea.

It's not that all of them combined probably wouldn't be enough to cover Miss Seattle's needs, but rather that they simply couldn't bear to disturb such a beautiful and precious smile!

Yes! That's right. Miss Seattle is so gentle, how could she suddenly give us a fierce look during that brief moment? No, it must all be my imagination! I must have been standing outside for too long and was just hallucinating!

Seattle? Of course I know it. My senior just introduced it to me. And I even met her sister, Sacramento, outside the day before yesterday afternoon.

But didn't the lady say that she only knew herself to a certain extent? But why does the girl in front of me seem to have a very close relationship with me when we are both from Sacramento?

"I'm sorry, Miss Seattle, I have amnesia, so I can't remember anything from before. I apologize."

"Amnesia? Ah... No wonder Sacramento said he seemed a bit strange before, so that's how it is... No, I should apologize to you. It must have been very troubling for you to say that so suddenly. Well then, let me introduce myself. My name is Seattle, and I am the third ship of the Sacramento-class fast combat support ships. I am currently assisting Sacramento at the Governor's Mansion and am a free ship girl who is still searching for the Admiral."

They blinked in surprise and whispered among themselves.

Having understood why the boy in front of her was so surprised, she patted her chest, causing her proud breasts to sway slightly, and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Oh, I was so scared! I thought he had completely forgotten me! Although I haven't really spoken to him much for various reasons, and we've only met a handful of times, being forgotten like this is still incredibly devastating. But if it's because of amnesia that he's forgotten the past, then it's okay. Ah, of course, I wouldn't want him to have amnesia either, but compared to being forgotten… um…

"Uh... okay, I understand, Miss Seattle. But, Miss Seattle, could you please tell me... what is our relationship? And why do you know me?"

The boy swallowed hard in surprise. For some reason, he felt that the gentle and shy ship girl in front of him, who was like an angel, was hinting at something to him, just like Miss Leipzig before.

But whether in Kantai Collection or Azur Lane, the USS Seattle, which is still the world's largest and fastest replenishment ship to date, is a ship girl that has never appeared before. So how could I know them?

"Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot to explain. You must be very confused by what I'm saying... Well... how should I put it, Mr. Su Yuchen, you are the savior of us four Sacramento sisters."

"Ah? My savior?"

The boy was shocked. How could he have suddenly become someone else's savior?

"Yes, it was you who saved the lives of the four of us sisters in the Battle of Biscay two years ago. However, even Miss Lexington doesn't know much about this, so even if you hadn't lost your memory, you probably wouldn't remember me much, hehe."

Seattle nodded. Although his ship girl happened to be on a mission in the Bay of Biscay and indirectly saved him and his trapped sisters, he was still able to live peacefully in the Governor's Mansion thanks to the boy in front of him!

If it weren't for him and his ship girls timely diverting those deep-sea creatures, he and his sister Sacramento, who were newly born and had absolutely no combat experience, would have been sunk on the sea.

"So that's how it is..."

The Bay of Biscay corresponds to 7-1 in the game. Although I used to just be pushing through the map, it's not surprising that such an event would happen in a complete world and affect other people. It's just that it's hard to feel any sense of reality when a beautiful ship girl suddenly appears in front of you and says that she is her savior.

"Yes, it was Sister Sacramento who found out that you were the one who saved us that day after she inquired at the Governor's Palace."

The girl, whose bright yet somewhat shy smile never stopped, pursed her lips slightly. Although he was her savior, she had never intended to thank him from the beginning. Moreover, to be honest, having an awkward and pretentious older sister was a rather helpless thing.

The mature and composed Kanden sister in front of others can't hide her thoughts in front of him. And Detroit is too shy. Apart from the awkward Sacramento sister, he can only rely on himself, on his own plan to make everyone's wishes come true.

"By the way, Sister Lexington didn't come. So you must have come to the Governor's Mansion with another sister today? Or did you come alone? In that case, would you like to come with me to Spring Garden for a cup of coffee as an apology for getting your clothes dirty?"

Volume 1, Chapter 291: Spring Garde

The air conditioning in the café, filled with the aroma of coffee and desserts, was blowing in a cool breeze. The clean and bright glass windows blocked out the lingering heat from the outside air. This was the most distinctive and famous café in the Governor's Palace, and its owner had ingeniously named it "Spring Garden".

Spring Garden was as lively as ever today, not only because it was the busiest trade fair at the Governor's Palace, or because the coffee and desserts here were really fragrant and delicious, but also because in this beautiful, elegant, and American-style coffee shop, there was a proprietress with the same title as Lexington, and a cute, delicate, and quirky little waitress.

Several admirals in uniforms were scattered in twos and threes at the exquisite mahogany tables and chairs in the café. They leisurely sipped the uniquely styled coffee, which left a lingering and unforgettable impression, and comfortably enjoyed the afternoon tea. However, if there was anything in common among these admirals, whether they were alone or in small groups, it was that they all, without any female companions or their ship girls, were present.

Arriving at the Governor's Mansion without their own secretary ships was rather strange for the admirals. However, none of them showed any unusual behavior towards each other. Those gathered together were discussing their recent progress and which Abyssal ships they had conquered, while the admiral who came alone sat there leisurely yet seriously, trying to demonstrate the unfathomable nature of an excellent admiral.

Their motives are not hard to guess. After all, this is the place where the proprietress, who is not much less desirable than Mrs. Lexington and is also a member of the "Wives' Alliance," and the lovely little waitress known as "Miss Sable."

"Waitress, could I have another cup of coffee?"

Sitting on the side by the window, the admiral raised his hand. Upon hearing his words, a stunningly beautiful girl with long, silver-white hair, tied into a pretty ponytail with a huge black headdress that resembled an ear, stood up from behind the counter.

She wore a black and white waitress uniform. Beneath her long, slender, and fair legs, a pair of cute black leather shoes encased her small, rounded arches. Dark black wristbands wrapped around her delicate ankles, which were so slender they seemed almost fragile. Beside the girl's exquisite and delicate shoulders, her small, sexy collarbone was slightly exposed, and her fair and delicate skin radiated an alluring and beautiful glow under the natural light.

The girl was as beautiful as an elf from a fairy tale. Her face, which could be considered top-tier among countless ship girls, and her flawless silver hair perfectly explained why the admirals affectionately called her "Miss White Sable".

If you look closely, you might even find that her large, bulging breasts, which are completely out of character for her age, and her shapely, pert buttocks, which are the result of a natural birth, bear a resemblance to Mrs. or Jiajia in the girl's exquisitely beautiful face.

Her nimble steps were light and fluid. Although the girl looked so youthful and beautiful, when she arrived at the admiral's side with his raised hand, carrying a tray, and saw his ingratiating smile, her clear and beautiful orange eyes did not reveal a trace of liveliness and smile that matched her appearance.

"So, what would you like to drink? Coffee? Milk tea? Or dessert?"

The girl skillfully took out the paper and pen she had prepared beforehand from her pocket.

"Does the waitress have any recommendations?"

"The recommended dishes for today are all written on the menu on the table. You can take a look yourself, Admiral."

"The waitress is still so cold and aloof. It's such a waste of your beautiful face... Okay, okay! Stop glaring at me like that! I feel the air around us getting colder! I'm not kidding anymore. How about a cup of Blue Mountain coffee and an apple pie baked by the proprietress herself?"

Her ponytail, adorned with black hair accessories, swayed gently. Despite her lively and vibrant appearance, the girl gave the admiral's smiling cheek a cold and disdainful look as she listened to his words.

"Please order something from the menu, Admiral. Apple pie was removed from the menu over a year ago, and even if it were, you wouldn't be able to get an apple pie made by Haruta herself."

Some of the less serious admirals frowned. Although they hadn't expected a smile from the waitress in the first place, being treated so coldly was still quite uncomfortable. Moreover, they remembered that more than a year ago, Miss Springfield would always be serving customers in the café, but they hadn't seen her for a long time recently.

"But the noteboard over there said that we could get apple pie made by Miss Springfield herself, so why isn't it on the menu here?"

"Haha... If you want to eat it, of course, no problem. But the premise is that you have to help Haruta-nee do that favor first. If you help Haruta-nee find the person she is looking for, not only can you eat Haruta-nee's apple pie as a thank you gift, but you will also get a 50% discount on every time you come to the cafe in the future."

"Ah, I remember now. When I ran into Miss Springfield at the coffee shop last time, she asked me to keep an eye out for someone. By the way, who is the person Miss Springfield is looking for? Do you know them?"

The girl didn't speak. She put away the paper and pen in her hand, then glanced at the missing person notice on the sticky note board beside her, which was posted in the most conspicuous position but contained only a simple portrait rather than a photograph. She narrowed her eyes.

"You mean him? He's the most important person to Springfield. It's because he disappeared that Springfield has been so unhappy for over a year. So, you better not get any ideas about Springfield anymore. You have no chance... Oh, I forgot to mention, you shouldn't even think about me. If it weren't for the fact that Springfield and your Miss Tennessee have a good relationship, I would have taught you a lesson long ago. Don't give me the chance. A cup of Blue Mountain coffee, right? Just a moment."

"Hey, Yu Shan, look over there! That looks like Seattle!"

"Seattle? Which Seattle?..."

"Which Seattle could it be? It's definitely the six-star supply ship!"

"...Ah, it really is true. I was able to meet the waitress at Spring Garden, and now I've even met Miss Seattle. Coming to the trade fair today was definitely worth it! If I could also meet the proprietress and have some coffee brewed by her, today would be perfect!"

"You're overthinking it. Mrs. Springfield hasn't been to the front desk for months. I heard she seems to be in a bad mood lately..."

"Wait a minute, Miss Seattle seems to have an admiral with her!"

"Huh? Are you seeing things? How could Miss Seattle possibly be with an admiral..."

Before the somewhat bewildered admiral could react, she turned around with a hint of malice and mockery. Her orange eyes watched as the orchid petals on the table swayed in the airflow of the cool air. From outside the café, a girl with long, coffee-colored hair, who looked like an angel, led a boy into the café.

Good afternoon, Miss 57.

"Seattle sister?...Yes, good afternoon."

Volume 1, Chapter 292: Five-seveN

Good afternoon, Miss 57.

"Seattle sister...? Hmm, good afternoon..."

The girl's ethereal, elfin orange eyes gazed at the two figures who had just entered the coffee shop, and then she gave a faint smile. If Lexington, who had long since left the Governor's Mansion, was the most sought-after and admired perfect lady in the Governor's Mansion, then the woman before her with coffee-colored hair and a gentle face that always wore a warm, spring-like smile was an angel equally renowned in the Governor's Mansion.

Angels are lonely because their aura makes anything that dares to approach them pale in comparison, making people instinctively feel unworthy of them. Similarly, their pride does not allow them to easily bow down to any man. At least since Sister Seattle came to the Governor's Mansion, she has never seen a man by her side, let alone so close, so close that her body could almost touch his at any moment.

The silver-haired girl looked somewhat shocked. Holding the tray in her hands, she looked at Seattle's still beautiful and charming face, and then glanced at the boy behind her, who, apart from being decent-looking, seemed too ordinary.

The girl was always confident that her looks were no less than Seattle's. After all, as a former five-star ship girl, even after losing her ship equipment, there were still so many admirals trying to bring her home every day. But it was precisely because she was no less beautiful that she knew how difficult it was for a ship girl to find an admiral who was her type.

With more people involved, one's horizons broaden, and with broader horizons, the standards for one's favorite admirals naturally rise. Take herself, for example, who is always called "Snowflake" by those admirals. In the governor's mansion, she has never seen an admiral who can arouse her interest. Ah... of course, it's not that there aren't any, because she always hears Springfield talking about him, so she has a bit of interest in Springfield and Lexington's man. It's just a pity that he has disappeared, otherwise, she would have gone with Springfield when she joins his naval base. Anyway, she's tired of living in the governor's mansion.

"What's wrong, Miss 57?"

The girl shook her head. She heard Seattle's melodious voice and shook her hair to clear her mind of some chaotic thoughts. Whether Miss Seattle was really in love with the boy in front of her or not, it had nothing to do with her. She just needed to wait patiently in Springfield's coffee shop until Springfield found him and then she could leave with her.

"Hmm~ It's nothing, come in quickly, Seattle. Your usual spot is still empty. But it's really strange to come to a coffee shop now. I've never seen you come to Springfield's coffee shop for coffee before."

"Hehe... I actually brought him along today. It's rare to run into him at the Governor's Mansion, so I thought I'd bring him over for a coffee and a chat. Ah, this is Miss 57, her full name is Five-seveN. Compared to me, she's the most popular waitress in the entire Governor's Mansion~"

"Hello, my name is Five-seveN. Oh, and you better not fall for me, or I won't take responsibility, hmph!"

"Hello, Miss 57. I am Su Yuchen, a trainee admiral who just enrolled this year."

Su Yuchen? That's not Chuntian-jie... No, he just said he's a trainee admiral who just enrolled this year, so it can't be him. Chuntian-jie said he's an admiral who owns several hundred ship girls.

The girl blinked. Although she didn't know why the boy in front of her looked so surprised after hearing Seattle's sister introduce her, she didn't care too much. Every day, there were hundreds, if not dozens, of people who would give her that look because of her appearance, and she was already used to it.

The girl, who had brought this "almost-couple" to the window seat she often sat at in Seattle, took another menu from the counter and handed it to the boy sitting opposite her.

"Seattle sister and Admiral Su, what would you like to drink? Today's recommended dishes are cheesecake and coffee milkshake."

"Let me see, let me see. Then give me a coffee milkshake, I haven't had a milkshake made by Springfield in a long time. Oh, by the way, Miss 57, is Springfield still in a bad mood lately? I haven't seen her for several weeks."

"Hmm... Haruta-nee is either in her bedroom or locked in the kitchen by herself right now, it's really worrying... But there's nothing we can do, no one would feel good if the person they like disappeared."

"Huh? Haruta-nee's crush has disappeared too? Ah... I mean, no wonder..."

Seattle covered her mouth with a worried expression, and the girl sighed softly after hearing her words.

Springfield had always cared for her like an older sister, and now that things had turned out this way, how could she not worry about her? It's just that Springfield hadn't joined his naval base yet, and he couldn't leave the governor's mansion to help her search because he hadn't fully completed his firearms training. Until Springfield found him in Lexington, Springfield would probably have to maintain this absent-minded state every day.

"Well, that's about it. If possible, Miss Seattle, could you also keep an eye out for the missing person notice for the person Springfield is looking for? It's posted on that sticky note board over there."

"Okay, I understand. I'll tell my sister Sacramento later and ask her to keep an eye out for me."

"Thank you so much, Sister Seattle. With Sister Sacramento's help, if he really has been to the Governor's Mansion, he should be recognized immediately. Well, so, Admiral Su, have you decided what you'd like to drink? Since Sister Seattle said she'd help, I can give you a 7% discount on behalf of Sister Springfield."

"Then... then I'll have a coconut milk tea. I've been drinking a lot of black tea and coffee lately... By the way, please don't put coconut jelly in the milk tea, I don't really like the taste."

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Ordering coconut jelly milk tea without the coconut jelly? That's such an awkward way to order! And why not just say "milk tea, no tea" directly? But this kind of ordering sounds familiar... I feel like I've heard it somewhere before...

"Okay, one coffee milkshake and one coconut milk tea (no coconut jelly), right? Just a moment, it'll be right there..."

"Wait a minute, Miss 57, could you please bring us two more cheesecakes? Sigh~ I already told you not to be so polite with me, just order whatever you want. I'll be really sad if I can't take good care of you."

Volume 1, Chapter 293: This is life, isn't it?

In the afternoon at Spring Garden, at a rather secluded coffee table, Lian Hao and Yang Xiao were quietly munching on their ice cream cones. Although they had specifically bought the extra-sweet version, they silently watched a man and a woman chatting and laughing at a table by the window not far away. For some reason, they suddenly felt that their ice cream cones didn't taste good at all. In fact, they were not only not sweet, but also unbearably sour. They even wondered if they had bought spoiled ice cream.

"Oh, I see. You've been away for so long without anyone to take care of you. This past year must have been very hard for you. It really breaks my heart... I'm so sorry. I wanted to go find you, but I couldn't help you at all..."

"Ahaha, it's alright, Miss Seattle. Besides, I should be the one thanking you. Saving you was just my duty as the admiral, and our ship girls didn't even mention it."

"Ahhhhhh!!!! I can't take it anymore!"

Yang Xiao took another sip of iced cola, but it felt like he had swallowed a mouthful of aged vinegar, almost being corroded by the sourness. Listening to the intimate conversation by the window not far away, which was so enviable that it was almost explosive, Yang Xiao finally couldn't help but slam his hand on the table in front of him, causing the cola on the table to splash all over Lian Hao next to him.

"Senior! Where did you find this monster?! Miss Leipzig is one thing, but why does even a legendary six-star ship girl like Miss Seattle seem to have fallen in love with Brother Su at first sight?!"

Yang Xiao felt like he had been doused with sulfuric acid by a weirdo who suddenly rushed out from the roadside. He stood up and could no longer stand it after seeing Seattle holding hands with Su Laodi as they walked into Miss Spring Garden's café.

Miss Leipzig and Miss Seattle, why do they both show such shy expressions when they see Brother Su, completely different from how they act when they're with other admirals?! Does being handsome really give you the right to do whatever you want?! But there are plenty of admirals in the Governor's Mansion who are even more handsome and stylish than Brother Su!! Is there really some kind of unreasonable thing like ship girl affinity or aura in this world?!

Bullshit! I can almost hear the desperate wails of my colleagues who have been trying to snatch Miss Seattle after this whole thing blows over!

Hearing Yang Xiao's utterly shocked words, Lian Hao wiped the cola off his face and rubbed his forehead, revealing a look of utter dejection. Reflecting on it, he felt that everything had been going wrong lately. No matter what he did, something unexpected always seemed to happen. Not only had he almost been discovered by the military police when he brought his "goods" to the exchange at noon, but now he'd finally encountered a newly enrolled "freshman" who wanted to show off his supposed veteran status, only to discover that the newcomer was actually a hidden genius—a true "newbie"! In short, everything was going wrong, and he was incredibly unlucky.