Chapter 220: Materialization of Fleet Exercise Data

Last year, the Northern Union discovered some interesting things in a Siren outpost located in the far north.

"Among them, there was a very crucial piece of data, whose core was the materialization of fleet exercise data!" Yixian said to Mikasa.

"\"Materialization of fleet exercise data? \" Mikasa looked dubiously at Yixian, seeming not to quite understand.

"Well, its purpose is to equip it on sortie fleets, letting this device record the sortie fleet's exercise combat data, thereby forming tangible data.

"Furthermore, these data can be loaded onto any ship girl, greatly improving their proficiency." Yixian explained.

"\"This... \" Mikasa exclaimed in surprise, \"Do the Sirens still have such things out there? \"

"\"Yes, and there are quite a few. \" Yixian said, \"However, this is also something the Northern Union handed over under pressure from the other major factions. Given the Northern Union's nature of not suffering losses, I believe they still have some good stuff they haven't brought out.

"\"But this is also a starting point; having this can greatly improve the proficiency of all factions' ship girls. In the future, when facing Siren tides and difficult sea areas, they can become more adept, and our frontline positions can continue to advance.

"\"Tsk, no wonder the Northern Union saw abnormal Siren tides during last summer's vacation. Moreover, the Northern Union didn't seek help like other factions; they chose to independently support themselves, clearly not wanting others to share their discoveries. \" Mikasa said.

"\"Isn't that quite normal? Although we have now formed Azure Lane, in truth we are only defending our own waters; genuine joint operations are very rare, so the resulting factional mindset is deeply ingrained.

"\"The Northern Union's move naturally stems from the desire and consideration to boost its own faction's strength; once its strength rises, it will inevitably assume a leadership position within Azure Lane, thereby increasing its own faction's benefits.

"\"If such a thing were discovered in the Donghuang sea area, I too would choose the same approach as the Northern Union. After all, for us flagships, the faction's interests are the primary consideration.

"\"As for Azure Lane's benefits, after we thoroughly study this knowledge and grasp absolute advantage, we will then announce it; this will not only earn us a good reputation, but also make others place greater importance on you.

Yixian spoke without any reservation, and only at this moment did her vision and strategy as the flagship commander become apparent.

"\"Indeed, if I were in your position, I would think the same way. \" Mikasa nodded and said, \"So this upcoming competition to be held in the Sakura Empire is precisely the pressure exerted by the other eight major factions on the Northern Union, forcing it to produce something.

"\"Hmm, and we eight major factions have also concluded that the Northern Union, besides these things, must have something even better. But we cannot guess now what exactly the Northern Union is hiding.

"\"A year has already passed, yet the Northern Union has leaked no information about it; it seems they haven't fully grasped that thing either. \" Yixian said.

"\"I see. \" Mikasa nodded.

"\"Although this fleet exercise data materialization is not the best thing the Northern Union currently possesses, it is still worth us contending for.

"\"Thus the nine major factions simultaneously decided to hold a competition on Sakura Empire's main island, which is relatively close to the Northern Union. To ensure absolute fairness in participant selection, they did not gather the finest commanders from each faction, but instead gathered the most outstanding cadet commanders from the schools to participate, making this a youth competition. \" Yixian said.

"\"Puhahaha! \" Mikasa burst out laughing upon hearing this, \"Absolute fairness, haha—if Qin Ge weren't present, this would indeed be an absolutely fair competition, since among the current first-year students, only a few ship girls are the strongest.

"\"But with him around, it's different; I estimate the people of the other eight major factions couldn't even imagine, through racking their brains, that Donghuang would produce such a monster as him.

"\"That's right, because in Donghuang, Qin Ge's reputation is most prominently that of an instructor at the Commander Academy, while people often overlook that he is still a first-year student at the Commander Academy. \" Prince of Wales said.

"\"Therefore, for this competition, we Donghuang cannot say we have a 100% chance, but the probability has already exceeded 90%! \" Yixian nodded.

"\"I understand what you mean, so this time I must accompany Qin Ge to the Sakura Empire, then use my status to suppress the individuals there, preventing them from forming any negative thoughts about my dear brother. \" Mikasa said.

"\"Not only the Sakura Empire, other factions also need to be on guard, after all Qin Ge's appearance is simply too dazzling. \" Yixian said.

"\"If you're so worried, why still let him go? \" Mikasa asked with a smile.

"\"A fledgling hawk will someday become a mighty hawk; if we constantly hide him, we will cause him to lose his innate sharpness.

"\"If we want the mighty hawk to soar high, we must let him witness some things; only after personal experience can he undergo transformation.

"\"I hold high expectations for him; he is a person who can change Donghuang's fate and alter the layout of Azure Lane. If we were to shelve him over such a trivial matter, then we would truly be afraid. \" Yixian said.

"\"You're right, and I also have great hopes for him. \" Mikasa smiled, \"I have taken on this matter, and I feel that besides me, there is another person who should go together with us.

"\"Who? \" Yixian asked.

At this moment, the Prince of Wales had already thought of it, and smilingly looked at Mikasa, saying, \"You couldn't be referring to A Furore, could you? \"

"\"That's correct; her identity is likewise not simple. As a Northern Union assistant to Donghuang, I believe she can also be of use. \" Mikasa said to the Prince of Wales.

"\"Certainly! \" Yixian nodded, \"Your most crucial task is to handle the Tiancheng matter; I think you had best meet her face to face and clarify her thoughts, which is of utmost importance.

"\"Thoughts? After becoming a ship girl commander, what other thoughts could there be?

"\"Perhaps before becoming a ship girl commander, she might have considered her own faction, but after becoming a ship girl commander, the most important thing in her heart is her own commander.

"\"This is proven by countless examples, so I have no doubt about this. \" Mikasa said.

"\"What I mean is, isn't she a military advisor? Perhaps she herself could come up with ideas to break the siege. \" Yixian smiled, \"Furthermore, with your status present, her confidence would become even greater.

Mikasa blinked, then immediately nodded, \"I understand! \"