Chapter 240: Meeting

"You should know I was converted from a battlecruiser into an aircraft carrier, right?" Akagi said to Zuikaku.

"Yes, I remember that's indeed the case." Zuikaku nodded at Akagi.

Akagi leisurely said, "My class is the Tiancheng-class battlecruiser, No. 2 ship, so what do you think our relationship is with Tiancheng?"

Zuikaku instantly understood, and then said to Akagi and Kaga, "That Commander Qin Ge and Lady Mikasa are together; they didn't stay in the guest hotel we prepared for the several major factions, but went to Lady Mikasa's house, so you might find them there."

Akagi didn't say another word, quickly disappearing in front of Xianghe and Zuikaku; immediately after, Kaga also disappeared in front of the two of them.

Xianghe watched the two disappear, touched her own hair, "It seems those two seniors also have some unknown secrets."

Zuikaku looked at her sister's appearance and involuntarily shook her head.

That's why Akagi and Kaga appeared at Mikasa's gate, and saw Qin Ge and others returning together with Mikasa, also recognizing Tiancheng among the group of shipgirls behind Qin Ge.

"Amagi Elder Sister!"

Akagi paid no attention to anyone, directly rushing toward the shipgirl holding an umbrella, and Kaga closely followed beside her.

But just as she approached, Tiancheng gave Akagi a faint smile, "You must be the actual ruler of the Sakura Empire, Akagi? Sorry, I'm not your sister."

At that moment, not only Akagi and Kaga were stunned, but Qin Ge, Mikasa, and the other shipgirls beside them were also stunned.

Because everyone knew the relationship between Tiancheng and Akagi, but now saying this shows there's something fishy.

"Why?" Akagi looked extremely doubtful; clearly her sister was standing right here, yet she insistently said she wasn't her sister.

"It's simple, because I'm a shipgirl with a commander." Tiancheng smiled, "You should understand what I mean, right?"

Tiancheng's meaning is clear, because in this world there are many shipgirls of the same class, and even many shipgirls have isotopic counterparts.

So if we insist on saying it, Guanghui can be called the sister of Victory, Fearless, and Unyielding, but there are so many Victories and Fearless in this world that it's impossible for every Victory and Fearless to be Guanghui's sister.

Therefore, for shipgirls, only those belonging to the same fleet count as sisters, being able to accompany each other and acknowledging the relationship makes them sisters.

As for others, they are merely familiar sister ships of the same class; meeting them is just a casual greeting, no different from ordinary people.

Just like Kongou, who appeared as a commissioned shipgirl this time; logically, she is clearly the elder sister of Biyu in the Qin Ge Fleet, but Biyu didn't pay too much attention to Kongou, because Kongou doesn't belong to their fleet, so such a sisterly relationship isn't simply based on being of the same class.

Therefore, Tiancheng's answer left Akagi speechless. Although Tiancheng is now unique in this world, and Akagi and Kaga are indeed the first awakened Akagi and Kaga, they cannot call Tiancheng their sister unless they also belong to Qin Ge's fleet.

What should have been a joyful reunion was, at this moment, drenched on Akagi's head like a basin of cold water by Tiancheng's words.

Looking at that red figure within arm's reach, Akagi felt at a loss.

She had many words of longing she wanted to say; she wanted to tell her that over these years she had strived for her awakening, for her revival, but now she had waited for such an outcome.

All of this was caused by him!

At this moment, Akagi shifted her gaze to Qin Ge, just as Zuikaku said; beside him stood Bisimai and Weineituo, as well as a fully trained Guanghui.

Akagi took a deep breath, "Commander Qin Ge, right? Could you ask me one thing: give up your shipgirl Tiancheng and let her become a free shipgirl, how about that?"

Seeing the tormented Akagi before him, Qin Ge said, "Sorry, I cannot agree."

"You can propose any conditions; as long as the Sakura Empire can fulfill them, everything is possible!" Akagi added.

Qin Ge still shook his head, "Commander Akagi, since you are the ruler of the Sakura Empire, you should naturally know what the relationship between a commander and a shipgirl is."

"If I, as a commander, could abandon my shipgirl for some profit, what face would I have left to be a commander?"

"Moreover, I hope Commander Akagi won't have to ask such questions in the future, because I am here representing Donghuang; you are asking a Donghuang representative to give up her shipgirl—does this mean you Sakura Empire are preparing to declare war on Donghuang?"

Qin Ge's such solemn answer left Akagi momentarily speechless. Declaring war on Donghuang at this juncture is certainly not wise, because the assembly of the Nine Major Factions is about to be held, and this time it's for dividing interests.

If I were to take any extreme action, the other eight factions would be delighted to exclude the Sakura Empire, after all, with one less faction competing, the chances of gaining benefits naturally increase.

Seeing the situation was not right, Kaga beside them pulled Akagi behind her and said to Qin Ge, "Commander Qin Ge, Akagi is just acting on a momentary impulse; she absolutely has no intention of going to war with Donghuang."

Furthermore, I apologize here for her actions; we are indeed a bit hasty today.

You must also know that your shipgirl Tiancheng is the first Tiancheng in this world, and she may remain the only one in the future.

Previously she was our Sakura Empire's strategist and also Akagi's sister, with countless ties to us. Now as your shipgirl, could we be allowed to have a few words with her?

Qin Ge did not directly answer, but turned his head to look at Tiancheng; seeing Tiancheng smile and nod, she appeared to have victory in hand.

"Of course, it would be an honor to have the two senior officials of the Sakura Empire guide my shipgirl," Qin Ge said to Kaga, "but obviously this isn't the place for a talk, right?"

At this moment, Mikasa said to everyone, "We'll be at my house soon; I think I can prepare a quiet place there for you to have a good chat."

Kaga gave Mikasa a solemn nod, "Then it would be quite a trouble, Mikasa senior."

While they were speaking, Akagi's eyes remained fixed on Tiancheng, not turning away for a moment.

Only when Kaga pulled her along, following Qin Ge and the others toward Mikasa's house, did she silently withdraw her gaze.

"You're impulsive." Kaga and Akagi fell behind the crowd; Kaga softly said.

"But she is right within reach; this is the closest I've gotten after years of effort!" Akagi said solemnly, "To see her, even if I had to join forces with our opponents, I would spare nothing!"

"But her appearance isn't because of your efforts, right?" Kaga said softly…