Chapter 266: Zhang Men Sisters

So to speak, Mikasa is usually serious, but she is still rather gossipy.

For example, regarding Qin Ge's current feelings toward his shipgirls, if it were before, Qin Ge would absolutely never have said this.

But he not only just said it, and the expression on his face was very sincere; obviously he has developed feelings for one or several of those shipgirls.

Taking all these factors into account, Mikasa couldn't help but become curious. However, it's obvious Qin Ge doesn't want to talk more now, because their purpose for coming here is still to meet the Sakura Empire's flagship, Zhang Men.

Although Qin Ge didn't choose to answer, Mikasa here obviously hasn't given up; even if they can't get an answer now, later when they head back, couldn't they ask on the way?

So the two walked down the corridor together toward Zhang Men's room. But when they arrived outside Zhang Men's door, they unexpectedly bumped into two people.

"Huh, Mikasa-sama!" The two girls wearing Sakura Empire shrine maiden outfits said to Mikasa, and they looked curiously at Qin Ge.

"Hello, Mutsu and Yamashiro." Mikasa said with a smile.

"Mikasa-sama, are you here to see your older sister? And who is this commander beside you?" The girl whom Mikasa called Mutsu asked curiously.

"Yes, his name is Qin Ge; he is the commander from Donghuang who came this time. Zhang Men previously wanted to meet him once, so I brought him over today. Are you two planning to go play?" Mikasa said with a smile.

"Yes, we were originally going to play with my older sister just now, but she said she had guests coming, so she let us go out to play. It turns out the guest is Mikasa-sama." Mutsu said with a laugh.

"Alright, then go play. I'll take Qin Ge inside first, and when I have time later I'll come over to play with you." Mikasa said with a smile.

"Okay, okay!" Mutsu said, clapping her hands, then she took Yamashiro's hand and they ran off into the distance.

Qin Ge watched the two figures run away, noticing that behind Mutsu followed a black cat.

Mikasa looked at Qin Ge and asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Could it be that you have thoughts about Mutsu and Yamashiro?"

Qin Ge quickly shook his head, "It's just that I was thinking about the legend of the Mutsu battleship before; I didn't expect her to be such a lively girl."

Yes, because in Qin Ge's world, the Mutsu battleship, as one of the Nagato-class battleships, was also one of the most advanced battleships in the world at that time.

However, because while moored at the pier, the No. 3 turret suddenly exploded; the 360‑ton No. 3 turret flew up to the same height as the bridge of the ship, the hull instantly split into two sections forward, listing to starboard, and almost sank.

Afterward, due to severe damage that could not be repaired, it could only be left to sink at the pier. Later, the sinking of the Mutsu was covered up, and the populace remained unaware of this incident until the war ended.

And Qin Ge thinks that if the personalities of these shipgirls in this world are related to the history and deeds of the warships in his own world, then Mutsu would very likely be a taciturn girl who survived a sinking, or a very energetic girl, given that she participated in the Battle of Midway and performed very actively on the battlefield.

But unexpectedly, this world's Mutsu is actually a girl with a lively personality, so innocent, so carefree.

Mikasa couldn't help but laugh at Qin Ge's sigh, saying, "After all, legends are just legends; to know what they really are, you must see them with your own eyes."

Qin Ge nodded with a smile, "Indeed." valley

Immediately, the two looked at the door at the end, which bore the two characters "Zhang Men". Mikasa smiled and said, "Then let's go."

"Hmm." Qin Ge nodded.

If one said Qin Ge isn't nervous right now, that would definitely be false. For seeing Zhang Men now is equivalent to, in his original world, a grassroots officer going to another country to meet that nation's highest military commander.

Although he felt nervous, just thinking that he represented Donghuang, Qin Ge desperately suppressed that emotion in his heart and became composed.

As Mikasa pushed open the door, a girl wearing shrine maiden attire appeared before the two. She looked exactly like the Zhang Men Qin Ge had seen a few days earlier, except that at this moment the girl had a huge set of ship equipment on her back.

Behind the smaller head was a Takamatsu-style bridge, and on either side of that bridge were four enormous main guns. Red‑white cords tied some bells to the gun bases, plus white shrine talismans.

And this huge set of ship equipment formed a stark contrast with the girl in front, momentarily giving Qin Ge a sense of surprise.

Zhang Men's condition obviously also surprised Mikasa a bit, but after the surprise it immediately became clear why the girl was doing this.

So a smile appeared on her face: "Zhang Men, this is the person I mentioned before, the outstanding student I have taught, Donghuang's commander Qin Ge."

Zhang Men stood up at this moment; although this wasn't a formal meeting, Qin Ge still represented Donghuang here, so as the Sakura Empire's flagship she had to observe proper etiquette.

"I represent the martial spirit of Sakura Empire, its glory, and its splendor; I am big7, my existence is that era, I am the flagship of the Sakura Empire United Fleet—Zhang Men." The girl's voice was soft, yet it sounded quite solemn and dignified.

Qin Ge stepped forward, gave a military salute to Zhang Men, then introduced himself: "My name is Qin Ge; I am a cadet from the Donghuang Navy Commander Academy, and I am honored to meet the flagship of the Sakura Empire United Fleet, Lady Zhang Men."

Mikasa saw this, smiled faintly, then said to the two, "Don't forget this is a private meeting; if we become too formal, that would go against the purpose of our meeting this time."

Zhang Men stared for a moment, then nodded; a flash of blue light passed, and the ship equipment on the girl's back vanished. She then said to Qin Ge, "Commander Qin Ge, please have a seat."

Qin Ge smiled and nodded, "Thank you very much."

Seeing the atmosphere ease, Mikasa also smiled and sat cross‑legged on the tatami; the three took their seats. Zhang Men and Qin Ge faced each other, while Mikasa sat between them.

At that moment, a girl in shrine maiden attire carrying three cups of tea walked in from the door, and Mikasa immediately recognized her identity.

"Fu Sang, you didn't go out today?" Mikasa smiled at the tea‑carrying Fu Sang.

"No, because today I have to perform a prayer to the deities, so I have no plans to go out. But precisely because of that, I got to see you, Mikasa‑senpai." Fu Sang said gently.

"Hehe, I'm just here to keep you company today." Mikasa gave a small smile.

Fu Sang glanced at the seated Qin Ge and Zhang Men, couldn't help but smile and nod, saying, "It's obvious."