Chapter 329: Akagi's Speculations

Qin Ge listened to the shipgirls' speculations and could also understand.

After all, each faction has its own culture, each faction has its own beliefs; they came together to fight the Sirens, but over time, differences will inevitably arise for various reasons, and it's normal for disputes to occur.

Although there are people like the Prince of Wales among the shipgirls, their influence is far less than those who seek profit for their own faction.

As the saying goes, kindness does not command troops, emotion does not establish affairs, righteousness does not manage wealth, and goodness does not hold office.

Those who can become leaders of the nine major factions are never simple; even if they harbor good intentions, when it comes to major faction affairs, they are ruthless.

Qin Ge could also understand them; the world he came from is the same. Humans all like peace, but for survival resources, war must exist.

Because only through war and plunder can more resources be obtained; war can be said to be the ladder by which a faction, a nation, and an ethnicity grow strong, though people generally refuse to acknowledge this fact.

Rather than blaming heaven and others, resenting why they invade one's national territory, it is better to contribute to one's own national or territorial defense.

"Fall behind and you will be beaten" is an eternal truth. It is the principle that allows one to keep striving forward in this jungle world.

Qin Ge is not a warmonger, but he does not fear war nor forget it. Precisely because there are people like him who strive for their nation's defense can the people of that country enjoy happiness and peace.

"So besides our Sakura Empire and the Royal Navy having arrived, which other factions have come?" Akagi asked with a smile, seeming casual, but her eyes never left the Prince of Wales.

"Your Sakura Empire arrived last; the others are already here." The Prince of Wales said to Akagi.

"Oh? They moved pretty quickly on this matter, but calculating, it's been nearly half a month since that leaders' meeting ended." Akagi said.

"Don't you want to know who each faction has sent?" the Prince of Wales asked.

Akagi glanced at Hao and Fanji, smiling, "Just by looking at these two sent by the Royal Navy, I can roughly guess who the other factions have sent."

"Oh?" the Prince of Wales chuckled, "I've always heard that Akagi's schemes are flawless, earning her the nickname 'Ghost Strategist.' Today I'd like to hear which other factions you think will send whom."

"I don't deserve that title, after all, in this world only one person can be called a Ghost Strategist—my sister. I merely learned from her." Akagi gave a slight smile, looking quite proud.

"Tiancheng?" the Prince of Wales chuckled, glancing at Qin Ge beside him.

Because this guy beside him is the sole possessor of a Tiancheng in this world.

"Yes." Akagi nodded, "But I can also make a bold prediction; even if I'm wrong, it doesn't matter."

The White Eagle faction is most likely to send someone who liaises with Donghuang, so it's probably Aisaikesi, after all she is the most trusted junior of the Gray Ghost.

The other likely choice is Yue Ke Cheng, balancing literary and martial talents, with proper tension and relaxation.

The Prince of Wales nodded, "That's correct; the White Eagle faction indeed sent Aisaikesi and Yue Ke Cheng."

At this moment Hao and Fanji looked at Akagi in surprise, anticipating her further remarks. Akagi did not disappoint them, continuing, "As for Iron Blood, I think they are most likely to send the Scharnhorst sisters."

After all, Iron Blood currently has limited usable forces; coming here is like a contest for each faction, and nobody wants to lag behind.

Moreover, Ou Gen Qin Wang, as Bisimai's right-hand, cannot leave, and Peter Strasse, who handles other Iron Blood affairs, also cannot come.

As for the others, heh, with the nature of the Germans and Admiral Hipper, coming would only cause trouble.

The Prince of Wales nodded with a smile, after all, facing their archrival Iron Blood, he was glad to hear Akagi say these things. "That's right, Iron Blood's delegation this time is indeed the Scharnhorst sisters."

Moreover, Gneisenau was originally the dean of Iron Blood's Commander Academy, but this time Bisimai replaced him with Peter Strasse, showing Iron Blood takes this quite seriously.

"The Sardinian Empire doesn't have much power to mobilize, but given their unwillingness to fall behind, they likely sent Zala and the Dragon Knights, who previously served as envoys to Sakura Empire." Akagi said.

"Yes, the Sardinian Empire is among the earlier arrivals, or rather they came straight to Donghuang after leaving Sakura Empire." the Prince of Wales said.

"Then next is the Northern Union." Akagi smiled, "According to the Soviet Alliance's nature, plus you Donghuang Commander Academy already has A Furore, and your relationship with Qin Ge Commander is not bad either."

"This time they are likely to send Mercury Memorial and Gantang, the senior members of the Northern Union. Both are steadfast believers in Northern Union ideology, having endured countless events, making them the safest choice."

"Yes, the envoys the Northern Union sent are indeed Mercury Memorial and Gantang." the Prince of Wales said, glancing at the surprised A Furore beside him.

Akagi didn't stop, continuing to the Prince of Wales, "As for Iris and Vichy Tribunal, the two factions now show a tendency to merge with each other."

After all, they originally came together, only later splitting due to some events. Yet they remain independent in some matters, so they likely sent two people jointly this time.

According to my guess, they should be the Fantasia-class destroyers, since they get along best and won't cause disputes; as for who exactly, I can't say.

The Prince of Wales nodded, "This time Iris and Vichy Tribunal indeed sent Fantasia-class destroyers, namely Triumph and Malice."

"All correct, how could it be! So impressive." Fanji exclaimed to Akagi.

Akagi smiled faintly and did not answer, while the Prince of Wales answered on her behalf.

"Fanji, never underestimate any faction leader; their insight and analytical abilities far surpass yours. Some decisions that seem wrong to you might actually be the most correct. And judging by the situation which faction sends whom is just the basics; my old friend, you still have much to learn." the Prince of Wales laughed.

"And based on form, judging the personnel each faction sent, this is only the most basic, my old friend—there's still a lot more you need to learn in the future." the Prince of Wales laughed