Chapter 355: Perhaps I'll become a fisherman

When everyone arrived at the pier, Akagi and Kaga were indeed standing beside the pier, waiting for Qin Ge and the others, just like yesterday's Royal Hou and counterattack.

One person wore red, the other blue, standing between water and sky at dawn; sunlight sprinkled on their shoulders, matching the slowly swaying tails behind them, creating a mysterious feeling.

"Good morning, Akagi and Kaga, sorry for keeping you waiting." Qin Ge walked up and said to the two.

"Actually we just arrived not long ago, so it's not really a long wait." Akagi said with a smile, and Kaga beside her nodded at Qin Ge.

"But it looks like not all of your people have arrived; where are the other members of your Grand Fleet? Could it be that they're scared?"

Hearing Akagi's teasing words, Qin Ge did not get angry but smiled and said, "Of course they're not scared; it's just that today's mission requires a longer duration, so I had them go prepare supplies first."

"I see." Akagi nodded, "Then it looks like Commander Qin Ge should be preparing to meet the enemy head-on."

"Akagi, you're amazing; just from my telling them to prepare supplies you can deduce today's mission objective." Qin Ge said in surprise.

"Hehe, don't forget, I also once commanded a faction, so all those trivial faction matters have passed through my hands."

"In the Siren Tide, missions that require a longer time, aside from port defense, are just merchant ship escort."

"Based on Commander Qin Ge's personality, he definitely wouldn't help others with port defense, as that might limit your fleet's combat effectiveness, so there's a high chance today's mission is merchant ship escort." Akagi smiled.

"Ah, amazing!" Luodenni beside Qin Ge exclaimed in surprise.

Akagi smiled humbly, gazing at Tiancheng among Qin Ge's shipgirls, "These are just petty tricks; compared to my sister, I'm still far behind."

Tiancheng smiled and shook her head, saying, "Akagi is no longer the little child who only relied on me before; after all this training, you have become an outstanding leader."

"Amagi Elder Sister..." Akagi whispered.

Qin Ge smiled and said, "Alright, you all go up onto the ship to chat and prepare things; I'll wait here for a bit for the others."

The shipgirls nodded and all went up onto Qin Ge's exclusive command ship, except Hai Lun Na, who didn't go up but stayed beside Qin Ge.

"Hai Lun Na, why didn't you go up? Is there something you're staying behind for?" Qin Ge asked doubtfully.

"No, it's just that everyone else went up, leaving only the commander alone down below, which isn't good." Hai Lun Na said.

"Hehe, it's nothing; we're inside the school's harbor, and no enemies will come, so what could happen to me alone?" Qin Ge said with a laugh.

However, at this moment a faint blush appeared on Hai Lun Na's face, as if Qin Ge had seen through her thoughts. But obviously, with Qin Ge's level of emotional intelligence, he wouldn't notice such small details, so he naturally didn't notice the change on Hai Lun Na's face.

"It's not that I'm worried the commander will encounter danger; I just want to stand beside the commander." Hai Lun Na said.

"Alright, I see what you want; I couldn't possibly refuse you. Then please wait with me for Li Chenming and the others to arrive; I believe they'll be here soon." Qin Ge smiled.

"Hmm." Hai Lun Na nodded, her gaze fixed on Qin Ge looking into the distance, then suddenly asked Qin Ge, "Commander, what would you like to do after the war ends?"

"Huh?" Qin Ge withdrew his gaze, looking at Hai Lun Na before him, "I haven't thought about that question, but if you want me to answer, I suppose I'd become a fisherman."

"A fisherman?" Hai Lun Na looked at Qin Ge, somewhat surprised.

Qin Ge smiled and said, "Yes, a fisherman. Each day I'd go out to sea on my own boat, cast nets to catch fish, and when night falls return with a full load; that feeling is something I've looked forward to since childhood."

Hai Lun Na immediately recalled Qin Ge's earlier story about himself and asked Qin Ge, "Commander, is this idea of yours because of your parents?"

Qin Ge let out a deep breath, then nodded, "Yes, my parents were fishermen; they left me when I was very young. If, after the war ends, I become a fisherman, that would be carrying on their legacy."

"Hehe, if the commander really becomes a fisherman then, remember to bring me along, because I have radar and can easily spot where large schools of fish are."

"That way we can return with a full load every day, making us the best partners." Hai Lun Na said with a smile.

"Haha, indeed." Qin Ge laughed loudly; the hint of sadness just now vanished in an instant, "If I really become a fisherman in the future, I will definitely bring Hai Lun Na with me, as long as she is still willing to stay by my side then."

"I'm willing." Hai Lun Na said with a smile, her words carrying a hint of firm determination.

Qin Ge didn't notice that detail; instead, with a smiling face he asked Hai Lun Na, "Do you feel like you've changed a lot lately, Hai Lun Na, to the point of asking such questions?"

"Lately I feel much more relaxed, although we're still facing the Siren Tide; perhaps my situation is now more difficult than before."

"But with the commander by my side constantly giving me courage, I no longer have that previous feeling of being on edge."

"Every time I feel that victory is right before my eyes during a sortie, and every time I hear the commander's order I feel especially reassured; perhaps that's why I've changed." Hai Lun Na smiled.

"That's good." Qin Ge nodded and said, "To win the war's victory, we first need to learn to face the war, to confront the war."

"Only then can we treat the war with a calm mind, and finally we can achieve victory in the war and obtain our desired goals."

"Hmm, I believe that, I believe the commander will surely bring us dawn. Moreover, this time I must strive to the end...... the thought of being separated in life and death from the one I like just makes my heart feel like it's about to split." Hai Lun Na said to Qin Ge.

Qin Ge smiled, placing his hand on Hai Lun Na's head and gently stroking her blue hair. In an instant, a faint blush appeared on Hai Lun Na's face, and while she was somewhat lost in thought, she heard Qin Ge's voice.

"Don't worry, our efforts now are to prevent this from happening again. Moreover, from now on I will be with you all, and I will never let you experience that pain again."

Hai Lun Na raised her slightly blushed cheeks, looking at Qin Ge's determined face, and instantly she was lost in thought……