Chapter 405: The Meeting Underway

Indeed, it's getting more and more interesting; the two from Sakura Empire actually made such a decision, truly surprising. But perhaps when those two resigned their positions as leaders of Sakura Empire, one could already have predicted today's events? Soviet Alliance said, propping hand.

So if we calculate that way, Qin Ge commander now has three awakened shipgirls under his command. And among those three shipgirls, two are leader-tier shipgirls.

Such combat power is already a level not to be ignored; besides, he also possesses a Sea Legend Rank shipgirl and three leader-tier shipgirls. If it weren't possible to suppress shipgirl numbers, his current shipgirl count would definitely not be only 30. Lisailiu said softly.

But Qin Ge commander possessing such a force absolutely cannot be ignored. We must, within the available space, keep his behavior within our controllable range. What do you all think? Elizabeth said to everyone.

Seconded! Lisailiu nodded and said.

Seconded! Enterprise also nodded.

I disagree. The Soviet Alliance of the Northern Union directly interrupted the voting process; Yixian, who was also preparing to refuse, was stunned for a moment.

Why? Elizabeth asked.

The original purpose of establishing Azure Lane was to seek common ground while reserving differences. You demand Qin Ge commander share data; we, the Northern Union, agree, because we also want to increase our union's combat power to avoid unnecessary casualties among commanders.

But now you have turned into wanting to rely on your own faction's strength, forcibly suppressing a commander's growth. How is this any different from a bandit?

The Northern Union holds the frozen plains, while you each manage your own seas; is it to let us become lofty? Everyone, please don't forget: the true masters of this world are humanity, and our enemy alongside humanity is the Sirens, not a commander named Qin Ge.

Those humans capable of becoming commanders are warriors who have abandoned everything, fighting for the common benefit of this world.

Isn't what you're doing now preparing to chill the hearts of all humanity in this world? At that point, humanity will not ally with us shipgirls; all commanders will be full of apprehension toward us. Is this the scene you wish to see? Soviet Alliance said in a firm voice to everyone.

I agree with Soviet Alliance's view! Yixian nodded and said.

I also agree. Bisimai said lightly.

Oh? This doesn't quite match Iron Blood's usual style, does it? Elizabeth said to Bisimai.

Our Iron Blood is for facing enemies, not our own people. By now, Qin Ge commander has contributed his most exquisite tactics to our several major factions, and without hesitation wrote teaching materials like information control rights that we never even thought of.

Moreover, you agree to our factions sending people under the guise of protection, actually for surveillance. To us, he has repeatedly retreated, yet you now have no satisfaction at all, and even want to exploit value from him—don't you feel you're going too far?

Tell me, aside from Donghuang, which faction has done anything for Qin Ge commander? Others' efforts so far are based on their own abilities; you have no right to restrict others!

And even if restrictions are needed, they must be proposed by the Donghuang faction where Qin Ge commander belongs, not by you; you're overreaching. Bisimai said lightly.

Another point: I think you all haven't noticed. Yixian continued after Bisimai's words: "Do you think having more awakened shipgirls is a good thing?"

Upon hearing Yixian's question, almost all leaders were stunned.

Yixian, what do you mean by that? Could it be that Donghuang has discovered something? Enterprise asked.

It's not that Donghuang discovered something; rather, based on history from the start until now, haven't you noticed a pattern?

At the beginning, when our shipgirls' proficiency was low, the Sirens did not activate formations like they do now to face us; instead, they used those scattered mass-produced warships to deal with us.

And as our proficiency increased, the proficiency of the appearing mass-produced types also rose, as if they were repeatedly testing us; although the battles were extremely difficult back then, we survived and achieved today's accomplishments.

So have you considered a question? Is the current situation the Sirens' true strength? If all our shipgirls were awakened, would the Sirens not appear with fully awakened warships?

By then, ordinary commanders would face greater survival pressure, leading to a gap. And after that gap, a few decades later, those senior commanders would all pass away, leaving only our shipgirls fighting alone.

At that point, do you dare confirm that our shipgirls' numbers are sufficient to oppose the Sirens? Yixian said.

So after all that, what is the decision you've reached so far? Are you just going to let it continue like this? Elizabeth said, holding back anger.

Of course it's impossible to continue like this; it's disadvantageous for both us and Qin Ge commander. Bisimai said.

Then what should we do? Enterprise asked.

Bisimai spoke: "I suppose the Northern Union has already thought of that, right?"

Soviet Alliance smiled faintly: "Indeed, as expected of Bisimai; exactly, the only option beneficial to both of us now is cooperation."

Cooperation? Elizabeth doubted: "How to cooperate? Just relying on him, a single commander?"

Superficial. Bisimai said lightly.

The Elizabeth on the screen instantly flared up: "What did you say?"

I said you're superficial! Bisimai reiterated.

Say it again! Elizabeth shouted angrily.

No matter how many times you repeat it, you're superficial. Bisimai said without courtesy: "The energy Qin Ge commander currently possesses is far stronger than that of an ordinary commander; moreover, up to now, his time as a commander hasn't exceeded two years—he's still a student, hasn't graduated yet. Do you understand what that means?"

Although the school provides him convenience, it likewise limits his development. If he were given a relaxed environment, without needing to worry too much, then tell me how fast his growth speed would be.

The meeting of the leaders of the Nine Major Factions took place just over half a year after the previous one; likewise, both meetings basically had Qin Ge commander as the main agenda. Do you think that for such a commander, it's still not enough for the Nine Major Factions to cooperate with him?