Chapter 418: Sun Moon Island

"So, speaking of your personal preference, where would you like to go?" Mikasa asked with a smile.

"Actually, for me it doesn't matter where I go, because my fleet now has an Awakened Shipgirl, and you, Sanli Xianbei, know her power. Ordinary Siren Fleets no longer pose much of a threat to my fleet, so I can go anywhere, even the Front Line."

"However, although my Grand Fleet members are far stronger than ordinary second-year students, sending them to dangerous places now still doesn't feel secure enough. So I prefer a place with more combat but not that dangerous." Qin Ge said to Mikasa.

"Is that so?" Mikasa nodded. "Actually, if you say that, there is a place that suits you very well, though it's a bit remote."

"What place?" Qin Ge asked doubtfully.

Mikasa hadn't answered yet, but Koln reacted, "Sanli Xianbei, are you referring to Sun Moon Island?"

Mikasa smiled and nodded, "Koln, no wonder you worked at the Maritime Affairs Bureau before; you seem to know the island's situation inside out."

"No, it's just that I often see battle reports about that island, so I paid a little attention." Koln waved his hand and said.

"What kind of place is Sun Moon Island?" Qin Ge asked doubtfully.

"I can explain that." Koln said to Qin Ge, "Sun Moon Island is located in the southeast of the Donghuang coast, is a large island independent of the Donghuang Continent, and has a total of four Gangqu."

"Three of the Gangqu face the sea, responsible for defending the southeast coastal defense line. The last one faces the Donghuang coast, responsible for clearing the Sirens in the sea area between the Donghuang coast and Sun Moon Island."

"There are relatively few natives there, most of whom live along the coast, because the island's interior is a vast mountainous area unsuitable for habitation. Moreover, most of the natives now live near the port areas to ensure their safety."

"Moreover, the number of Sirens there is also relatively high; almost every time they go out they experience several fierce battles. Although the Sirens' strength is not comparable to that of the Front Line, it is absolutely much higher than the Sirens within the coastal sea area. The erosion sea area classification there is generally level three to four."

As Koln spoke, Qin Ge finally recalled Sun Moon Island. If we go by his world, Sun Moon Island is located where Bay Bay is today.

The geographical location is similar to Bay Bay's, but compared to Bay Bay, Sun Moon Island is even farther from the Donghuang Continent.

"I see, I understand now." Qin Ge nodded and said.

"Moreover, due to the special circumstances at Sun Moon Island, a Grand Fleet rotation system is implemented. Grand Fleets wishing to go there can register at the Maritime Affairs Bureau, and only after meeting the ability requirements will they be dispatched to Sun Moon Island."

"Furthermore, if a Grand Fleet suffers heavy losses at Sun Moon Island or needs to choose a new inland station, they must submit a report to the Maritime Affairs Bureau six months in advance, after which the Bureau will send personnel for rotation." Koln said to Qin Ge.

"How long do Grand Fleets stationed at Sun Moon Island usually stay?" Qin Ge asked.

Koln shook his head, "Generally not too long, because there are too many Sirens there, and it's indeed quite exhausting. If it weren't for the Maritime Affairs Bureau's enforcement, basically no Grand Fleet would want to go there. So Grand Fleets that go there usually apply to return to the Continent after one or two years of stationing; at that point the Bureau doesn't bother to persuade them anymore, but simply selects a new Grand Fleet to take over the defense."

"However, for you and your Grand Fleet members, that place is actually a good training ground. Using it as a springboard, you can gain a lot of combat experience and quickly improve your shipgirls' proficiency, heading to the Front Line." Mikasa said to Qin Ge.

Qin Ge smiled and nodded, "Isn't this the place I've been dreaming of? In erosion level three to four sea areas, the enemy's proficiency is generally not high, so we can ensure the fleet's normal operation without worrying about being suppressed by proficiency. As long as we work together, I believe our shipgirls' proficiency will improve even further."

"So you can later propose to the Prince of Wales or Qinglong to have your Grand Fleet garrisoned at Sun Moon Island, and I believe they will arrange it for you soon."

"Furthermore, Sun Moon Island is the outpost of Donghuang's southeast coast, and its geographical location is quite rugged. When you go there, the shipgirls of the other eight factions will surely follow you, and nearly twenty Awakened Shipgirls will be stationed there simultaneously. I believe Donghuang's southeast will remain safe for a long time." Mikasa smiled.

Qin Ge couldn't help but laugh, "Sanli Xianbei, this also counts as scheming the envoy shipgirls of the other eight factions, huh?"

Mikasa shook her head, "This isn't scheming; it's mutual benefit and win-win."

Qin Ge amusingly shook his head, looking at the lecture hall right in front of him, and said, "We've arrived; then I'll tell the Dean and the Qinglong Bureau Chief."

"Good."

The three exchanged smiles and walked together into the lecture hall. Just as usual, they were the first to arrive; after a few people took their seats, the other instructors and the academy staff gradually came in.

Naturally, the Prince of Wales was the last to arrive; accompanying her were a few familiar faces, the representative shipgirls of the other eight factions.

In the car, Qin Ge was slightly surprised, because according to usual custom, they normally wouldn't attend any events at the Commander Academy, yet this time they appeared—could something have happened?

Just as Qin Ge was wondering, another familiar figure walked in through the door. Qin Ge took a closer look and saw that it was the Donghuang faction's Supreme Commander, Yixian.

Seeing such a large scene, Qin Ge was stunned for a moment. Although Yixian had come the previous year, that was only because he needed to explain to Qin Ge the matter of going to the Sakura Empire, but this time it seems not so simple.

Moreover, this time even Qinglong of the Maritime Affairs Bureau didn't come; seated in the guest seats were the Donghuang faction's Supreme Commander Yixian and several envoy shipgirls representing the other eight factions.

Although he had many guesses in his mind, he could never figure out what was going on. Qin Ge finally had to abandon his thoughts and prepare to watch developments.

The graduation ceremony proceeded according to the normal procedure, but Qin Ge didn't need to change his military rank this time, saving some trouble and allowing him to participate better in the ceremony.

It wasn't until the ceremony was nearing its end that the Prince of Wales stood in the center of the table and introduced everyone.

"Everyone, the guests who have come here today are likely unfamiliar to you students, so let me introduce them. These eight are respectively the representative shipgirls from the eight factions other than Donghuang, and this one I'm sure you're very familiar with—she is our Donghuang Supreme Commander, Yixian."

"Now let's give a warm round of applause and invite Supreme Commander Yixian to the stage to speak!"

"Here he comes." Qin Ge's spirits lifted as he watched Yixian gradually rise to his feet.