Chapter 420: Support from the Nine Major Factions

After finishing the group photo with the instructors, Qin Ge stood outside the reception house watching the instructors gradually walk away, and couldn't help but smile.

"Commander?" Guanghui walked up and asked Qin Ge, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, just that thinking about soon leaving this place where I've stayed for two years, and leaving these instructors I've lived with for two years, I unconsciously feel a bit nostalgic." Qin Ge smiled.

"Yes, if it weren't for having to go fight the Sirens to protect humanity, I'd also want to just stay here every day with the Commander." Guanghui smiled.

The other ship girls also smiled, then looked toward their own residence, the reception house, and the longing in their eyes could not be concealed.

"So, Commander, where are you planning to go next?" Ou Gen Qin Wang asked.

"Naturally, I need to go see the Dean." Qin Ge said to everyone.

"To the Prince of Wales's place?" Peter Strasse said, "This time, are you going to see the Commander to say goodbye?"

Qin Ge shook his head, "This morning, when I was chatting with Sanli Xianbei and Koln, they mentioned a place that would be relatively suitable for our fleet to station, so I wanted to go discuss it with the Dean."

"Which place?" Ou Gen Qin Wang asked interestedly.

At that moment, Zhenhai from the side walked over, smiled, and said to everyone, "The place the Commander mentioned wouldn't be Sun Moon Island, would it?"

"Oh? You noticed too?" Qin Ge looked at Zhenhai in surprise and asked.

Zhenhai smiled slightly, then turned his head to look at the path behind, "Last night, when I was playing chess with Tiancheng, we had discussed this issue. We two came to the same conclusion: Sun Moon Island."

"Tell me why?" Qin Ge asked Zhenhai and Tiancheng with interest.

Tiancheng smiled and replied, "Sun Moon Island is suitable for us first because of its natural terrain advantages. Located behind the front line outside Donghuang, it possesses erosive sea zones level three and level four, where we can hone our combat skills, and we can also use it as a reliance to gradually adapt to the front line's combat rhythm.

Moreover, it is relatively far from the Donghuang mainland, with fewer trivial matters, fewer island residents, making it unlikely to have conflicts with the islanders.

Most importantly, the Commander is currently too famous in Donghuang; it would be better to fade from public view for a while. As the saying goes, "The tree that stands out in the forest will be blown by the wind." Although Donghuang trusts the Commander greatly, it does not necessarily mean that other major fleets' attitudes toward the Commander are the same as here.

Qin Ge couldn't help but smile, "You strategists, why do you always think people's intentions are so extreme? Perhaps the commanders elsewhere are not as you imagine."

Zhenhai said, "Rather than pinning hopes on others, it's better to change the problem at its source. We strategists must calculate every step precisely; any oversight would be the greatest irresponsibility toward the Commander."

Qin Ge nodded, "Alright, since we've reached a consensus, I'll go see the Prince of Wales Dean."

"Yes."

As the ship girls nodded, Qin Ge took Guanghui to go to the Prince of Wales's place. His Guanghui and the Prince of Wales are old acquaintances, which Qin Ge remembers very clearly.

Moreover, after leaving the academy this time, when they meet again it's unknown how long it will be, so letting them two have a chat can also be considered a farewell greeting.

Following the Prince of Wales's usual schedule, Qin Ge directly brought Guanghui to the Prince of Wales's office. Indeed, after knocking on the office door, the Prince of Wales was indeed inside.

"Hehe, you've finally come." The Prince of Wales smiled at Qin Ge, and also nodded at Guanghui beside him, "You too, Guanghui."

"Ah, it seems the Prince had already figured that I and the Commander would come over." Guanghui smiled.

The Prince of Wales chuckled, "Isn't that natural? Your Commander still hasn't decided where to go; not only me, but even the General Commander who just left is also very concerned.

So I've been waiting here for you; how about it? Have you decided where to go?"

Qin Ge smiled and nodded, "From the time the Dean told me earlier, I've been considering it up to today, and I've basically decided on the destination—I'm preparing to go to Sun Moon Island."

The Prince of Wales nodded, "Sun Moon Island? Hmm, that place might be relatively difficult for other major fleets, but for you it really is a good place.

However, the missions there are somewhat burdensome, after all only four major fleets are stationed on that island; I doubt you'd specially go sweep the strait's wandering Siren mass-produced models—it's surely about guarding several strongholds along the southeastern coast.

If it's those strongholds, the combat you'll face will be very frequent, so you'd better think it through.

Facing the Prince of Wales's weighty words, Qin Ge smiled and nodded, "Since I've already considered going there, I have a clear understanding of the situation. I'm not worried about the heavy combat missions; I'm worried that a long time without combat will delay the emergence of the Project Ship."

The Prince of Wales chuckled, "That's right; since it's decided, then later go report to Qinglong, and she'll send someone to bring you there. But before that, I still have a few things to give you."

"Things?" Qin Ge wondered, "I shouldn't have any stuff left with the Dean, right?"

The Prince of Wales laughed, "You indeed have no stuff placed with me, but someone has placed things with me to give to you."

"Who?" Qin Ge asked.

"The Nine Major Factions." The Prince of Wales said.

"Huh?" Qin Ge blinked, "Nine Major Factions? What's going on?"

The Prince of Wales said, "According to what the General Commander told me, the Nine Major Factions have evaluated your existence and strength, and decided to cooperate with you. The previous agreement is now taking effect; starting today, the Nine Major Factions will invest and support you.

"The support includes supplies, petroleum, ship girl materials, ship equipment, repair tools, emergency repair tools, strengthening components, warship exercise data, command ships, and a series of resources."

Qin Ge coughed, "This, is it too much?"

The Prince of Wales smiled, "Actually, each faction's average is relatively little, but when the nine factions are combined, it becomes quite a lot.

So after arriving at Sun Moon Island, aside from necessary rest days, you can form a Golden Fleet and roam freely across the sea.

However, I hope you won't become complacent because of these supplies; after all, this is tangible aid the Nine Major Factions can see and touch, so you must strive harder to become strong, and only when you can stand on equal footing with them will these supplies' purpose be fulfilled.

"I understand."