Chapter 440: Remodeling

Qin Ge asked, "What restrictions are there?"

Hao immediately explained, "First, the shipgirl to be remodeled must have achieved a full breakthrough. That is, she needs to have undergone three breakthroughs to be eligible for remodeling; otherwise, she cannot."

Second, the shipgirl to be remodeled must reach a certain proficiency requirement to be eligible for remodeling. According to our research, ordinary and rare shipgirls must reach level 80 proficiency to undergo remodeling, while elite shipgirls must reach level 85 or higher to undergo thorough remodeling.

After listening, Qin Ge nodded and then faced the three shipgirls eligible for remodeling, asking, "So you also heard that—what is your proficiency level now?"

"Reporting, Commander, my proficiency hasn't met the requirement. My proficiency is only in the fifties, and I haven't undergone the third breakthrough yet." Rexin said somewhat dejectedly.

After all, as Hao said, remodeling equals becoming stronger; Rexin also wants to become stronger to help her Commander more, but unfortunately her current proficiency and number of breakthroughs are insufficient, so she can only continue to strive.

Qin Ge nodded and patted Rexin's head, saying, "It's fine; although your proficiency level isn't enough now, we have plenty of time later—I'll help you remodel once your proficiency level is sufficient."

"Yes, Commander!" Rexin nodded and said.

Then Qin Ge looked toward Biaoqiang on the side; seeing Biaoqiang also looked tense, he asked, "What's wrong? I recall you already underwent the third breakthrough, didn't you?"

"Yes, but I don't know my exact proficiency level right now." Biaoqiang said nervously.

"This is very simple; extend your hand and hold mine, and I can sense your internal proficiency aura." Hao said to Biaoqiang.

"Hmm." Biaoqiang nodded and then reached out to hold Hao's hand.

Watching this scene before him, Qin Ge couldn't help but think of Akagi and Kaga. From here one could see the gap between Akagi, Kaga, and Hao; initially Akagi and Kaga had no contact with Guanghui, but relying solely on their own eyesight they could detect that Guanghui already bore awakening traces.

And now Hao must hold Biaoqiang's hand to make contact, after which he can sense her aura to know her proficiency—this is the difference between awakened shipgirls.

Meanwhile, as Qin Ge pondered, Hao opened his eyes and lowered Biaoqiang's hand, saying, "Your proficiency is currently eighty-six, already reaching the point where you can breakthrough."

"Really?" Biaoqiang exclaimed delightedly.

Hao nodded, "Naturally it's true."

Qin Ge nodded, then turned to Hao, asking, "How should we remodel? How to operate?"

Hao smiled, "Give her a warship remodeling blueprint; her energy will absorb the blueprint, just like before with the Monarch, and then only a little time is needed to complete the remodeling."

Qin Ge nodded, "Is there anything unusual during the remodeling process? Will it feel painful or such?"

Hao shook his head, "I don't know that, but I think there shouldn't be any pain, after all it's just remodeling, not disassembly."

Qin Ge couldn't help but smile, then picked up a remodeling blueprint from the table and handed it to Biaoqiang.

"Come on, Biaoqiang!" Qin Ge smiled, "Once you succeed, you'll be the first shipgirl in our fleet to undergo remodeling."

"Sure, Commander!" Biaoqiang nodded and then grasped the remodeling blueprint Qin Ge gave her with both hands.

As soon as the blueprint entered her hand, Biaoqiang's surroundings involuntarily emitted a purple light; subsequently the blueprint also gradually emitted light, just like the scene where the Monarch's purplish-red Wisdom Cube merged together with scientific data.

That remodeling blueprint gradually merged into Biaoqiang's body, and the light grew brighter; Qin Ge and all the shipgirls couldn't help but walk toward the distance.

The light lasted about two or three minutes; finally a strand of gold light burst forth from the purple light. Gradually two strands, three strands, until the gold light completely covered the purple light, and the remodeling was thoroughly completed.

As the light gradually began to fade, Biaoqiang's figure reappeared before everyone.

Compared to before, Biaoqiang now appears somewhat more mature; if previously she was like a first-year middle school student, after remodeling she has become like a third-year middle school student.

Moreover, her clothing has changed; previously it was a suspender dress, now it has become a one-piece sailor outfit, and her legs now wear white stockings, and her shoes have also changed.

Originally her hands wore white gloves with a bow; now they have become two black silk sleeve cuffs, each with a bow on the cuffs.

Just as Qin Ge was observing Biaoqiang's changes, Biaoqiang opened her eyes and looked toward Qin Ge.

"Commander." Biaoqiang happily said to Qin Ge, "I have now completed remodeling."

Qin Ge was also delighted, "Then besides your outward changes, Biaoqiang, are there any other new changes?"

"Appearance?" Biaoqiang then looked at her own body and also noticed a slight change in her appearance, "Hehe, I've become even prettier."

Qin Ge chuckled, "All right, let's admire later; first tell me exactly what you have changed."

"Yes!" Biaoqiang nodded and then extended her hand; a blue light flashed, summoning her own spear.

Only see that at this moment, the tip of Biaoqiang's weapon emits blue light, and there is a light ring above it.

"Assault mode deployed, switch to maximum output! Commander, look quickly, look quickly—this gun's new mode will glow!" Biaoqiang excitedly said to Qin Ge.

Looking at Biaoqiang's new weapon, Qin Ge smiled, "So your firepower has increased, right?"

"Yes, not only has firepower increased, I also gained a special skill, namely the assault mode mentioned earlier. When assault mode is deployed, my torpedo attacks become even more formidable!" Biaoqiang said.

Qin Ge smiled faintly, "It seems our fleet's strength has increased again."

"Hmm hmm, I will become even stronger in the future, helping the Commander defeat those Sirens." Biaoqiang said to Qin Ge.

"Now that remodeling is complete, Belfast, gather the remaining remodeling blueprints; when we return, we'll see whether other shipgirls can still be remodeled." Qin Ge said to Belfast.

"Yes, Master." Belfast performed a salute and then put away the remodeling blueprints.

After Belfast finished collecting the remodeling blueprints, Qin Ge said to everyone, "Then let's all rest for now; once we recover our spirits, another big battle awaits."

"Yes, Commander!"