Chapter 454: Hidden Dangers

On the way back, the Monarch said to Qin Ge, "Commander, I feel those two are unstable factors for our fleet; if possible, I suggest..."

Before the Monarch could finish, Qin Ge shook his head, "Monarch, I understand what you're saying; perhaps Akagi and Kaga are indeed unstable factors for us now, but their combat power cannot be ignored."

Moreover, we have Tiancheng in our fleet who can keep them in check, so for the time being they won't be able to make big waves.

During this period, I need you to grow quickly; after all, letting one side dominate is not good—we must have a balancing force appear.

"Hehe, it seems the commander has noticed as well." Weineituo said with a smile.

Qin Ge nodded, "Bringing Akagi and Kaga into our fleet is inherently a double-edged sword. The benefit is that our fleet's strength will increase greatly, while the drawback you have also seen."

Every shipgirl's personality is uncontrollable, so for us this is also an excellent spur, allowing us to catch up to them more quickly.

"Hmm." All the shipgirls nodded.

Qin Ge looked at the earnest shipgirls and smiled, "Although I have you striving to catch up to them, don't regard them as enemies or opponents; no matter what, we are all part of the same fleet, comrades-in-arms jointly resisting the Sirens."

"Understood, commander. However, if they keep acting unreasonably, we will also retaliate accordingly; I hope the commander can understand." Guanghui said with a smile.

Qin Ge rolled his eyes, "Hopefully it won't come to that."

"Hehe." Amid laughter, everyone smiled and walked back to their lodgings.

The fact that Akagi and Kaga have officially joined the fleet hasn't been widely spread among the fleet, since everyone already knew beforehand, so they will understand when we fight together later.

After returning, Qin Ge quickly fell asleep; the events of this period have also left him somewhat fatigued. Moreover, tomorrow he has to go to Mingshi's place to deal with Mingshi, and even needs to construct many shipgirls, so there is still much to do; maintaining a good condition is essential.

When he woke up, he saw Belfast standing beside him, smiling as she looked at him.

"Do I look that good when I sleep? Every time I wake up I see you, Belfast, standing by my side smiling." Qin Ge looked up at Belfast and said.

"Keeping a smile is a maid's basic etiquette, and watching the master's sleeping face is indeed quite fun; it has become an indispensable pleasure for me every day." Belfast said with a smile.

Qin Ge rolled his eyes, "Anyway, I can't control you while I'm asleep; do as you like. What time is it roughly now?"

"Reporting, Master, it's already the next day." Belfast said with a smile, "Originally last night I wanted to wake you for a meal, but seeing you sleeping so soundly I couldn't bear to call you."

Moreover, Miss Akagi and Miss Kaga have already moved in; they are right beside Miss Tiancheng.

Qin Ge nodded, "Hmm, that'll do for now; after we finish washing up, we'll go to Mingshi's place."

"Yes, Master." Belfast said.

"By the way, while I'm washing up, take the ultra-rare portion of the research weapon blueprints we obtained from the Mirror Sea and give it to Hu Feng; yesterday I already told the leaders of the other factions, and those items will count as our part of the cooperation." Qin Ge said.

"Master, I have already given the research weapon blueprints to Miss Hu Feng; after you returned yesterday to rest, Miss Hu Feng had already come over."

"I asked Miss Guanghui and Miss Bismarck, then after getting their accurate replies I gave it to her on the spot. As for the color-coded blueprints, I still keep them." Belfast said.

"Hehe, you're so thoughtful; if everyone were like you, I wouldn't have to worry about anything." Qin Ge involuntarily recalled yesterday's Akagi and Kaga, shook his head, and said.

Belfast merely gave a faint smile and said nothing.

After washing up and having breakfast, the shipgirls beside him chatted for a while, then Qin Ge took Belfast to the small shop that Mingshi had opened in the base.

When Qin Ge arrived, he found that Mingshi's small shop was closed, but there was a note on the door.

"If you have business, please press the cat-paw button on the door; Mingshi left." Qin Ge read the words on the paper.

"It seems Mingshi isn't here now; pressing the cat-paw button should get us in touch with her, right?"

Qin Ge, while speaking to Belfast, searched for the cat-paw button on the door.

"Master, it's here." Belfast, with clear voice, quickly found the cat-paw button on Mingshi's door and told Qin Ge.

"Still, Belfast, your eyes are better." Qin Ge said while pressing the button on the door.

Only a chorus of cat calls was heard from inside, and then, under Qin Ge and Belfast's gaze, the shop's door slowly rose.

A green-haired Mingshi appeared before the two; upon seeing it was Qin Ge, Mingshi's formerly smiling face instantly turned unpleasant.

"It's you, meow!" Mingshi exclaimed, jumping, "What do you want this time? I told you, if you bring others again you'll definitely have to pay, meow!"

Seeing this, Qin Ge involuntarily rubbed his nose, "Don't worry, this time I'm not bringing anyone else; I intend to discuss business with you."

"Really, meow?" Mingshi said somewhat disbelievingly.

Qin Ge nodded, "Of course it's true; you know that Wisdom Cube the Northern Union looked at last time? I've now obtained its blueprints."

"Really, meow?" Mingshi said with eyes shining.

Qin Ge nodded, "Besides that, there are also the color-coded research weapon blueprints, and her."

Qin Ge said, pointing at the Pound Miao that had just jumped aside to play.

"Whoa, Commander Miao!" Mingshi exclaimed in surprise.

"Oh? You actually know Commander Miao?" Qin Ge also became rather surprised; he had thought Mingshi didn't know Commander Miao.

"Of course I know, though this Miao is also just researching; I didn't expect Commander Qin Ge to already have one? Where did you get this Commander Miao?" Mingshi asked.

Qin Ge laughed, "Naturally from the Sirens; so, are you up for this business? I'll let you study those blueprints, but the results must be given to me—how about that?"

"Huh?" Mingshi's face fell, "What's in it for me?"

Qin Ge exclaimed in surprise, "Letting you study those things is already a benefit; do you still want something else?"

"Eh?"