Chapter 730: Heading to the Northern Union

Are you not going to stay any longer?

King George V looked at Qin Ge before him, with a reluctant expression, and said:

"Thank you for your kindness, but I still have to go to other factions afterward. After all, we already said our goodbyes when we parted, and I also intend to return before the Donghuang Spring Festival, since there are still many people on duty at the port, and I hope to spend this holiday with them." Qin Ge said with a smile.

King George V nodded, "If that's the case, then I won't keep you any longer. I hope that if there's a chance in the future, you can still come visit the Royal Navy, and its gates will always be open for you."

"Thank you, the scenery of Foggy City is wonderful. If possible, I'd also like to bring them here again, and I likewise welcome the Royal Navy to visit Guam as guests." Qin Ge smiled.

"Of course, after all we've already signed a cooperation agreement, so there will inevitably be some inconvenience." King George V laughed.

"Then we'll set off." Qin Ge smiled.

"Hmm, smooth sailing."

"Good."

After bidding farewell to the Royal Navy personnel, Qin Ge boarded the command ship at the dock, accompanied by his own shipgirl.

Afterward, the ship's whistle sounded, and it gradually left the port, heading northeast.

On the command ship, watching the Royal Navy fade into the distance, Qin Ge couldn't help but smile, then turned his head and said, "Our first stop has ended, and the whole process went quite smoothly; next up is the Northern Union."

"What do you all think of the Northern Union?"

Several senior shipgirls exchanged glances, and the first to speak was Soviet Russia.

"During naval battles we've interacted with them, and before that we spent a long time together with the Mercury Memorial, Gangut, and A Furore."

"What can be felt is that the Northern Union's fundamental principle has not changed; it advocates collectivism and contribution to society, possessing firm goals and the fearless courage needed to achieve them."

"Furthermore, the Northern Union has currently dispatched almost its entire fleet to the polar regions, and its participation in the Atlantic campaign this time is due to the sudden disappearance of the Sirens in the polar areas, replaced by what has appeared along the Atlantic coast."

"Therefore I believe the commander's trip to the Northern Union this time need not worry about anything, and with A Furore's help, I trust it will achieve a very satisfactory result, just like with the Royal Navy."

Qin Ge looked at the solemn Soviet Russia and nodded involuntarily, "I understand; in fact, from their past actions one can see that the Northern Union is essentially hegemonic in the Azure Lane, focusing their efforts on the north."

"But they are not particularly keen to see the Azure Lane become a monolithic bloc, as this relates to their interests."

"So regarding this Northern Union operation, I don't have too many worries; I just want to hear your opinions."

"The situation the commander mentioned was before; now the world's circumstances have changed, and the Northern Union should have this awareness. Even if they rarely participate in Azure Lane affairs, I believe they will not stop us from turning the Azure Lane into a monolithic bloc." King George V said.

"I agree; at least when the commander arrived in this world, the Northern Union's discovery of the monarch research vessel blueprints in the polar regions was shared with the entire Azure Lane." Enterprise replied.

Qin Ge nodded, "Enterprise is right; based on these circumstances, we can now set our objectives for this mission."

"Regarding the Northern Union, we don't demand much; we only hope to achieve strategic alignment and scientific cooperation, maintain close intelligence sharing on their movements, and provide active assistance when needed—that's about it."

"Actually I feel we can still strive for a bit more; we can treat these as our baseline and speak up for more during negotiations." Bismarck said.

"I agree with Bismarck's view; in the current world situation, we have the strength to demand more. We are no longer the fleet that had to watch other factions' faces; we have the power to protect our own interests and spread our fleet's prestige across this sea." Vittorio Veneto said passionately.

"Would doing so provoke the Northern Union?" Richelieu asked.

"Since they initially invited us, I believe they already have this awareness; if they lack the courage to negotiate with us, then the Northern Union is truly being underestimated." Bismarck said in a cold tone.

"Hmm." As commander, Qin Ge summed up, "Let's go with what Bismarck said; when dealing with some powerful factions, we cannot be weak, for after the Northern Union comes Iron Blood."

"Therefore the people in charge of this negotiation will be Bismarck and Soviet Russia; that's all."

"Understood."

Seeing everyone answer together, Qin Ge smiled and said, "The plan will stop here for now; this trip to the Northern Union will be faster, after that there are still a few factions, and then we'll return to Guam."

"Hehe, the commander is because our fleet has few Northern Union members, so this trip to the Northern Union doesn't need to invite as many people as we did for the Royal Navy, right?" King George V laughed.

"Cough, there's no need to be so blunt; besides, even in the Northern Union I can invite you all to go sightseeing together." Qin Ge said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Ha, then will the commander give the Oath Ring?" King George V teased.

Upon hearing this, Qin Ge clearly felt that the several shipgirls surrounding him had their eyes grow more eager, of course except for Bismarck.

"Er..." Qin Ge was speechless, "Since you've asked like that, I'll just be frank."

"For me, giving someone a ring is not like the commanders in this world; although the Oath Ring also represents other meanings, to me it signifies the further elevation of two people's feelings."

"It represents trust, it represents mutual support through hardship, it represents humanity's most precious love. In simple terms, that is a proposal."

"So as long as our feelings make me feel we've reached that point, I will hand you the Oath Ring, and I will also prepare a unique wedding ceremony for you, just like Guanghui."

"This is my promise, effective for each of you, including those who previously received a ring in the Royal Navy."

"I see, so the commander didn't give me a ring when he was with the Royal Navy because of that?" King George V smiled, "Then come find me more often; food and combat are my two great interests. Although I can fight alone, enjoying beauty is too lonely for one person, so if the commander is willing, I also hope to share it with you."

"It is an utmost honor." Qin Ge smiled.

"Suddenly I feel, I'm also looking forward to it." Vittorio Veneto smiled.