Chapter 756

After Lisailiu, this little cutie, agreed to Qin Ge's date invitation, Qin Ge nodded in relief.

After all, among these leaders, Bisimai is the least adept at expressing emotions, while Lisailiu simply doesn't know how to express emotions.

She seems like a goddess who doesn't understand mortal life; even if you interact with her up close, you feel she is far away.

So Qin Ge was very worried that if she refused when he planned the date, it would be awkward. That's why he specially went to Lisailiu to ask her opinion.

The result was also very satisfying; this goddess who, in Qin Ge's eyes, doesn't partake in mortal life, now also has mortal thoughts.

As time passed, Qin Ge returned to his room, rested a bit, and was then called awake by Belfast.

Tonight's banquet is prepared together by Free Iris and the Vichy Tribunal for Qin Ge; although he hasn't missed many banquets lately, this is also part of etiquette.

Furthermore, among the accompanying shipgirls, many still haven't fulfilled their dance promise with Qin Ge.

Qin Ge originally thought that, like Free Iris and the Vichy Tribunal holding such an event, the banquet would be held near a chapel, but he didn't expect it to be in a reception castle; upon entering, Qin Ge couldn't help but chide himself for overthinking.

"Welcome, Commander Qin Ge and your shipgirls, to this welcome banquet; thanks to your help with the Siren Tide, our Iris has turned danger into safety."

"Here we offer our sincerest respect, and in the name of Holy Iris, bestow upon Commander Qin Ge the honor of the Legion of Honour badge, for your bravery, your kindness, your glory."

"May you also receive heaven's blessings, Amen!"

Qin Ge is a bit dazed; although accepting an honor is very happy, perhaps these two from Iris are acting too unconventionally, because in other factions the formal ceremony only proceeds after mutual greetings.

Lisailiu, however, had already taken out the badge while welcoming, and also held her own flag, draping it over Qin Ge's shoulder.

However, judging by the reaction of Qin Ge's shipgirls behind him, there is no danger; otherwise, someone would have stopped her the moment Lisailiu took out the flag.

Although the procedure is off, what should be accepted must be accepted. Qin Ge thus came to his senses, made a courteous return salute, and then Lisailiu of Free Iris personally placed the badge on his chest.

This is a gold medal, worn together with medals from several other factions, shining brightly. Yet just these few medals already occupy the usual space on Qin Ge's left chest; one can imagine that if the medals of all nine major factions were collected, his left side would be covered.

No, perhaps we could start hanging them on the right, Qin Ge thought randomly.

After the ceremony ended, Qin Ge chatted with Lisailiu and Rang Ba'er and a few others for a while before officially entering free time.

Returning to where the leader shipgirls gathered, Qin Ge asked doubtfully about what had just happened.

Weineituo chuckled, saying, "They probably made this a knighting ceremony, because for Iris, Lisailiu is a Cardinal Archbishop, second only to the Pope in the tribunal, making an audience with her very difficult for ordinary people."

"Thus, whenever a knighting takes place, meeting the cardinal bishop is basically the final step, especially this flag‑bestowing knighting ceremony."

"Indeed, this way of bestowing is second only to the Pope's conferral; since the Iris Theocracy currently has no pope, this ceremony counts as the highest." Lisailiu nodded and said.

"Now I understand; I was saying the process is completely different from that of the Royal, Northern Union, and Iron Blood." Qin Ge exclaimed in realization.

"However, such a ceremony cannot be used for respected guests, but I think they haven't overlooked this; rather, they regard you as a true comrade." Besimai said from the side.

"Well, actually I was still a bit dazed just now." Qin Ge chuckled, "By the way, I just discussed future cooperation matters with Lisailiu and Rang Ba'er; their demands are not much different from those of other factions, and they are willing to make the utmost concessions."

After that, it's just some detail negotiations and overall cooperation; at that time we'll trouble Besimai and Lisailiu.

"No problem; securing benefits for our fleet is what I should do." Besimai nodded.

"Yes, Commander." Although Lisailiu already knew, she still nodded.

"However, since Lisailiu has something tomorrow, for now have Enterprise stand in for her, and try to discuss some defense and communication cooperation and planning tomorrow." Qin Ge looked at Enterprise and said.

Enterprise smiled, "Of course no problem; Commander, are you planning to take Lisailiu out on a date tomorrow?"

Several others also looked at Qin Ge with interest; Lisailiu has followed him for a relatively long time, so receiving a ring is expected, yet everyone still hopes to hear Qin Ge say it himself.

In the past Qin Ge might have felt embarrassed, but now he is no longer a Wu Xia Amon; he nodded readily, "Yes, I'm preparing to go out on a date with Lisailiu tomorrow; although we've dated before, this time the meaning is different, so I must set aside a day."

"Hehe, it seems the commander is planning to round up the leaders of all our major factions; I wonder how many of the remaining ones don't have rings yet." Soviet Russia laughed and said.

Qin Ge helplessly rubbed his nose, "This can't be said to be a complete sweep, after all, you few as Faction Leaders have spent more time with me, and whether in work or life you have more contact, so you all understand each other well, and your feelings are also deeper; because of this reason, I chose to give you rings."

"This has nothing to do with you being Faction Leaders that I'd give you rings; just like I might give Tiancheng a ring when I go back, but I definitely won't give Zhang Men one."

"Hehe, Zhang Men like that... if the commander gave him a ring, he'd probably be arrested, right?" Enterprise said jokingly.

"This is really hard to say, after all, Zhang Men isn't a destroyer but a genuine battleship, and one of the renowned Seven Greats under heaven."

"Although its size is a bit small, the military police's regulations can't touch it." Bisimai said, resting her chin on her hand.

"Actually, I think some destroyers are fine too, like Z23, Foerban, Ling Bo, and Biaoqiang—they've clearly outgrown the typical loli figure and are truly girls; even some cruisers can't compare to them." Weineituo said with a smile.

Qin Ge quickly coughed, "Cough, we've gone off topic; let's discuss this later. For now, they aren't in my plan."

"Hehe."