Chapter 759: Good heavens, the Free Iris is done for!

"Is this the Iris chapel? It feels about the same as other churches; compared to our small chapel in the port area, this one just looks a bit smaller." Qin Ge looked at Lisailiu and asked.

Lisailiu smiled and said, "Yes, actually the size of a church is just to accommodate more believers; essentially, whether it's a big church or a small church, they're the same."

Qin Ge nodded and smiled, "Well, when it comes to knowledge about churches, Lisailiu, you definitely have the authority to speak."

Lisailiu looked at the cross in the middle of the chapel and smiled, "Everyone who has faith is happy; everyone who reveres life will also be granted light. This is the meaning of the chapel's existence, and also the meaning of the church's existence."

"Perhaps I'm not the most qualified cardinal, but I firmly believe in my faith in God. I believe that under the bathing of God's radiance, our fleet will surely achieve final victory."

Qin Ge smiled and nodded, "That's right; we will surely achieve final victory."

"Commander, do you have faith? Do you believe in God?" Lisailiu asked.

Qin Ge nodded and shook his head, "I have faith, but I do not believe in God."

Hearing Qin Ge say he does not believe in God, Lisailiu had no reaction, because faith is free; one cannot, just because they themselves believe in God, hope that their commander also believes in God—such faith would be unjustified and incoherent.

"Then what is the commander's faith?" Lisailiu asked.

"Actually, before coming to this world, I was a firm believer in communism, that is, the socialism believed in by the Northern Union." Qin Ge said.

"Hmm, and now?" Lisailiu asked.

"Now?" Qin Ge chuckled, "When I first arrived in this world, there was a period of confusion, as if I had suddenly lost all direction."

"It was only when I joined the Commander Academy, in the lofty and spirited oath of Dean Welsh, that I finally saw the way forward clearly."

"I am determined to uphold and defend the peace of the ocean, to prevent invasion by the Sirens; I must be loyal and dutiful, do my utmost, defend the freedom and glory we have always cherished, together with my shipgirl, guard my world—may courage and strength be with me!"

"Every time I recall these oaths, they are the strength that has sustained me from confusion and despair; thus this is my current faith."

"Since I cannot return to that original world, I have settled down to carve out my own career in this world; so far, it seems this vision has been largely fulfilled."

Lisailiu looked at Qin Ge and said, "These oaths are empty words anyone can say; to make them real, one must endure countless hardships and sacrifices."

"Commander, you are a true hero; you have successfully turned these oaths into reality, and after enduring such a long war, you have protected this world."

"Being able to stand by your side and share these experiences is my honor, and also the honor of our fleet. As long as your faith remains steadfast, I believe we will advance side by side toward the far shore of light."

"Heh, that's how it is." Qin Ge chuckled, "But this time coming to the chapel isn't just to discuss faith; I think this place is very suitable for you, so I also have something I want to give you here."

Qin Ge said, then reached into his pocket and took out a small box, holding it before Lisailiu and opening it; inside was indeed a ring that shone with brilliant radiance—the Oath Ring.

"We have been together for so long; although we usually never talk about feelings, I think companionship doesn't need to be constantly spoken of—just like this, mutual understanding of each other's thoughts is enough."

"So I want to personally give you the prepared Oath Ring to wear on your hand, and from now on we will pledge our vows to each other."

Saying this, Qin Ge took out the Oath Ring, then knelt on one knee and, quite practiced, said to Lisailiu, "Be my marriage ship, and stay by my side forever, okay?"

Looking at the Oath Ring before her, Lisailiu's eyes flashed with light; that light was not tears, nor emotion, but a sense of recognition.

She spoke softly, with a hint of a smile, to Qin Ge: "As the leader of the Free Iris, I cannot promise you anything. But as the warship Lisailiu, I am willing to let history be eternal support, guarding your existence. In the name of the Holy Iris..."

As Lisailiu spoke, her left hand reached out and rested upon Qin Ge's raised right hand.

Qin Ge, without the slightest hesitation, naturally slipped the Oath Ring onto Lisailiu's left ring finger; at this moment, the two hearts were in sync, souls connected.

The sunset sunlight streamed through the chapel's exterior glass windows, casting a dim yellow hue over the chapel; before the chapel's cross, Qin Ge slowly rose and embraced the ring-wearing Lisailiu in his arms.

At this moment, time seemed to stand still; everything felt so tranquil and peaceful.

But just then, two figures walked in from the chapel doorway; however, as soon as they stepped inside the great doors, they stopped and rubbed their eyes in disbelief.

After confirming again, one of them shouted loudly, "Good heavens! Our Free Iris leader has conducted the oath ceremony with the Donghuang commander! Free Iris is done for!"

"Pfft..." Qin Ge nearly spat it out upon hearing it—what nonsense is this!

Lisailiu also blushed crimson; this intimate moment being seen by others was truly embarrassing.

The woman standing next to the shouting person suddenly smacked that person on the head, "Commander, look clearly—that is not our Free Iris flagship Lisailiu!"

"Huh?" Perhaps that smack woke him up; the extremely disappointed commander carefully looked at Qin Ge and the two, "No, that's definitely Lady Lisailiu."

"Really..." the shipgirl said speechlessly, "She is indeed Lady Lisailiu, but not the leader Lisailiu of our Free Iris. I think the commander in front is likely the Qin Ge commander from Donghuang that the Maritime Affairs Bureau notified earlier; the one beside you must be your shipgirl Lady Lisailiu, right?"

"Yes, I am Lisailiu, the Lisailiu of my commander." Lisailiu said to that shipgirl, "Hello, Judge Gallisonie."

"How fortunate—I never expected to actually meet another cardinal." La Gallisonie smiled, "So, Cardinal, did you just finish the oath ceremony?"

"Cough, this is too simple to be called an oath ceremony; I merely put the Oath Ring on Lisailiu. The true oath ceremony, I plan to hold when we return to our port." Qin Ge chuckled.

"I see." Gallisonie laughed, "Sorry for the inconvenience; my commander took a tumble today, so please let me first take him away to see a doctor—I won't disturb you two further."

"It's fine……"

"Cough, I'm getting better, Gallisonie."

"Listen to me, let's go!"

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