Chapter 817: Modification Plan

Some time has passed since the Oath Ceremony, and the port area has gradually returned to stability from its initial bustling atmosphere.

Everyone went about their own business each day, and as the port area expanded, the other fleet commanders also took their shipgirls and left the inner harbor to be stationed elsewhere, leaving only Qin Ge and his shipgirls in the inner harbor area.

The result of this was that the entire expansion project became more detailed than originally planned.

The original plan was to build an academy for shipgirls to study, as well as expand entertainment facilities.

However, due to Li Chenming and his group's departure, another piece of land in the inner harbor was freed up. Consequently, proposals for expanding each faction's related facilities, constructing various entertainment venues, and planning the commercial street were submitted to Qin Ge.

Qin Ge approved these without even thinking, since he wasn't knowledgeable in this area; as long as Enterprise submitted the proposals, he believed they would certainly have merit, so as a layman he only needed to nod, leaving the rest to them to handle.

Amidst the bustling reconstruction of the port area, Hai Lun Na's research building also yielded new results, which were promptly submitted to Qin Ge.

Looking at the somewhat familiar drawings in his hand, Qin Ge sat at his desk, looked up, and gazed at Hai Lun Na standing not far ahead.

"The modification drawings are ready; what's the feasibility of mass production?"

"Reporting, Commander, mass production is already achievable, but it requires a lot of materials, so for now we can only sustain our port area's consumption; perhaps after the Sirens continue their activities at sea, we will harvest new materials and then be able to further increase this number." Hai Lun Na explained.

Qin Ge nodded, "Just enough to satisfy our fleet is fine; next we'll go all-out production, then submit it to all factions for them to carry out the modification plan."

"Also, has the number of people in the port area suitable for modification been confirmed?"

"After testing, it's been confirmed, but there are a few people here who temporarily cannot undergo modification." Hai Lun Na said with some difficulty.

"Huh? Someone can't undergo modification?" Qin Ge wondered, "What exactly is the reason?"

"Commander, it's about the modification to upgrade Super Rare Shipgirls to Sea Legend Shipgirls, as well as part of the Elite Shipgirls upgrading to Super Rare Shipgirls." Hai Lun Na explained, "This modification requires specific modification tools, so even if we have the modification drawings, we cannot complete the modification before obtaining those tools."

"Huh? Sea Legend Rank modification?" Qin Ge exclaimed in surprise, "So it's the kind of modification that Yujin Hai Lun Na mentioned earlier?"

"Yes, according to current tests, there are three shipgirls in the port area that can be upgraded from Super Rare to Sea Legend Rank: the Royal Navy's War-Averse, the Sakura Empire's Evening Shower, and the White Eagle's Sheng Di Ya Ge."

"Additionally, the modification to upgrade Elite Shipgirls to Super Rare Shipgirls applies to Donghuang's Anshan and Changchun." Hai Lun Na said.

Qin Ge stared for a moment, "There are actually three people who can be upgraded to Sea Legend Rank shipgirls?"

"Yes, we were indeed surprised during testing, especially Sheng Di Ya Ge, who is usually so flighty that it's hard to believe she can actually be upgraded to Sea Legend Rank." Hai Lun Na said.

Qin Ge smiled, "Hai Lun Na, do you really think Sheng Di Ya Ge is a heartless person?"

"No." Hai Lun Na quickly shook her head.

Qin Ge sighed, "Regarding the honor of the White Eagle shipgirls, I think you know better than I do; Sheng Di Ya Ge, as a light cruiser, her achievements in your White Eagle fleet are second only to Enterprise's presence."

Just this fact alone would make many people proud. Moreover, do you really think she went through those battles that make you feel heartbroken just thinking about them, and truly felt nothing at all?

Just like you became Hai Lun Na, who seeks victory and longs for it, Sheng Di Ya Ge chose to hide that sorrow, making herself happy, using her silly, joyful mood to infect the people around her.

Whenever I see her, regardless of whether others care, she strives to sing loudly; I might feel heartache, but more so I feel pride.

Therefore, becoming a Sea Legend is not coincidental; in my view, it is indeed inevitable.

"Ah, Sheng Di Ya Ge..." Hai Lun Na exclaimed with her mouth open, "I haven't even noticed that."

Qin Ge smiled, "Now I've told you; you just need to know, no need to publicize anything—just let her continue as she is. Be a lively and lovable Sheng Di Ya Ge, not someone who has changed from before."

Hai Lun Na stared for a moment, then nodded. She is a smart girl, naturally she also understands Qin Ge's thoughts.

"However, I'm still genuinely surprised that Yuudachi can become a Sea Legend."

"War-Averse needs no saying; from World War I to World War II, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, circling the globe, it's an existence that, speaking of battleships, is absolutely top-tier."

"But what Yuudachi is widely known for is your participation in that Solomon Sea Battle, right?" Qin Ge said.

Hai Lun Na nodded, "That battle was indeed extremely brutal..."

Qin Ge smiled, "Well, regardless, being able to remodel into a Sea Legend is indeed a good thing; perhaps I also cannot view them with ordinary eyes."

By the way, you didn't say earlier that the modifications for Anshan and Changchun also require special tools, right? Why is that? Could it be that, like Donghuang's Anshan and Changchun, they will be remodeled into missile destroyers?

"Indeed, Anshan and Changchun also have memories of missile usage, but they cannot currently be reflected in their ship equipment, so indeed they need modification to reforge their ship equipment."

"However, the modification materials require the Four Symbols' power; to be honest, I haven't studied it much, so perhaps only by seeking help from Donghuang can we have a chance to complete this modification." Hai Lun Na said.

Qin Ge nodded, "Donghuang can complete the modifications for Anshan and Changchun; I'm sure they have such methods. Since that's the case, let's not rush; after a while, when we set out for Donghuang, I'll go ask Yixian."

"No matter the cost, we must definitely complete their modifications; after all, once they become missile destroyers, they can fully transform from ordinary destroyers into battleship-level combat power."

"Hmm, understood." Hai Lun Na replied.

Qin Ge smiled and nodded, "Then what about you? Since you know yourself so well, you must also have a corresponding modification plan, right?"

Hai Lun Na's face turned slightly flushed, "Yes, but as for the results, Commander, please just look forward to them; this time I will definitely strive to stand by your side, I have already made this preparation."

Qin Ge laughed, "That's really great."