Chapter 825: Full Support

"What kind of help do you need?" Yixian said with a smile.

"I need steel, an endless supply of steel!" Qin Ge said to Yixian.

"Steel?!" Yixian frowned. "Although steel isn't exactly a scarce resource, the fact that you say it so solemnly and the demand is huge makes me believe it's definitely important to you."

Qin Ge nodded. "I don't want to hide too much; I need steel to build more ships."

"My shipgirls are currently being converted into ships with Yujin's help, which is the unique ship existing in the Main World that I told you about before."

"The conversion of these ships requires my help and plenty of steel, and the results are very promising."

"Our fleet could gather more steel over time, but if we could quickly convert that shipgirl in the Gangqu, it would have a more positive impact on our future combat."

"Warship… are you saying you're converting your shipgirls into the unique warship that exists in the Main World, as you mentioned before? How strong is that ship?" Yixian exclaimed.

"I can only say it's very strong. If my fleet couldn't previously oppose the Arbitration Agency, then after converting into warships, the fleet could face them head-on." Qin Ge said.

"Such a huge improvement, stronger than Awakening!" the Prince of Wales exclaimed.

Qin Ge looked at Zhang Men beside him. "Zhang Men, show us the power you've gained."

Zhang Men nodded, reached out his hand to the Prince of Wales, and said, "Sorry for the rudeness!"

A flickering light appeared on her hand, and immediately the Prince of Wales' whole body shuddered, a bead of cold sweat trickling down his face.

"Wales!" Yixian stared in shock at the Prince of Wales; as she tried to place her hand on his shoulder, she was suddenly bounced away.

Qin Ge nodded at Zhang Men. "That's enough."

In an instant, Zhang Men withdrew the light from his hand; the Prince of Wales relaxed completely, then gasped rapidly, "This power! It's terrifying… it feels like it could imprison one's soul!"

"Is it really that terrifying?" Yixian asked.

The Prince of Wales nodded, somewhat reluctantly, "In an instant I felt my soul freeze, as if I were no longer myself; this power is almost crushing, and I was completely overwhelmed in a heartbeat."

"Sorry, I've only just grasped this power myself, so I might lack some proficiency in controlling it." Zhang Men said apologetically.

"No problem; this also lets me feel the difference between warship and shipgirl power. I now understand why Qin Ge is so eager for steel—if shipgirls converted into warships could almost all wield such power, then it would indeed be a terrifying fleet!"

"Perhaps only one or two fleets would be enough to settle whatever is happening on the Front Line!" the Prince of Wales praised.

"Although I didn't feel it directly, being able to easily deflect my movements shows how shocking this power is." Yixian nodded. "Qin Ge, can this conversion be widely implemented?"

Qin Ge shook his head. "Impossible. Although our world has now shifted to the Main World, we cannot exceed its limits—meaning each shipgirl can only be converted into a single warship."

"Moreover, the crucial point is that I must be present. You also know I'm from another world; shipgirl conversion seeks the essence of warships, that is, the original expectation for warships. So even if you master this technique, you cannot carry out the conversion, because you cannot construct the expectation for warships, nor the inheritance of history."

"Furthermore, I discovered that all shipgirls who have undergone conversion have formed a soul link with me; perhaps because they were originally my shipgirls, or perhaps because my expectation turned them into warships."

"I see." Yixian nodded. "That also explains why, after you became commander, changes unlike anything before have appeared in this world."

"Perhaps there really is such a thing as a Child of Destiny, and you are one of them. You've altered the world's course, sending it down a path we cannot predict, but that's not bad."

"Actually, from the moment I first learned about your background from the Prince of Wales, I had this premonition—that you might become very different later—but I never imagined you'd become this astonishing now."

"It seems letting you go out and explore on your own was the rightest choice I've made. Here, as the Commander-in-Chief of Donghuang, I promise you that Donghuang will support your actions with all its strength."

Qin Ge exclaimed in delight, "Really?"

"Of course, you've answered Donghuang's expectations, so Donghuang will surely repay yours. If not for your help during the last Siren Tide, Donghuang might have collapsed entirely; we will always remember this favor. Moreover, you came from this very gate of Donghuang, and Donghuang will forever be your reliance." Yixian said.

"Don't worry, I'll always remember Donghuang's kindness; if there's ever anything I can do, I'll certainly step forward." Qin Ge said to Yixian.

"Well, regarding future cooperation, we can discuss it in detail later. Right now I'm more interested in your knowledge of shipgirls and Sirens. Could you tell us more? We're genuinely curious." Yixian said.

Qin Ge smiled. "As for this kind of data, I've organized some; I can first verbally share what's not in the documents, and later I'll send the materials to you."

"That's wonderful; we'll treat these materials as Donghuang's top secret and won't leak them." Yixian laughed.

"Ha, as long as we don't pass that information to ordinary commanders, letting higher-ups know is actually fine." Qin Ge laughed.

"As for other factions, you can handle that yourself; we won't be the ones leaking secrets." Yixian said.

Qin Ge chuckled. "Well, after a while, all major factions will set up contact stations near Guandao; if we have time, we'll pass the information to them. It can also strengthen our ties, since changing this world isn't something I can do alone."

"That's right." Yixian nodded. "But among those who came this time to Donghuang and the Sakura Empire, there seem to be many strong individuals; it looks like your goal isn't just to visit us."

"That's correct. After leaving the Sakura Empire, there's still something to take care of that might require top-tier combat power, so I brought them along as well." Qin Ge laughed.

"I see. Then I won't ask what exactly it is; I just hope you have a pleasant stay here in Donghuang." Yixian said.

"Thank you, Yixian."