Chapter 831: With Just That Little Money, You Still Want to Go on a Trip?

The dismissal bell rang, and amid applause Qin Ge bowed to everyone in the Grand Lecture Hall, then turned and left the podium. By the time he stepped outside, he already saw the Prince of Wales and her group waiting there.

Several people came together to the preparation room beside the Grand Lecture Hall, and the Prince of Wales continually expressed her gratitude to Qin Ge.

"Dean, you overpraise me; as an Honorary Instructor of the Academy, this is what I ought to do. Now is their time of confusion; only by overcoming this difficulty can we truly establish an unbreakable, indestructible spiritual benchmark."

"I believe you and Commander Yixian have a way to handle this; I merely gave a small push, and now it's up to you." Qin Ge said with a smile.

"If others could see things as clearly as you do, that would be great." The Prince of Wales laughed. "But if everyone were as perceptive as you, there would be no need for the Commander Academy."

Qin Ge smiled and said, "Actually, sometimes I too feel lost about this world and our future; only recently did I find my direction, so I will keep striving, leading my shipgirls to continued victory until the very end."

"It would be best if you could think that way; perhaps the world will truly have to rely on you and your fleet in the future. Saying this may seem irresponsible, but the gap between the Nine Major Factions and you is slowly beginning, gradually widening; all we can do is assist you, and I hope you can hold fast to your convictions until the very end." The Prince of Wales said.

"We can't say that either; although our strength is gradually growing, changing the world's pattern still requires everyone's joint effort."

"We have always been members of Azure Lane; no matter how strong we become, our original intention never changes. We will unite all forces that can be united, using that power to thwart any Siren plot and return the world to peace." Qin Ge said.

"That is also why I signed the cooperation agreement with the Nine Major Factions; I hope I can do more for this world."

"Hehe, I understand." The Prince of Wales laughed. "In any case, Donghuang's performance this time will surely satisfy you. By the way, after the cooperation negotiations with Donghuang are finished, what are your plans? Will you keep resting at the Commander Academy, or prepare to go elsewhere?"

Qin Ge smiled and said, "I plan to make a trip to the Inland and take the train there with everyone."

"Donghuang Inland?" the Prince of Wales said, somewhat surprised, then relaxed. "That's actually a very interesting idea, but the Inland differs from the coast; there they rarely publicize the existence of Sirens and shipgirls, and I worry that bringing as many as possible will cause trouble."

"So then I'll contact Yixian, have her get in touch with the Inland administrators, and preferably issue you a special permit or pass, to avoid trouble that would make us lose our temper."

"These matters have precedents, so the Prince of Wales cannot afford to overlook them."

"Once, a commander took his shipgirls on an inland trip; the shipgirls were harassed by a stranger for no reason, and they suddenly erupted, pulling out their 406mm ship cannon and firing a shot that nearly destroyed a scenic spot."

"Moreover, Qin Ge's fleet is far stronger than that of an ordinary commander, and it also includes the maritime legend and the presence of warships and Yujin; such a formation, once aggrieved, would unleash terrifying power."

"At best, a region would be destroyed; at worst, a city would become ruins. The Inland is a key logistical point for coastal areas resisting the Sirens; although they belong to different administrative divisions, they are mutually dependent, so such an incident must never happen."

"Seeing the Prince of Wales look somewhat tense, Qin Ge involuntarily rubbed his nose and said, 'Is it really necessary to be so tense? At least I'm a reasonable person.'"

"'Just because you're reasonable doesn't mean your shipgirls are. For instance, if someone suddenly thinks Akagi and Kaga are good-looking and makes a few teasing remarks, what do you think their reaction would be?' the Prince of Wales said, rolling her eyes."

"'Cough…' Qin Ge coughed, 'Perhaps you're right; we indeed need to make arrangements.'"

"'Akagi and Kaga being harassed? Qin Ge couldn't even imagine that scene, but if we talk about consequences, it would be inevitable. After all, given their tit-for-tat nature, they would surely not rest until they destroyed that city.'"

"He might be able to stop them, but the price would be agreeing to some humiliating treaties that sacrifice sovereignty. Thinking about this, Qin Ge felt a bit overwhelmed, so it's better to nip it in the bud."

"Hehe, don't be so tense; ordinary people wouldn't deliberately do stupid things, these are just precautions. Actually, touring the Inland is still nice; Donghuang's Inland differs from other factions, possessing thousands of years of cultural heritage, so many places are worth visiting."

"So once I've communicated with Yixian, I'll send you the information, and then you can set off. As for the funds needed for this trip, we'll cover them fully." the Prince of Wales said.

"'Ah, how could I accept that?' Qin Ge exclaimed in surprise. 'As for money, I still have some; from the time I entered the Commander Academy until now, I've hardly used my stipend and subsidies, so I probably still have around two million or more, which is enough for a trip.'"

"The Prince of Wales laughed. 'Hehe, what can that little money of yours do? Are you planning a budget trip to the Inland? Although you've only brought the Donghuang and Sakura Empire factions this time, you certainly have at least nearly a hundred people.'"

"'That works out to only ten to twenty thousand per person for travel expenses, and you still need to sightsee for almost a month—do you really think that amount is enough?'"

Qin Ge rubbed his nose and said, 'Or I could go find Mingshi to sell some supplies.'

"'How should I put it?' the Prince of Wales said helplessly. 'I think you should understand: every warship is a national heavy weapon, forged with money, so they are extremely precious. Especially now, in this age of rampant war, each of them plays a huge role, let alone your shipgirls.'"

"'So just do as I say; in fact, when we use these funds we also have to spend them—no matter how we spend it, it's still spending, so giving you the money is the same.'"

"'Anyway, just treat this trip as an officially funded excursion; everything should be top‑notch, and make the scale as grand as possible. Although doing so might draw attention or become a focal point, it also reduces the chance of you being harassed from certain angles.'"

"'Moreover, it would let your shipgirls have the best travel experience; I think that's fine.'"

Qin Ge and Belfast exchanged glances, "Alright, then we'll do as you say."