Chapter 955: Yue Ke Cheng's Worries

The day Xinong and a few others returned to port was already an afternoon several days later.

After Qin Ge asked Xinong a few detailed questions, he had Belfast notify Yue Ke Cheng and a few others to return together with Xinong.

Although they had already walked some distance, upon receiving this notice they immediately turned back to Hawaii, met up with Xinong, and then all sailed together toward the port.

"Commander."

Seeing Qin Ge standing on the shore to greet them, Yue Ke Cheng, Xinong, and the others were all very happy.

After all, they hadn't seen Qin Ge for several months, and now upon returning to the port they could see their commander, so their mood naturally improved.

"Welcome back to the port, you've worked hard on the way." Qin Ge said with a smile.

"It's not really that hard, after all we now control a large expanse of sea, so the return was very smooth." Yue Ke Cheng said with a smile.

"Exactly, and we've been returning on a command ship the whole way; when we had nothing to do we'd sunbathe on the deck, and when bored we'd go sleep in the cabin, so we didn't feel any hardship at all." Bumblebee said.

Qin Ge smiled and said, "That's good; let's head back while we talk."

"Okay." Everyone nodded.

Turning around, they walked together into the port; as they went, Qin Ge also asked about the situation elsewhere in Hawaii.

"How is Hawaii now? Do any of you have doubts about this maintenance?" Qin Ge asked.

"Actually, everyone still supports this maintenance; we'd been fighting nonstop, and although we had occasional rests, the time was still too short. Now we can catch our breath and rest for a while to prepare for the big battle, which makes everyone quite happy."

"Before we returned, Xin ze xi had invited the Sakura Empire and the Iron Blood folks, and they were all preparing to go to Hawaii's beach." Bumblebee said.

"Hehe, if it's Xin ze xi, that's not surprising." Qin Ge said with a smile, "Everyone should rest well; that's better, because the upcoming big battle will basically be decided in one engagement, so having a good mood beforehand is more important than anything."

"What's happening in the Sirens' sea area? Although we can receive reports from there every day, compared to your firsthand experience, it still lacks a bit of color."

"That sea area is strange—the whole sky is dark red, and everywhere in the sea are Sirens' fortress structures, feeling like a place of hell. Although we haven't seen many mass-produced Sirens or Executors out there, the updated radar shows that enemy forces inside are numerous."

"Enterprise suspects that place is a Mirror Sea, so we can't get much information from the outskirts; only by going there can we determine the exact enemy situation." Yue Ke Cheng said.

Qin Ge nodded and said, "The situation here is similar; it seems the core region of the Pacific Ocean is indeed their main defensive focus, and this expanse of Mirror Sea is simply too vast."

So now is not the time to rush; we must boost every force we can improve, unite every force we can unite, and then launch a full-scale battle.

"Yes, the major factions of the Atlantic Ocean ring have all dispatched their main forces now, compared to before, their attitudes have indeed changed a lot." Lan Li said.

"That's not wrong, and for their high command, it seems they're also preparing this group battle as the world's final war." Yue Ke Cheng nodded.

"In the public port area next to us, Donghuang, Sakura Empire, and the Northern Union have also committed all their main forces. Aside from some high-ranking officials left behind to handle daily affairs in their own factions, every Awakened Shipgirl that could be dispatched has been sent out." Qin Ge nodded.

"However, our Pacific Ocean coastal factions are straightforward, since we've completely controlled this sea area; the Atlantic side, on the other hand, really does seem to be a desperate all‑or‑nothing gamble."

"Yeah, this battle has dragged on far too long; now everyone sees hope, and if we can finish this battle, we can truly put an end to all of this." Yue Ke Cheng said.

"But this time I'm more interested in our Ship Equipment modification; Commander, could you tell us what kind of modification it is, and will we become much stronger after it?" Bumblebee said eagerly.

Qin Ge smiled and said, "It's essentially a remolding of your Ship Equipment—just like you currently have Yue Ke Cheng‑class equipment, but compared to Aisaikesi‑class equipment it would be much cruder."

However, within the Aisaikesi class there are indeed two carriers named Yue Ke Cheng and Bumblebee, and of course also Lie Ke Xing Dun; but the current Ship Equipment refit only goes as far as you all, and Lie Ke Xing Dun will still have to wait a while.

So after this Ship Equipment refit, you'll effectively have Aisaikesi‑class equipment, and the power you'll be able to exert will naturally be stronger than what you have now.

"Really?" Yue Ke Cheng said interestedly, but suddenly a flicker of doubt crossed his face: "Commander, after the modification, are we to be counted as Yue Ke Cheng‑class warships or as Aisaikesi‑class warships?"

"Is there a difference?" Qin Ge wondered.

"If we're considered Yue Ke Cheng‑class, wearing this Aisaikesi‑class equipment always feels odd; but if we're considered Aisaikesi‑class, how should we face Aisaikesi and Enterprise?" Yue Ke Cheng asked.

Qin Ge burst out laughing, "But are these really that important?"

"Huh? Not important?" Yue Ke Cheng stared for a moment.

Qin Ge said with a smile, "Ship Equipment modification is just raising your Ship Equipment grade—it's like changing clothes; such a change won't affect your mind, cognition, or memory."

"Is it important whether the Yue Ke Cheng‑class Yue Ke Cheng or the Aisaikesi‑class Yue Ke Cheng? In my heart, you're still that gentle Yue Ke Cheng; it's not like you mind this change, right?"

Hearing Qin Ge's words, Yue Ke Cheng involuntarily recovered his earlier smile: "The Commander's right—changes in strength won't affect our feelings for each other, nor my feelings toward Enterprise and Aisaikesi; I was just overthinking things when I came back."

"Hehe, so this time when we return to port, rest well; tomorrow I'll take you to Hai Lun Na for Ship Equipment modification." Qin Ge said this, then glanced at Xi Li standing aside: "As for Xi Li and Sheng Di Ya Ge, you should also rest well today; tomorrow I'll give you the Sea Legend modification."

"Thank you, Commander." The two exclaimed excitedly.

"Hehe."