"A grudge? Did the Admiral steal that Ship Girl's alcohol to drink?" Laffey took a sip of Laffey and then pulled a bottle of Laffey from her rigging space to give to Illustrious. "How about the Admiral takes my bottle of Laffey to apologize to that Ship Girl? That way, everyone can forget the past and be friends again."
"What! A Legendary Ship Girl? That's the top tier of Ship Girls in this world. How did you offend her? You didn't do anything bad to her, did you?" Haman frowned.
"No way! Sister, how could you be like this? You clearly have me already, how could you go looking for trouble outside?" Aircraft Carrier said angrily.
"Listen to me first. It's a long story. I'll explain when I have time. For now, let's get through this crisis first," "Azuma" said, feeling quite put on the spot.
Seeing "Azuma" say this, everyone had to set aside their questions for the moment to deal with the current crisis.
Aircraft Carrier and the others began to tremble. A Legendary Ship Girl was no ordinary character. If she wanted to kill them, it would be as easy as waving her hand.
"Azuma" saw them trembling and comforted them. "You don't need to be so nervous. Just relax and be natural. Besides, even if she flies over, she might not necessarily land on our ship."
"Azuma's" words relaxed everyone slightly, but when the Legendary Ship Girl actually landed on the Super Cruiser, they grew tense again. They all looked at "Azuma." Admiral, didn't you say she wouldn't land on our ship? Why is this happening now!
Having just said she wouldn't land only for her to land on the ship, "Azuma's" face was a bit awkward. This was a real slap in the face. "Senior! I wonder if there is anything we can help you with?"
Taihou didn't speak. She first released a wave of pressure toward "Azuma" and the others. This was the pressure of a Legendary Ship Girl; anyone without the strength of an Epic Ship Girl would be unable to resist kneeling.
Among those present, only Aircraft Carrier was an Epic Ship Girl. She was the only one who didn't fall to her knees, though she didn't look comfortable either.
"Azuma" propped herself up with both hands, trying to resist the pressure. Unfortunately, in her "Azuma" form, her strength was only that of a Gold-Plated Ship Girl, so naturally, she failed to resist.
"Azuma" managed to stay on her hands and knees, but Ayanami, Laffey, and Haman weren't so lucky; they were pinned flat against the deck, unable to move.
"Azuma" looked up and said respectfully to Taihou, "Senior! Let's talk things over properly. There's no need for force. We'll agree to any request you have, just please withdraw your pressure. Otherwise, our fragile bodies won't last long."
In truth, "Azuma" could hold out for a while, but Ship Girls like Ayanami couldn't withstand such prolonged pressure. Azuma secretly vowed: A great person knows when to yield. I'll let you act arrogant for a while. Once I've collected the Authority Silver Heart, I'll definitely show this Taihou what's what and teach her a lesson she won't forget.
Taihou said with satisfaction, "Seeing as your attitude is good, I'll let you off."
Retracting the pressure into her body, Taihou's aura instantly changed from a ferocious beast to that of a harmless ordinary girl. If they hadn't seen her release that pressure just now, everyone might have truly thought she was just an ordinary girl.
With the pressure gone, "Azuma" and the others stood up, their eyes watching Taihou warily.
"You don't need to be so guarded against me. I have no intention of hurting you. On the contrary, I have a good opportunity for you." Taihou's face was flushed, and she looked very uncomfortable. Looking at Azuma and the others, she thought about pinning them down immediately, but she held back. She didn't want to, and couldn't, make a fool of herself in front of these Ship Girls.
"A good opportunity? I wonder what kind of good opportunity it is?" "Azuma" naturally didn't believe Taihou's words. After all, there was no such thing as a free lunch, especially when a Legendary Ship Girl claimed to be looking out for you. You were dreaming! If she didn't take something good from you, you should be thanking your lucky stars.
"What, you don't believe me?" Taihou's expression darkened.
"I believe you, of course I do. So, what exactly is this good opportunity?" Seeing Taihou's mood suddenly sour, "Azuma" was startled.
"It's not convenient here. Come, let's go to the room below deck. I'll tell you privately," Taihou said to "Azuma" mysteriously.
"Wait a moment. What could be so mysterious that it can't be said here?" "Azuma" asked curiously.
Taihou directly grabbed "Azuma's" hand and pulled her toward the ship's cabins. "No! We'll talk in the room."
Seeing Taihou trying to drag "Azuma" into a room, Aircraft Carrier wanted to act. What did this Legendary Ship Girl want to do? She wasn't planning to kill "Azuma" once they were inside, was she?
But as Aircraft Carrier was about to move, "Azuma" signaled her with a wave of her hand not to act rashly and to see how things played out first.
In the end, Aircraft Carrier could only back off. She followed Taihou, ready to kill her if Azuma's life was in danger; even if she failed, she could always detonate her Epic core—then everyone would suffer together.
Seeing Aircraft Carrier following the Admiral, Ayanami and the others tagged along, but when they reached her room Taihou tossed Azuma onto the bed, strode to the door, and locked it shut.
Taihou didn't care whether they eavesdropped; if Illustrious couldn't last an hour, she'd simply grab the next Ship Girl to vent her fire.
Once the door was sealed, Taihou's lips curled in a wicked grin as she closed in on Azuma. "Hehehe, little darling, don't be nervous. Big sister isn't a bad person—no need to be so scared."
Seeing Taihou's flushed cheeks, ragged breath, and glistening eyes, Azuma was terrified, shrinking back against the headboard. "Senior! What are you doing?!"
Every time Azuma edged back on the bed, Taihou crawled forward, until she seized Azuma's wrists. "A lone man and woman in one room—what do you think?"
"Senior! But I'm a girl, not a man!" Azuma yelped. How did Taihou know she'd been male in her past life—could she read minds?
"Don't sweat the details. Only idiots obsess over them." Taihou swallowed as she stared at Azuma's lips, barely holding back. "Whatever happens next, don't be afraid. I'll be gentle, and we'll reach the peak together."
"Senior, what are you talking about? I don't understand! Didn't you say you'd take care of me? What kind of care is this?!" Taihou looked ready to swallow her whole. Did she know Azuma's true form and plan to devour her?
What now? Should she revert and fight with her Ruler power? Even if she did, it wouldn't help—her current strength only rivaled a Five-Star Epic Ship Girl.
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