The Disqualified Commander of the Abandoned Shipgirl

"..."

Lin Shen showed a thoughtful look, thought for a while, and asked.

"What did you mean by that sentence you just said?"

"Which one?"

"The Ise of the Great Sakura Empire, the one that belongs to the Midnight. The Great Sakura Empire you're referring to is not the one under our feet, right?"

"Well, that's right."

"..."

Lin Shen suddenly realized.

The situation with the mutants might be much more complicated than he expected.

His original purpose of rescuing Nagato - has now been completely shattered by the current situation.

It can be said that none of them have been achieved and they have almost lost their function.

But there's nothing we can do about it.

There was no way he could have anticipated Akamori Yuaki's reaction at that time.

He can only make predictions based on the worst-case scenario and then prepare in advance.

It's not like you can really predict the future.

This is why plans cannot keep up with changes.

Everything he does will have an impact on subsequent changes.

Predictions for the worst-case scenario may not always be useful.

Most of the time, it fails.

If the mutants already have the concept of "Heavy Sakura".

that--

As long as Nagato exists, it is no longer possible to attract any stray, scattered mutants of the Sakura Empire.

before this.

Those potential targets have already joined the Sakura Empire.

It is impossible for them to all turn to Lin Shen just for a flag.

There is no such good thing in this world.

For now.

Reclaiming the flag is what the Sakura Empire wants.

This deviates from Lin Shen’s purpose.

It seems that I have to investigate the organization "Polar Night" carefully later.

Never heard of it before.

Or maybe this organization is really not well-known.

Either that or that.

It's hidden so well.

Under normal circumstances, it is impossible to hear this name.

But even so.

After bringing Nagato back, can they really eat it?

Nagato.

She is indeed not a qualified leader.

Even if he was taken back, he would probably just be a figurehead.

...Maybe it's good.

She just returned to where she was supposed to be.

After spending a few seconds thinking, Lin Shen said.

"I won't agree to that."

"As expected, it still doesn't work?"

"Of course. I finally got a fighting force, how can I give it up so easily? Even if I refuse, what can you do?"

Lin Shen changed his previous calm tone and became domineering.

"There's really nothing we can do about it."

Ise spread his hands.

"Then I can only go back in disgrace, but before that, can you let me see Nagato? Is that okay?"

"can."

Lin Shen agreed to Ise's request.

Then he let her go and went to talk to Nagato privately.

Nagato, who was in the room preparing to meditate, was interrupted with a confused look on his face.

This conversation lasted a long time.

A full half hour.

Lin Shen didn't listen to what they said.

No one was watching.

Even Hinata stayed on the first floor.

"You said before that you can leave whenever you want."

Hinata looked at Lin Shen and said suddenly.

"You regret it so soon?"

"Of course this is valid. It's just that Nagato's nature is different. She was a trophy I rescued from the beginning. How can it be the same with you?"

"It's just a different concept. How much difference is there in reality?"

"I think so."

"Ah……"

Hinata suddenly laughed.

He shook his head and said nothing more.

Anyway, I am now under the control of others, and I am accustomed to human double-dealing.

So there weren't too many surprises.

The flag really has no practical effect.

But the direction itself is the effect.

Something is better than nothing.

The more empty life is, the more it needs something to support its meaning.

And the flag is the filler of that meaning.

Even though Nagato's head is empty and he has no leadership ability.

However, if Nagato had been there, Hinata believed that he would most likely not have left.

As for flags, having them and not having them are two completely different things.

5. Disagreement

This is the first time since his birth that Nagato knows about the situation regarding the "Cheap Sakura" in this world.

That is very different from what I imagined.

It doesn't match what I remember at all.

Ise spent nearly half an hour helping Nagato sort out the situations she should know.

By the way.

I also figured out why this flag received such a high evaluation from Hinata.

indeed.

Perhaps Nagato is not a suitable leader.

But the purpose of a flag is that simply being there is enough.

The excitement it brings is completely different.

Moreover, where the flag is is the direction.

Like a lonely lamp in the long night.

Everyone will unconsciously move closer.

Even Hinata has verified this personally.

"That's why we need you, Nagato-sama."

Finally, Ise ended with these words.

"The entire Sakura Empire needs you."

"Well……"

Although I understand the current situation of Sakura Empire.

but……

Instead, it made Nagato even more hesitant.

Because the current situation is too bad.

"Even if I go back, I'm afraid I won't be able to carry your expectations."

Finally, Nagato spoke frankly.

She really doesn't have the ability or the confidence.

The key is.

When everyone's eyes are on you.

The burden on your shoulders will become very, very heavy.

That is not a weight that ordinary people can easily bear.

If you continue, it means that you are responsible for them.

You have to do your duty.

But Nagato had no way of fulfilling his duties.

She herself is very confused now.

Moreover, she still knows her own weight.

How can one shoulder such a heavy responsibility without any experience or relevant memory?

"It's ok."

Ise said, although he was indeed disappointed.

“Even if you do nothing, your mere existence is worth the price of admission.”

"Eh? What do you mean..."

"Although there was a clear division in the polar night before, it was not until your appearance that the concept of 'Sakura Empire' was fully realized. For us, your mere existence is enough. Even if you do nothing, you are still playing a role."