The Disqualified Commander of the Abandoned Shipgirl

At this point, Ise couldn't help but sigh at Lin Shen's sharp vision.

He had obviously understood the role of the so-called "flagship" at the beginning of the operation.

Especially for the current variants.

In the dark night.

This is one of the few lights.

Even the only ray of light.

The importance cannot be overstated.

But here lies the regret.

Lin Shen is too strong.

He has the ability to get Nagato out of the Nakaori area.

He has the ability to tie Nagato to his side.

If he doesn't let go.

This will be very difficult to handle.

If you don't realize that violence cannot solve problems.

Ise wouldn't be able to walk in so openly now.

"So, come back with us."

"..."

Ise's words blocked Nagato's reason to refuse.

But Nagato was still hesitant.

"Even if I want to leave, the commander won't agree."

She could only bring up this reason as well.

It sounds like an excuse, but it can't be said to be a complete excuse, right?

"As long as you're willing to leave."

To this, Ise gave the following response.

"We'll figure out a solution."

"You, what are you going to do?"

"Although violent means are not always successful, as long as Nagato-sama is willing to leave, there will always be an opportunity. The battle zone over at Sakura Castle is very chaotic, and it is hard to say what will happen during the battle."

"Well, even if I leave, I have already signed a soul contract with him. The soul contract is very powerful."

“This——”

Ise closed his eyes before looking at Nagato again.

"I heard that Commander Lin's soul contract is not effective."

"Eh? You, you guys even know about this kind of thing?"

Nagato asked in surprise.

She only found out after she had signed.

What Lin Shen said is true.

"Well~ We also have our own ways of obtaining intelligence."

Ise smiled, then continued with a serious expression.

"In the final analysis, I came here only to confirm your personal will, Nagato-sama. I have already told you the information you should know, and I have also made your role very clear. Now, don't worry about other feasibility, just look at your own words. Nagato, what do you think? Are you willing to leave with us?"

"I……"

Feeling the seriousness coming towards him, Nagato knew that it was useless to play it safe.

She had to give a serious response.

Touch your heart.

Unconsciously, she also changed her way of speaking to become like that red shadow.

No longer putting herself in such a special position, but just responding as an ordinary ship girl.

“I don’t want to leave here yet.”

Nagato replied.

"Even though you said that it's okay to do nothing. But it's impossible to do nothing, right? I don't want to see myself being unable to do anything. Besides... the commander is very strong. If you resort to force, the result may not be good."

In fact, this is already a very euphemistic statement.

Nagato had tried it himself and had seen the effects of Lin Shen's command.

She knew how strong Lin Shen's team was.

Although we don’t know Ji Ye’s strength, Lin Shen’s combat power is real.

It simply cannot be ignored.

and.

It was not her wish to be taken back and treated like a mascot.

Nagato really felt that his own abilities were not enough to bear the expectations of so many people.

But this does not mean that she will not continue to fulfill her duties as a flag bearer.

She was the one chosen by the flag, and this was her inevitable fate.

"..."

The room fell into silence for a short while.

Ise let out a long breath.

Seems a little disappointed.

She stood up and seemed ready to leave.

"Nagato."

"what?"

“Do you know what the ultimate deconstruction is?”

"The final deconstruction..."

Nagato had seen it recently while browsing his phone.

It seems to be something extraordinary.

Various news are pushed every day.

It's like being bombarded with information.

Even on TV, it has been playing over and over again these past two days.

"Is that the one in the news?"

"Yes, the one in the news."

Ise nodded, and then said.

"The combat capabilities of shipgirls are also differentiated by their talent ceilings. It is said that the upper limit of the capabilities of super-rare shipgirls is higher than ours. Although this seems to have not been verified in your case for the time being, it has been confirmed in Iron Blood."

"Well……"

The sudden comparison caused Nagato's expression to become awkward for a moment.

"Iron Blood?"

"Yes, Iron Blood."

Ise nodded.

"There are more than just Sakura Empire ships in the polar night. Super rare shipgirls are of great significance to us. We will not allow humans to fully master this kind of high-end combat power. The final deconstruction technology will give them the opportunity to build a super rare class with 100% accuracy - do you know what this means?"

"Mean...what?"

"It means that the next step is that they can start trying to use various methods to erase the minds of the super rare ship girls, so as to achieve the goal of mass production of super rare ships, and thus upgrade and leapfrog the overall combat power. Whether from a spiritual level or a practical level, we cannot tolerate any of these things."

Ise's expression became extremely grim.

"..."

And Nagato could only stare at her in amazement.

"so……"

"So, the war is about to begin."

Ise restrained his expression and spoke again in a calm tone.

"The presence of the flag can stabilize the morale of the army. Even if you don't want to, we will find a way to take you back. Under the polar night, many people have been waiting for a very long time. This war may last for a long time, or it may be fleeting."

"..."

"I know you were just born. It's impossible for anyone to be born like Bismarck, who was born for Iron and Blood. You need preparation, experience, and time, but we don't have that time. War never gives people time to prepare. Everyone is sent to the battlefield in a hurry. We will try to bring you back. If we fail in the end, we will merge into Iron and Blood. The others have the same plan."

Ise said, turning around with a look of slight regret on his face.

"Torch, this name sounds good, as if it can tear through the long night. If Bismarck can prove her ability, then for us, it doesn't matter whether we have a flagship or not. Whoever can tear through the polar night is our friend. But if possible, I personally would rather stay in the Sakura Empire. After all, under the polar night, the only thing that can keep us bugs together is this illusory concept."

After saying that, Ise turned the doorknob and left the room.

Nagato stretched out his hand, wanting to say something, but nothing came out.

People will never be able to understand each other.

This is not the fault of "understanding" itself.

But even if you understand it.

You will only see deeper divisions more clearly.

Seek common ground while reserving differences…

For the guy who was stepped into the stinky ditch.

What a luxury that is.

They do not seek to agree to differences.

They just want to be “same”.

They just need a knife that can tear through the darkness.

Not before, not later, but now.

If you can't stand with them now.

Then there is no need to talk.

Then it is heresy.

Then it is the enemy.

No one is in the mood to listen to your troubles.

No one is in the mood to care whether you are ready or not.

No one is in the mood to know your scruples.

When asked, you just need to answer, yes or no?

This is also why even though Lin Shen was confirmed to be friendly to mutants, no mutant was willing to cooperate with him.

I won't look for him either.

Because in their opinion now.

Lin Shen is just a fence-sitter.

Even if not, then I'm not on the same side as them.