Chapter 48

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48. Return to Port

The abandoned naval base, also known as Guam, is actually very prominent in this sea area.

The clouds in the sky gradually changed from deep black to layers of leaden gray, and finally to a pale gray like withered snow, leaving only a few wisps of cloud.

Under the azure sky, the waters near the abandoned naval base also gradually turned clear and blue. As long as it was daytime, the area around the abandoned naval base seemed like a paradise in hell. The distant black clouds remained unchanged, spreading across the sky.

It was unclear whether this change had occurred from the beginning or after they arrived. It just happened gradually. In half a year, many earth-shattering events could happen, and many insignificant details could be smoothed over. For them, the weather was naturally a detail.

"About ten minutes ahead is the minefield set up by that human. After passing through, it's another five minutes to the ship graveyard. Please handle the scanning and announcements."

"Ah? We have to announce it? I thought you could just go in."

"Impossible. It's another faction, after all."

"Is that so..."

Enterprise slowly shook her head in response to the question. Her face remained expressionless. But Enterprise noticed that at the mention of the announcement, the Northern Deep Sea battleship seemed to shudder as if pricked by something.

Maybe it was just an illusion? After all, there were records of her coming to the area without prior notice. There was no way it could cause any problems.

If there were any problems, they would have appeared long ago. Even if Enterprise were given a full load of fuel and ammunition and fully activated the 'Storm' system and those special carrier-based aircraft, she had no confidence in stopping the Northern Deep Sea. Moreover, the current members of the Kousou fleet were not at full combat readiness, and she could do whatever she wanted without anyone stopping her.

But it was still curious, what exactly happened? What kind of story did the former admiral and this Northern Deep Sea have? It must have been a tragic and beautiful love story, right? Yes, the kind that makes people cry just by hearing it.

"Up ahead is the minefield." Just as Enterprise was lost in thought, the Northern Deep Sea, who was leading the way, suddenly spoke, breaking her reverie.

"That man set up many defensive measures, but they are meaningless against intelligent deep-sea forces. Especially these mine facilities; as long as you observe the floating positions and patterns, you can easily avoid them. If you are determined, you can follow this route directly to the ship graveyard."

The Northern Deep Sea spoke calmly, as if she were in her own home. She skillfully navigated around the intelligent mines on the surface and underwater, advancing rapidly toward the naval base, even more proficiently than the members of the Kousou fleet.

"So, who is really the admiral's ship girl... I feel like the Northern Deep Sea is more skilled than us. How many times has she practiced around here?"

After accidentally touching a mine for the third time and being scanned by the intelligent mine, Plan Ship No. 1 sighed slightly.

Although they had heard about it before, seeing it in person was different. The minefield was personally crafted by 001, the mad modifier. It was called an impregnable barrier. But such a powerful minefield was easily bypassed by the Northern Deep Sea.

Whether advancing, retreating, or waiting, compared to the ship girls who could be identified by photos, the Northern Deep Sea could not afford any mistakes. But the leader of the deep-sea fleet glided through the minefield like a flowing stream, then waited for the others for a while before slowly advancing.

"The minefield is flashy but ineffective, and the next challenge is the ship graveyard. That man wanted to use sunken ships as offshore gun platforms, which is commendable in spirit."

But that was all.

Looking at the massive, rust-colored shadows gradually emerging, the Northern Deep Sea frowned deeply.

"What can you do with these ancient relics from hundreds of years ago? Do you have the personnel to operate them? Can you understand their advanced fire control systems? Can you use the radars, sonars, and ship-mounted weapons? You can't at all."

"Ancient humans were indeed superior in terms of brute force, but times have changed. If that human thinks these things can stop us, it's laughable. Is he underestimating us? Underestimating the power of the deep-sea flagship? Does he think these scraps of metal can stop us a month from now? Impossible."

But why should you be worried about it?

And why always mention the war a month from now? Is there a problem?

Enterprise and the other ship girls watched the Northern Deep Sea, who was gritting her teeth, with a pained expression, unsure of what to say. Such obvious concern made it hard to speak.

"Ah, yes. The Northern Deep Sea flagship is leading the way, right?"

A familiar sharp voice from 001 suddenly came from the abandoned warship.

"And behind her is the Kousou fleet. The order is: flagship Enterprise, escort Montana, Plan Ship No. 1, Plan Ship No. 2, No. 110, and No. 111. Is that correct?"

"Yes, that's right."

Enterprise quickly slid forward and waved at the abandoned warship.

"In that case, everyone is here. I'm going to open the gate, so be prepared. There might be a lot of waves."

But you're treating the Northern as an ally, right?

That question definitely treated her as an ally, right?

But ignoring the thoughts of the ship girls, a subtle mechanical sound came from the steel warship lying before them. A few wisps of white smoke emerged from the chimney, and the shipwreck debris, like a wall, slowly opened to the sides, revealing a calm and dark entrance.

"Identity confirmed, go in."

"...Boring."

Faced with this imposing facility, the Northern Deep Sea snorted coldly and led the way into the gate.

But seeing her quick movements and recalling her initial tremor, Enterprise smiled slightly and followed her into the decaying warship.