Night.
At the naval base harbor, a silver-white battleship docked in the berth was brightly lit.
To celebrate the successful completion of the first expedition and to taste the special products brought back from the Ghost Slayer world by Ning Hai and Ping Hai.
Many shipgirls even from the port area came over, gathering in Richelieu's banquet hall.
This large-scale and luxuriously designed battleship was simply the most suitable for hosting a banquet.
Richelieu decorated the inside of her ship elegantly and lavishly.
Silver walls, golden decorations, and French classical-style ornaments made people feel like they were in the Palace of Fontainebleau in the 17th century.
Hundreds of shipgirls and the Bri trio gathered in groups of two or three, destroyers were drinking juice, while aircraft carriers and battleships mostly held champagne or red wine.
The food on the table almost brought together precious ingredients from all over the Earth.
Alaskan King Crab, Iberian Ham, Bluefin Tuna, Alba White Truffle…
The resources that were previously paid tribute by other countries in the Ghost Slayer world did not include these things. Some were bought, and some were offered as voluntary tribute.
It was so cool to have an entire world as a resource production site.
Not only could it ensure the production of strategic materials like coal and steel, but there were also some unexpected benefits.
“Don’t steal my crab!!”
Several little shipgirls were playing around the dining table, their mouths stuffed full.
Shipgirls strictly speaking, their food is warship fuel, but in their daily life, they don't mind eating some delicacies to improve their lives.
They hadn't had such a sumptuous dinner since following the vanguard fleet to Earth.
The Kocho sisters were initially a little restrained.
But soon, they were surrounded by enthusiastic destroyer and submarine shipgirls.
“Do you want me to take you to fish bombing later? It's fun to bomb sharks in the Mediterranean, they're slow and plentiful…”
“Do you want to go diving together? Maybe we can even catch some giant squid and jellyfish.”
“Or I can take you to the sky? This jetpack should be able to carry an extra person.”
“…”
The shipgirls' various hardcore activities left the three girls dumbfounded.
These cute little girls, are they so fierce?!
“You… call him Commander?”
Butterfly Kanae suddenly noticed that the shipgirls' address for Lu Chen was a bit peculiar.
“Yeah, you can call him that too.”
Big Blue Flower Fish said matter-of-factly.
“Otherwise, you keep calling him Mr. Lu, it sounds so strange, you know.”
“Is that so…”
The three decided to use a different address for Lu Chen next time.
…
On the other side.
A corner of the banquet hall.
“You’re here, Commander. Please have a seat, what would you like to drink?”
Richelieu, wearing a white dress with gold trim, greeted Lu Chen.
She was wearing a magnificent French dress, her long golden hair evenly spread over her shoulders.
The whole person had a lazy look, swaying her red wine glass.
With her perfect face and figure, it was hard to take your eyes away for a moment.
“I thought you weren’t interested in anything other than work and prayer.”
Lu Chen smiled and sat down next to her.
“Even I, apart from work and teaching, need to relax, even the most devout believers can't live on faith alone, they also need food and wine.”
Richelieu took a sip of her red wine.
“Château Latour, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, ten years old.”
“Ning Hai and Ping Hai really know their stuff. This level is not easy to find.”
“You are truly a French aristocrat… I can't tell the difference.”
Lu Chen shook his head.
As the flagship and cardinal of the Free Iris, Richelieu carried with her an innate leadership quality.
“Commander, the Ghost Slayer world should be over now. Leave the subsequent affairs to Ning Hai and Ping Hai to handle.”
“What are your plans next?”
After chatting for a while, Richelieu suddenly asked.
“Next…”
“After leaving the newbie village, we may have to face some demons and monsters.”
Because Richelieu is his secretary ship, the two of them interact a lot, and she has also learned a little about the surrounding worlds.
Swoosh—
On the extradimensional star chart, Lu Chen tapped on the remaining worlds.
“Fate, Date A Live, Honkai…”
“These worlds are starting to have real magical powers, no longer the childish tricks of Muzan in the Ghost Slayer world.”
“Individual powerful spirits, Herrschers, or Heroic Spirits can destroy entire cities, countries, even planets at will, and they're very difficult to deal with.”
“Moreover, their power systems are completely different from ours, already considered another civilization.”
In the detailed information, Date A Live and Fate are both classified as magic civilizations. Shipgirls have never been exposed to real magic before.
But the greater the danger, the greater the opportunity.
Lu Chen felt that since he could be compatible with different powers in the many worlds, he should go to other worlds and try them out.
This is also for the further development of civilization.
“…”
Richelieu listened quietly to his explanation of the surrounding worlds.
One hand propped her chin, the other hand helped Lu Chen tidy his collar.
“It sounds a bit dangerous.”
“But Commander, no matter where you go, I will bring victory to you.”
“Thank you.”
Lu Chen nodded.
Looking at the charming girl bathed in the reflection of the lights, he unconsciously added:
“You look beautiful today.”
“…”
Richelieu froze for a moment, then burst out laughing.
“What is this? Commander? Are you complimenting me, or do you have some other thoughts?”
“I'm not so easy to deal with, remember to bring roses and wine next time.”
“Empty words don't have enough sincerity, oh.”
She poked Lu Chen on the face and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, then got up to go outside for some fresh air.
“…”
Lu Chen looked at Richelieu's back, his expression a little strange.
“Oh no, I feel like I've been manipulated by a big sister.”
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This is an AI-generated picture of Richelieu in a dress.