Elder brother's garrison

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Correct.

This ship girl has a super strong elder vibe to her...

Although her face looks quite young if you look closely, her demeanor and manner of speaking give people the feeling of an elder.

Xiao Bai said he was starting to sweat.

Chapter 3667 Concept Ship

That's right.

The 1913 in front of me is clearly a new ship girl who has just arrived, but she has a kind of easygoing and carefree temperament. This unique temperament complements her mature and elegant figure and her beautiful face full of oriental charm, which makes Xiaobai always think of the calm and collected senior ship girls in his own family.

Despite the surrounding ship girls staring at 1913 and whispering amongst themselves about her appearance, 1913 herself remained standing in place, holding a semi-transparent white parasol, maintaining a calm smile, and quietly watching Little White.

Xiao Bai wasn't even sure if it was just her imagination, but she seemed to sense a hint of doting affection in 1913's composed smile.

The scene was reminiscent of a parent-teacher conference in elementary school, where a beautiful mother, dressed in a radiant outfit, stood at the classroom door, smiling as she watched the children enthusiastically discuss whose mother was the most beautiful.

Pamper?

For myself?

Xiao Bai was in a daze.

“Um, 1913… your name is quite peculiar…” Xiaobai composed herself, trying to remain as calm as possible, and then whispered to 1913, “Um… speaking of which, I don’t think I’ve ever heard of your name before. Judging from your clothes… are you from a British ship?”

"...Does the clothing the Admiral mentioned refer to this outfit?" Upon hearing this, 1913's eyes flickered slightly, and she then lowered her gaze to examine her Western-style attire. "This outfit is of excellent quality in terms of both tailoring and coloring, but unfortunately... it is not the traditional attire of my hometown."

"Ok?"

“My hometown is right here,” 1913 said softly, reaching up to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear. Her jet-black hair, set against her white gloves, flowed smoothly from her fingertips. “Black eyes… black hair, these are the symbols of all the peoples of my hometown.”

"..."

When Xiaobai heard 1913 say that, she subconsciously widened her eyes and slightly opened her mouth.

"Ah...1913...you were originally on the same side as Changchun and Anshan?"

“Changchun, Anshan… very symbolic names.” 1913 nodded slightly, her hand gently twisting as the transparent parasol on her shoulder spun around, a faint smile appearing on her face. “To me, they are seasoned veterans, weathered by time and battle.”

"Senior...?" Xiaobai looked puzzled as she sized up 1913.

“At least compared to me, they are ships that actually existed.” 1913 smiled. “In that respect, they are my predecessors, without a doubt.”

"Are you a planned ship?"

“…Planned ship…” Upon hearing the words “planned ship,” a look of something other than composure appeared on 1913’s face for the first time. She seemed somewhat wistful, glancing at the ceiling with a touch of melancholy. “It is indeed a good concept, but it is a pity that my existence is still a bit short of that of a planned ship.”

"...?" Xiaobai asked, puzzled.

If the 1913 claimed it wasn't an actual warship, then wasn't it just a planned ship?

How could this not even be a planned ship?

Seemingly sensing Xiaobai's confusion, 1913 smiled and began to explain.

“Admiral, I am not a planned ship… I am even just an empty plan, an unrealistic delusion.” 1913 withdrew its gaze and smiled at Xiaobai, saying, “As I just said, I come from an impoverished, dark and turbulent era. People at that time had experienced the baptism of war and were in dire need of the power to protect themselves. So, in response to people’s needs, I came into being.”

"...Isn't this a good thing?"

“Demand exceeding capacity is not a good thing, my admiral,” 1913 said softly, “because… people of that era were not capable of building me, they couldn’t even design me.”

“…Ah.” Xiaobai looked at 1913’s face and suddenly seemed to understand something.

“An unrealistic delusion, no matter how many expectations it carries, will ultimately amount to nothing.” 1913 gently stroked one side of his hair. “Therefore, I do not have my own name. The title that replaces my name is a microcosm of an era, which is what people expected of me in that era, but that is all. My existence is stagnant here, and even my image is based on other countries… Admiral, this is me.”

1913 spoke in a plain and simple manner, but the content of his words left Xiaobai feeling as if he had a fishbone stuck in his throat.

Looking at 1913, Xiaobai felt a strange sense of regret welling up inside her.

I see……

In 1913, she was indeed not a planned ship; she was a vague plan, a delusion that was never put into action, a wish that had already drifted away in the wind before it even began.

Other planned ships at least have their own names and have left some traces in history. But 1913 is different. Compared to other planned ships, she doesn't even have her own name. All that replaces her is a vague concept. Logically speaking, a ship that doesn't even have blueprints, a name, or a proper plan should not meet the requirements to become a ship girl.

But... in this vast world, there will always be some good fortune.

Perhaps it was because the super construction machine gambled its last bit of energy and built desperately that this ethereal figure in human history was exceptionally fortunate enough to qualify as a ship girl.

Xiao Bai turned his head and looked at the broken wreckage of the construction machine scattered all over the ground, as well as the thick smoke that lingered in the air for a long time.

No wonder the construction machine just exploded...

It seems that creating the ship girl 1913 is a kind of "going against the heavens" for the construction machine.

"1913, did we talk about something unpleasant?" Xiaobai said apologetically to 1913.

"..." 1913 looked at Xiaobai, she didn't say anything, but suddenly smiled slightly, and then stepped forward.

Amidst the crisp sound of high heels, 1913 arrived in front of Xiaobai. She leaned forward gently and placed the open parasol in her hand over Xiaobai's head.

Crack!

A crisp sound of something hitting something rang out from above Xiaobai's head.

Xiao Bai looked up and saw that some ping-pong ball-sized stones had fallen from the broken ceiling, along with a trail of dust, onto the parasol.

"Admiral, this isn't something to be sad about," 1913 explained to Xiaobai with a smile. "The things I just mentioned were simply to help you understand me better. Please don't feel burdened by them. Besides, I've never had the slightest resentment towards my origins. Since transforming into a ship girl and stepping out of the construction facility, I've learned from the information I've gained that my people were able to rebuild after that turbulent era. These are all good things I only learned after becoming a ship girl, and they're enough to make me feel gratified and joyful now."

"...You're such a nice person." Xiaobai looked at 1913 and sighed with admiration.

"...Admiral, this room seems unsuitable for anyone to stay any longer." 1913 put his parasol away. "For your safety, I suggest we leave as soon as possible."

"Hmm...that's true..."

Xiao Bai looked at the cracks in the ceiling, the obvious scorching marks, and the tiny pieces of cement that kept falling down.

The construction machine explosion just now turned this room into a dangerous building, causing severe air pollution and the collapse of walls and ceilings... Xiaobai wasn't sure what would happen to this place if he stayed any longer.

Of course, everyone present is a ship girl, and Shiro herself has the ability to protect herself. Even if the room really collapses, it's highly unlikely that it will do anything to Shiro.

Illinois and 1913 were unaware of Little White's specific situation. In their minds, Little White was still that frail human, and staying in such a room was indeed a dangerous thing.

Xiaobai turned to the ship girls beside her and expressed her desire to leave the office. The ship girls immediately agreed, pulling Illinois up and dragging 1913 over as well.

"Miss 1913, did you know that you share the same birthday as the ship girl from Illinois?"

The ship girls surrounded 1913, chatting and laughing as they led her toward the door.

"Illinois and 1913 were built around the same time..."

"Miss 1913, I overheard your conversation with the Admiral. You are a very respectable senior ship girl."

“Illinois, come here and say hello to your sister 1913.”

"Admiral? Don't worry about it, she's fine."

"Come, come, let me introduce you. This is the Admiral's wife, Missouri."

"..."

1913 and Illinois were led forward, and the ship girls walked towards the door amidst a lively atmosphere of chatting and laughter.

Xiaobai silently watched as Illinois's shoulder-length, slender figure—with its crisp green hair, black shawl, and 1913 in a green dress and carrying a transparent parasol—disappeared outside the office. She took a deep breath and exhaled.

Xiao Bai looked down at his palm.

Just now... I actually built two ship girls. Although both of them are planned ships... at least for Xiaobai's life experience, it is a huge step forward.

so good.

Building ship girls feels like coming home on a rainy day, taking off your wet clothes, and changing into cool underwear.

Building is awesome!

Xiao Bai lowered her hand and was about to leave when she suddenly caught a glimpse of a figure squatting on the ground, expressionlessly poking at the broken pieces on the ground.

Xiaobai stared at the figure for a moment, stunned.

"Huh? New Jersey? Didn't you go with them?"

Chapter 3668 The Great Sister of Chinese Style

Xiao Bai then realized that New Jersey hadn't actually gone with everyone else.

New Jersey was squatting on the ground, saying little, constantly poking at the parts on the ground. Her expression was as empty as ever, revealing no joy, sorrow, or anger.

Xiao Bai walked up to New Jersey and looked at New Jersey's expressionless face. Suddenly, his heart skipped a beat.

broken.

Xiao Bai suddenly realized that this super construction machine was a gift from New Jersey. This machine was also the one that built New Jersey. So, in a way, wasn't it like New Jersey's birthplace...?

Well, that's bad. The construction machine hadn't even warmed up before it blew itself into pieces.

Is New Jersey angry...?

Xiao Bai subconsciously swallowed, feeling a sense of pressure as he watched New Jersey poking at the parts on the ground.

Actually, Xiaobai didn't initially intend to play the construction machine to its fullest extent.

In Xiaobai's prediction, after the construction machine was used twice, it would at most lose its function and become a useless piece of furniture, with the main body remaining as a valuable collectible. However, the fact that it was blown to pieces was beyond Xiaobai's expectations.

Thinking of this, Xiaobai awkwardly squatted down next to New Jersey.

"Um... New Jersey... I'm so sorry..." Xiaobai raised her hands, clasped them together in front of her face, and said to New Jersey.

"..." New Jersey turned her gaze back to Xiaobai, who blinked, her eyes expressionless. "Admiral?"

"Um, I'm really sorry for breaking the construction machine..."

"...?"

"Um... I, I won't explain anything... whatever you say... I'll accept being hit or scolded..." Xiaobai's attitude in admitting her guilt was exceptionally good. She raised her hands and lowered her head, "Um... whatever you do, I..."

Xiao Bai hadn't finished speaking yet.

A soft and sweet fragrance wafted over.

Xiao Bai felt herself being hugged by an exceptionally soft embrace, and felt a ticklish sensation from strands of hair tangling around her ears.

Xiao Bai looked up blankly and saw New Jersey hugging him, patting his back with his eyes closed.

Then, before Xiaobai could react, New Jersey released Xiaobai's body and stood up on his own.

"Admiral, let's go." After saying this to Xiaobai, New Jersey turned around and left the office with light steps, leaving Xiaobai squatting on the ground, staring blankly at New Jersey's figure.

A piece of loose cement fell from the sky.

It slammed into Xiaobai's head with a loud crack, shattering instantly.

Xiaobai scratched her head, slowly got up, and looked back at the construction machine fragments scattered on the ground.

"Is New Jersey... angry or not...? I don't quite understand..." Xiaobai muttered to himself, scratching his head.

In any case, there's no one left in this room.

Although Xiaobai couldn't understand New Jersey's thinking, he still went out alone.

……

Outside the office building.

New Jersey caught up with her sisters and 1913 with light steps. Everyone stopped and turned around when they heard the footsteps.

"New Jersey? How come you're only..."

puff!

Before Iowa could finish speaking, New Jersey threw herself into his arms, burying her head in his chest, looking completely at ease.

Iowa was somewhat surprised by New Jersey's actions, but she still patted New Jersey on the back and smiled faintly.

"What's wrong, New Jersey? Why are you suddenly acting all cute? Did something good happen?"

"..." New Jersey didn't say anything, but just rubbed her face against Iowa's chest again.

The group exchanged glances.

"New Jersey seems to be in a good mood today," Wisconsin said.

"How do you know?" Missouri asked with a smile.

“Intuition,” Wisconsin said.

“…As expected of you.” Missouri continued to smile.