21st Century Necromancer-Chapter 879 - 873: The Reaction of Ship-girls·Part One

Chapter 879 -873: The Reaction of Ship-girls·Part One

In truth, when the news of Chen Yu planning to have Akagi, Kaga, and the four young ones from the 6th Destroyer Squadron undergo modernization reached Minato Ward, the atmosphere could no longer be described as mere chaos.

All the ship-girls were filled with envy and jealousy over their chance to receive modernization, even the usually aloof Enterprise and the composed Hood could not avoid these emotions.

“I’m so envious that the seniors get to undergo modernization! I want radar too, and vertical takeoff and landing aircraft!” In the dormitory room of Shoukaku and Zuikaku sisters at Minato Ward, Zuikaku was rolling around on the tatami floor, complaining to Shoukaku.

Only in front of her elder sister would Zuikaku show such an undignified side.

Although she too felt envious toward Akagi and Kaga for getting the chance to be modernized, Shoukaku shook her head and said, “The Commander must have his own considerations, right? Besides, the two seniors of the First Carrier Division have undeniable qualifications and achievements. They’re also among the seven ship-girls officially announced by the Commander, so it’s normal for them to be prioritized for modernization.”

Although she envied them, Shoukaku did not harbor jealousy toward Akagi and Kaga.

For one, they were seniors from the IJN era, and also the first ship-girls summoned by Chen Yu into this world. According to Japanese customs and Shoukaku’s own personality, she held great respect for Akagi and Kaga and would not foster jealous feelings over such matters.

On the other hand, Shoukaku saw the opportunity for modernization as a reward. Only by achieving enough merit and showing the Commander her utility could one earn the right to be modernized.

Thus, if she wanted to be the next ship to receive modernization, she needed to serve Chen Yu better and earn sufficient accolades. Then the reward of modernization would naturally fall to her.

This was also the prevailing mindset among most of the former Japanese Navy. They did not resent Akagi, Kaga, or the kids of the 6th Destroyer Squadron. Instead, they quietly prepared to adopt the IJN’s traditional “Mon-Tue-Fri-Sat-Sat-Sat-Sat” intense training routine, striving to earn enough achievements to secure the reward of modernization sooner.

While the Japanese ship-girls were preparing with their inherited “Mon-Tue-Fri-Sat-Sat-Sat-Sat” regimen, the British ship-girls were engaging in their own traditional activity—afternoon tea.

The British ship-girls’ dormitory had a lovely little garden. The perfect maid, Belfast, had specially built a glass-covered shade for the garden, under which a very elegant tea table was placed.

This was the usual spot where the British ship-girls held their tea parties. At this time, seated around the tea table were six ship-girls: Hood, Warspite, Ark Royal, Glory, Prince of Wales, and Queen Elizabeth. Renown, meanwhile, was assisting Belfast as the maid, providing service to the six ship-girls.

Of course, although Renown and Belfast played the roles of maids for the tea party, the other six ship-girls didn’t truly see them as mere maids. If needed, those six could also don maid uniforms and act the part themselves.

Still, tea parties among the British ship-girls served more than just tea; they were often a platform for discussions.

Previously, as life in the Necromantic Space’s Minato Ward had been uneventful, most of their talks centered around past experiences. But today, all the British ship-girls wore serious expressions, and their discussion revolved around modernization.

“The first modernization opportunities have all been snatched up by the Japanese. This is a disgrace to the Royal Navy!” Prince of Wales, dressed in her red military uniform, started with a statement that successfully darkened the mood of all the British ship-girls further.

But Warspite, after glancing at Prince of Wales, disagreed. She said, “What you said isn’t wrong, but the Royal Navy under the Commander hasn’t achieved any significant merits. In contrast, the Japanese Navy has accomplished quite a lot. Rewarding them is only fair.”

“While that may be true, the lack of achievement itself is a source of shame. As the Royal Navy, we shouldn’t look for excuses but rather reflect on why the Commander hasn’t assigned us tasks.” This came from Ark Royal. As one of the Royal Navy’s most famous aircraft carriers during World War II, she had been stuck at Minato Ward since her summoning, fueling her eagerness to prove herself.

Both Ark Royal and Glory were ship-girls summoned by Chen Yu after the others. As aircraft carriers of the British Navy, they naturally envied Akagi and Kaga’s opportunity for modernization, wishing they could take their place.

“This might have something to do with my actions in London when I forcibly took Belfast. If not for that incident, the Commander wouldn’t have come under such international scrutiny, resulting in everyone besides the seven publicly announced ship-girls being confined to Minato Ward.” At the mention of this, Hood was filled with guilt. If not for her earlier mistakes in London, Chen Yu wouldn’t have been targeted by the Five Great Hooligans, and the ship-girls wouldn’t now be restricted from going outside.

Hood’s words brought a grim look to the faces of all the British ship-girls. They understood the background of the incident clearly. Yet, in the honor-bound culture of the Royal Navy, Hood’s actions did not seem inherently wrong. The only issue was her overly flamboyant approach at the time, without consideration for the consequences.

“Ding, ding, ding.” Queen Elizabeth, seated in the central position, tapped her teacup with a spoon. When all the ship-girls turned to her, she began, “It’s meaningless to rehash past mistakes. We should focus on the present and the future.

The Commander summoned us from the dust of history with a purpose. That purpose isn’t merely for show, nor to serve as maids to decorate this space he oversees.

So, whether or not the Commander assigns us tasks, as members of the Royal Navy, we should uphold the proud traditions passed down from Lord Nelson, diligently fulfilling our duties. I believe that if we discharge our responsibilities well, the Commander will certainly reward us with the honors we deserve.”

Listening to Queen Elizabeth’s words, Warspite gave an approving nod. As the most senior and currently the most powerful British ship-girl, she affirmed, “That’s precisely right. As long as each of us performs our duties diligently, the Royal Navy won’t lose to the Japanese.”

With both Warspite and Queen Elizabeth being veterans from the World War I era, their words carried significant weight among the British ship-girls, prompting a consensus among them.

However, just as the British ship-girls reached a unified mindset and were preparing to adjourn, Belfast suddenly added, “The Japanese aren’t our greatest rivals. The Americans are.”