Two days later.

“...... Wait a minute, you said I should go back to the mainland of the Republic of Sounia?"

It's been a while since he confessed to his two sisters. Although the reply received was a little different from what had been expected, a light could be seen piercing through the clouds and darkness.

After all, Yakumo's test will be easy for him, and the only problem is that there is time ———— there is about a year left until the end of her presidency. In any case, he does not have the ability and technology to speed up the flow of time, or jump straight into the future. In other words, he had to wait hopefully for the year, and withstand the torment of the distance that was so close to achieving his wish.

Still, compared to being in the darkness of not seeing the light of day, and whether or not you will be hated by your favorite people, it is just waiting for it, which is already great news.

In view of this, Ji Yuehua quickly calmed down her emotions, and according to the instructions of her second sister Ruoxiwan at the meeting, she devoted herself to the research work of her former boss Bayi Yonglin.

Because it was a risky thing to send troops out of the blue before the strategic intelligence was updated, although the military meeting and review ceremony had ended, Ruoxi Wan still made an exception to let the twelve fleets continue to be stationed in this sea fortress until the work of Yayi Yonglin and Ji Yuehua was completed.

In the past two days, he has been acting as an assistant to Bayi Yonglin, assisting them in making drones that can be equipped with surveillance cameras from a distance.

It's true...... It's been a long time.

The feeling of wearing a white coat and exchanging opinions with your favorite person in the laboratory while working according to their instructions is not easy, but it is full of stability and tranquility.

Working as a deputy by his former boss's side not only made him feel nostalgic, but also extremely guilty————— due to the change in the situation on his two sisters' side, his original plan to confess to Bayi Yonglin had to be postponed for a year. As the person who has actively distanced himself from the other party in the past four years, such an unconscionable move will only lead to rejection anyway. But here's where the problem lies.

After all, now that Ji Yuehua has seen his sincerity, if he is rejected, of course he will feel sad and regretful. However, on the other hand, if the other party is still willing to say yes even after all these years, his conscience will be painful.

Fortunately, he felt guilty about his former boss and did not affect his performance at work. In the end, he and Bayi completed the improvement work in just two days, even one day faster than Bayi Wing's original budget.

After the work at hand came to an end, Ji Yuehua originally thought that it was almost time to return to the ships of the Seventh Fleet, and went back to the guest room near the laboratory to pack up the daily necessities that he had brought over in the past two days.

Unexpectedly, just after he packed his luggage, his current boss who pushed open the door and walked in, Admiral Ling Chujing of the Seventh Fleet, suddenly handed him a paperwork. Written above it were four words that made him jaw-dropping——— "Notice of dismissal".

The moment she saw these words, Ji Yuehua was stunned on the spot. Who knows, the next words relayed by Ling Chujing made him even more dumbfounded.

"Ah, that's what the President and the Marshal meant. I think you've seen that too, right? The document was signed by both of them. ”

For Ji Yuehua's repetition to bow slightly in affirmation, a trace of reluctance flashed in Ling Chujing's eyes. However, in the next moment, she quickly suppressed the emotion and continued in a calm tone.

"Mr. Yuehua, I have been taken care of by you during this time. If it weren't for your help, Kaga would have ...... that day No, there's a good chance we've already lost a lot in the ambush of the aliens. Not only did you save us once, but you also found your own personal time to guide the children on our boat. Since you came to our ship, the children's personalities have become sleek and the atmosphere on the boat has become lively...... I will remember this kindness in my heart. However, here's the task! Don't mix personal feelings in the mission! Former General Staff Officer of the Military Department and current Miscellaneous Commander of the Seventh Fleet, Lord Ji Yuehua, I now dismiss you from my ship in accordance with the orders of the Marshal of the Military Department and the President!"

“...... If you're going to fire me, at least give me a good reason, right? I don't remember breaking discipline or doing anything that disgraced the military. ”

After recovering from the initial shock, it only took tens of seconds to regain the ability to think. Ji Yuehua endured her headache and rubbed her temples.

Although there were many things that he wanted to complain about, at the same time, he also understood that Ling Chujing in front of him was at best just a messenger. If he still chooses to bully the other party under such a premise, it is just a simple act of anger.

Faced with the juniors who faithfully carried out the orders of their superiors even if they didn't like this instruction and tried hard to maintain their calmness, in the end, all Ji Yuehua did was sigh softly.

If it had been eight months earlier, he would have raised his arms and shouted hooray, rejoicing that he would not have to return to the military headquarters, which had become a stranger to him.

However, after eight months, he had a pretty good relationship with the Seventh Fleet headed by Ling Chujing. Whether as a senior or a mentor, he likes these energetic juniors————— maybe this is how easy it is to become sentimental when he gets older, and suddenly let him leave it and do nothing, he can't do it.

However......

“...... Ahh But, the marshal, she said, "It's an order, and I won't let that fool go into battle again if he wants it or not...... It's the first time I've seen the marshal look so anxious. Although I know that the marshals have always cared about you, this time it has given me a slightly different feeling, and it has become more straightforward and intense...... Is it because of some kind of change in their state of mind?"

"Hmm......"

Feeling that Ling Chujing was looking at him with some meaningful eyes, a malicious smile appeared on his lovely face.

I didn't expect that my age would be ridiculed by a junior who was a few years younger than me, Ji Yuehua's face flushed slightly, and then sighed as if resigned to fate while moving her gaze away.

Hearing the other party say this, he instantly understood why Yakumo Azusa and Ruoxi Wan suddenly gave such an order———— which was not only part of fulfilling their promises, but also showing the determination of the two of them.

If the two of them have unilaterally tolerated his willfulness as "sisters" so far, then now that they have become "agreed alternate lovers", there is no need for them to fulfill that "obligation".

Just as in the past, he wanted to stand on the same line with the two of them to protect them online despite the wishes of his "sister", and now, these two people finally no longer suppress their thoughts.

To fight against unreasonableness with willfulness, and then, using his identity to exert pressure———— in the face of this kind of violence that is the same as himself, Ji Yuehua has no position to resist.

Of course, he could also try to convince Ling Chujing to side with him, and then secretly hide on the ship of the Seventh Fleet to hide from the sky. But even if he does manage to escape from this sea fortress, his sisters have countless ways to get him back. If you don't give in to each other, you will only lose in the end.

“...... What about my luggage on the boat?"

"Director Eight Meanings gave me temporary clearance this morning, and now, I've put them all in your warehouse."

"Kaga already knows about it. You, as the Admiral, will personally inform you, so aren't you going to let me say goodbye?"

"Ah, those children said they weren't used to this kind of sad scene. They ask me to convey a message to you, and I will summarize it a little, probably if you are destined to see each other later, I hope you can still consider them friends...... That's what it means. ”

"Hah, isn't that nonsense?"

Although he felt reluctant, the past 20 years of life have already made him understand that parting is no longer a common thing.

Even young children are ready to come to their senses———— it would be ugly if he still didn't give up.

Ji Yuehua took the dismissal document from Ling Chujing's hand and clutched it tightly. After a while, he let go of his hand as if he had made up his mind, raised his head to look at Ling Chujing, who was slightly melancholy in his eyes, and at the end, he showed a bright smile

"Say hello to Akagi and Kaga for me. The Seventh Fleet's vacation seems to be in two and a half years, right? Tell them, "If you have time, remember to visit the middle-aged uncle who is about to turn 30...... Let's see you later. Admiral Chu Jing. ”

"I see. At that time, as a senior, you want to treat us juniors to a big meal?"

With a slightly mischievous smile, Ling Chujing waved at Ji Yuehua before leaving the guest room located near the makeshift laboratory.

Staring at the back of the junior, until the figure of the other party completely disappeared from his vision.

There is no need to rush to pack your bags.

Although it was a long-lost freedom, it was surprisingly not relaxed. Ji Yuehua sat on the bed, looked up at the ceiling and sighed.

"So, what should I do when I get back......