With Michael now, having his Inner Demon on his side, The Wolf Master. And me with my weapons returned and my Hidden Cache reactivated. We now have a chance to fight back. We'll resist and bite. And we'll bite hard, because we're in their sights. I heard there's a shipgirl who's as smol as Unicorn or Laffey. But, we're ready.

As the night falls and the stars are now shining, after I've finished all the documents the HQ gave me. I always think that it was very impossible to get over with it, since these crazies just come in and watch me work, touch me and that one time, both Prince of Wales and Duke of York tried to... Ahem, mate with me. Only for Michael to save my ass, Not to mention Akagi... she just stares at me and seems to enjoy me work, fucking stalker... I just don't want those foxtails near me. Michael is probably making some food for the shipgirls since he doesn't want to be on their bad side, and be mistaken as an Ironblood Agent. He's just trying to maintain order.

Kevin: Whew... Done and dusted...

I get up of my bed and carried Laffey back to her dorm. I decided to go to sleep, until a huge storm appeared at the window. It could be the new shipgirl is waiting for me outside, but I hope she's inside the place. Filling the ocean and rushing into the flood trenches. With that, a powerful wind blowing the place, Michael was able to save the few who's stuck outside. But, why do I care? All I care was the portal repaired. I got to the bedroom, locked the door and window, and... You guessed it. Back to sleep.

Le Next Day.

I wake up with a weaker headache, but, I felt too heavy like if I got sleep paralysis. I lift my head up to see... A bunch of shipgirls who were sleeping with me. Locking didn't work... This time it wasn't just Atago or Belfast... it was both of them with, the Bunny Carriers, Fox Sisters, Duke of York, Prince of Wales, and Unicorn... What the fuck... Suddenly my door opened, to see...

Michael: Hey, kid... Oh.

Kevin: Er... Hi?

Michael:

Kevin: Oh shut up.

Michael: Heheheheh... Vell, zhere's some food on ze kitchen... Get up quietly...

Kevin: Alright, Alright...

I slowly get away and moved away from them. Michael was able to help me with some part and we both closed the door, quietly. I went to the kitchen and have an early breakfast. Too early perhaps.

Few Hours Later...

I was able to reestablish connection to the HQ. For now, they could only send ammunitions and gun cleaning kits. Phase 1 of the Portal was completed. Now to Phase 2. Both the Manjuus and the Engineers at the HQ are repairing it in unison.

I got back to the office, and sat down on the chair. Jintsuu came in to inform me about a new shipgirl who was looking for me at the middle of the night. She also brought more papers like the last time. Guess the Council are getting impatient to the other Commanders...

Jintsuu: Enterprise must be busy...

Kevin: Looks like it... Say, how many arrows do you have left? I have a few magazines left, for my pistol. Michael has more than few left. Both his Kar98K and his Revolvers.

Jintsuu: I'll just make more arrows.

Kevin: So, what about the shipgirl?

Jintsuu: Don't let Michael shoot his tranquillizer at her. I heard she has a nasty sting. I'm not sure if your EXO-Suit could handle it...

Kevin: It was modified a good amount of times. So, It's a 50-50.

Jintsuu: Well, good luck then!

Jintsuu then left the office. I need new strategies in order to beat the new shipgirls. From what I've heard. The Eagle Union has the advantage for their superior aerial capabilities. Which means, an Assault Rifle, a Shotgun or a Machine Gun will partially counter their mini planes. Maybe an Auto Turret would be useful... With that said, Atago came in with... it's that sake? I would prefer Whiskey.

Atago: 朝, 司令官.~ "Morning, Commander.~"

Kevin: ... What?

Atago: Oh. I heard your Ironblood friend sometimes speaks his native language. So, I decided to do the same.~

Kevin: Right... What are you here for?

Atago: Just want to give you this.

She gave me the bottle of sake.

Kevin: Huh... Thanks...

Atago: Ara Ara.~ Well then, I'll wake up the other girls. Take care sweetie.~

Kevin: Ok.

Atago left my office. I take the sake on top the chimney and leave it.

Hours Later...

And that's a job done... I've finished all of the paperworks and I could literally get a 'Cup of Joe'. Currently I'm listening  "Sabaton - Night Witches." Imagine if they're here, the Eagle Union would have a lot of sleepless nights.

Eldridge: Commander, Eldridge reporting in.

I stopped the music and looked at her. It's Eldridge. I could remember her, quite well.

Kevin: What can I help you?

Eldridge: ... Commander, pretty?

I just looked at her... Don't know what does she means. She doesn't seem hostile, but I have to be careful...

Eldridge: Commander, raise me.

Kevin: No.

Eldridge: Commander, raise me.

Kevin: Нет. "No."

Eldridge: Commander, raise me.

Kevin: Nein. "No."

Eldridge's eyes were locked into mine. She wasn't very intimidating so I just give out a small laugh.

Eldridge: Commander... raise me...

Kevin: No, y eso es definitivo. "No, and that's final."

I then heard electric sparks coming out. Luckily, I endured the pain, due, to my past military services. So, it didn't do much to me.

Kevin: I've endured much worse. Try harder than that.

Eldridge: Hmph...

I kneeled down to Eldridge.

Kevin: Look, there's some food that my friend have made. Why don't you grab a tray and have a bite in the cafeteria.

Eldridge: ... Thanks...

She left to the cafeteria, I decided to grab some coffee. At that time Jintsuu met up with me. With some news.

Jintsuu: Enterprise is getting very thirsty, and is waiting for you later...

Kevin: What in the fu-?

Jintsuu: ANYWAYS, I'll try and get Michael to help me set up a trap for Eldridge.

Kevin: Wait really?

Jintsuu: If it gets out of control, then yes.

Eldridge came later on with a bag of chips.

Eldridge: Commander, want some?

Kevin: Already Ate.

Jintsuu: She uh... damn, the FBI is coming.

Kevin: Don't be stupid, they don't have the tech to get in here...

Jintsuu: Sorry.

Kevin: Yeah. Yeah...

Jintsuu: Well then, back to work.

She left my office and left me with only Eldridge. Eldridge finished her bag of chips and looked at me... Don't tell me...

Eldridge: Commander, do you like me?

I knew it... Here we go again with the girls asked me if I like them...

Kevin: Why? I don't even know you for a long time.

Eldridge: I said... do you like me?

Kevin: *sighs* Không. "No.*

Eldridge: ...?

Kevin: It means no.

Eldridge: Oh... Commander needs punishment...

Kevin: Hit me. I dare you. *TF2 Heavy Voice*

Eldridge: Commander, I'm going to tickle you as punishment...

Kevin: Pftt... Hahahahaha... That's it?

She then started creating electric sparks and her fingers were wiggling. She came closer to me.

All of the sudden I'm hearing an another Sabaton music. This time it's Red Baron.

Kevin: Oh man... I wonder if I could tranq her... What's Atago's planning...?

I have to reload my crossbow pistol, with a tranq dart...

Eldridge: Come here, commander.

Kevin: Nope.avi.

Eldridge: Tickles for the commander.

I guess I'll have to be tickled to reload my crossbow.

She had an evil grin on her face. Her fingers were wiggling furiously.

Eldridge: Commander, rejection not accepted. I'm going to punish you...

She stung me with her sparks, I barely flinch. I was able to reload my crossbow pistol.

Eldridge: Now, do you love me?

Kevin: Never.

I took aim at Eldridge, ready for the shot.

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Michael kicked the door open and shot Eldridge with a tranquilizer shot. Knocked her out.

Michael: Vas zum Teufel? Vhy did I feel a smol poke at ze distance?

Kevin: It's Eldridge. She's electric or some sort.

Michael: Zhats... out of ze logic...

Kevin: I know.

Jintsuu: Well, looks like you took on Eldridge. Also, I don't have any plans for taking her down... Heh, it works, am I right?

Kevin: Point taken.

Michael: As I vas-

Atago: Oh hey, Shikikan. I couldn't hear you cause I was drinking tea with Akagi and Kaga.

Michael: Right... As I vas-

Belfast came in with a glass of whiskey.

Michael: Gott Verdammt... "God damn it..."

Belfast: Some whiskey, Master?

Kevin: Sure. As long there's nothing contaminated in there.

Belfast: I wouldn't do that to my master. *giggles*

I walked to Belfast and took the whiskey from Belfast's serving plate. I thanked her and she lefted my office. I added an extra tranquilizer dose on Eldridge, just in case.

Kevin: I think I'll talk to Michael in private.

Michael: Nien. I vill be occupied for ze overseeing of ze portal. You best to go vith, Fraulein Atago.

Jintsuu: Yeah, she wanted to talk to you.

Atago: Yes, Big sister Atago, needs to talk to him.

I could just continue with Michael, but since both Jintsuu and Michael are busy, Pennsylvania is busy with the other part of the paperworks, and Phoenix is looking for more resources for the portal. Looks like I'm going with Atago.

Kevin: Fine. What do you want to talk about?

Atago: In secret...

Jintsuu: Is it about Takao? I really want to know.

Kevin: Very likely. Since, She knows Takao well enough.

Jintsuu: I see. I'll be taking Eldridge to her dorm quietly with Michael.

Michael: Ja, I guess, I vill be making zome stew, zo zhe von't be hungry.

Kevin: Alright. Let us go, Atago.

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We left the office and reached to the docks. The Night rises as we have arrived at the docks. Pretty peaceful with nobody around us. Just me and Atago.

Atago: Commander... what really happened to my sister...?

Kevin: *long sighs* It all happened, before we got married. Zuikaku give Takao a fatal blow. Killing her in a slow and painful way... Now that I'm thinking about it... It's my fault for not be able to save her... She lost it when I was with Takao... since she was watching me... all of the time...

Atago: Oh Commander... I'm scared...

Kevin: Why?

Atago: I noticed that you're being more cold lately. You have us, Commander.

Kevin: I know. But, it doesn't feel the same without Takao... She was... something special. Most of you people, forgotten about her...

Atago: I missed her, so much... Now that I realized... I can't believed that she got killed...

Kevin: It's alright... At least, you still have some redeeming qualities. Now with, Michael the Ex-Ironblood, Pennsylvania, Phoenix, you and me. We'll win against Enterprise in no time.

Atago: Thank you, Commander...

I then I felt breathing behind me.

Atago: Commander! Behind you!!!

I quickly turned around, only to be karate chopped to the neck. I fall down but, not out. Which then a syringe filled something inside me. Did I just got Karma'd!?

???: I've finally got you... My Commander...~

Fuck... I'm a dead man... I fainted. Without knowing where did I get sent to... And it better not be Brazil...