Elder brother's garrison

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Under the watchful eyes of Xiaobai and Commander Huairen.

Missouri loosened her grip on the microphone.

“It’s impossible not to mind now that things have come to this.” Missouri mimicked the haughty woman often seen in TV dramas as she spoke into the microphone, “Our rookie mercenary group is a small place after all. I don’t know how many years you’ve been in business. Just recently, why has business become increasingly difficult? Every time we go somewhere, it’s already taken. Now I know why. It turns out someone is suppressing us… So that’s how it is.”

Missouri is a kind ship girl who is humble, gentle, and speaks politely.

However, when she plays a ruthless and unforgiving bad woman, she inexplicably captures the essence perfectly, and combined with her original mature and sophisticated voice, she exudes a powerful and authoritative aura.

"Um... this, this... please don't mind, really please don't mind, it's really not our problem..." The man on the other end of the phone was clearly unable to withstand Missouri's questioning. "How about this, you said you wanted to buy information... how about we give you a discount this time?"

"Oh, so they're finally willing to make a deal this time?"

"Hey... the world's number one mercenary group... this... right? I misunderstood Leader Huai just now. After all, we had an agreement not to reveal the information to outsiders. But since you are from the world's number one mercenary group, you must be one of our insiders, so it's alright. Oh, and please apologize to Leader Huai for me. Let's keep things peaceful and make money together..." the man on the other end of the phone said with a smile.

"That's good... but I'll pass on the discount."

"Huh? Why?"

"Our mercenary group is here to prove ourselves, not to take advantage of your small share."

"Great! That's straightforward!" The man on the other end of the phone slammed his hand on the table and shouted heartily, "I'm taking this deal with you today!"

"Then how do we trade?"

"We conduct transactions offline. Are you familiar with Fish City? Once you arrive in Fish City with your cash, please contact us, and we will make contact with you," the man on the other end of the phone said respectfully.

Missouri's lips curled up. She glanced at the phone number on Commander Huai Ren's phone screen, then hung up without even saying goodbye.

"Commander Huai Ren, here's your phone." Missouri handed the phone back to Commander Huai Ren with both hands, bowing slightly. "I'm so sorry, things happened so suddenly. I apologize if I disturbed you."

“…Uh, oh.” Commander Huai Ren blankly took the phone Missouri handed him, stared at it for a while, and then looked down at his phone in a daze.

Honestly, the Missouri on the phone just now was incredibly domineering, completely different from her gentle and charming demeanor now. Commander Huai Ren was even a little unsure which one was the real Missouri.

—This woman seems suited to be an actress.

Missouri returned to Little White's side.

"Admiral, did you hear that? They just said on the phone that we seem to have to go to Fish City to see them." Missouri put her hands behind her back, stood prettily next to Xiaobai, and smiled at Xiaobai.

"Yes, I heard you." Xiaobai nodded, looked at Missouri's smiling face, and thought for a while.

Fish City.

It's not a very famous city.

Fortunately, Xiaobai had memorized a world map when he was little, so he knew where Fish City was.

Fish City is a medium-sized city that is quite far from here. It takes almost a whole day to get there by train. Because the city is not located on the coast and there is no threat from the deep sea, there is no admiral stationed in the city.

"Fish City is quite far from here. Does the Admiral really want to go and take a look?"

"Yes, we should go take a look, since it's related to this matter." Xiaobai nodded. "By the way, how much does a piece of information cost again?"

"Hmm...it might cost around 1.5 million?"

"Wow, that's pretty cheap."

Xiaobai started discussing things with Missouri as if no one else was around.

“Miss Admiral…” At this moment, Commander Huai Ren put away his phone and raised his hand, “From what you just said, are you about to leave here?”

"Mm." Xiaobai nodded.

"Oh...then, what should we do about the situation in the sea here?" Commander Huai Ren asked cautiously.

"Ah... this." Xiaobai nodded. "It's alright, um... let me think. Because trading deep-sea information is really damaging to our admiral's reputation, we have to deal with it as soon as possible. So I do have to set off to take a look right away... But don't worry, I won't abandon this place. I should only take one or two ship girls with me. The other ship girls will stay here to protect the village."

"Huh? Aren't you taking them all?" Commander Huai Ren was stunned for a moment, then panicked a little. "Admiral, taking one more ship girl will ensure your safety. You're going to confront that mysterious admiral this time..."

Commander Huai Ren's concern for Xiao Bai's safety was genuine.

After all, Commander Huai Ren has now sided with Xiao Bai. If something were to happen to Xiao Bai during his confrontation with that mysterious admiral, he would face the admiral's wrath, and his fate would be nothing more than kicking the bucket.

"It's alright, the fewer people the better for this kind of operation. Don't worry, it's more than enough. I'd even think bringing two would be too many." Xiao Bai smiled and waved to Commander Huai Ren.

Xiao Bai said he's recently become a bit addicted to stealth games.

"..." The leader of the group was speechless.

"Hmm... but you're right. Although my ship girls are all very reliable, it wouldn't be good if I left." Xiaobai thought for a while, then looked up at Commander Huai Ren. "Well then, Commander Huai Ren."

"what?"

"How about I ask you to help guard the village for the next two or three days while I'm away from it? I'll pay you."

"Protect for three days?" Commander Huai Ren was taken aback. He blinked, then realized what he meant and quickly waved his hand, "No need, no need to pay... I'll protect you for three days for free..."

"Eh? Is it really okay?"

"Yes, yes, really." Commander Huai Ren breathed a sigh of relief. "After all, you came here to help me recover that 1.5 million. I have to wait for you to come back no matter what. I am very sorry for causing you trouble this time. It is my duty to protect the village while you are away."

"Oh! Thank you!"

Xiao Bai clasped his hands together and smiled as he looked at Commander Huai Ren.

"What's more, you gave me such a big gift..." Commander Huai Ren pointed at the golden cannon on the ground, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"That was just a simple greeting gift." Xiaobai waved his hand. "In any case, I will set off for Fish City as soon as possible. In the time I am away, I entrust this village to your protection."

"Understood." Commander Huai Ren nodded.

"I enjoyed my conversation with Commander Huai Ren," Xiao Bai said with a smile.

"..." Commander Huai Ren also managed to force a smile that wasn't too bad.

After Xiaobai leaves, when she returns, depending on the circumstances, one's life could have two completely different endings...

This agonizing wait is truly... a bit maddening.

"Well then, I won't take up any more of your time." Xiaobai stood up from the stool. "Anyway, it's getting late, goodbye Commander Huai Ren."

"Hmm... Goodbye, Admiral... Oh, right, wait a minute, Admiral!" Commander Huai Ren breathed a sigh of relief and was about to speak when he suddenly froze and quickly raised his hand to call out to Xiao Bai.

"Hmm? Is there anything else, Commander Huai Ren?"

“…Yes, I do.”

"What is it?"

"Um... speaking of which, could you please return the two uniforms you took from our members? They're for ship girls, so... they were quite expensive," Captain Huai Ren asked, scratching his head.

"..." Xiaobai remained silent.

"Miss Admiral?"

“Uh…” Xiaobai looked troubled.

The mercenary group's uniform...

Xiaobai remembers those two pieces of clothing.

It is possible to repay it.

However, one of the team uniforms had already been torn in Pompeii... and it was torn in a rather embarrassing place...

what to do……

I felt really embarrassed to return clothes that were so torn... and it would have been very shameful for Pompeii too.

Think again.

Xiao Bai breathed a sigh of relief.

"Commander Huai Ren."

"Huh? W-what's wrong?"

"Anyway, can I get a refund?" Xiaobai asked earnestly. "I'll give you back ten items!"

Chapter 1327 Little White Biu Tried You (4500 words)

The uniforms of Captain Huai Ren's mercenary group are for the ship girls under the mercenary group to use in their daily lives. The style is simple and elegant, and the materials are exquisite and meticulous, taking into account the physical condition of the ship girls to the greatest extent. Therefore, the cost is relatively expensive compared to ordinary clothes. Losing two of them suddenly is actually quite a distressing thing for Huai Ren's mercenary group.

Under the bewildered gaze of Guild Leader Huai Ren, Xiao Bai apologetically transferred the money for ten guild uniforms to Guild Leader Huai Ren.

At first, Commander Huai Ren tried to refuse, saying that it was just two pieces of clothing and that if the admiral liked them, they could leave them. However, Xiao Bai firmly refused.

These days, even discount supermarkets offer a ten-fold refund for counterfeit goods. If you wear out one item, it's only fair that you return ten.

"Then, Commander Huai Ren, starting tomorrow, I'll be entrusting this village to your temporary protection." After transferring the money, Xiao Bai waved and smiled at Commander Huai Ren.

Commander Huai Ren, holding his phone, nodded with an unsure of what to say, and led the ship girls away from the beach.

As the members of the Huai Ren Mercenary Group gradually left, the beach slowly became empty and quiet.

"Admiral Xiaobai, are you leaving here?"

After the crowd dispersed, Pompeii and Zara, who had been standing apart from the crowd, finally walked back to Xiaobai and asked him a question.

"Um... you heard my conversation with Commander Huai Ren, right?" Xiao Bai nodded to Zara and Pompeii without any hesitation, showing a slightly apologetic expression. "Well, how should I put it? Although it's not good to leave the mission location without permission during the commission, this matter involves the reputation of all the admirals... it must be resolved first, no matter what."

“We understand this matter, please don’t feel guilty, Admiral Xiaobai.” Zara shook her head. “If any incidents occur around the village that tarnish the reputation of our traveling ship girls, we will try our best to investigate.”

"Thank you for your understanding..." Xiaobai nodded.

Zara and Pompeii exchanged a glance.

“But that’s precisely why we have a request,” Zara said to Xiaobai.

"Hmm? What request is it?"

"Admiral Xiaobai, may I ask you this time, if one of us could come with you?" Zara asked Xiaobai, gently patting her chest.

"...Huh?" Xiaobai was taken aback. "Wh...what do you mean?"

“It’s like this, Admiral Xiaobai.” Zara smiled at Xiaobai. “We just heard that you’re going to a bustling human city. Although Pompeii and I hate the atmosphere in human cities, we’ve been working here for over ten years and have some experience in dealing with it, so we should be able to offer Admiral Xiaobai some help.”

"Um...why are you guys helping me?" Xiaobai asked curiously.

“Well…” Zara smiled again, “Admiral Xiaobai, your safety is also the safety of this little village. Besides, if you can come back sooner, it will be a good thing for us.”

"Oh... I see." Xiaobai nodded.

"Admiral Xiaobai, could you bring one of us along?" Zara asked again.

"Hmm...that sounds like a great idea. But I'm a little embarrassed, well, my Missouri is actually quite good at living in human society, so I'll be fine with Missouri by my side when we go to Fish City." Xiaobai pointed to Missouri beside her and said to Zara apologetically.

"Admiral." At this moment, Missouri quietly tugged at Xiaobai's clothes.

"Hmm? Missouri, what's wrong?"

“Admiral…” Missouri smiled somewhat awkwardly at Xiaobai, “Missouri may not be able to go with you.”

"Eh? Why?"

"The agreement between Hindenburg and Missouri is to conduct an exercise every three days. If Missouri goes with you, Admiral, Hindenburg will definitely go as well. When the three days are up, if some noise is made that alerts the enemy... or if it is a waste of manpower and resources, that would be very bad." Missouri said to Xiaobai.

“Uh… but Missouri, didn’t you just beat Hindenburg? You can ask her to skip the next exercise, right?” Little White said.

“Admiral, making a request that breaks the rules of the game is a foul, and Senior Hindenburg will definitely not agree to Missouri’s request.” Missouri shook her head at Xiaobai. “Let Missouri think about it… at least until Senior Hindenburg’s excitement subsides, Missouri will probably have to play along with her nonsense.”

"Uh..." Xiaobai's face fell. "You really can't come with me..."

“Missouri is also very sorry.” Missouri nodded in disappointment.

“…Well, so in that case…” Xiaobai looked at Missouri with a complicated expression, her gaze shifting slightly towards Zara and Pompeii.

Zara and Pompeii were staring at him with bright, expectant eyes.

“…Well…” Xiaobai swallowed hard, then smiled apologetically at Zara and Pompeii, “In that case, could you please…”

“Okay.” Zara and Pompeii nodded happily. “However, because we still have a mission to complete, we can’t all leave this village. So, we’d like to ask Admiral Xiaobai to choose one of us.”

"Uh... well, then Pompeii. Can you come with me, Pompeii?" Little White looked at Pompeii.

"Yes! One hundred billion is no problem!" Pompeii laughed happily. "Please rest assured and leave it to me!"

Never expected it.

The world's number one admiral, Xiaobai, surprisingly chose a ship girl from outside his own naval base when selecting ship girls to accompany him on his business trip.

It was a truly novel experience.

Of course, although Shiro unexpectedly received help from Pompeii and Zara, she is still a proper admiral, and it's impossible for her to completely abandon her ship girls in this situation.

After gathering her ship girls for a brief meeting on the beach and discussing the matter for a while, Iowa, amidst the wailing of Wisconsin, took over Missouri's job with almost unanimous support, becoming the second and last ship girl to accompany Shiro on this business trip.