The already slightly damaged rigging, after Azuma shouted "Converge," saw the surrounding cherry blossom petals vanish. The combined damage of the nine strikes Azuma had landed erupted on Ayanami's body.
"Bang!"
Her clothes and rigging finally couldn't withstand the massive damage from this terrifying blow and exploded. Ayanami knelt on the sea in pain with a cry, emitting a golden light. This triggered the Heavy Damage mechanism!—
Ayanami had lost.
"I won! From now on, according to our agreement, I am the Admiral's Secretary Ship!" Azuma skated over to Ayanami on her rigging, reached out a hand, and said with a smile, "I acknowledge you as a strong one. Fighting you was very refreshing. To be able to push me that far in this duel, you are very impressive. As colleagues from now on, please take care of me."
"Hmph! Don't get too ahead of yourself. Even if you become the Secretary Ship, it's not 100% certain you'll become the Wife Ship." Despite saying this, Ayanami still took Azuma's hand and stood up. After all, one doesn't hit a smiling face.
"You really aren't cute! Ah, ow! Little brat, what are you doing!" Azuma pouted, her words unyielding, but then she cried out in pain.
Hearing Azuma say she wasn't cute, Ayanami got angry and squeezed Azuma's delicate, fair hand so hard her fingers almost sank into the flesh.
Not one to back down, Azuma squeezed back with force, and the harmonious atmosphere between them turned cold again.
"Ahem! Since a winner has been decided, you two should stop messing around." Illustrious and Unicorn deployed their rigging and skated toward them, only to find them bickering again. Illustrious spoke up to stop them.
"That's right! That's right! We're all one family now, so we should get along harmoniously!" Unicorn placed her small hand where they were holding hands, preventing them from starting to fight again.
"For the sake of the Admiral and Unicorn, I'll be the bigger person and let you off," Ayanami said, letting go of her hand.
"You should thank the Admiral and Unicorn! Otherwise, I wouldn't be finished with you," Azuma retorted as she also let go.
"Ayanami! Hurry and go to the Repair Bath! Look at yourself, you're totally exposed!" Illustrious turned her head away in embarrassment, yet she couldn't help but turn back and sneak a few peeks.
Her tattered top revealed the semicircles of her chest. While being completely naked might be the best look, this half-hidden state gave off a sense of temptation and charm.
Even more lethal was her lower half; her skirt was half-destroyed. Forget calling it a skirt—it wasn't even enough to be called underwear.
Her underwear was plainly visible—white cotton panties! Surprisingly pure, isn't it? I thought it would be lace or something. Even more alluring was the mysterious indentation at her private area between her legs.
The white silk stockings covering her slender, snow-white legs were torn. The several holes didn't look unsightly; instead, they gave off a sense of messy, flawed beauty.
"Pfft!"
Feeling some liquid spray from her nose again, Illustrious quickly took out a tissue to wipe it. She had to maintain an Illustrious image in front of her Ship Girls; she wasn't a pervert! "Let me explain, this is just because I've been a bit 'heated' lately. You have to believe me!"
But someone didn't give her the chance. Ayanami delivered a Shoryuken directly to her, sending her flying. She crashed onto the sea, her whole ship body lying flat on the water.
"Pervert, disgusting, H-dog, I suppose!" Ayanami cursed directly. To be able to send an aircraft carrier flying—she's a certified monster-strength loli.
Azuma and Unicorn were startled and immediately came over to check on Illustrious. Unicorn said things like "Sister, if you want to see, I can show you everything," while Azuma even took Illustrious's hand and placed it on her own chest, saying things like "If you want to touch, feel free to touch however you want."
Wah! Stop it, you two! I, Illustrious, am not the person you imagine. I'm a pure person. You can't lead me astray and push me into the abyss!
Actually, Illustrious was fine; she was just faking being unconscious so that when Ayanami saw her pitiful state, she wouldn't be angry with her anymore.
Ayanami, coming to Illustrious's side, pulled Azuma and Unicorn, who were surrounding her, away. After distancing them from Illustrious, she carefully said to them, 'Don't be so proactive in offering yourselves up. A creature like an Admiral is just cheap! They stare at the pot while eating from the bowl, turn what's in the pot into what's in the bowl, and then go back to staring at the pot again.'
'If you're eaten up so easily by the Admiral now and she gets tired of you, she'll think it's boring and lacks a sense of conquest. Then she'll just pat her butt, turn around, walk away, and go find other new Ship Girls, yes.' Ayanami said. Seeing their bewildered expressions, she didn't know if they were actually listening.
Ayanami sighed, and still wanting them to understand the importance of this, she continued, 'You have to learn how to whet her appetite, make her want to eat but unable to. When she really can't eat and starts wanting something else, give her a little taste of sweetness, then whet her appetite again. Only then will it last, and finally, you can bind her to your side. Do you understand, yes?'
'M... Master! Hearing your words is better than studying for ten years! Why didn't I think of that? You really are amazing. Can I take you as my Master and have you continue to guide me?' After hearing Ayanami's words, Azuma had a sudden realization and practically knelt. She indeed needed to learn how to whet the Admiral's appetite, but first, she would worship this Master and let her teach her how to conquer the Admiral.
As long as Azuma learned her knowledge, she would discard Ayanami. She hadn't forgotten that this girl was a love rival. As for Unicorn's cowardly appearance, it wasn't worth mentioning. Ayanami would be used and thrown away like a rag! Master, just obediently be my tool!
'I... I also want to take you as my Master, please teach me too!' Unicorn also knelt, wanting to worship the Master. She also wanted to whet her big sister's appetite and bind her to her side. However, after learning, she would use the Master and throw her away like a rag. After all, both Ayanami and Azuma were stumbling blocks on her path to happiness. Unicorn also intended to conquer her big sister and become the Admiral's Wife Ship.
Hehe, I finally got these two lackeys. When the time comes, I'll eat the meat while you drink the soup—no, I won't even leave the soup for you. As long as you're under my nose, I can stop you from stealing a march on me. Then I'll secretly do 'hehehe' with the Admiral and finally become the Admiral's Wife Ship.
As for the Admiral eating her up, getting tired of her, and daring to pat her butt and vanish, Ayanami would draw her ship-slaying sword and show her why the flowers are so red.
Slowly helping them up, Ayanami said softly, 'I don't deserve the title of Master, but if you insist, I will reluctantly be your Master. From now on, I will properly teach you the correct methods to conquer the Admiral.'
'Master, you're so great, I admire you so much.' Azuma was so moved. What a good ship! In order not to disappoint your expectations, I'll gladly accept the position of the Admiral's Wife Ship.
'Unicorn will also work hard and won't disappoint the Master.' She had to squeeze all the conquest methods out of her. This way, the day Unicorn becomes the Admiral's Wife Ship would be just around the corner.
From then on, the little boat of Master-disciple affection established an unbreakable alliance. Well, at least on the surface.
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