The three foxes each had their own ulterior motives, all thinking about how to screw over the others and then steal a march to gain the Admiral's affection and become the Admiral's Wife Ship.
Secretly opening her eyes to peek, Illustrious saw them talking and laughing, looking very harmonious, and felt gratified. Ayanami really was amazing; with just a few words, she was getting along and blending in with Azuma and the others. With such a Ship Girl, what more could one ask for?
If Illustrious knew that Ayanami was discouraging her Ship Girls' proactiveness in offering themselves up, Illustrious would surely curse her in her heart, saying that Ayanami was ruining her sexual happiness—nothing is more poisonous than a woman's heart.
Ayanami slid to Illustrious's side using her rigging, took off the rigging shoe on her right foot, revealing a delicate and smooth foot wrapped in torn white over-the-knee socks, and then stepped on Illustrious's stomach. Illustrious's eyes widened and bulged as she let out a scream, unable to fake being unconscious any longer.
However, even though having a delicate and smooth foot wrapped in torn white over-the-knee socks stepping on her stomach was painful, the silkiness of the white stockings combined with the soft, fleshy feel of the fair foot touching her stomach gave her a sensation that was both painful and very refreshing. Staring at that delicate and smooth foot wrapped in the torn white over-the-knee socks, Illustrious almost wanted Ayanami to step on her again.
To be clear, Illustrious wasn't a masochist, nor was she a pervert. She just wanted to show that she wasn't the type of ship to yield to pain. Come on, Ayanami, use that delicate and smooth foot wrapped in torn white over-the-knee socks to ravage me! Use your strength! I will not yield to your overbearing power!
Looking at Illustrious's expectant gaze, a sense of disgust rushed over Ayanami. A masochist! As expected of a pervert Admiral, she can even get excited by this. Ayanami wasn't polite to her and gave Illustrious's stomach another kick with her delicate and smooth foot wrapped in torn white over-the-knee socks.
'Oh!' Illustrious let out a sound that was either pain or pleasure, panting slightly with a blush on her cheeks, showing a look of satisfaction.
Ayanami, with a look of disgust as if she were looking at a cockroach, wiped her delicate and smooth foot wrapped in torn white over-the-knee socks on Illustrious's clothes before putting on her rigging shoe.
Being looked at by Ayanami as if she were a cockroach with such a look of disgust, Illustrious could no longer hold it in and let out a cry. Her legs clamped tight, her whole body trembled, and some unknown liquid flowed out from between her legs.
Azuma and Unicorn were dumbfounded. As expected of Master Ayanami! She was so responsible, immediately giving them a live demonstration. They never expected the Admiral to be a masochist; it seemed there would be another angle to approach conquering the Admiral in the future.
'Don't play dead, take me to Repairing, yes.' Ayanami didn't know where the Repair Dock was, so she gave Illustrious a light kick to urge her.
'Oh, oh! I'll take you now.' Her legs were a bit weak, but Illustrious still slowly stood up to take Ayanami to the Repair Room. She turned her head and told Azuma and Unicorn to go back to the second floor of the Admiral's Villa first, and that after Ayanami was fixed, they would hold a welcome party to celebrate them joining the Naval Base... 'This is the Repair Room,' Illustrious said after leading Ayanami there.
'Alright, none of your business, go back to the Admiral's office, yes!' Ayanami said to Illustrious expressionlessly.
As she spoke, she intended to go in, but she found Illustrious following her. 'What are you following me for? You're not Heavy Damage, yes.'
'Uh! Ah, well, I saw that you finished fighting and must be tired. I can give you a massage or something.' Illustrious put on a face that said she was doing it for her, indicating she absolutely had no dirty thoughts in her mind.
For example, wanting to see Ayanami's snow-white and smooth body or something—absolutely not. She swore to the heavens that she was a ship of great integrity and wouldn't take advantage of her own Ship Girl being Heavy Damage to do something untoward.
Ayanami showed an 'I'll believe you when pigs fly' expression. While using her fair hands to push her out, she said to Illustrious, 'No! Get out now, yes.'
'Oh! What's with that look? Do you distrust your Admiral that much? We're all women; it's nothing even if I see! Be good, let me in.'
'No, yes!'
Illustrious was pushed out the door, and then with a bang, Ayanami closed the door.
A breeze blew past, and Illustrious shrugged, returning to the second floor of the Admiral's Villa feeling a bit disappointed.
After returning to the second floor of the Admiral's Villa, she found Azuma reading a book and Unicorn petting her beast. Then Illustrious said to Azuma and Unicorn, 'I'll cook something delicious for you today and hold a welcome party to celebrate you joining the Naval Base.'
'Oh yay! We're in for a treat today. I didn't expect the Admiral to know how to cook! It must be delicious. The Admiral really is perfect in the parlor and a Master in the kitchen. Whoever marries the Admiral as a wife will surely be very happy.' Of course, the person to marry the Admiral would definitely be her, Azuma.
'Dishes made by big sister? Big sister really knows how to do everything! So amazing, I really want to eat.' Unicorn's eyes sparkled with starlight, looking expectant.
Hearing them so expectant of her cooking, Illustrious put her jade-white hands on her hips and turned up her nose, saying proudly, 'Ehehe! I'm not as good as you say!'
'I'll go make it now! Wait obediently for the food I'm going to make for you!'
'Admiral, let me help too!' Azuma offered to help Illustrious.
'Then Unicorn also... ' Unicorn followed, wanting to help her big sister.
'No, you two are the protagonists today. How could I let you work? Just leave the cooking to me!' Illustrious stopped Unicorn without a second thought, stating that the cooking should be left to her before turning and walking into the kitchen.
In her past life, the dishes Illustrious made were comparable to those of a restaurant chef. Today, she wanted to make Dragon Empire cuisine for her Ship Girls to taste; the flavor would surely send them over the moon.
First, she put on an apron and washed the rice until it was scooped clean. This smart rice cooker was the latest product she had imported from the Royal Navy. Illustrious loved those imported products the most; watching them go in and out, in and out, was really interesting.
This smart rice cooker was great! The inner pot size was just right; once it went in, it entered completely without leaving any space. Because the opening of this rice cooker was narrow and deep, once the inner pot entered, it would be tightly enveloped.
First, she finished washing a pile of vegetables, then quickly chopped the meat and vegetables. Finally, after finishing the chopping, she put them into the pan and started stir-frying.
She had quite a few things to make: Kung Pao Chicken, Tomato and Stir-fried Eggs, Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs... a total of eight dishes and one pot of soup.
After a long time, the meal was finally ready. Ayanami, having finished her repairs in the bath, also came to the second floor of the Admiral's Villa. Illustrious called out to them, "Dinner's ready!"
They placed the dishes on the living room table and sat down one by one. Looking at the spread of delicious-looking food, their mouths began to water! They were utterly impressed by Illustrious's ability to cook such a fine meal; having such an Admiral was truly a blessing they must have earned over ten lifetimes!
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