Shokaku thought back for a moment, then shook her head. "I don't remember. In my memory, I was just getting a massage on the Massage Chair."
Illustrious looked toward the Northern Princess. "What's going on? Why doesn't Shokaku have any memory of what happened before?"
The Northern Princess smiled faintly. "Those who are hit by Featherfall Cinder won't remember the memories of when their consciousness was manipulated. If they remembered the past events, how could I do it without anyone knowing?"
Illustrious gazed deeply at the Northern Princess, thinking: "What a dangerous ability. For the sake of the Ship Girl Faction, it seems I can't hand the Northern Princess over to the Abyssal. I must abduct the Northern Princess and bring her to my Naval Base."
Hearing the Northern Princess's voice, Shokaku immediately manifested her ship-slaying great sword and grew wary of the Northern Princess. "Admiral! Be careful, this person is an Abyssal. Stand behind me, I will protect you."
"Don't get excited! The Northern Princess is not an enemy, she won't hurt us." Illustrious tried to reassure her.
"..." Shokaku felt that Illustrious's words were unreliable. Abyssals and Ship Girls were sworn enemies; how could the Northern Princess possibly not harm them?
"Overestimating yourselves. If I wanted to strike, I could squash both of you with a single clap." The Northern Princess scoffed.
Illustrious whispered into Shokaku's ear: "This Northern Princess is an idiot, very easy to fool. Don't worry, there's no danger."
Feeling the warm breath blowing on her ear, Shokaku's face turned red because of Illustrious. "I understand. Since you, Admiral, said so, I will temporarily believe she is not an enemy."
"Don't worry, I won't attack you." At least not until she was full, the Northern Princess added internally.
"Alright, you must be hungry. Let's go eat! Sakura Empire's Sushi is very delicious!" Illustrious pulled the Northern Princess and Shokaku to the dining hall to eat.
The three arrived at the dining hall and saw Azuma and the others already eating.
Azuma smiled. "Admiral! You're awake, that's great. How does your body feel now? Are you alright?"
Ayanami followed up: "If you feel uncomfortable anywhere, don't push yourself!"
Unicorn said worriedly: "I heard that a nosebleed might not be a minor issue. If it's really bad, we can call an Ambulance right now."
Illustrious sat down in a chair. "You are all too nervous. I feel fine now. Sorry for making you worry."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Haman noticed the child next to Illustrious and asked curiously, "Admiral! Who is the child next to you?"
Illustrious began the introduction: "Her name is Northern Princess. Don't let her appearance as a child fool you; her background is unusual! She is the Abyssal Tenth Calamity."
When everyone heard that the Northern Princess was the Abyssal Tenth Calamity, they all became nervous, except for Taihou.
The Northern Princess said smugly: "Foolish Ship Girls, tremble! Fear! Our slaughter is destined to be unavoidable, but you don't need to resist. Resistance is useless, because The Great Northern Princess is Invincible."
"Well then, Great Northern Princess, let me introduce you to my Ship Girl. Her name is Taihou, and her strength is that of a Four-Star Legendary Ship Girl." Illustrious emphasized the words "Legendary" during the introduction, signaling to the Northern Princess not to be too arrogant, as someone here could handle her.
Taihou, sitting opposite Illustrious, spoke to her with displeasure using Divine Sense: "Since when did I become your Ship Girl?"
Illustrious replied using Mental Power. "If you want me to introduce you as my dog, I don't mind."
"Then you should still call me your Ship Girl!"
"Remember to protect me. If I die, the Holder of the slave ring will also die. Weigh carefully whether you want to protect me!"
Taihou roared fiercely internally: "Damn it! Illustrious, one day I will make your life a living hell."
After sensing that Taihou was a Four-Star Legendary Ship Girl, the Northern Princess immediately stopped being arrogant. She stared intently at Taihou, fearing a sudden attack.
"No need to be so nervous, everyone just continue eating normally." Illustrious said, then heartlessly picked up her Chopsticks and started eating, completely unconcerned about the Calamity Abyssal Entity next to her.
Illustrious's words reminded them that with Taihou present, they had nothing to fear! So they continued their meal.
Seeing Illustrious eating with great relish, the starving Northern Princess couldn't hold back any longer and started eating herself. "It's Rice Ball, Salmon, and Caviar! It looks so delicious! I won't hold back then. Ah, yum! Mm! So delicious!"
"It's good, right? This inn's Hot Spring and food are famous in Sakura Empire's Hokkaido." Illustrious smiled faintly.
The Northern Princess nodded. "It is truly delicious. I think I could eat ten servings without a problem."
"I'm glad you like it. Don't be shy, this meal is on me." Illustrious said grandly.
"Then I won't be shy! Waiter, bring me ten more servings!" The Northern Princess immediately told the Waiter in the dining hall.
"You actually ordered ten servings! Aren't you afraid of bursting?"
"No way! The stomachs of us Calamity Abyssal Entities are Bottomless Pits! You said you would treat me, so it's too late to back out now!"
"Don't worry, I keep my promises. If I say I'll treat you, I will." Illustrious said carelessly.
Illustrious acted generously, but in reality, it was because she had won a Hot Spring Voucher that included three days of free food and lodging for one family.
Illustrious felt sorry for the Inn Owner for a second, sighing internally: The poor Hot Spring Inn Owner not only didn't make money this time, but he might even lose money... Three days passed quickly. In the morning, after receiving an Emergency Assembly notification from the Middle Princess, the Northern Princess said goodbye to Illustrious and left.
Watching the Northern Princess leave, Illustrious felt heartbroken. She had originally planned to abduct the Northern Princess and bring her home, but now that plan was ruined.
At noon, as Illustrious and her group prepared to leave, the Inn Owner handed Illustrious a Bill for five million.
Illustrious asked confusedly, "Didn't that Hot Spring Voucher say three days of free food and lodging for one family? Why do I still have to pay?"
The Inn Owner explained, "That is true, but when you registered upon arrival, there was no one named Northern Princess. Therefore, we believe you are responsible for paying this Bill."
Illustrious slapped her forehead, then tentatively asked, "Um, can we register her now?"
The Inn Owner said kindly, "Guest, I am very sorry to say, no!"
"That makes sense!" Illustrious forced a strained smile.
Looking at the five million amount on the List/Receipt, Illustrious immediately felt something was wrong. "Boss! There's a problem with this Bill. The Northern Princess only ate ten servings per meal. Even with three meals a day for three days, it should only be one million at most!"
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