While Amagi and the other rationalists were still struggling and hesitating, more and more shipgirls, warmed and comforted from the bottom of their hearts by Gwen's Psionic Energy and persuaded by Yorktown, Laffey, and the others' personal testimonies, chose "Yes" and accepted Gwen's invitation—
They had descended into this world, gone from having nothing to eagerly anticipating contact with humanity, then formed their current little shipgirl society after repeated disappointments and injuries, shouldering the responsibility and mission of fighting the Sirens. These girls were tired too.
So, accepting the invitation of Gwen—the Commander who had appeared when they had once again suffered devastating losses, felt their own helplessness, brought them unprecedented warmth, and wanted to save their lives—and becoming members of his fleet, becoming his shipgirls, was not so unacceptable...
Different Reactions
"..."
As she silently watched familiar figures undergo changes she did not recognize, even someone as steady and composed as Amagi found her doubts and worries wavering.
"Lady Amagi, you should accept the Commander's invitation too.
That way, perhaps your old injuries can fully recover!"
Nagato, one of the first Sakura Empire ships to accept Gwen's invitation and complete the transformation, looked up at Amagi, whose red umbrella still bore scorch marks. She restrained the excitement on her face and tried to make her small body project great authority, yet she still could not hide her delighted urging.
Although Nagato, now the Sakura Empire's flagship in Yamato's absence, looked tiny, she could strictly hold herself to high standards and display the dignity of a flagship.
But just like that silly innocent girl next door, while her petite frame did not affect her combat strength or wisdom, it inevitably had some influence on her personality—
After struggling in this world for decades, she had finally received the care of