Roon was something, to begin with... At least I don't have to deal with her for now. I'm started to wonder how many German ships I have to encounter until the shenanigans are done. There was no other way... I have to do it. Jintsuu was proud of me for at least. I looked at Takao, who turned her head away from me. I wonder what's up with her nowadays as I think about it. I asked her if she's was doing alright.

Takao: Yeah, I'm doing fine, Arthur.

Jintsuu: Are you sure, Takao?

Takao: Yes, Jintsuu... I'm doing fine.

Arthur: You seem upset at me.

Takao picked up Roon from the floor.

Takao: I'm not. I just didn't realize that you wanted to help.

Arthur: I know. I just felt like assisting instead of running.

Takao: So, who's next?

Arthur: I don't know.

I scratched my head nervously. Takao looked at me in confusion.

Takao: Any new shipgirls coming from construction? Drops?

Arthur: More to come of think of it, I may do one construction later on. Maybe grinding on other priority ships.

Takao: You should at least take a break since being a commander is hard.

Arthur: I know, we got to catch up on things.

Jintsuu: Well not really.

Takao: Why is that?

Jintsuu scratched her head.

Jintsuu: Because you were oathed to 17 shipgirls.

Arthur: With one ring? Pretty sure that doesn't work.

Takao: You don't marry them, they marry you...

Arthur: I have to visit them soon. I don't want to upset them.

Takao: Visit Atago first. She wants to see you.

Arthur: Really? What for?

Takao: I don't know.

Arthur: Guess I will visit your sister Takao.

Takao: Do your thing. We'll take Roon to Akagi.

Arthur: Alrighty then.

I headed to Atago's dorm room while Takao and Jintsuu take Roon to Akagi. I grew nervous about Atago. She would scare me even if it's for giggles. Once I reached to Atago's dorm room, I slowly opened the door. And I regret everything once I realize what Atago's wearing.

Atago: Commander, I didn't see you there!

Arthur: My bad for not knocking the door.

I shielded my eyes.

Atago: Commander, is this outfit too tight?

Arthur: What are you even wearing?!

Atago: I found this cute suit in my closet and it's from Georgia.

Georgia was supposed to be out of commission! What kind of black magic is this?

Arthur: I came to visit you. What's it all about?

Atago: Fufu~ I want you to see this.

Atago put my hands down. She was wearing a bunny suit, and my vision was shattered.

Atago: I made some chocolate for you~

Arthur: It's not Valentine's day!

Atago: I just want to give you this because I love you!

Arthur: Alright alright.

She handed me the box of chocolates.

Atago: Let me know how does it taste.

Arthur: I will. I have to go.

Atago: Bye commander~ I love you~

Atago closed the door. I headed to my office to plan a hard sortie and ponder about construction.

A few hours later...

I decided to construct two ships for now. I waited for a while Takao came to visit me. By the looks of her face, she doesn't seem fine. I assume she's worried about being stabbed again.

Takao: Any sorties that require me?

Arthur: Yes, you're going with Jintsuu and Atago, including the First carrier division and Amagi. We got some imposters out there.

Takao: Leave it to me, Arthur. I won't let you down.

Arthur: Dismissed.

Takao: I understood.

Takao left the office with her weapons equipped. Hiryuu came later with some news.

Hiryuu: Commander, someone wants to meet you at the docks.

Arthur: Another german ship?

Hiryuu: Maybe.

Arthur: Get some rest, you looked tired.

Hiryuu: I know...

Hiryuu headed outside. I got off my chair and headed to the docks. I stopped all the sudden. The scent of iron blood was near me. I can feel it, someone was behind me.

Arthur: You summoned me?

I turned to a female with huge melons. She was sitting on her aircraft carrier parts. The robotic animal appearance was threatening.

Graf Zeppelin: You're the Commander? I'm Graf Zeppelin. Since it appears that all the conditions have met, let us commence the final movement.

Arthur: Final movement?

Graf Zeppelin: Yes, it's my destiny to lay death and destruction on pathetic pests.

I was started to be concerned about her behavior. Not to mention that she sounds a little too serious. Maybe I shouldn't be worried about that. I slowly backed off for a little bit. She stared at me coldly.

Graf Zeppelin: Commander, where do you think you're going?

She launched her planes near my legs. I was THIS close of getting away from her.

Graf Zeppelin: Don't think of running away from me. We have to begin the symphony of destruction together. Just you and me...

Arthur: Not now! I have things to do!

Graf Zeppelin: Even if we just met each other, I despise everything.

Arthur: Calm down Zeppelin...

She got closer and closer to me. She looks like she has hatred towards me.

Graf Zeppelin: You seem brave enough Commander...

Arthur: I'm considered weak...

Graf Zeppelin: Hmph, you don't sound weak. Now come here.

She grabbed me and squeezed me tight.

Graf Zeppelin: I want you to become mine forever...

Arthur: How about no...

I pull out a tranquilizer dart and attempted to knock her out, but that's when I messed up.

Graf Zeppelin: Is this what you do to us? Knocking them out so you can get away from us?

She knows that I was trying to get away from her.

Arthur: It's nothing personal...

She grabbed the tranquilizer dart and crushed it. That doesn't sound good.

Graf Zeppelin: I'm not letting you do anything harmful to me or anyone. Guess I will you force you to love me!

Arthur: Oh come on! You despise everything!

Graf Zeppelin: I shall bring despair to your grave, Commander... Starting with you!

I struggle to break free of her marshmallows.

Graf Zeppelin: No use of breaking free Commander. You will be mine!

Where's Jintsuu when you needed her?!

Arthur: Get me the hell outta here!

I felt my bones being crushed. I felt the bones cracking. Graf Zeppelin ended up killing me. I didn't see the light anymore...

A few hours later...

I woke up, feeling weak and exhausted. Graf Zeppelin just have to execute me with her tight grip. That girl was insane, like really insane. No wonder why Ironblood shipgirls were THIS scary to begin with. The door swung open, revealing Belfast and Neptune. I looked at them, wondering if they are giving me the smooches again.

Belfast: Master, you're finally awake.

Arthur: Where am I?

Neptune: Don't worry about it, master. At least you're safe with us.

Arthur: Where's Jintsuu?

Belfast: She's gone.

Gone? What is she talking about?

Arthur: I need to see her.

Neptune: She's not available at this time.

Arthur: Jintsuu's my secretary. I need to know where she is.

???: She's out of town...

I looked at the figure behind Neptune and Belfast. It was Amagi.

Arthur: Amagi? Where were you all this time?

Amagi: Dealing with Akagi and Kaga. Why?

Arthur: Just asking...

Amagi: Jintsuu told me that she went out of town to get some weapons.

Arthur: Why is she getting weapons?

Amagi: No clue. She thinks that it has gone too far...

Arthur: I have to stop her.

Belfast: You need to relax, master. You were crushed by a thot.

Arthur: I can't. I have to talk to her now.

Neptune then kissed me on the lips. Why did she do that?!

Neptune: I'm sorry master.

I felt dizzy all the sudden.

Neptune: You need to stop worrying about Jintsuu. Just relax... master.

I went to a blackout again. Why am I was like this?

Timeskip

I had a nightmare, a horrible one. I was in some kind of cage. No one was there to help me. I heard voices in my head. I couldn't tell who is it coming from.

???: You're weak.... you're pathetic...

???: You are not worthy enough to be a commander...

???: Pitiful...

I couldn't do anything to fight back. It all ended when an airplane was coming towards my head. I woke up from my bed, thinking if it was real. It was night time and the winds were howling outside.

Arthur: Thought it was real...

???: Finally you woke up Commander.

I realize that Graf Zeppelin was here in my room after she crushed me.

Arthur: Why you...

The robotic snake gear was near my face. It hissed at me.

Graf Zeppelin: You know Commander, it's very rude for knocking girls out of commission.

Arthur: I know. Everyone wants me to fight back.

Graf Zeppelin: I barely used my power, no wonder you're weak after all.

Arthur: Maybe I'm not worthy enough to be a commander. Have you considered that?!

She pulled out a kitchen knife and stabbed my left hand. I messed up real bad. She smiled at me.

Graf Zeppelin: Heh... I thought you were known to be tough.

Arthur: I know...

I pulled out the knife from my hand.

Graf Zeppelin: Did you think that running away is your choice?!

Arthur: Running away was never my choice!

Graf Zeppelin: Heheheh... try not to struggle Commander... Now come here!

Arthur: Never...

I pulled out a tranquilizer gun and shot Graf Zeppelin on the shoulder. I slowly got a bandage to heal the cut Graf Zeppelin did on my left hand.

Arthur: Luckily I carried this around...

Graf Zeppelin landed on my bed. My face was covered in her marshmallows.

Arthur: Crud...

I heard my door opened, revealing Jintsuu.

Jintsuu: Arthur!

Arthur: Hi Jintsuu...

Jintsuu: Are you alright?!

Arthur: Yep...

Jintsuu: What happened?

Arthur: Graf Zeppelin came and almost murdered me. Where were you?

Jintsuu placed a huge pile of weapons on my table.

Jintsuu: Went out to get stuff. Have you killed anyone in your life?

Arthur: What kind of question is that?!

Jintsuu: It's just a question.

I shook my head.

Jintsuu: I see... Anyway, you need to suit up, Arthur.

She tossed a loaded pistol to me. I looked at the pistol in confusion.

Arthur: Wait why?

Jintsuu: Cause things are about to get real...