As Richelieu and I returned to her dorm, I placed Jeanne d'Arc on a couch and quickly tended to Richelieu's wounds.

Richelieu: Ow... it stings...

Minato: Just stay calm, you'll be fine.

While tending to her wounds I decided to tell her something.

Minato: I gotta say... I was impressed by your skills.

Richelieu: R-Really?

Minato: Of course, thanks for helping me. You really are more than just a secretary that's for sure.

Richelieu: I appreciate it... however I want to get stronger... I had to use all my strength just to beat Jeanne d'Arc... I need to be stronger... in case... in case the inevitable happens.

Minato: ...which is?

Richelieu: A fight between my sister and I...

Minato: Hm... I understand. I have an idea!

Richelieu: Hm?

Minato: Once you're fully recovered, you can spar with me so you can become stronger.

Richelieu: Y-You? I-I can't do that Minato... I just... I respect you a lot. It would just make me feel bad for fighting someone I admir-I uh mean... respect!

Minato: Well... I guess I won't force you. Here... let me think...

Minato: Hmm........ how about sparing with Akira?

Richelieu: The person who wears a mask?

Minato: Yep, he's strong like me.

Richelieu: Alright, I can do that. Merci, Minato.

Minato: Anytime.

I don't know why but... I just had a feeling to headpat Richelieu, and so I did.

Richelieu: Ehe, may heaven confer upon you its blessing, Minato.

Minato: Do you need anything else?

Richelieu: Nope, I can take it from here. If you need me to finish any papers, just bring them here.

Minato: Alright, take care Richelieu.

Richelieu: Au revoir, Minato.

I left Richelieu's dorm.

I was pretty bored so I was walking around the hallways only to encounter Takao.

Takao: Ah Minato, there you are! There's someone who's looking for you.

Minato: Looking for me? What for?

Takao: I don't know, but I do know that they are from the Iris Libre.

Hmm, the same faction that Richelieu is from.

Minato: How does this shipgirl look like?

Takao: She's short with blonde hair and has the colors of Iris, the tricolor to be exact.

Minato: I see.

Takao: Well I have to get going, these papers won't do themselves now would they?

Minato: Well, I guess I'll leave you with that, see ya Takao.

Takao: Bye Minato.

Hmm, another Iris girl... friend... or foe... I'll eventually run into her anyways.

But... what do I do?

???: Bonjour! Are you the Commander?

Well, that was easier than I thought...
just like copy and pasting............ kinda reminds me of someone...

Minato: Who are you?

Le Triomphant: My name is Le Triomphant! I'm a Iris Libre destroyer!

Minato: Okay, why were you looking for me?

Le Triomphant: I wanted to meet you and also help you in anyway I can!

Minato: Well, you sure do have a lot of energy...

Le Triomphant: Ehe~

Le Triomphant: I've got to have energy for battle you know! Speaking of that, why don't you show me where I could train?

Minato: What for?

Le Triomphant: Well... you're the Commander, you know what happened in the Iris Orthodoxy...

Le Triomphant looked at her feet. I guess she feels sad because of the split between Iris Libre and Vichya Dominion.

Minato: Well, if that's the case... just follow me for your training.

Le Triomphant: Alright Commander! Lead the way!

A few minutes later....

As we were walking I started having a chat with Le Triomphant.

Minato: So... how's the Iris Libre?

I asked her this question because Richelieu said that there's a split within the Iris Libre.

Le Triomphant: Well, it's complicated but we're slowly making a comeback!

Minato: Are you sure?

Le Triomphant: Everything will be okay! As long as we have our leader, Richelieu, we'll be fine.

Minato: Richelieu huh?

Le Triomphant: Yep! It's also... because I want to be united with my sister...

The situation between Iris Libre and Vichya Dominion sure is something... I have to do something about it. Have to keep my promise to Richelieu.

We then made it to the training area.

I noticed that Yu was hanging out with Akira.

Le Triomphant looked up at me.

Le Triomphant: Um, Commander? Who are they?

Minato: They're Yu and Akira. Two people I know.

Le Triomphant: Wow, it's interesting that you're not the only male here.

Minato: I guess.

We approached both Akira and Yu.

Minato: This here is Le Triomphant. An Iris Libre ship.

Yu: A-Another Iris Libre ship...?

Akira: Get over your PTSD against Saint Louis...

Yu: Shut up.

Le Triomphant: Oh? You've all met Saint Louis?

Yu: *whispers* sadly...

Akira: Yes we have.

Minato: Yeah we did. Anyways. Yu, I want you to train against Le Triomphant.

Yu: no way...

Le Triomphant: Yes way! Unless you're scared then it's alright~

Yu: I'm not scared! I'll beat you!

Le Triomphant: Great! Then get ready!

They both drew their weapons.

I looked over to Akira.

Minato: Got a moment?

Akira: Sure.

We went somewhere quiet.

Akira: Alright Minato, what's on your mind?

Minato: Okay... so... I told Richelieu that she can spar with you so she can get stronger.

Akira: Your girlfriend huh?

I stomped on Akira's foot.

Akira: I'M KIDDING!

Akira: Ow... my toes... anyways... Yeah I can spar with her.

Minato: Cool. Remember, don't overdue it, she just needs to get stronger.

Akira: Yeah, yeah, yeah, don't worry about it. I've got it. I won't hurt your girlfriend that bad... I MEAN FRIEND!

Minato: Hmph, very well. I'll be going to my office now.

Akira: Yeah! Go do that work! Ahaha...

A few hours later...

It's now dusk, the wind is getting stronger and I just want to lay in bed and sleep.

Takao, Richelieu, and I are currently finishing some paperwork from HQ before the day ends.

Richelieu looked at me and spoke.

Richelieu: So... I've heard that Le Triomphant is now here.

Takao: Is she causing a problem?

Minato: No she's not. At least.

I shrugged.

Minato: Speaking of Le Triomphant, who's her sister?

Richelieu: That would be Le Malin... a Vichya Dominion ship...

Takao: What are you two talking about? Why are you down Richelieu?

Richelieu: Here, I'll fill you in on the details...

A few minutes later...

Takao: Damn... that's... sad.

Richelieu: *sigh* It is.

Minato: Well, so far she hasn't done anything.

Richelieu: That's what I'm worried about... she's probably waiting for the right time... I'm worried for you Minato.

I held Richelieu's hands.

Minato: It's fine. It's gonna be okay.

Richelieu: I hope so too...

Takao: Maybe we should just be cautious around her. Worse case scenario we can just tranquilize her.

Richelieu: Yeah, you do bring up a point.

Minato: She hasn't acted weird around me yet so maybe she's in the clear?

Richelieu: Maybe...

Takao: I think we should discuss this tomorrow, it's night and pretty quiet, who knows if someone is listening in.

Richelieu: Right, let's continue this talk tomorrow.

Minato: Alright. Have a goodnight you two.

We left my office and departed to our dorms.

As I entered my room I noticed my window was open.

Someone's in my room...

I turned around but no one was there...

I looked back and saw... Le Triomphant?

Minato: *sigh* What are you doing?

Le Triomphant: Aww... I didn't scare you?

Minato: No. Anyways why are you here?

Le Triomphant: Well... I don't know where to sleep.

Last time I checked the guest room was empty... she could be lying but I don't feel like checking...

Minato: Okay and?

Le Triomphant: Well... I was thinking...

Minato: Sleeping in my room? No way.

Le Triomphant: Please Commander!

Minato: No, what if someone comes in and sees you in my room.

Le Triomphant: Well they would be jealous hehe~

I facepalmed.

Le Triomphant: But come on Commander... I don't have a place to sleep!

Minato: ...

Le Triomphant: I beat Yu!

Minato: You did?

I raised my eyebrow.

Le Triomphant: Mhm!

Minato: *sigh* *whispers* Weird how Yu still hasn't awaken to his persona... and was beaten by a shipgirl that's small...

Le Triomphant: What was that Commander?

Minato: Nothing, I'm just surprised that's all.

Le Triomphant: Well... are you gonna let me?

Minato: *sigh* I don't want to talk about this any longer so, sure just let me sleep...

Le Triomphant: Ehe~ Merci Commander!

Le Triomphant quickly got on my bed. This... this is weird...

Minato: I'm gonna sleep on the floor.

Le Triomphant: Aw... come on Commander. Are you shy to sleep with me?

The way she puts it just sounds wrong...

Minato: No I'm not shy, I'd rather sleep with someone else...

Le Triomphant: l i k e w h o...

They way she just said that sounded emotionless, I think I should just end this conversation before anything else happens.

Minato: Okay fine... I'll lay in bed with you...

Le Triomphant: Yay!!!

Minato: Whatever, I'm going to change before I sleep.

Le Triomphant: Me too! I'll go to the bathroom, don't peak commander~

Minato: ...what.

Le Triomphant went to the bathroom to change into her sleeping clothes, I heard the door lock which is good. Now I can quickly change before she sees me.

Le Triomphant's POV:

Luckily... I planned to sleep with my Commander~ I took off my clothes and underneath were my sleeping clothes. Just so I can quickly see my Commander again~

I quietly opened the door.

Aahh~ There he is... I want him for myself... I'll teach that traitor Richelieu not to get in our way...

Minato's POV:

I finished changing and climbed into bed.

Le Triomphant: I've returned~

Minato: Just get in bed already...

Le Triomphant: Of course!

Le Triomphant climbed into bed and I turned off the lights.

*sigh* I pray that she doesn't do anything to me while we sleep.