I Became a Captain of the British Empire

From Portsmouth (3)

What do you mean? Rose smiled kindly at me who did not understand the meaning of the words.

“There is no need for pretentious greetings. He doesn’t seem to be interested in me either. Actually, I don’t really have that much interest in that.”

That’s why I’m making a sincere confession.

But since I was thinking the same thing, I had nothing to say.

I was just surprised.

Watching me blink, she continued talking with a relaxed face.

“The reason I came here is because I want to borrow your reputation and position.”

Fame? Did I have a reputation to brag about?

He looked at her with a puzzled expression and was lost in thought.

hmm… Well, since the fat minister was bragging about something, he must have his own reputation.

But why do you need that?

“I put aside the fact that you come out and say these things… What are you going to use my reputation for?”

“Politics.”

I tilted my head, wondering if I had heard it wrong.

A clear voice is heard as if to confirm death.

“I want to be a politician.”

Listening to the confident voice, I thought calmly.

Why are there only crazy people around me?

Apparently, this friend thinks he’s like Margaret Thatcher. That response must have been a child now. What on earth do you believe in and say things like that?

I almost laughed out loud, so I covered my mouth. Holding on to his shaking spirit, he asked again.

“What are you going to do as a politician? Are you going to be Prime Minister?”

“Prime Minister? No, I don’t even want to go there. I’m satisfied with the House of Representatives.”

Rose replies with a laugh as if it is absurd.

correction. I don’t think it’s as stupid as I thought.

“I just want to leave a name.”

After a faint smile, she said with a bittersweet look.

“I’m tired of being sold to the opposite party like a commodity. ah! Of course it’s not free. I am also willing to give the admiral what he needs. For example, wealth, information on political figures, various titles, etc… .”

I listened to Rose’s chattering words in one ear and looked at her carefully.

At first glance, the young face seemed relaxed, but there was an impatience in the words. Maybe he didn’t want to miss this opportunity.

Now that’s pretty radical for a 20-year-old woman. Is it because of the desire to get out of the stuffy frame of the family?

But, if I see it, there’s nothing wrong with it.

“Well, you can think of it as taking care of everything related to money.”

“That would be very convenient.”

“how is it? Isn’t that a tempting story?”

It’s a plausible proposition. It’s me, I don’t want to do anything outside, and it’s comfortable if the insider takes care of everything without bothering me… .

“But why should I marry you?”

I don’t even want to get married.

He stopped, and the hand that was shaking idly stiffened.

She stared at me, then rolled her eyes up and down, as if embarrassed. He asked in a voice full of urgency.

“that… Aren’t you in need of money?”

“That is our family situation. You probably don’t know that I’m an admiral, right?”

It’s not that the salary is low when you become a director. Moreover, he is the youngest director. It’s not something I want to brag about, but anyway, I’m good enough to live on.

The siblings don’t seem to have a particularly difficult situation either. To be honest, I am satisfied with this position and there is nothing short of living there.

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Perhaps embarrassed by the unexpected situation, she cleared her throat and spoke again.

“My family also supplies equipment to the Navy. Navy salutes if you’d like… .”

“I don’t need anything like that.”

“yes?”

She opens her eyes in surprise.

For me, only laughter comes out.

I’m sure I know more than you about a successful network. From the future 1st Lord Admiral Pound to Cunningham, Somerville and Torbay. If you want, you can find a network on your own.

Rose kept her mouth shut as if struggling, as if the number she had brought had run out.

The way he quietly raises his glass and averts his gaze somehow makes me feel sorry for him. But you can’t marry me naked, can you?

I slowly got up from my seat.

“It’s too bad. Still, thank you for revealing your true feelings. It is not easy to courageously reveal such an uncomfortable truth.”

The words you just said were not pretense. Thanks to you, I’m comfortable too. I guess I’ll have to pay for the meal.

“Wait!”

Just as I was adjusting my clothes and turning around, she suddenly stood up and shouted. Feeling the eyes of the store people, I wrinkled my face.

“Why are you like that? The talk is over.”

“How are you going to tell your parents? We also came prepared well. Isn’t it a waste to go like this?”

not worth it But I’m a bit confused about what to say. hahahaha hoho and say it’s over?

While I was still on my feet, Rose hurriedly grabbed her handbag and came towards me.

“Our attendants are waiting outside. You will get suspicious if you leave this early, are you okay?”

“A servant?”

Shut up, I look out the window and see some old men in uniform looking this way. It really bothers me.

When I frowned in annoyance, she looked at me calmly and said.

“I’ll be gone in an hour. I’m not trying to hold on to him any more.”

Yeah, it’s not polite to break up within an hour of meeting.

We sighed and left the store.

* * *

Maybe it’s because I was on my way to the promised place, but the appearance of Portsmouth looking around again is quite exotic.

“Have you ever been to Portsmouth?”

“Well, I used to come a lot, but not these days.”

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Portsmouth is the home port of the British Navy in the 21st century, but this time is a little different.

Throughout World War II, the main British fleet was stationed at Scapa Flow to the north.

In fact, the Anglo-French Strait is sufficiently blocked by aircraft, mines, patrol ships, and destroyers. Rather, the thing to worry about is the route that goes around the North Sea. The British Home Fleet’s mission is also to blockade it.

The Prince of Wales and Hood, who were mobilized in the pursuit of Bismarck, also sailed there.

“There are many good things here. look around slowly In the meantime, if you change your mind, tell me anytime.”

There’s no such thing, wake up your dream

I wanted to say that to Rose, who leisurely crossed her arms and waved her hand.

At first glance, the fox-like eyes feel clever.

I pretended to be an escort so I clung to her, but honestly I don’t like it. After all, the escort must be done by the battleship to the carrier… .

“Look over there!”

Hok, Rose, unaware I was glancing at her, raised her arm and pointed in the direction of the port.

A huge warship was coming out of the entrance to Portsmouth.

“It is a battleship. It looks like German… .”

“It is not a battleship. It is a battle cruiser.”

I said that, pointing to the battlecruiser Mackensen being towed away by a tugboat.

At my words, she tilts her head.

“What’s the difference between the two?”

“It is fundamentally different.”

So, what is the general public?

Fisik, raising the corners of his mouth, explained to her.

“Battlecruisers are an extension of cruisers. It gave the high speed of a cruiser the firepower of a battleship. Of course, both fall into the category of capital ships, but the operational philosophy is completely different.”

“ah… is that so?”

For this reason, fast battleships and battlecruisers must be distinguished.

A high-speed battleship is a faster version of a battleship while retaining its characteristics. Born thanks to technological advancement, it is literally the crystallization of battleship development.

“An exception to this is our new battlecruiser, the Invincible class. This is because the Invincible class is a masterpiece of firepower, defense, and speed that would not be lacking in the fast battleship category.”

“hmm… yes. That’s amazing.”

Rose lowered her eyes and shook her head. To me, this is basic common sense.

He shrugged and looked at her.

“I think you’re really knowledgeable, perhaps because you’re even an admiral! yes… .”

“The title of admiral is not sweet.”

Rose shakes her head. For some reason, the gaze is very dull. I don’t know why, but I’m glad I didn’t make noise anyway.

… It looks like he has a disgusted expression on his face, but it must be because of his mood?

I turned my head away from the silent woman and looked around the streets of Portsmouth in silence.

At first glance, you can even see sailors from the German High Seas Fleet on the crowded streets. A sight that is hard to imagine.

I feel it all over again, but the world has changed a lot. Even though it’s already been half a year, unexpected events happen every day. I think I will need more time to adapt to this place.

While I was walking in silence, Rose was reading a newspaper somewhere.

“What newspaper are you reading?”

“sh*t.”

Shut up, Rose showing the front cover. I took a peek at the contents.

– Battle of the lowlands! Is Germany really a safe ally?

– Churchill rants in Parliament!

– Mediterranean Fleet withdraws from Malta. The old lion has yielded to Italy!

… It’s a gossip article where you can’t even find a single fact, except for the mouth of a really fat man.

“Why are you watching this?”

“It’s fun. And out of ten lies, there is only one truth.”

What kind of bullsh*t is this?

Even while I looked at her strangely, she was just passing the article leisurely.

The contents of the chirashi articles are mostly war stories on the continent. Occasionally, gossip about the armistice agreement with the United States is also mixed in. It’s just a matter of time, so I don’t think it’s something to worry about.

Looking through the article with a sidelong glance, I hear news of another model. Since it is the time when he is active in the staff headquarters, it seems that he is often reflected in the media. Are frontline commanders busy running around?

Come to think of it, what are Montgomery and Arthur Harris doing in this world? It was announced that Admiral Darlan had been killed in the battle last year. Are de Gaulle and Leclerc still alive?

I don’t know. What is certain is that nothing is certain. I don’t know why I fell here or what I can change.

It was then. I heard what sounded like sirens in the distance.

“what?”

An urgent voice is heard from the naval port. It doesn’t sound right, but something must have happened. I saw the sailors who were walking around running all at once.

“What happen?”

“We are summoning sailors from the military port.”

“yes?”

“scramble!”

Surprised by my words, she turned her head and looked toward the port. Sailors were boarding a warship anchored at the opposite pier.

“Are we okay?”

“… Stay here for now.”

“yes? Oh, wait!”

As she shook off her hand and ran out, her voice sounded like an empty echo. Rushing through the crowd, I called Kirk, who was following me nearby.

“Kirk!”

Sure enough, the sailors who were still on the street were seen nearby.

The guy looking back in surprise. Now I see that he is holding hands and talking to a woman. The interrogation was decided later.

“I need to know what’s going on. Follow me!”

He follows behind with his face crumpled. You just go home. Very.

Going to the military port is the first priority. Maybe I’ll get a convocation order too. Then I’ll go to the nearest base.

As I hurriedly pushed through the crowd, I bumped into someone on the shoulder. I turned around to apologize and had no choice but to stop there.

“… what?”

“uh? Are you the head of the flyer?”

Short blonde hair with an exceptionally lively voice. K, who opened his eyes wide, clapped his hands and continued.

“Oh, you’re an admiral now?”

“Why are you here?”

“It is because of the mission. What about that one? I know it’s a vacation.”

What kind of mission are you running around here? no, it was better

I looked around and found an empty place. I took her through the alley and immediately asked.

“What happened?”

“ah… is that siren? It’s because of our intelligence… .”

anxious eyes. She averts her gaze. The feeling is unusual. At times like this, bad things happened.

“The French Atlantic Fleet escaped Brest. He must be going south at full speed right now.”

As expected, the frog babies are determined to ruin my vacation.

I grumbled at this.