Chapter 2 Re-writing

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In the vast expanse of the open seas, far from the shores of Hashirajima, a formidable fleet of ships sailed serenely along. A diverse array of vessels, from nimble destroyers to towering battleships, glided through the water with unwavering precision.

At the heart of this mighty armada lay the formidable Vanguard. Her majestic silhouette, crowned by sixteen massive 16-inch cannons, commanded the respect of both friend and foe alike. Despite her cold and aloof exterior, Vanguard possessed a warm and caring nature that endeared her to her fleet, known as the Second Oriental Fleet of the Fleet of Fog.

The Fleet, consisting of numerous formidable warships, set course for Sabtang Island with a resolute mission: to thwart the Siren Fleet's impending invasion.

Intelligence from the Supreme Flagship, Yamato, had alerted them to a significant concentration of Siren vessels converging on the island. This had sent ripples of alarm through the Philippine Navy, as they lacked the necessary Ship Girls to engage in combat with the powerful enemy force.

As a last resort, Admiral John William reached out to the Fleet of Fog, an enigmatic alliance of warships with advanced technology and the ability to manifest sentient Mental Models. With a mixture of trepidation and hope, he implored their assistance.

Yamato listened attentively to Admiral William's plea and agreed to extend aid, but not without a condition. In exchange for their intervention, the Philippine government would have to permit the Mental Models to roam freely within Manila, the country's bustling capital. Admiral William and the government, eager to secure the island's defense, consented to this request.

Thus, the Fleet of Fog embarked on their journey to Sabtang Island, their hulls cutting through the waves as they raced against time to protect the vulnerable Philippine shores.

Amidst the vast expanse of the ocean, Yamato dispatched the mighty Second Oriental Fleet towards the enigmatic island of Sabtang. The fleet's flagship, Vanguard, stood proudly as the heart of the armada, its powerful presence unmatched.

Accompanying Vanguard were a formidable array of vessels: the majestic Revenge and Resolution, the heavy cruisers Berwick and Cornwall, and a formidable escort of light cruisers. Leander, Ajax, Sheffield, and Liverpool sailed alongside their British counterparts, while Koln, Z11, Kidd, Afridi, Ashanti, and Bedouin added their firepower to the mix.

Twenty Codrington-class destroyers and fifteen Z5 Paul Kakobi-class destroyers completed the fleet's composition, their sleek hulls slicing through the azure waters. However, unlike their fellow vessels, these destroyers lacked the advanced mental models that granted sentience to the other ships.

As they approached their destination, Vanguard's mental model couldn't help but quip, "

(ARP)Vanguard: I never thought we'd be battling these so-called Sirens. It's like they're trying to turn off the emergency alarms with their sirens, haha!"

Revenge's mental model chuckled, (ARP)Revenge: This is our first time facing them in battle. And a good one at that. Nice attempt at humor, Vanguard."

"It's true," Berwick's mental model added. "(ARP)Berwick: This is my first time meeting Vanguard in person. I'd heard she was a bit cold, but she seems rather...animated."

Resolution's mental model simply nodded in agreement.

Vanguard's face turned a light shade of crimson as she heard their comments. (ARP)Vanguard: Oh, shut up, guys! I'm trying to access the world database."

The other mental models couldn't help but giggle at Vanguard's embarrassment. As they continued their journey, they prepared themselves for the challenges that lay ahead. The Second Oriental Fleet's mission was of utmost importance, and they were determined to fulfill it with honor.

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