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14. Decision

The Eternal City

Vittorio Veneto: ...
Vittorio Veneto: ....
Vittorio Veneto: Um, can you stop doing that?
After watching Littorio pacing restlessly back and forth in the palace, Veneto couldn't help but interject.
Littorio: Hmmmm...
Littorio: Now is indeed the time to make a decision.
Vittorio Veneto: Indeed... rumors suggest the Royals have strengthened their naval presence in the Mediterranean sea.
Littorio: So... would a bikini or a one-piece swimsuit be more fitting?
Vittorio Veneto: I heard bikini's were more popular these days...
Vittorio Veneto: ...Huh??
Littorio: There's rumors of a royal cruise. The three Illustrious sisters will visiting the Mediterranean sea, so this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
Vittorio Veneto: Wait... were we worrying about the same topic?
Littorio: Yup, weren't we discussing "Strategic plans for handling the Illustrious-Class Carriers"?
Vittorio Veneto: Well yes, but I didn't think you meant it that way..
Vittorio Veneto: (Ever since that battle at Taranto, Littorio have been acting strangely.)
Vittorio Veneto: (She must've went through a lot of psychological trauma... poor thing.)

Littorio: Veneto, to be honest, I've received a secret telegram from Illustrious.
Littorio: 「"The Gem of Calabria" has captivated the Queen, so she's willing to put aside our differences and work together.」
Littorio: 「P.S I bought both my sisters.」

Vittorio Veneto: What's the meaning of this?

Littorio: Ever since Taranto, I've realized that being a battleship has its limits.
Littorio: If you don't understand your enemy, there's no way you can win.
Littorio: Unreasonably well armored carriers capable of night operations..
Littorio: These are technologies beyond our current capability. If we take this opportunity to do our homework..
Littorio: Realizing Romulus' glory will be just a matter of time!

Vittorio Veneto: ... It makes some sense if you put it like that.
Vittorio Veneto: Sigh, the Senate still haven't seemed to have reached a general consensus on Metalblood and Royal Navy relations.
Vittorio Veneto: We can only continue to bide our time.

Littorio: I know what you're worrying about. After Taranto, Ironblood attitudes towards us have became more severe.
Littorio: The Siren forces in the Mediterranean sea have also been growing. They wish to monitor our every move.
Littorio: Looks like the Royals weren't lying before. The sirens have indeed created a stronghold within the Mediterranean sea.
Vittorio Veneto: It did seem like Illustrious was holding back at Taranto.
Vittorio Veneto: Attacks on Cavour, Caesar and other battleships have avoided critical compartments.
Vittorio Veneto: I feel like this was supposed to be a message.
Vittorio Veneto: Why don't we take this opportunity and test them?
Vittorio Veneto: We'll see who's the Wolf, who's the Lion.
Littorio: That was my plan.
Littorio: Now, flagship-sama..
Vittorio Veneto: Hm?
Littorio: Time to pick out your swimsuit!
Vittorio Veneto: Ahhh————！