Nowadays, with Chen Yu''s help, Hiromi Jounouchi had utilized the divinity and divine power extracted from Xiao Lan toplete her transformation into a demigod. Although she was still adapting to the powers of a demigod, she could easily perceive theboratory beneath her if she let her senses expand. Naturally, she had no doubts about Chen Yu''s words.


    Still, she asked in confusion, "If that''s the case, why did you take such a long leave, hubby? Being away from Tokyo for half a month—really, is that okay?"


    "The purpose of the leave is, of course, to rx properly! Ever since we got married, aside from our honeymoon, haven''t we barely had any chance to travel together?" Chen Yu hugged Hiromi Jounouchi, his face breaking into a smile as he exined, "And my mom and dad rarely get to go on trips. Naturally, I want them to have plenty of time to enjoy themselves."


    As he spoke, Chen Yu''s hand started wandering mischievously, lifting Hiromi Jounouchi''s long hair and wrapping it around his own fingers.


    While ying with her hair, Chen Yu continued, "As for whether anything will happen with me being away from Tokyo for half a month, I''m not some crucial figure whose absence would cause problems. The hospital work has been thoroughly delegated, and there''s no need to worry about major cases with Michiko handling them. What problems could possibly arise?"


    Of course, Chen Yu understood that Hiromi Jounouchi''s concern was about the Divine Enthronement n. With preparationspleted on all sides, the n had reached its final stage, and Tokyo, being where Chen Yu was based, had naturally be the focus of considerable attention from numerous entities.


    At this critical moment, Chen Yu abruptly leaving Japan would undoubtedly stir unrest among the factions, which was exactly what Hiromi Jounouchi was worried about.


    Yet Chen Yu nonchntly replied, "Akagi and Kaga may still be in the United States undergoing modifications, but I''ve assigned Hood to handle suppressing Tokyo, and the other ship-girls will assist her. With them there, nothing will go wrong. Besides, haven''t I brought the key people here?"


    By "key people," Chen Yu was, of course, referring to Inomata Naoki and Minami. Their existence was central to the entire Divine Enthronement n. As long as these two remained under Chen Yu''s control, everything would be fine.


    As for whether unrest might erupt among the factions in Tokyo… Chen Yu didn''t believe any group had the strength to challenge more than twenty ship-girls.


    Under normal circumstances, Chen Yu''s character wouldn''t allow him to deploy all the ship-girls openly. However, with the execution of the Divine Enthronement n, he felt there was no longer a need to conceal his strength.


    If anyone tried to make trouble during his absence from Tokyo, the full-onbat readiness of more than twenty ship-girls would teach them the harsh reality of society''s rules.


    After listening to Chen Yu''s exnation and realizing that he had arranged everything meticulously, Hiromi Jounouchi finally felt reassured.


    Having learned of his ns, Hiromi Jounouchi couldn''t help but curiously ask, "Hubby, you brought Mr. Zhishu and Minami here to the Maldives intending to create opportunities for them to be together, but now Minami''s off having fun alone, and Mr. Zhishu is busy inspecting theb equipment. They''re not spending any time together!"


    "Who said spending time together only happens during the day?" Chen Yu shot Hiromi Jounouchi a nce, his smile carrying a hint of calcted mischief. "After a long day of inspectingb equipment, don''t you think Minami might feel sorry for Mr. Zhishu and go care for him at night? Or maybe we could have a bonfire barbecue tonight to create an opportunity for the two of them?"


    Chen Yu''s exnation made Hiromi Jounouchi see his reasoning, and she allowed herself to be enveloped in his embrace. "There''s a full half-month anyway! It''s only the first day. Why are you rushing, darling?"


    As Chen Yu continued his yful actions, the small boat drifting on the ocean began swaying again.


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    While Chen Yu and Hiromi Jounouchi were enjoying the pleasures of fishing on the open sea, Inomata Naoki was busy in theboratory beneath them, inspecting various pieces of equipment.


    Though he felt somewhat disgruntled about Chen Yu shirking responsibility and leaving everything to him, Inomata Naoki still worked diligently.


    Thisboratory was undoubtedly constructed to the highest standards in the world. Even though it was underground, it was a massive structure, fully equipped with cutting-edge functionality, and its equipment was the best currently avable—some of which couldn''t even be acquired through regr channels.


    As a researcher, Inomata Naoki was naturally familiar with these items and couldn''t help but feel a trace of excitement.


    After all, to a researcher, such advanced equipment was akin to a legendary weapon bestowed upon a swordsman—an irresistible allure.


    Thus, despite being burdened with the responsibility by Chen Yu, Inomata Naoki couldn''t stop himself from eagerly tinkering with these rarely-seen top-grade pieces of equipment, even feeling tempted to conduct a couple of experiments with them.


    Though the equipment at Tokyo University Hospital was also Japan''s best, it was shared by many people and had been in use for some time. Compared to the brand-new, state-of-the-art devices here, there was still some disparity.


    Moreover, Inomata Naoki was aware that this expansiveb was entirely owned by Chen Yu, unlike the one allocated to him at Tokyo University Hospital.


    This meant that even if Chen Yu decided to research biological weapons here, no one would intervene—though Inomata Naoki doubted Chen Yu would pursue such endeavors.


    "Mr. Inomata, how is it? This is quite theboratory, isn''t it?" Mackie approached Inomata Naoki after seeing him finish inspecting the equipment in one room, speaking with visible pride.


    Thisboratory had been constructed under Mackie''s direction, and naturally, introducing it stirred a sense of showcasing his masterpiece.


    Initially, Mackie had wanted to present it to Chen Yu, but since Chen Yu hadn''te down, he had to settle for showing it to Inomata Naoki.


    "Indeed, it''s an exceptionalboratory. Its equipment and conditions are all top-tier! Truly impressive!" Inomata Naoki praised genuinely, his enthusiasm for theb obvious.


    Hearing Inomata Naoki''s satisfaction with theb, Mackie''s smile grew even brighter, and he proposed, "Since Mr. Inomata is so pleased with thisboratory, wouldn''t it be better to have Professor Chen Yue down and take a look? After all, this is hisb, and it would be hard for us to conclude the matter without his approval."


    When Mackie suggested this, Inomata Naoki didn''t see anything amiss. Though Chen Yu had delegated the task to him, he was merely here to assist—not to take full responsibility.


    Thus, he nodded in agreement.