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On the other hand, anything that could make Xu Huan hesitate must be something that concerns people's lives and safety.
If it were simply a matter of letting Yuan Chou go with Xu Huan, she would object, but if it were a matter of personal safety... she felt it would be better for Yuan Chou to come along.
As for the idea of her going along, she had considered it, but the monarch had a rather hostile attitude towards the Ironbloods due to his personality.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have started fighting over a mere disagreement when they met Hindenburg and Frederick on the high seas.
For Xu Huan's sake, it would be better for him to stay in the royal family.
"...OK."
After thinking for a while, Xu Huan finally nodded.
"So... I'll go back and wait for the Commander's instructions?"
Having achieved the result he desired, Yuanchou patted the young man's shoulder with satisfaction, then turned and walked away, leaving behind a fragrant breeze.
“Xu Huan.…”
“She has a way to deal with the Ironbloods.” Xu Huan slowly twirled the knife and fork in his hand, explaining, “It’s just that our strengths are different…”
"Um..."
The monarch nodded slowly.
As long as it can help Xu Huan, that's fine.
However, some compensation would be necessary...
"Are you free tonight?" She gently placed the knife and fork on the plate, her eyes filled with affection as she looked at Qing Yanian.
"Hmm... I think so?"
Xu Huan understood the monarch's meaning, and after confirming the evening's itinerary, he slowly nodded.
After their relationship broke through the final barrier, the monarch, who usually presented a cold demeanor in public, became gentle and peaceful when they were alone.
"Want to come to my place?"
"Why don't you come over to my place? I don't think you've been to my renovated house yet?"
"I hadn't been there before the renovation..."
After the monarch finished speaking leisurely, she gently kissed the young man's cheek with her pink lips: "However, I am still very happy that you took the initiative to invite me over."
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The cold wind was fierce, and the earth was visibly covered with ice and snow.
Amidst the snow and ice, a cluster of buildings with a cold, metallic exterior sits nestled among the landscape. Inside, the unassuming houses exude a warmth completely different from the frigid world outside.
A warm-colored carpet was laid on the floor, and the heating and fireplace were running at the same time. The windows were filled with mist due to the temperature difference. The ship girls from the Northern Alliance had hung all their warm coats on the clothes rack next to the room and looked very relaxed.
The door was suddenly and gently pushed open, and along with the cold wind that rushed in, came a tall ship girl with bright blue hair.
She took off her hat and hung it on the coat rack, looked at the ship girl sitting at the table not far away, took off her gloves, and asked, "How is Rosia...?"
The ship girl known as Rosia also has long, smooth, silver-white hair, lovely wine-red eyes like jewels, and delicate, well-proportioned features with a hint of coldness in her eyes.
“It can be confirmed that the information from Ironblood is accurate…” Rossia nodded slightly, gesturing back and forth on the map in front of him with a pen in his hand.
"I don't know why they would sell us the commander's information... but at least for now, it doesn't seem to be of any benefit to them."
"So, that explains why the things we planted with the Royal Navy recently suddenly stopped receiving signals..." The ship girl casually tossed her gloves aside and said:
"It seems the Royal Navy conducted a thorough search to prevent the commander's information from leaking. It's an attempt to cover things up... The more they do this, the more credible the Ironblood's information appears."
She never imagined that the so-called royal self-inspection operation was actually discovered and initiated by the commander.
"But now that things are settled... do you have any plans for action, Rossia?"
“We can’t be too hasty…” Rossia pondered for a moment, then shook his head: “The Royal Family’s actions are understandable, but the situation on the Iron Blood side is really strange… Before we can ascertain the Iron Blood’s true purpose, it’s best not to act rashly.”
"Such important news... I don't believe they're just trying to get a good price..."
Rossia also couldn't have imagined that the reason why Ironblood would sell them information about the commander was quite simple: they had simply been betrayed multiple times by people in their own port and were too lazy to cover it up anymore.
"Then strengthen our monitoring of the situation on the Royal and Ironblood sides. If there's nothing else to do, take a stroll around the border more often... how about that?"
"What if we don't get any useful information?" Rosia asked. "If the commander stays in Royal Port, it seems like there's nothing we can do..."
"When we have a common enemy... then we can sign another non-aggression pact with Ironblood."
"Understood..."
Rossia nodded:
"alliance."
Chapter 191 Departure
After a few more days of preparation, Xu Huan and his group finally embarked on their journey to Ironblood.
To avoid causing any unbearable issues for the ship girls (such as Elizabeth) in the port due to his departure, Xu Huan deliberately avoided peak times in the port and chose to depart at dawn.
As dawn broke, everyone boarded Frederick's prototype ship and sailed directly from the port towards the sea.
As the Royal Port District gradually disappeared into the distance, Xu Huan leaned against the railing, his mind somewhat dazed.
Rather than wandering around, he preferred to settle down in one place for a stable life.
Having lived in the Royal Family for so long, and having gotten to know almost everyone in the port area, it was a very familiar and friendly environment. Now, having to leave for various reasons, it was inevitable to feel a little melancholy.
Although I will be back soon, who can say for sure how long that "soon" will be?
The cold morning wind blew in through my collar, a thick fog gradually rose from the sea, and the bright sunlight peeked out from the clouds in a narrow ray.
"Master... Wind is the source of all diseases. Even if your physical condition is excellent, it's best to avoid being exposed to wind..." A gentle voice came from behind, followed by a white trench coat being gently draped over Xu Huan's shoulders.
The young man turned his head and met Belfast's gentle gaze and tender smile.
The ship girl pursed her thin lips, then gently took Xu Huan's hand with her soft, smooth hand and placed it in her palm, slowly covering it with her own.
A warm sensation emanated from the point of contact, dispelling the chill of the early morning.
"Thank you...but I've never seen this dress before..."
Xu Huan nodded slightly, then looked at the white trench coat draped over his shoulders.
The size was perfect, and the style leaned towards a cool and aloof vibe, which matched the subtle scar on his face perfectly.
"This was custom-made by Belfast for you a while ago..."
Belfast explained, "Master, if you're going to visit other factions, you'll need to wear clothes that make you look imposing..."
"It's so warm... Thank you."
Xu Huan tightened his trench coat and let out a long breath.
On this trip, I had at least a lot of familiar people around me, so in a sense, I wasn't so lonely.
"What is Master thinking?" Belfast asked, noticing that the young man's inner thoughts were not as calm as they appeared.
"It's nothing...just some sentimental stuff...everyone feels that way sometimes, it'll pass after a while..."
This state often occurs when children are going to school, during holidays, or when they are about to go back to school.
Xu Huan's school is a typical boarding school, and he can only go home once a year during long holidays. So every time he leaves home and returns to school, he feels somewhat reluctant and sad.
However, this discomfort and discomfort will quickly fade away as you meet a few close friends from school and start a new life.
The process of leaving the Royal Family and heading to the Ironblood felt similar to my school days when I was a child.
I'm busy with all sorts of things right now, so I guess I'll only have a day or two to relax and think about random things. Once the time is up, I'll have to throw myself back into getting along with the new ship girls and fighting the Sirens.
If we really want to resolve this perfectly and get into vacation mode, we must at least eliminate the Sirens' threat.
Furthermore, to achieve this goal, it would be necessary to unite the ship girls from several factions.
“Master, you don’t need to think too much…” Belfast gently increased the pressure on the young man’s palm, intending to give Xu Huan more confidence through the strength of her massage.
"Wherever you are, Belfast will always be by your side, Master."
As the head maid of the royal family spoke, her blue-purple eyes became much more moist.
She gently tiptoed, wrapped her arms around the neck of the young man in front of her, and lightly pressed her pink lips to his.
The ship girl's eyes, as clear as autumn water, opened and closed, and Xu Huan could even see his own reflection in them.
The chill of the morning mist and the coolness of the sea breeze were completely melted away by the warmth of the ship girl in front of me.
Belfast's warm breath soothed the ripples in the young man's heart.
For a long time, the lips are divided.
The ship girl's beautiful face was now flushed with a deep red blush, and her slightly damp, glossy cherry lips made her look like a perfectly ripe spring peach, waiting to be picked.
Looking at Belfast's emotional expression, Xu Huan gently stroked her cheek with his other hand.
The smooth, tofu-like texture wafts from your fingertips, making you want to take a bite.
"When I first became a commander, the responsibilities and knowledge I learned about commanders at that time all told me that the most important thing a commander should do is to take care of the emotional state of the ship girls under his command."
"After all, no matter how strong humans are, they can't compare to ship girls in terms of combat power. They can provide some help on the front lines, but the 'command' role... can only offer some suggestions on the general direction at most."
"Therefore, the commander's biggest task is to do a good job in logistics and provide psychological comfort to the ship girls."