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“Then I will continue my explanation, Master.” Belfast nodded and reiterated the order in which Xu Huan would be briefed on the matters that needed attention in the port area recently.
Xu Huan listened carefully to everything, and overall it was neither good nor bad.
The good thing is that everything is going as expected. For example, the Siren's mental energy activity is gradually increasing, and both the magnitude and intensity are within the reasonable range that was previously estimated.
The bad thing is that everything is predictable, such as the Siren's increased mental energy activity.
Although it's within the estimated range, it's not good news for the royal family unless it declines.
After the more serious reports were completed, Xu Huan also gave his opinions from his own perspective, which Belfast recorded one by one.
There are major events concerning the entire port area, as well as various minor and personal matters concerning the ship girls and Xu Huan himself.
When this topic came up, both Xu Huan and Belfast, who was standing next to him, seemed much more relaxed.
"Master... First, it was Miss Resentment who extended the invitation to you; she hopes you can go tomorrow night—"
"If you don't want to, just say you don't have time."
Xu Huan still felt lingering fear when he recalled being locked in a dark room and brutally bullied by two seductresses from different factions who used drugs and various other means to restrict his movements.
But then again...
The lips of the grudge were quite moist, and the Hindenburg flavor was also good.
“Yes...Master,”
Belfast smiled slightly upon hearing Xu Huan reject Yu Qiu.
If Hindenburg had seen Belfast's smile at that moment, he would most likely have been unable to resist making a sarcastic remark.
The owner next to you has already been completely taken advantage of, and you've barely gotten anything out of guarding him every day, yet you're still laughing here...
"Next, Miss Perseus requested to have your health checked..."
"A medical check-up? Didn't I just have one a while ago?"
"Miss Perseus said that you and Miss Monarch encountered advanced humanoid sirens and fought them during your last voyage, so you need to have your health checked more thoroughly..."
"Since you've said that... then it's still acceptable, I'll agree, but the date will have to be postponed a little. I'll go back to see her when I have time later."
"Yes, Master, actually, Miss Perseus is doing this for your health..."
Belfast continued, and most of her remarks concerned the various reasons the ship girls had given the young man for inviting him out. Apart from trying Aurora's new dishes and going to Illustrious's house in his spare time to enjoy the Royal Family's afternoon tea, Xu Huan basically refused them all.
The daily workload is quite heavy, and if I agree to everything, I'm afraid I won't even have much alone time for myself.
As he became more familiar with the ship girls in the port, the young man began to understand why Belfast insisted on making appointments in advance even for visits between friends.
Without this procedure, one day I might wake up to find four or five ship girls sitting in my house at the same time. With so many, I wouldn't even be able to entertain them all.
"Alright...that concludes all the invitations and requests from our companions..." the head maid said, closing her notebook.
"Thanks for your hard work..."
Belfast looked at the young man's face and suddenly said, "...Actually, Belfast also has a small request, Commander."
"Hmm? You said, anything I can do, I'll do..."
"Then please give me a kiss, Master..."
...
Not far away, Warspite heard the faint slurping sound behind him and realized something. His face turned red, and he swallowed hard.
"In broad daylight... really."
Chapter 135 Something's Happening
After finishing his work, Xu Huan dragged his not-too-tired body back to the monarch's residence.
Compared to the commander, the ship girls in the port area have a much easier time, especially ship girls like Monarch who specialize in combat. When there are no missions to attack the Sirens, they only need to complete their daily patrol duties every once in a while, and they can use the rest of their time freely.
Conversely, the commanders and those in charge of administration are generally much busier.
Although there are holidays, even if there is nothing to do, you still have to go to the command center to be on duty in case of emergencies.
Therefore, as soon as Xu Huan opened the door, he saw the monarch sitting on the sofa, looking at a book related to cooking. He was reading it with great interest, looking serious and very engrossed.
She was still wearing the same pajamas she wore to bed at night, covering most of her body and completely concealing her private parts, with only half of her calves exposed due to her posture.
Judging from his attire, the monarch must not have left the house at all.
Often, fatigue only arises after comparison.
The young man was initially quite energetic, but when he thought about how the monarch hadn't left the house all day, and compared to the documents he had been reading all day, he suddenly felt inexplicably tired.
It's definitely not because of envy or anything like that.
However, Xu Huan himself vaguely felt that since becoming a commander, his potential for slacking off had been unearthed.
It should be said that their true nature was exposed in a safe environment.
There's no way around it. Even with the threat of the Sirens, life in the port area is still relatively safe and comfortable. Without stimulation for the body and mind, people gradually become lazy.
There's an old saying from Donghuang that goes, "When people are well-fed and warm, they think of lustful desires."
Currently, the only things in the port area that can stimulate Xu Huan's mind and spirit are physical activity with the Sirens and physical activity with the ship girls.
The second thing cannot be discussed in detail, so in order to maintain his physical and mental condition, Xu Huan would take the initiative to go out to sea every now and then to carry out a mission and have some physical communication with the Sirens, so as not to cause his physical functions to deteriorate.
"Xu Huan...you're back so early today?" The monarch put down his book and greeted the young man.
"It's alright...not too much to do, so it's a little early..." Xu Huan yawned, sprawling out on the other side of the sofa like a salted fish: "If only there were this little things to do every day..."
And I've been so lazy lately...
Why don't we go find two humanoid sirens and have a go?
The monarch saw that the young man looked no different from a dead fish, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.
She didn't find Xu Huan's behavior out of line or anything like that funny; on the contrary, she found it rather cute.
Furthermore, this relaxed posture also proves from another perspective that the young man truly considers this place his home.
Are you hungry?
The monarch rested his hand gently on the armrest of the sofa, propped his head up, and looked at the young man with a soft gaze, asking a question.
At this moment, the ship girl's long, loose hair had already been tied up as usual, coiled at the back of her head, making her look even more elegant. Coupled with her pajamas and gentle smile, this beauty, known for her stubbornness, had a rare touch of wifely charm.
"It's alright..."
Xu Huan lay on the sofa, staring blankly at the ceiling.
"Normally... I'd just assume I'm hungry." The ship girl straightened her legs, stood up, and walked towards the kitchen, leaving a faint fragrance behind her.
The monarch wasn't particularly fond of perfumes, so that faint fragrance was her natural scent.
It's very faint and not pungent; you could even completely ignore it if you didn't pay attention to it.
"I learned something while you were away today..."
"Oh?"
Xu Huan looked up with some curiosity and then saw several bags of garbage placed next to the door, neatly packed.
Judging from the amount of garbage, it's clear that they've practiced quite a bit.
"They all said you like and are used to eating Donghuang cuisine... so I learned some simple dishes."
"Donghuang cuisine...that's really delicious, at least much better than royal cuisine..." Xu Huan nodded, expressing the greatest affirmation for the cuisine of his hometown.
He recalled Aurora's invitation to cook her new dish today, the culinary skills of the Radiant Ones, the various dishes Belfast usually prepared especially for him, and the monarch before him...
There are already four people.
If this trend continues, will it eventually develop to the point where there are more Royal Navy ship girls who can cook Eastern cuisine than Eastern Navy ship girls themselves?
After all, the Royal Navy is a major faction, so the number of ship girls they have is considerable.
Lost in thought, the monarch took out a few eggs and potatoes from the refrigerator and placed them on the cutting board.
Just as Xu Huan was watching and guessing what kind of dishes the monarch would cook today, his communication device in his pocket suddenly beeped.
The sound wasn't quiet; even the monarch in the kitchen could hear it clearly.
Xu Huan took out his phone and saw that the source of the message was Frederick. He then opened the message interface and was slightly taken aback after seeing the content.
The monarch, whose attention had been drawn by the sudden notification sound, stopped what he was doing when he saw Xu Huan stunned.
"...Is there something you need to take care of, Xu Huan...?"
"Yes, I think so..."
Xu Huan looked at Frederick's message, "Come to my room and fulfill your previous promise," hesitated for a moment, and then replied that he would be there in a little while.
He rarely breaks his promises, especially when it comes to things he has already agreed to; he will try his best to help people fulfill those promises.
Frederick has suddenly called me over; perhaps he needs my help with something very urgent...
Of course, all of the above behaviors apply to situations involving one's own people.
When dealing with foreign tribes, Xu Huan had absolutely no moral bottom line.
Is it about work?