in the name of the queen.

Chapter 192 Will the fish come ashore again when it returns to the sea?

Roland knew Angelina would agree.

As long as there's nothing wrong with her mind.

Maybe she will be very angry in her heart, but in the face of practical interests, personal emotions are not worth mentioning.

She only sold unused grain at a low price, but she was able to bring back more than thirty intelligence officers. This business was definitely not a loss.

Roland gets a stable food supply channel to prepare for the war in the second half of the year, and Angelina takes back the dispatched intelligence personnel. This is a win-win situation.

After the negotiation, Roland returned to the Governor's Mansion and was about to check the schedule when there was a knock on the door.

"Come in, the door is open."

There was no sound of footsteps, but there was a little more moisture in the air.

Roland turned around in surprise and saw Munina.

Munina is now Norton's adopted daughter and must consider Norton's feelings.

Sirens mainly breathe through their cheeks. Although they can use their skin to assist breathing, they will make them dizzy for a long time. Coupled with the strict management system, few sirens leave the Great Lakes area, with the exception of Munina.

Seeing her trying to straighten her upper body, Roland smiled and said: "Munina, please relax, don't be so restrained. What do you want to see me for?"

"Thank you, Lord Governor, for your concern. I'm fine, and the people have gotten used to their new life. You also built a new house for them, and they all hope to make contributions to you as soon as possible."

Roland pointed to the sofa opposite, and suddenly thought that Munina had no legs and it was inconvenient to sit on the sofa. His fingertips were frozen in the air, and he didn't know what to say.

"Roland, I have restored the steam tank blueprint you provided! It's just not very successful."

Although Roland's attitude is very gentle, Munina is still a little frightened when she thinks of Roland's methods.

Seeing the "steam tank" that Norton called, Roland didn't know what to say.

Since being adopted by Norton, she has stayed in Norton's laboratory to accompany Nana most of the time. At other times, she has returned to Great Lakes to manage the surrendered tribesmen, but she has never met Roland.

Seeing that Roland agreed, Munina didn't dare to stay any longer, so she hurriedly said goodbye and left, as if escaping from a devil's cave.

What am I afraid of?

Since she was Norton's adopted daughter, Roland did not put on a majestic face to intimidate her like before, so he smiled and asked, "Miss Munina, judging by your complexion, you must have been doing well recently."

Because of the lack of high-quality steel, wood was used instead of armor in many places.

Didn’t I already talk about it? Roland was a little surprised. He knew that Munina probably had something to ask for, but was too embarrassed to say it directly, so he had nothing to say.

Roland frowned and instinctively wanted to object, but he still held back.

Fortunately, Munina swam to the sofa very obediently, curled up her tail and sat on it.

"I want to tell you about the tribe and the seabed."

"Come on, follow me to the testing ground at the back."

Munina cleared her throat and said softly: "You should have heard me mention General Haiao, right?"

"What did Mr. Norton say?"

The steam engine slowly heated up, thick smoke billowed out, and Roland, who was choking, kept retreating.

Munina was a little surprised to let her go so easily?

Norton couldn't help but show off, grabbed Roland and ran to the testing ground.

"Okay, I just like listening to stories."

Looking at her disbelieving expression, Roland explained softly: "Maybe you think my methods are cruel, but they are all against the enemy. If you need anything in the future, you can tell me directly."

Steam engine, yes. Armor, too.

Munina said softly: "Our Grim clan is just a marginalized and small role under the sea, but the Grim clan is different. They are the cronies of General Hai Ao. I have a very good best friend who is the leader of the Grim clan. Granddaughter, I want to see her."

The smiling devil is also a devil, and she doesn't dare to provoke the devil.

Roland's eyes were filled with surprise, "Really?"

Norton jumped into the tank cockpit excitedly and started the tank.

"I don't know much, but I have friends."

But the huge size is too different from the drawings. This thing weighs at least dozens of tons.

As soon as he met Norton, he couldn't wait to show off his recent research results to Roland.

"Since Mr. Norton agrees, I have no reason to object. Pay attention to safety outside, and come back quickly if something goes wrong."

He smiled and sat down, assuming the posture of a listener.

"My adoptive father agrees." Munina said softly, her hands twisted together due to nervousness.

Although he couldn't find any reason to object, Roland was still a little worried. He immediately found Norton, who was busy in the laboratory.

Thinking of the previous methods of dealing with Siren, he also knew that Munina had reason to be afraid.

"I heard it, but you also said that the Gram clan does not play an important role in the seabed, so there is not much that can be known."

Although it was uncomfortable to sit like this, she didn't dare to object at all.

"No, no. I will bring back the news about General Haiao as soon as possible."

As the coal continues to be loaded, the water is heated to the boiling point, the steam engine is started, and the tank slowly moves its huge body forward slowly.

After a lot of trouble, the huge steam tank broke down after advancing less than fifty meters.

Norton climbed out of the cockpit with a dark face and kept coughing.

"Although, although it is a bit embarrassing, this is a great first step!"

Roland did not mock the tank's bulkiness like an idiot riding a carriage mocking a slow train.

As Norton says, this is a great first step.

He applauded vigorously and offered his heartfelt blessings.

"Very good, Mr. Norton, I will continue to add funds. Are you confident that this thing will be put into actual use within three years?"

"Three years? Of course no problem!" Norton is always so confident when it comes to topics in the research field.

Although Roland appreciated Norton's progress in recovery, he was put off by the loud noise and unpleasant smell of soot coming from the steam tanks.

Norton happily asked Roland, "The steam tank doesn't have a name yet. Do you have any good ideas?"

"Just call it a water tank." Roland said calmly.

"Water tank? Boss, although I am not good at naming, your naming level is obviously worse."

Although Norton complained wildly, he still could not change Roland's firm determination to name the first steam tank a water tank.

According to the current level of technology, it is not easy to be on the battlefield in three years.

Ironclad steam tanks did appear in the history of another world, but in the face of efficient internal combustion engines, steam tanks were a farce and were quickly eliminated.

The bulkiness and inefficiency of steam engines make steam tanks also synonymous with bulkiness.

But no matter what, this thing will crush the infantry. So Roland asked Norton to focus on anti-infantry and anti-trench research.

As long as this thing is used in large quantities, queuing to be shot will become queuing to die, and trench warfare will become a big joke.

If steam tanks were used to carry elite knights and magicians, the war situation would change.

If you want to defeat Sophia, you must have a unique skill.

If Sif can be protected by a super-heavy steam tank that is as strong as a fortress with excellent cold resistance, it can prevent decapitation on the battlefield and turn the duel between the two sides into a contest between armies.

This is Roland's ultimate goal. As for how large this fortress tank should be, it depends on the upper limit that the plain ground can bear.

In this era, there were no cement roads, and asphalt, a by-product of petrochemical energy, did not exist. There were still some stone roads in the city, and neat hardened cinder roads out of the city were considered to be in good condition.

The biggest enemy of steam tanks is not guns and mines, but broken roads.

Thinking about Guderian's past in pain in the mud, Roland also had a headache.

Fortunately, his requirements for steam tanks are not high, and if he can save Sif, it will be considered a victory. If it can also destroy the enemy's position by the way, that would be perfect.

Roland quickly ended the debate in the field of scientific research and turned to the topic.

"Norton, do you really plan to let Munina return to the sea?"

Norton avoided Roland's gaze, coughed slightly and said, "Munina is just going to find her friends, and she will come back sooner or later."

Of course Roland would not believe such nonsense, "Will fish return to land after returning to the sea?"

Norton sighed helplessly and murmured: "Munina is a very pitiful child. She is like a fish that has been fished ashore here. She feels miserable every day. Although Nana can accompany her, she belongs to the sea after all. Creatures.”

"I'm sorry, boss, I shouldn't be willful. If you don't agree, I'll call her back. She's very well-behaved and won't mess around."

Seeing Norton's submissive look, Roland couldn't say anything.

It doesn't matter whether there is Munina or not. What's important is that Norton can play with peace of mind.

He patted Norton on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Since she is your adopted daughter, you can do whatever you want, but I won't do it again."

Norton quickly promised Roland that there would never be a next time.

He knew that Roland would not only let Munina go, but also adopt a foreigner.

After sending Roland away, Norton wiped the sweat from his forehead and sighed helplessly.

Munina, there is only so much I can do, will you keep your promise?
The end of the canal.

Munina, who had been swimming all the way out, stood on the beach, looking at the dim moonlight in the sky with a solemn expression.

She couldn't help but look back at the lighthouse near the mouth of the canal.

This is a busy golden waterway, with countless ships passing by every day. Normal people can easily be spotted swimming, but this does not trouble Munina.

After all, she is still a fish at heart.

Although sirens can also use their skin to assist breathing and their living habits are closer to amphibious, their destination is the rough sea.

The ocean is dangerous.

Even the Siren has many natural enemies, such as a giant shark about ten meters long with terrifying big teeth, and various strange giant octopuses.

These are the enemies of the Sirens.

But these are not the natural enemies that kill the most sirens.

Just as the natural enemy of human beings is humans, the natural enemies of sirens are also sirens.

The Gram clan is just an ordinary clan in the underwater world, not ranked at all.

Their territory is very close to humans, and their living conditions are relatively harsh. Some tribesmen are often captured or even killed by humans.

Just like her.

She didn't deceive her adoptive father Norton, she really went back and took a look.

She knew very well that with her semi-mechanized body, she would no longer be able to integrate into the tribe. In the eyes of her tribe, she is an out-and-out monster.

No one would support a monster like her to lead the tribe, even if she became her father's only remaining daughter.

The clan members will only choose a new clan leader after the death of their father.

But she didn't feel sorry for her father.

The affection between her and her father was long gone. Since her sister's talent surpassed hers, her father has been extremely indifferent to her.

She didn't expect her father to be very fond of her, but it was still a bit chilling to not have basic family affection.

She was indeed looking for the daughter of the leader of the Grim clan, but this Ms. Ulani happened to be the wife of a sage in the clan.

She didn't lie.

Wagging her tail, Munina swam faster and faster under the sea without feeling tired at all.

With the help of Norton's adoptive father, she regained the two natal scales stolen by her sister, and also took away two additional scales that belonged to her sister.

Her current gifts are rare in the entire history of the Kraken race.

If she wants to take back everything that belongs to her, is there any chance?
Munina looked down at the mechanical parts on her body, smiled and shook her head.

She had no chance, after all, she was not a pure siren, and had even lost the ability to have offspring with male sirens.

How can a monster rule the pack?

After Norton's adoptive father's modification, Munina's swimming speed and endurance are far beyond those before. Coupled with the fact that she has always been holding back the energy to strive for success, her strength has improved greatly.

Even the father, the patriarch, is no match for her.

Ordinary women of the Siren clan are not as effective as men in combat, but the ones who stand at the top are all women.

Munina, who has mastered the second movement of Chaos, can easily take care of her father, the patriarch, whose strength has not improved for a long time.

This also gave her the confidence to return home.

She wanted to talk to her father about the possibility of joining humans.

If her father resolutely refused, she wouldn't have the heart to kill him, and everyone would be just passers-by from now on.

She didn't say this to Roland during the day, because she also wanted to see how good Roland was.

If Roland could tolerate her little rebellion, he would definitely be able to tolerate the clan.

If Roland cannot accept the tribe, she will go back by herself.

She was touched by Roland's generosity.

She decided to take her tribe ashore.

The wetlands and lakes near the big lake are enough to accommodate hundreds of thousands of tribesmen, far exceeding the tribe's population limit.

Living with humans can share the achievements of human civilization without having to hang around on the cold seabed and lonely islands.

After swimming for hundreds of miles, Munina was a little hungry. She quickly grabbed the passing small fish and stuffed it into her mouth. The strong fishy smell made her frown.

During this time, she was used to eating cooked fish and shrimp, but she was really not used to eating raw fish.

The first thing that suffers when returning to the tribe is the stomach.

She sighed and let go of the half-bitten fish. Looking at the futile struggle of the little fish, she silently apologized to the little fish.

"I'm sorry, Xiaoyu, but you are really fishy."

If Xiaoyu could understand Miss Siren's thoughts, he would definitely get angry and yell at her.

If you don’t eat, don’t hurt me!
Fortunately, a passing giant whale gave the poor little fish a happy surprise.

Opening its big mouth, the whale swallowed everything. Half of the small fish and the surrounding small fish and shrimps were sucked into the belly, and soon became the giant whale's dinner.

In the dark seabed, Munina finally returned to her hometown after being away for several months.

Looking at the ruins of the abandoned city under the sea and the tribesmen living here, she sighed softly, wagging her tail and got in.

(End of this chapter)