After preventing the world from being destroyed, the ship girls started acting strangely.

"Uh...no! It's nothing! I meant that Commander, you should get some rest too! Well, I'm going back now!"

Hearing the commander's question, Quejie suddenly realized that she had spoken her mind. Her face turned red, and she felt ashamed to face the commander. She quickly ran back to the dormitory.

She had asked the question on purpose, and had already anticipated Quejie's reaction. So, You Ran calmly smiled and watched Quejie enter the dormitory building before turning around and walking towards the command room.

Walking home, thinking of Belfast's whisper in his ear this morning, You Ran couldn't help but quicken his pace.

Meanwhile, in the lounge, New Jersey, who had been crawling under the bed all afternoon waiting for Belfast to leave, suddenly felt a sense of despair.

……

Chapter Thirty-Five: The Happiest Episode and the Battle of the Entrance Gate

Almost asleep under the bed, New Jersey shifted to a more comfortable position, thinking that the space under the bed would be her final resting place for the night, when she saw Belfast, who had been sitting on the sofa drinking tea all afternoon, finally stand up.

Seeing this, New Jersey was also delighted, thinking that Belfast was finally going to leave, but who knew that the next second New Jersey could no longer smile.

Because Belfast's destination wasn't outside the door, but rather she turned and headed towards the kitchen.

However, while this is not very good news, it is also an opportunity for New Jersey.

After all, if Belfast went to the kitchen, she would be able to do many more things now.

She glanced towards the kitchen again, sensing that Belfast wouldn't be out anytime soon. New Jersey could no longer contain herself and quickly pulled out her phone, opened Chip Chip, and after carefully selecting from a bunch of groups, she chose the one she was most familiar with.

Commander's group of pictures.

New Jersey: "@All members, I need your help urgently."

Atago: "?"

Fearful: "?"

Saratoga: "?"

Royal Ark: "?"

San Francisco: "What is it?"

New Jersey: "Ahem, this isn't a big deal, but it's not a small one either. It's just that I have a friend..."

New Jersey: "Ever since she was created by the Commander, she has always wanted something, but that thing belongs to someone else who is unwilling to give it to her. So she tried every method and made all sorts of demands, but the other party just wouldn't agree. But if she can't have it, she can't have it. Over time, she got used to it."

New Jersey: "But today, for some reason, she suddenly wanted to try again. However, when my friend arrived at the house, she found that the person across the street wasn't home and the door was still open. Seeing this, she got confused and had a wicked thought. But before she could find her target, she bumped into the house's maid returning home. In a moment of panic, my friend hid. That's roughly what happened. So what should she do now?"

San Francisco: "Classic: I Have a Friend?"

Saratoga: "? I still don't understand what it is that you want but can't get. But Elizabeth is probably the only one with a maid at home. You're really bold to steal from the Queen."

Saratoga: "And I think you should ask Cheshire about this. She's good at stealing. @Take this meow punch!"

Cheshire: "Slander! This is blatant slander! Who started this whole 'I love to steal' story?! I've said it so many times, it's just a rumor! And you keep spreading it! It's infuriating!"

New Jersey: "Hey, stop worrying about her for now, my friend is really anxious! Hurry up! Just put yourself in my shoes and think of a way to get me out of this predicament."

Fearless: "So where are you now?"

New Jersey: "......"

New Jersey: "Under the bed..."

Cheshire: "??????".

Fearful: "Hahahaha??!"

San Francisco: "Great, great, the most fun episode ever!?"

Royal Ark: "Serves you right. Who told you to have such wicked thoughts? There's nothing I can do. I suggest you turn yourself in."

New Jersey: "..."

New Jersey: "Thank you so much! In just a few dozen seconds, you suddenly made me feel like I was home."

Honestly, she knew it was pointless to ask those guys for help!

With just a few words, he saw through the group members' true nature of only seeking amusement. Knowing that he still had to rely on himself, New Jersey put his phone away again and started trying to climb out. Just as he was wondering if he could sneak out while Belfast was in the kitchen,

The next second, with the sound of a door opening, the commander's familiar face came into view. Normally, New Jersey might have excitedly rushed over, but now, New Jersey was immediately frightened and shrank back.

Oh no, it's all over now, there's absolutely no way to leave.

Tonight, I'm destined to spend my sleep under the bed with the Commander.

Hey! Wait a minute—!

Sleeping peacefully with the Commander?!

Right! Why didn't she think of that at first! But then again, she can't stay in Belfast forever, so in that case…

Wouldn't that mean she could just wait until midnight, until the commander fell asleep, and then do whatever she wanted?

Thinking about this, New Jersey suddenly felt that the floor beneath him wasn't so hard anymore.

……

Not far away, at the entrance to the lounge.

"Master, you are back~"

As soon as You Ran opened the door and entered the lounge, she saw Belfast walking out of the kitchen after washing her hands. Just like in the morning, she was wearing the white apron that perfectly covered her front. Belfast came up to You Ran and gave her a maid's bow.

"Yes, I took Quejie back to his dorm. I hope it wasn't too late?"

After rushing all the way, I finally got back to the lounge. I glanced at the time and thought it was still early, but it looked like Belfast had been waiting for a long time.

“Master, you’re joking. If you want, it’s fine to stay out all night.”

As she spoke, she took off You Ran's coat and hung it on the clothes rack next to her.

Immediately afterward, just as You Ran was wondering whether Belfast was wearing other clothes behind her apron, Belfast seemed to have read his mind, took out a pair of brand-new slippers from the shoe cabinet next to her, and then slowly bent down in front of him.

At this moment, from You Ran's perspective, he could see Belfast's fair back and her pert, round buttocks in full view.

And unlike the unintentional glimpse she had just caught when she woke up this morning, You Ran was now much more awake, and from her current perspective, it was extremely impactful for her.

In fact, ever since he was able to turn on a long-dormant switch for him last night, You Ran had been feeling a vague urge when he was in contact with Sirius and Quejie today, but for some reason, he had to suppress it.

But things are different now. In front of Belfast, You Ran knows that she no longer needs to endure anything.

Looking at Belfast bending over in front of him, You Ran felt a surge of desire.

"Master, please lift your foot."

"Owner?"

Belfast, who was waiting for You Ran to change his shoes with his head down, was a little puzzled when he saw that the commander hadn't moved for a long time. But as soon as he raised his head, Belfast suddenly felt something poking his face.

Immediately afterwards, a pair of large hands pressed against the back of his head...

"Well……"

I never expected there would be a dessert before the main course. After a brief moment of surprise, Belfast started to enjoy the Commander brand milk lollipop.

Chapter Thirty-Six Belfast's Determination

Meanwhile, New Jersey, who had been eavesdropping on the two's conversation, couldn't help but become curious when the conversation suddenly stopped.

However, her current vantage point was too poor, and with the sofa and coffee table blocking the view, New Jersey could only barely make out that Belfast was kneeling on the ground, with half of her head sticking out, as if she were eating something. Honey had her hand on Belfast's head, but her expression was not visible, and New Jersey had no idea what the two of them were doing.

Could it be...patting his head?

No, it doesn't look like it.

But this position, this way, if it's not just a simple head pat, could it be...!

No, that's impossible. She must be overthinking it. How could the Commander possibly accept another ship girl...?

Damn it, if only the bed frame were higher.

The more he couldn't see it, the more anxious he became. His desire for the truth drove New Jersey to keep moving his body outwards while raising his head higher and higher.

No matter how she adjusted the angle, the height of the bed edge was like a shackle, always restricting New Jersey's view. After trying countless times to no avail, New Jersey finally realized that in her current state, it was impossible for her to see the truth.

However, just as New Jersey was about to give up, he saw Belfast suddenly straighten up slightly. New Jersey was overjoyed and almost instinctively raised his head!

Boom-!

With a soft thud, the pain brought tears to New Jersey's eyes, but she couldn't care less at that moment. She quickly covered her mouth, afraid that she might cry out.

On the other side, from initial unfamiliarity to gradual proficiency after a few minutes, You Ran's attention was already relatively focused under Belfast's continuous offensive, but unexpectedly, the sudden collision sound directly attracted his attention.

Belfast thus reaped the rewards of its hard work ahead of schedule.

Seeing this, although the Sage Time was long gone, You Ran still managed to concentrate her attention for a while during Belfast's cleanup and began to sense her surroundings.

However, it would have been better if he hadn't sensed it; once he did, You Ran's expression turned strange.

New, New Jersey?

Why would she be under her bed at this time?!

"Cough, cough... Master~ What's wrong?"

Having devoted herself entirely to You Ran, Belfast did not notice the very slight thud, but she did notice that the commander was staring at the bedside not far away with a complicated expression.

Belfast then looked over as well, and soon, Belfast frowned, realizing the problem.

After all, she hadn't paid any attention before and hadn't expected this to happen, but now, with just a little attention, Belfast naturally discovered the ship girl hiding under the bed.

Although it's still unclear who it is, it's almost certain that it's one of the port's ship girls.