Transmigrated into Azur Lane

Then he spoke to Lin Dong, who seemed a little dazed.

"Let's go, Commander."

"Oh! Okay, okay."

Seeing Lin Dong's reaction, the company couldn't help but smile slightly and tighten its grip on Lin Dong's hand.

"That should be much better..."

……

As Lin Dong and the company walked hand in hand into the cafeteria, they discovered that Lafite was putting on a talent show called "drinking milk and red wine in one gulp." Spence, who was now completely enamored with Lafite, had become a devoted fan, clapping and exclaiming in surprise to enhance the show.

As everyone arrived, Chinnarson announced the decision on the backup defense personnel. Cleveland had no objections, since it was a rotation system and they would soon see the commander again.

"Rodney, what about you?" Lin Dong asked Rodney, who seemed hesitant to speak.

"I...I want to stay by the Commander's side."

"I've already discussed the defense arrangements with the commander. The Sirens could attack the stronghold at any time, so please don't say anything impulsive, little sister," Nelson interjected, fearing Lin Dong might soften her stance.

"Sigh... The Security Bureau is short-handed right now, but Donghuang will be sending another batch of supplies soon. I'll just have to trouble you for now, Rodney." Lin Dong's resolve hardened after hearing Nelson's words. After all, there were still a large number of naval forces at the three bases, and now was not the time to be reckless.

As for Enterprise and Laffey, they will be on the next rotation roster. Replacing Rodney with Enterprise now would result in a serious surplus of strength. Laffey's equipment is also rather meager, and it cannot be guaranteed that she will have enough strength to suppress the Sirens. After all, the strength of the ship girls that the Sirens are about to send is still unknown, and Lin Dong dares not be careless.

At the same time, Lin Dong felt deeply guilty for going against Rodney's wishes and couldn't help but lament that his strength was still too poor.

"Commander, I'm sorry, I was too willful..." Rodney seemed to understand Lin Dong's predicament and felt very guilty after seeing Lin Dong's guilty expression.

Hearing Rodney's apology, Lin Dong quickly forced a smile and tried to comfort him.

"Rodney is the best."

Chapter 26 Interview

As the three women were about to depart, Lin Dong began to nag them one by one.

"Wife, remember not to be reckless. If we can't win... try your best to cover the Third Fleet's retreat." Lin Dong originally wanted to say that if they couldn't win, they should run away, but when he thought of Lieutenant General Cao's fat face and the Third Fleet that had been taking care of him, Lin Dong couldn't bring himself to say those words.

"Nonsense," Nelson said impatiently, looking at his fingernails. He was a little angry at Lin Dong's constant doubts about his abilities.

Lin Dong reluctantly gave Nelson a heavy kiss on the lips.

"What are you doing!" Nelson exclaimed in anger and embarrassment.

"My dear wife"

"Humph"

"Cleveland, please keep an eye on Nelson, I'm counting on you."

"Understood, Commander."

Cleveland waved his hand and pointed to his lips.

Lin Dong quickly pecked Cleveland on the lips and fled the scene. Nelson's ship was refueling and couldn't confront Lin Dong, so he could only stand there sulking.

Finally, Lin Dong arrived in front of Rodney.

Rodney... I'm sorry.

“Commander, please stop blaming yourself. Rodney is willing to do anything for you.”

After Rodney finished speaking, he pressed Lin Dong's head against his chest.

"Rodney, you're so nice!"

…………

After Lin Dong confirmed and approved the design company's renderings, the previously quiet Security Bureau suddenly became bustling. Trucks carrying building materials kept coming and going. The construction unit was a special construction department of the Donghuang army. It was said that all of Donghuang's military bases were built by them. When they were not on missions, they would run civilian businesses. They were very experienced, so Lin Dong was very reassured.

After seeing the three women off, Lin Dong drove his electric car with Lafite around the Security Bureau. Except for the Phoenix Forest, the 100 acres of land belonging to the Security Bureau had been replanned.

However, the construction team had only been there for one day and couldn't start work immediately. After taking a quick look, Lin Dong, feeling utterly bored, prepared to return to the building.

"Beep beep beep beep beep"

A sudden electronic sound rang out.

"Laffey, run! There's a bomb in the car!!!"

Lin Dong was terrified. The instant the electronic voice rang out, he immediately thought of spies infiltrating the construction team and trying to kill him. Just as he was about to grab Lafite and use the 'high-speed emergency escape tactic' that had caused him to time-travel back then...

"Your phone is ringing, Commander."

Lafite pointed speechlessly at Lin Dong's pocket, which was still trembling.

"Hey, General Cao."

To ease the awkwardness, Lin Dong immediately pulled out his phone and answered the call. It wasn't surprising that Lin Dong was being neurotic; since arriving in this other world, he usually used the office phone, and so far, no one had called his mobile number.

"Okay, I understand. Goodbye."

What does Lafite want to eat for lunch?

After hanging up the phone, Lin Dong immediately changed the subject.

"Car bomb."

"This dish is not available."

……

"Major General Lin, I'm really going to have to trouble you this time! Haha!"

Lieutenant General Cao greeted Lin Dong with a radiant smile. Because the Third Fleet had also participated in the recapture of the waters near Luda Island, this significant contribution made him and the Third Fleet famous throughout the Eastern Navy.

"You're welcome, General Cao."

Lin Dong's visit was primarily for media interviews. Taking advantage of the recapture of the inland waters of Xiamen Island, Donghuang decided to publicly announce the newly established "Donghuang Maritime Security Bureau" and Lin Dong's identity. This was mainly to reassure the coastal residents, as recent setbacks in Liaodong had led to the absurd claim that "if the Donghuang navy is defeated in Liaodong, the Sirens will launch a full-scale invasion of the mainland." While it's obvious that the Sirens would have attacked 90 years ago if they were truly interested in land, and that the army is incompetent, the rumors have undeniably had an impact, causing widespread anxiety among the coastal residents.

To divert public attention and stabilize morale, Donghuang decided to release Lin Dong. This was also intended to deter the constantly maneuvering Ironblood and Northern Alliance in the Middle East. You heard right! The Middle East has already been divided up by Ironblood, Northern Alliance, and Donghuang. As for White Eagle? They're currently in the Americas, getting thoroughly thrashed by the Sirens.

…………

Can official interviews really be called interviews? They're called press conferences.

So Lin Dong sat on the stage, his scalp tingling as he looked down at the hundreds of reporters from all walks of life below.

After a brief Q&A session with the officials, it was finally Lin Dong's turn to be interviewed.

Chapter 27 Mad Dog

At the start of the press conference, Lin Dong, under the "random" selection of staff, explained the functions of the Security Bureau to the media in a methodical manner, and also talked about future goals. The atmosphere at the scene was very harmonious.

"Mr. Lin Dong, according to feedback from locals on Xiamen Island, it seems that none of the ship girls in the Security Bureau belong to the Donghuang faction. Do you agree with this?"

After seeing Lieutenant General Cao give an "OK" sign, Lin Dong responded.

"Ahem, the Security Bureau is currently mainly composed of ship girls from the Eagle Union and Royal Navy factions."

Lin Dong's words caused an uproar among the major media outlets present.

"Is it true that you were seen in close contact with two Royal Navy ships, HMS Nelson and HMS Rodney, at the Luda Shopping Mall?"

"That's right, one of them is my spouse, and the other is my sister-in-law."

"The union of a human and a ship girl is unprecedented. Can you explain why you are able to marry a ship girl?"

"You can't blame me for not being able to find wives?"

Lin Dong replied angrily, "Do you expect me to teach reporters how to increase the affection level of ship girls right here and now?"

Then Lin Dong became a little afraid that the media reporters would ask even more outrageous questions, so he immediately announced the end of the interview.

"Wait a minute! Are you controlling ship girls from other factions through special means!?"

Just then, an untimely voice rang out. Lin Dong frowned and looked at the nationality and eagle-shaped insignia on the reporter's shoulder.

The media present also waited expectantly for Lin Dong's answer, since those who wanted to watch the drama were not afraid of things getting out of hand.

Lin Dong waved to Lafite, who was waiting outside, and after Lafite came to his side, he spoke to the White Eagle reporter.

"Ask Laffey, the White Eagle destroyer, for yourself."

"Dear Ms. Raffi, were you coerced into working for Donghuang?" the White Eagle reporter asked Raffi respectfully.

"I do not serve the Eastern Empire, I serve my commander," Laffey replied listlessly, his eyes barely open.

"Dear Ms. Raffi, if I may be so bold, the situation in our motherland is critical. Why do you choose to serve a human from the Eastern Empire instead of dedicating yourself to our country?" The White Eagle reporter asked, tears streaming down his face.

"Wherever the Commander goes, I go," Laffey said, showing no emotion whatsoever. Strictly speaking, she wasn't even from this world. In her world, the Commander was everything, and when her homeland was in danger, it was naturally up to the White Eagle Commander to save it; it had nothing to do with her.

"You White Eagle traitor!" the deranged White Eagle reporter shouted hoarsely, unable to comprehend Raffi's actions as a patriot.

Suddenly, Raffi's lifeless eyes widened, his eyes bulging so much that you could even see the red nerves around them. Clearly, those words had enraged Raffi, and he was the kind of person who couldn't be appeased.

Laffey instantly rushed in front of the reporter, displaying her ship's equipment. The main gun was pressed against the White Eagle reporter's forehead. The trembling rabbit ear hair clip and Laffey's ferocious expression created a strong contrast. Then Laffey turned her head and asked Lin Dong word by word.

"Commander, may I kill him?"

Lin Dong was also a little frightened when he saw Raffi's frenzied state. If he had to describe her current state, he would say "mad dog." Raffi was like a vicious dog that had been provoked.

However, murder is too inappropriate. Although the other party was wrong, they didn't deserve to die. Lin Dong pondered how to rescue the terrified White Eagle reporter while also being mindful of Raffi's feelings.

Having finally made up his mind, Lin Dong walked towards Laffey under the horrified gazes of the crowd, pushed aside the main gun mounted on the Laffey ship, grabbed the reporter by the collar, and forced him to the ground.

Lin Dong silently kept punching the reporter in the face, until finally even his own fist was scraped and bleeding profusely.

"Apologize."

The reporter was already somewhat delirious at this point, and seemed not to have heard Lin Dong's words.

Lin Dong punched the reporter in the stomach again, hoping to bring him to his senses.

"Apologize."

I'm sorry... I'm sorry...

"During the Battle of the Solomon Islands, Laffey, as a destroyer, engaged the Sakura Empire's battleship Hiei at a distance of 10 meters, severely damaging Hiei before sacrificing herself for her country. No one can question Laffey's loyalty to the Eagle Union, do you understand?"

"clear…"

Lin Dong glanced at the unconscious reporter Bai Ying, then patted Lafite's head.