Even in the world of Kancolle, I want to drive a robot!

He also heard some of what Bismarck and Sheffield said just now. This iron-blooded leader made great efforts in this matter. He brought all the iron-blooded ship girls up without leaving any behind.

Xia Bai didn't want to act on his own despite such a sincere approach, so he simply asked the other party what he thought.

However, after hearing what Xia Bai said, Bismarck did not get angry. He just glanced at Sheffield calmly and said, "It's up to you whether to stay or leave. You also decide on the establishment of the Red Axis. I just want to join you. Of course I won't be angry, and there's no need to be angry."

"only..."

Having said that, Bismarck moved a little closer, and his handsome and beautiful face was reflected directly into Xia Bai's eyes. His face was not as delicate as the terrifying light, but there were no pores visible either, giving people a refreshing and clean feeling.

At the same time, there is a faint fragrance coming to your face. It is not a light fragrance, but rather a strong one, with a steady and rigorous smell.

Shrinking back, Xia Bai covered his mouth and said with some difficulty: "Why don't you move away... I feel a little uncomfortable."

"?"

This action hurt Bismarck. She sniffed her clothes and asked in a low voice: "Do I smell...any strange smell?"

She and Prince Eugen stretched their muscles at noon and came out in a hurry without taking a shower. Besides the smell of sweat, there should be a little smell of gunpowder and artillery fire on her body.

How should I put it? No matter how calm he is, seeing a man act like he wants to vomit is a huge blow to a girl.

"No, it doesn't smell weird, but it smells really good... You know, I haven't been feeling well lately because the Amagi incident affected my perception of other shipgirls."

Bismarck breathed a sigh of relief and took a few steps back, saying, "This should be fine, eh? You're too naive and too 'clean' when it comes to the ship girls. You'd better learn a lesson after this loss."

As soon as Bismarck retreated, Xia Bai really didn't feel like vomiting anymore, and quickly said with a smile: "I will, thank you for your kind reminder."

What he said before was not a lie. The smell on Bismarck was indeed very pleasant, strong but not pungent, giving people a sense of security.

"Alas, I'm not your ship girl anyway, I can't control you..."

Sighing, Bismarck thought that if Xia Bai could really learn from his lessons as he said, he would not have suffered from mental disorder. He said verbally that he would learn from his lessons, but maybe he had never blamed Tiancheng in his heart.

But as Bismarck herself said, this has nothing to do with her. She is not Xia Bai's ship girl. It is enough to remind her of this.

"Let's continue what we were talking about. We Iron Bloods don't care whether you want to go back or not. The High Seas Fleet hasn't set out yet."

"But you'd better think it over. What will the other camps think of you if you go back now? Building the Red Axis won't take up much time. With our strength, we can still attack the Solomon Line."

"And since no one is doing anything tricky, maybe we can come up with an idea faster than in Azur Lane."

Hearing this, Xia Bai lowered his head and thought for a while, then asked with a strange expression: "Bismarck, do you really want to establish the Red Axis?"

"Correct."

After taking a deep look at the blonde girl in military uniform, Xia Bai did not ask why. He agreed, "I don't want your efforts to go to waste. Let's build the Red Axis."

"But I still have to go back, but as a Red Axis who has left Azur Lane... Maybe you all think that there is something wrong with Amagi and that she is not a good ship girl."

"But I think every ship girl should have her own ideas and goals, her own pursuits, and she doesn't have to revolve around me all day. It's just that I didn't figure it out before."

"Besides, I am the commander of Amagi after all, and she is not in good health right now. If she knew that I ran away to establish the Red Axis and didn't want her anymore, she would definitely have some problems."

At this point, Xia Bai turned to look at Sheffield who remained silent, and smiled gently: "Sheffield, you want to take this opportunity to 'force the emperor to abdicate', right... Actually, you're not that angry. If you go back this time, you'll be in trouble, hahahaha, Nagato and the others will probably want to strangle you to death."

Looking at Xia Bai lying on the bed and laughing, Bismarck shook his head slightly, his heart full of mixed emotions. This guy really had no resistance to ship girls. Even at this point he was still worried about Amagi.

What Sheffield said to herself before was right. If Xia Bai had not been taken care of by those maids, she would have been deceived by others and had no idea what to do.

A simple, naive, but extremely powerful leader...

Chapter 190 Seeing flowers in the mist

"Are you kidding us?"

"Do you know how much risk we Iron Blood took to bring you out despite the world's disapproval? Now that we've returned, how will White Eagle view Iron Blood?"

Bismarck thought it didn't matter whether she went back or not, but it was obvious that the other ship girls in Iron Blood didn't think so. For example, Prince Eugen, who was pointing at Xia Bai's nose and scolding her, was the one who was scolding her.

She had just rested for a while on the ship when she received a notice from Bismarck and rushed to the captain's room. She didn't even have time to drink a sip of water. When she arrived, she received such a reply from Xia Bai. She was so angry.

Seeing Prince Eugen's furious look, Xia Bai smiled awkwardly and said, "I'm sorry, it's my fault for not thinking it through. I apologize to my iron-blooded sisters."

"If you need my help in the future, just let me know. I will be at your service and do my best for you sisters."

As a husband and part-time commander, how could Xia Bai "betray" Sheffield? Besides, Sheffield was just venting his anger for him and showing his displeasure to Amagi and Nagato, but he didn't really want to run away, so Xia Bai couldn't blame him.

So Xia Bai quickly took the blame on himself and humbled himself to Prince Eugen. His tone was as humble as possible, with no trace of his previous arrogance and domineering behavior.

It has to be said that Prince Eugen felt very comfortable seeing that the usually arrogant man now looked pale and willing to admit his mistakes. His expression softened a bit and his tone became slower.

"You're crazy enough to take us Iron Blood with you... Never mind. I'm no match for those foxes of yours."

"You wanting to go back is a minor matter, but other people's opinions are a major one. I don't think you care about these things, but the Sakura Empire shipgirls who followed you out may not care about that."

"They've already separated, and now they're running back. Do you think there will be any nasty feelings between those who choose to stay and those who choose to be with you?"

Prince Eugen’s reminder was very correct, and this was also what Xia Bai cared about. Once the people were separated, their ideas would definitely change. If he went back now, he would simply treat the Sakura Empire ship girls who had followed him out as treasures.

They must think that their choice to follow the commander is orthodox, but those who stay will think they are "traitors" and run away with the commander.

At this point, Xia Bai glared at Sheffield who lowered his head, indicating that he would be in trouble if he returned. He then turned to Prince Eugen and said, "That's why I said that even if we return, it is necessary to establish the Red Axis."

"It has come to this. The conflict between the two sides cannot be easily resolved. We should just split up. The part led by Akagi will be incorporated into the Red Axis, and Nagato's part will remain in the Azure Lane."

This idea seemed stupid, but it actually made sense. Prince Eugen couldn't help but look up to Xia Bai. He said with a strange expression, "I didn't expect you to have some brains. You're not as stupid as you usually are. When you see that you can't force them together, you just split them up to plan for the future."

"But what are you going to do with your identity? Are you still a commander if the Sakura Empire splits?"

"There is no rule that a camp cannot be divided into two groups. Just place your bets on both sides. Prince Eugen, you probably haven't read the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The Zhuge family of Langya is a bet of three families. Shu has Zhuge Liang, Wu has Zhuge Jin, Wei has..."

"Stop, stop, stop. Where are you going? No wonder some ship girls said you have a problem with your brain. You are talking about the Three Kingdoms."

Prince Eugen stopped Xia Bai immediately and continued helplessly: "Even if you want to temporarily establish the Red Axis now, you should at least take out the charter, right? This is not something that can be resolved overnight."

After glancing at Prince Eugen for a few times, Xia Bai looked at him as if he was mentally retarded and said, "Isn't this simple?"

"Why don't Bismarck and Akagi write a long article on their personal homepages to criticize the company, saying that she is a dictatorial and cruel shipgirl who forgets her life for small profits and cherishes her body for big things. People with different ideals cannot work together, so she left the Azur Lane."

"This way we have a reason, and the name of the Red Axis can also be spread."

Prince Eugen was very upset after hearing this. It was clearly your own internal strife in Japan, and you made the company take the blame. It was a good thing that they had a good temper, otherwise they would have to compare you with each other.

"As for the specific procedures, I will now appoint Bismarck as the Grand General and Prime Minister, and you, Prince Eugen, will be the Grand Secretary of the Cabinet. Please work out the rules."

"What about you? You let us do everything, but you, Xia Bai, do nothing?"

With a sneer, Xia Bai lay on the bed and said in a rather annoying tone: "I am the Great Emperor of the Red Axis. If I have to do everything myself, what else do I need you for?"

"During the early days of the founding of the country, my dear ministers, please work harder... Now I am tired. If you have any important matters, please go and discuss them with my beloved concubine. I am dismissing the court."

Prince Eugen clenched his teeth, clenched his fists, and turned and left with Bismarck.

This licentious and tyrannical tyrant deserves to be rebelled against. I was blind to think he was pitiful before. He should be pissed off to death by Tiancheng.

but...

After looking at the expressionless Bismarck for a few times, Prince Eugen secretly thought that there was still something to be explored about the identity of this prime minister and general.

This seems to represent that the Red Axis is mainly composed of their Iron Blood, with the divided Sakura Empire as a supplement? If they can break through the Solomon Sea and absorb Veneto, Richelieu and others, they will be stronger than Azur Lane.

Great wisdom appears foolish... Was this something he had in mind, or was he just saying it to appease Tiexue?

With such doubts, the two men found Frederick the Great and Tirpitz, intending to seize the time and come up with a reasonable plan before returning.

After Bismarck and Prince Eugen had left for a while, Xia Bai stood up and asked the maid what she thought.

"Sheffield, you still have this kind of action? Not even if it's just to get out for me."

Sitting on the edge of the bed, Sheffield said coldly, "This is not my idea, it's Ajax's. She thinks Amagi has gone too far. Plus, Master, you've been in a bad mood lately, which has affected everyone in the Sakura Empire."

"So he found me yesterday and wanted me to take the master out and do something for Tiancheng to see, so that she would regret it for the rest of her life and give up her childish idea."

That's right, this was Ajax's plan to vent Xia Bai's anger, but she herself did not have the ability to convince others, so she let Sheffield take her place. After all, only as the "first" maid could she command all of Xia Bai's marriage ships.

It just so happened that Sheffield had the same idea, so the two of them hit it off and staged a "breakaway event" today.

Looking back to the origin, there are three ship girls behind the whole process, Amagi, Zhenhai and Ajax.

These three people represent different camps and different interests. Tiancheng was plotted against by the two of them intentionally or unintentionally because of its huge loopholes.

Chapter 191: A Game Within a Game, a Chain of Schemes

In fact, Xia Bai and his girlfriend all knew that he would not really run away. Even though they were very angry, how could they not know what kind of person Xia Bai was?

Everyone is not stupid. They just want to take advantage of Ajax's plan and use it to warn Tiancheng to put her mind aside.

The parties involved are clear-headed, and the bystanders are more clear-headed. Tiancheng herself certainly would not consider this point. Feeling guilty, she would think that Xia Bai really hates her and plans to find another way out.

Of course, there are also some "stupid" wedding ships among them, such as Xia Bai's most beloved eldest disciple.

The stupid Noshiro didn't have the wisdom of a fox, and she didn't guess the purpose of going out. She really thought that her master was angry with Amagi and was going to build the Red Axis.

So he acted without any hesitation. He first informed Kaohsiung and others coldly, and then gave Chikuma a knife to keep it secret.

Now that she had received the news that she would be going back, she was completely stunned. The frost on her pretty face disappeared, her little mouth opened wide, and she stood there blankly.

On the side, Atago was laughing so hard that she was bent over, and even Kaohsiung's expression was smiling.

"Hahaha, it's ridiculous to say I can represent you. Let's see what you plan to do when you go back. Don't expect me, your sister, to say something good for you~"

The face of this new blade of the Sakura Empire first turned red and then blue, and he said stiffly with his sword in hand: "I can only apologize... If all else fails, let Chikuma give her another blow."

"Come on, Chikuma wouldn't dare to attack you. Everyone in the entire Sakura Empire knows that you are Xia Bai's most 'favored' 'disciple'." When saying these two words, Atago deliberately emphasized her tone and her eyes moved to her legs.

"Well...I will apologize to Chikuma, please don't tease me, Atago-senpai."

Seeing that Noshiro was teased by Atago and wanted to find a hole to hide in, Kaohsiung put away his smile and said seriously: "You'd better report this to the commander first, and then see how he decides. Fighting against each other is a serious crime... No matter how much the commander favors you, he will also do justice for Chikuma."

"Fortunately, you knew what was going on and were gentle with your attack. With the recovery ability of the ship girl, you will recover in no time. Otherwise, even if the commander wanted to be partial, he would not be able to save you."

Compared to Atago's frivolousness, the self-disciplined and serious Kaohsiung is the image of a senior in Noshiro's mind, so after being told this by the other party, she lowered her head in shame, and made up her mind that she must apologize to Chikuma after returning.

"After a brief moment of surprise, everyone understood Sheffield's intention...but we didn't expect that Noshiro, who got the news first, didn't understand it."

Azuma's gentle words made Noshiro feel even more ashamed, and she asked weakly, "Am I really... stupid?"

"Yeah, it's a bit stupid." Nodding, Azuma chuckled, "But Noshiro, don't worry about it. Being straightforward and shy is something we can't get even if we want it. Being too smart will only make you end up like Amagi-senpai, and end up getting caught in your own trap."

"And I always feel that someone is behind this matter, deliberately trying to sow discord between Amagi-senpai and the commander... It would be nice if I could know what the two of them talked about at the time."

A clear mirror and still water can indeed listen to everything and explore people's hearts, but my wife is not a strategist known for her intelligence. Apart from being sure that someone is playing tricks, she didn't find anything else.

Hearing this, Noshiro clenched his sword angrily and said in confusion: "But don't we have a common goal now? Why did that person do this?"

With his animal ears erected, Atago rarely put away his frivolity, his orange pupils glowed brightly, and he said solemnly: "Perhaps he is not happy with us Sakura Empire, or perhaps he wants to secretly gain more things."

"This is just like how we in the Sakura Empire can't stand seeing the royal family have good things, so we let Shokaku take Xiao Xiabai away. Some people can't stand seeing the Sakura Empire doing well, so they're doing small things behind the scenes."

"If Azur Lane can really unite to fight against foreign enemies, then why are there still several major camps? Wouldn't it be better to gather together, integrate and mobilize the central command to deal with the Sirens?"

"Don't say such childish words that you want to be able to guard all the sea areas. Xiao Xiabai is deeply involved in it and doesn't know why, but you, Noda, are not deeply involved in it."

"Let's take a step back. If it's really for the purpose of guarding the major sea areas, then why don't the Sakura Empire and the White Eagles send some aircraft carriers to the Northern Alliance when their aviation forces are so strong?"

"Azur Lane was just created by a group of shipgirls with different looks and spirits to protect the whole world. At least for now, they can't make no distinction between you and me."

"Bismarck discovered this early on, which is why she was so enthusiastic about the Red Axis because she wanted to establish a truly united organization."

"An organization of shipgirls with the same goal and ideal..."

Noshiro, who was as innocent as her commander, had her worldview overturned by these words. She used to naively believe that although there were frictions among the major factions in Azur Lane, they were still as close as a family.

Now it seems that this is nothing more than wishful thinking. How can camps with different customs, cultures, and even habits be completely stuck together?

After being enlightened, Noshiro's mind became active. Looking at the overall situation, he felt that it was a good thing to use Amagi as an excuse to cause the conflict now. What needed to be dealt with could be solved quickly and decisively.

Otherwise, the situation will be tense even if we have a meeting now. When the ship girls from all sides can no longer tolerate it, Xia Bai will not be able to suppress it.

Thinking about it further, maybe...

Thinking of a possibility, Noshiro looked up at Atago and asked uncertainly: "Atago-senpai, do you think it is possible that this matter itself was set up by Amagi-sama and the commander?"

"!"

Noshiro's question was deafening, like a sudden thunder in spring, causing the faces of the three people present to change instantly.

A word to wake up the dreamer.

The three of them looked at each other deeply. After thinking for a moment, Kaohsiung asked in confusion: "Why do you think so, Noda? I don't think the commander should be so..."

She couldn't say the following words directly, after all, everyone knew what Xia Bai was like. To put it nicely, he was a fool and didn't care about such conspiracies. To put it bluntly...

Apart from fighting muscles, all he can think about is color, and he doesn't have the ability to plot.

The more Noshiro thought about it, the clearer the originally vague events became. She replied softly, "Because only the commander and Lord Amagi know what was discussed that night. There was no third person in the room."

"But almost everyone knows why they had a conflict. Given the personalities of Amagi-sama and the commander, if something really happened, they would definitely keep silent about it. How could it cause such a stir in the White Eagle Port area?"