I, Azure Commander!

Needless to say, Haitian’s cooking skills were great, and everyone praised the food. So we had a sumptuous meal happily. After the meal, it was still early, and it was not time to wash up and go to bed.

Lin Xiao continued to watch TV with the children at home. At this time, he couldn't help but think of the children who were still at home. They should have started their daily classes now, right?

According to the previous plan, we have to take at least six classes every day. Even if there is not enough content to learn, we have to study quietly in the classroom. We are not allowed to talk or whisper to each other. If we don’t, we will be assigned more homework...

Classes start at eight in the morning and don't end until around three in the afternoon. Only then are the children free and can rush out of the classroom and play wildly in the port area. As long as they don't make too much noise or break anything, no one will care.

After dinner, you have to do your homework first, but the homework is usually not much. After finishing it, you can watch TV, play chess or games for a while, but because it is already dark, you are not allowed to go out and play around.

In fact, such a rule may seem cruel to the ship girls at home, but it is already quite humane. If compared with Lin Xiao’s childhood, it is already quite happy.

After watching TV with the kids for a while, he was dragged away by the older girls to play cards. These were probably the daily entertainment activities. In fact, Lin Xiao used to like playing games, especially development games like Azur Lane. Maybe it was only in the game that he could have a moment of peace and beauty, right?

However, this world obviously does not have such a rich variety of games to play. Some of the video games played in Changdao are very interesting, but overall it is still far behind Lin Xiao’s previous world.

Mentioning this, because Lin Xiao had discussed this topic with Saint Aunt before, Saint Aunt now seems to have expanded the business of game development and production.

Because the family is financially wealthy enough, they are lavishly spending on games, without any scrimping. In addition, some of the ideas provided by Lin Xiao, such as the MOBA-style KanColle Heroes or KanColle Auto Chess, are amazing for this era, and the progress seems to be very smooth. I believe that in another half a year, we will be able to play the games developed by Saint Auntie.

By then, the port area will be equipped with a few more computers and mobile phones, and when there is nothing to do at night, everyone can play games together, or have a "port area competition" or something like that. It's very interesting to think about it.

However, happy times are always short. Naturally, the younger children are always urged to go to bed first, turn off the TV, and take a bath. The older girls are almost all beginning to feel sleepy, and go back to their rooms to wash up. Even if they don’t sleep, they lie on the bed to read a book or play with their mobile phones for a while, or a few sisters get together to chat about topics that interest them, and then it’s almost time to rest.

People gradually dispersed, and it was almost time for Lin Xiao to wash up.

At this time, the maids who had just returned to the port area naturally got the opportunity to serve their masters from Sirius and Sheffield. After all, Charybdis was a pure newcomer and she needed some time to learn and accumulate knowledge, so she couldn't progress so quickly. Dido was still somewhat timid and lacked confidence, fearing that she would not do well. In the end, Newcastle, the experienced former head maid, took the lead and entered the commander's room in advance and prepared the hot water at the right time.

When Lin Xiao pushed the door open, he saw Newcastle, who was wearing a waterproof maid outfit specially used for this occasion, sitting by the bed, quietly waiting for him.

"Newcastle, what are you doing...?"

"Welcome back, Master, it's time to take a bath."

Newcastle didn't know if he had learned any experience from his fellow maids, but he didn't answer. He just walked forward and helped Lin Xiao into the bathroom. As soon as the door was closed, he began to help her take off her clothes.

"No, I said, wait..."

After all, this was a girl he just met today, and Lin Xiao would still feel a little shy if she suddenly did this.

However, Newcastle obviously would not do that. Even if she did, her professionalism as a maid would still allow her to complete her job without changing her expression.

Perhaps because he was somewhat accustomed to it, Lin Xiao did not resist in the end. He was pushed into the bathroom by Newcastle in a daze. After testing the water temperature with his hand, the maid stood on tiptoe to hang the shower head back on. The warm water immediately poured on his body, making him sigh with comfort.

The little maid stood quietly by the side. She didn't look blushing in the mist and she looked as calm as a former head maid.

But in reality, no matter how calm he was, he couldn't help but look around, looking here and there...

After a while, she picked up the bath towel and began to wipe Lin Xiao's back.

"Come to think of it, this is my first time serving my master in bathing..."

Newcastle gently rubbed her back and said, "This is clearly within the scope of a maid's duties."

How could Lin Xiao answer this? He just smiled foolishly, tried to fool around, changed the subject, and chatted with the maid.

As they were chatting, he suddenly felt something soft. He turned around in surprise and saw the girl lying on his back, standing on tiptoes and wiping the back of his neck.

Looking at that serious expression, it doesn't seem like he did it on purpose, but...

I always feel something is wrong. And this maid outfit, what is "waterproof"? Isn't it completely ineffective?

The clothes wetted by warm water seemed to be thinner than ordinary maid uniforms. Now they were tightly attached to the girl's body, presenting a very beautiful picture.

"Master, are you interested in soft things?"

But Newcastle refused to be honest. He looked over with seemingly concern, but in fact he had noticed something. He moved closer and the expression on his face became a little subtle.

Maybe it's because I heard that many ship girls have been promoted since the commander came back. It feels like the ship girls have become more and more "restless" recently. Sometimes I really feel like a little white rabbit being stared at by a group of big bad wolves.

Even some key ideas have become very dangerous. For example, in the past, only the marriage ships would think about getting promoted. The first thought of the ship girls who were not marriage ships was to get the ring first, and then they could overthrow the commander with justification.

But what about now?

It seems that some ship girls no longer have such an idea, and some are even thinking about getting on the bus first and buying the ticket later.

No matter whether it is legitimate or not, just push the commander away when you have the chance, and then you will naturally get the ring, and things will become simple all of a sudden.

It doesn’t matter even if he refuses to give me the ring. As long as I can eat meat, do I still care whether I have a “little white rabbit” at home?

So dangerous! The most important thing is, if the ship girls really have such dangerous ideas, what should he do?

Reject? Not good, it would be very hurtful to the girls, but if I don't refuse, it seems that... there will be no consequences?

No, no, it's even more dangerous to think this way.

Looking at Sheffield, whose expression was becoming increasingly abnormal, Lin Xiao's forehead slowly broke out in cold sweat. It shouldn't be that bad, right? After all, she was an obedient maid.

Newcastle really doesn't seem like the kind of girl who would do this. Maids are always obedient. Even among the ship girls, they are the group that dotes on Commander Lin Xiao the most. All Newcastle can do is to test the commander's thoughts indirectly and promote herself a little.

Newcastle was very satisfied with the result of this simple test.

At least she was sure that the commander was not completely indifferent to her. She even felt that in that charming atmosphere just now, he seemed to be quite moved.

If that's the case, then it means she at least has a chance, and that's enough...

After that, Newcastle began to serve seriously and no longer made any strange moves. He finished his shower quickly. Lin Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and quickly rushed out of the bathroom and returned to the room.

The air conditioner had naturally been turned on and adjusted to a suitable temperature. Lin Xiao quickly changed into her pajamas and hid in the quilt, wrapping herself tightly in the quilt like a little girl who was spending the night outside with a man for the first time.

Newcastle cleaned up the bathroom and came out. Seeing him like this, I couldn't help but cover my mouth and chuckle.

"Well, Master, do you have any other instructions? If you need anything, as a maid, I will definitely satisfy your needs... Well, or do you need me to call other ship girls over for you?"

I don’t know if it’s because of what happened just now, but now she doesn’t even pretend and speaks without any concealment.

Lin Xiao curled his lips, feeling a little bit overwhelmed, and a little rebellious in his heart. Now that he had put on his clothes and hid in the quilt, he felt more confident.

"Okay, then go and call Sheffield for me, and don't leave. Both of you sisters should stay here tonight..."

Newcastle was obviously stunned for a moment. He didn't expect him to be so brave all of a sudden. The smile on his face faded and turned a little red.

But of course she was not afraid. After being caught off guard and briefly surprised, she quickly came to her senses, nodded, and responded: "Okay, since the master said so... then I will ask the master to take good care of me tonight."

After saying that, she opened the door and left at the speed of light, not giving Lin Xiao any chance to react, and directly closed the door.

"boom--"

As the sound of the door closing was heard, Lin Xiao immediately regretted it.

Is she serious? Is she really going to Sheffield? I was just kidding!

Imagine if Sheffield really came over and looked at me with a subtle expression, as if looking at scum, seemingly with some disgust, but actually not rejecting it at all...

Great... No, that's terrible!

This is not fun.

Although the sister thing has happened before, that was with Hai Ma and Saint Yi, two wedding ships. But the situation now is completely different. Both Sheffield and Newcastle are not wedding ships, but just ordinary port ship girls, or even maids.

If something bad was done to them, not to mention what the two maids involved would think, not to mention what the ship girls in the port would think, Lin Xiao alone would not be able to get over the hurdle in his own heart.

Although it is true that he has become more and more despicable under the pampering of the ship girls, this is not a reason for him to really do something despicable.

But... this is the truth, but I just said such words in a fit of passion, what should I do?

After much thought, he thought that if Newcastle took his words seriously and really brought Sheffield here, if he wanted to pretend to be stupid or regretful, he would not only lose his dignity as a commander and become a man who did not keep his word, but it would also be difficult to explain to them.

Otherwise, how about using a unique skill of a well-known game manufacturer - pretending to be dead?

Just as he was thinking this, the door was knocked again. Lin Xiao's expression suddenly changed. He put on the image of a proper and majestic commander and master, and said, "Come in."

The door was pushed open, and Newcastle really came with Sheffield. The expression on Sheffield's face was almost exactly the same as what Lin Xiao had just imagined. With her hands hanging in front of her, she looked very well-behaved and obedient, but the expression on her face was obviously completely opposite to her behavior. How to describe it...

A look of disgust... ?

Anyway, it was probably about that feeling, which made Lin Xiao subconsciously shrink his neck for a moment.

But at this time you must not be cowardly, you must be strong enough.

So, he glanced at the two sisters and said in a dignified voice, "Come here."

Newcastle and Sheffield looked at each other. In fact, they had probably guessed that the commander was joking at first. They had come here just for fun. But if they really wanted to play... it didn't seem like they would lose anything? They could even say that they made a lot of money. It was a completely unexpected surprise!

Commander Lin was quite manly at this moment. He lay down on the bed and watched calmly as Sheffield and Newcastle slowly took off their maid outfits, took off their stockings to reveal their white and slender legs, took off their headdresses... and finally got into the quilt.

"Turn out the lights."

Lin Xiao gave an order, and Newcastle immediately stood up and turned off the lights. One could feel her smooth back and arms trembling slightly. It was obvious that she was not as calm as she appeared, and she was still very nervous.

That’s right!

Lin Xiao was also very panicked at this time, but it didn't matter. As long as you are not embarrassed, it is others who are embarrassed. The situation is the same now. As long as he is not panicked, the ones who are panicked are the pair of maid sisters.

As the lights in the room were turned off, the room instantly became dark, with only the light of the air conditioner still on. Everything fell into silence, and even each other's breathing could be heard clearly.

Lin Xiao spread his arms generously in the quilt, taking the two petite and lovely maids into his arms, one on each side, and then... then he tilted his head back, closed his eyes, and fell into a deep sleep within five minutes.

The two maids were still very nervous until his breathing became even. They clenched their fists, and their touched skin trembled slightly, almost holding their breath.

and then?

Then there was no movement from the commander. I waited for a long time, but he didn't seem to have any further plans. After a while, even his breathing became steady. When I looked again, I found that he had fallen asleep!

The two maid sisters who had just poked their heads out of the quilt looked at each other helplessly in the dark. Then, with a little bit of faint light, they saw the relief and helplessness in each other's eyes.

But anyway, I feel a little disappointed...

Although if everything really happened as they imagined, it would certainly seem a little abrupt and a little uneasy, but this kind of abruptness and uneasiness is something that all the ship girls in the port area envy, and it is also what they themselves have longed for and fantasized about countless times.

That would definitely be a wonderful thing...but what would be the result?

This guy called two young and beautiful maids into his room in the middle of the night, watched them shyly take off their maid uniforms and get into bed, and then fell asleep in his arms?

Fell asleep? ?

How does he sleep?

Yes, how could Lin Xiao sleep? Of course he couldn't sleep, but he could only bite the bullet and pretend to be asleep. After a while, although the maids were helpless, they were not radicals like Akagi Daiho after all. Faced with such a situation, they could only helplessly bury their heads in sleep.

Being able to sleep in the arms of your favorite master is already a beautiful thing if you don't consider the cause and effect...

They slept soundly that night, and Lin Xiao, although her arms were a little stiff, she did not dare to move, so she gradually felt sleepy and fell asleep.

Chapter 30 The Girl's Voice

I don’t know if it’s because I went to bed very early last night compared to usual, but when Lin Xiao opened his eyes the next day, it was still very early.

There was no obvious light outside the window, and the sky was still a little dim. The two maids beside him were still there, one holding his waist, and he curled up in her arms, breathing evenly.

This was a rare time when Lin Xiao woke up earlier than KanColle. He slowly regained consciousness, and then he felt a tingling sensation on his arm. It seemed that he didn't wake up until he had rested well...

Even so, he couldn't bear to move, for fear of waking up the two sleeping maids, so he just stared at the ceiling, thinking about all sorts of things.

If it were in the past, even such a painful and happy thing would never be something we could hope for, right?

No matter what, Lin Xiao cherishes his current life and the ship girls who treat him well unconditionally, and he has never thought of disappointing their love and dependence on him.

Responsibility has never left his shoulders since the very beginning, from the moment he came into this world.

At the beginning, I felt it was so difficult. Although the days were great, life was so difficult. There were so many ship girls scattered all over the world. How could it be easy to find them all?

But later on, they gradually did it. They thought of many ways, did a lot of things, and put in a lot of effort. Everything finally paid off. Now more and more ship girls are returning to the port. Including many newly built or retrieved ship girls, the total number of ship girls in the port is now probably more than ninety, almost one hundred.

Including the ship girls that have not been found in Area E, by the end of this trip to Area E, the number of ship girls in the port area will definitely exceed one hundred.

And in the future, this speed will probably only become faster. With the previous preparations, the speed of finding ship girls will only become faster and smoother. According to current estimates, in about two years, most of the ship girls at home should be found. For the few remaining ship girls, it is only a matter of time before they come back.

Finding all the ship girls back, this task that seemed almost impossible to accomplish at the beginning, now seems no longer so far away. After being busy for so long, looking back now, I feel a lot of emotion...

"Owner……"

The girl's soft whisper suddenly sounded beside him, interrupting Lin Xiao's thoughts and scaring him.

"are you awake?"

His words received no response, so he looked down at the girl beside him. Her pretty ivory-gray short hair looked a little messy at this moment. The girl hugged his waist tightly, wrapping around him like an octopus. Her smooth forehead was rarely exposed, making her look even cuter than usual.

The girl's lips moved slightly, still making an almost inaudible murmur, with a happy smile on her face, an expression that was extremely rare to see in normal days. Perhaps this was her truest appearance without any concealment.

If we put aside her identity as a maid, it seems that Sheffield is just an ordinary cute girl. She certainly has the same thoughts as ordinary girls, and there is no difference.

It would be nice if she could stay this cute forever...

However, just as Lin Xiao was thinking this, the girl suddenly opened her eyes silently.

Lin Xiao, who was looking at him, suddenly met Sheffield's gaze. The girl's eyes were a little confused at first, and it was obvious that she had just woken up. Then, after slowly realizing her current situation and the master in front of her, her face suddenly turned red and her gaze shifted away somewhat unnaturally.

"Wake up... wake up, useless master."