I, Azure Commander!

Of course Lin Xiao did not hesitate and took Xiao Tiancheng straight to the store. What was somewhat unexpected was that the entrance of the store was crowded with people. The crowded crowd was divided into several lines, rushing to the window to place orders, and no one was willing to give way to anyone else. It was time to get off work, and everyone was rushing home to eat.

However, when they saw Lin Xiao leading Xiao Tiancheng over, the crowd tacitly moved aside and made way for him, which made Lin Xiao feel a little embarrassed.

"Thank you everyone, it doesn't have to be like this..."

He smiled somewhat sheepishly.

"Thank you uncles and aunts~" Xiao Tiancheng also said in a sweet voice.

"You're welcome. You've been guarding the sea to resist the Sirens, and you've worked very hard. This is just what you should do. Without you, ordinary people like us wouldn't be able to live in such peace."

An enthusiastic middle-aged woman smiled somewhat restrainedly, and seemed to subconsciously want to reach out and pat Lin Xiao on the shoulder, but she felt that this seemed impolite to the commander, so she took her hand back.

Lin Xiao opened his mouth but didn't know what to say. He just bought takoyaki for Xiao Tiancheng, expressed his gratitude again, and left in a hurry.

Although the scene before him was touching, there was no need to think about so many big principles, such as the commander's responsibilities and mission... At least for now, Lin Xiao did not have such a strong sense of belonging to this world. What he had to do now was to find as many of his own ship girls as possible. This was his only sense of mission at present.

You could say he was selfish or narrow-minded, but after meeting Sheffield and Xiaotiancheng, Lin Xiao always believed that nothing was more important than getting back those girls to whom he owed so much.

He wanted to find everyone and try his best to give them a big and good home, and he would repay what he owed with everything he had for the rest of his life...

Chapter 3 A Leisure Morning

The next morning, the cargo ship set off as scheduled.

The captain was still worried, so he hired three more ship girls, so that there were a total of five escort ship girls on the ship, and he only needed one more to form a formation.

After getting up early in the morning and having breakfast, Lin Xiao ran to the deck to bask in the sun.

There are some differences between cargo ships and passenger ships. Although cargo ships can also carry passengers and are cheaper than passenger ships, many people still do not dare to take cargo ships because the routes they take are more dangerous.

Moreover, the cargo ship was carrying a lot of goods and could accommodate much fewer passengers than a passenger ship. In addition, it was early in the morning and many people were still sleeping in, so the deck was very empty.

The captain put a lot of thought into his ship, and the deck was not empty. There were two lounge chairs under the huge parasol and a small round table in the middle.

Sheffield went to the canteen in the cabin and bought two iced drinks, placed them on the small round table, put away the parasol, and looked at Lin Xiao, who was lying on the lounge chair with little Tiancheng in his arms, basking in the sun like a salted fish. He curled his lips and complained bluntly: "If this continues, it won't be long before the master will become a useless waste."

"Don't say that, Sheffield."

Lin Xiao responded lazily, "It is still necessary to rest when it is time to relax."

"I see. Master, the relaxation time you understand is the twenty-four hours a day. As expected, the structure of a loser is difficult for ordinary people to understand."

Sheffield said this, but he sat down obediently on another recliner. He glanced at Lin Xiao who was wearing sunglasses, and lay down as well. However, her movements were not so relaxed. Her hands were still placed in front of her, as if she was ready to work at any time.

"According to last night's schedule, this morning's patrol has been assigned to them. There's no need to be so nervous. Relax."

As Lin Xiao spoke, he picked up a glass of iced juice and took a big sip, feeling the sweet and cool liquid sliding down his throat, dispelling the summer heat and awakening his still sleepy body, which had just gotten up. He let out a refreshed sigh.

Then he stretched again, lay down on the lounge chair again, emptied his mind, and looked at the seabirds flying across the blue sky.

"My Lord, Tiancheng also wants to drink juice."

It was not until the little guy sitting on his lap turned his head that Lin Xiao finally moved again. He picked up the juice and put the straw to little Tiancheng's mouth.

Xiao Tiancheng half-closed his eyes, sucked the sweet juice, and imitated Lin Xiao, sighed, and lay down on him.

Lin Xiao hugged Xiao Tiancheng's belly. The two, one big and one small, started yawning early in the morning, looking like a pair of useless people.

Sheffield sighed helplessly, too lazy to care, reached out for another glass of juice, took a small sip, and still leaned back in the recliner with a rather reserved attitude, savoring his rare leisure time.

Originally in the port area, everyone was basically very busy. Even the ship girls who had already reached their full level and didn't need to go on missions were often not so relaxed. Some were responsible for guiding the new juniors who had just joined the port area, while others had to help share some basic work in the port area, or occasionally play some exercises. The newcomers in the port area went on missions all day long, or ran commissions, and some were sent to classes for further studies. Even the ship girls who really had nothing to do found it difficult to relax in such a tense atmosphere. They always felt that their days were very tight and the pace was fast.

After her master left, she had some free time, but without the commander by her side, the ship girl could not calm down no matter what. She lived in anxiety and confusion all the time. Those three years were simply too hard to recall.

Now the master is back. He is still the same person, but his temperament has changed a little. He seems to be more Buddhist, not as liver as before. He worries about the development of the port all day long and is always serious when communicating with them.

The current owner...

Sheffield turned his head to look at Lin Xiao, who was holding little Tiancheng with a satisfied look on her face, pinching the little guy's face from time to time, and putting snacks like dumplings into her mouth.

How should I put it, it will give her a more relaxed feeling.

That was the feeling of being able to completely relax and not have to worry about anything, an experience Sheffield had never had before.

The feeling of rest is not bad...

The relaxed maid took another sip of juice. She lay on the recliner in a much more relaxed position than before. Her golden pupils were half-closed as she looked intently at a cloud in the sky.

When you are in a good mood, everything in the world seems so beautiful. Sheffield watched the cloud constantly changing its shape, sometimes like a torpedo, sometimes like a carrier-based aircraft, and sometimes like a main gun. He began to guess with relish what shape it would become next, and he never got tired of it.

As the sun grew hotter, several other ship girls also went into the water and began patrolling the nearby waters.

The sunshine at this time is no longer so comfortable, and it can even be said to be a bit harsh. This is the bad thing about summer. The most comfortable time to bask in the sun is only a short period of time in the morning.

Xiao Tiancheng's hair color is relatively dark, which absorbs heat especially well. Her hair and tail have become a little hot due to the sun. Just as Lin Xiao was about to get up, Xie Fei at the side had already taken a step ahead of him and stood up and opened the parasol.

Even if he says that he will become a loser if he continues like this, he will still do everything by himself quietly. Xie Fei, he is just being stubborn.

How does the saying go, one says one thing but acts one thing. Although Sheffield is not arrogant, he is just a bit sharp-tongued occasionally. When it comes to facing things head on, he never backs down, but instead delivers a more direct response than anyone else.

Otherwise, Lin Xiao would not have been deceived into promising to give her a ring.

While Lin Xiao was leisurely thinking about these things, he turned his gaze to the distant sea level, where he could vaguely see the figures of several ship girls on patrol.

I had some communication with them yesterday and got some basic information about them. It seems that they are three ship girls living together, the three sisters of the Königsberg class, Königsberg, Korsruhe, and Köln.

They usually stay in Shuibo Port, are frequent visitors to the Maritime Administration there, and are acquaintances of Liander.

Their training levels didn't seem very high, but they were close to level 40. The eldest sister with the highest level had reached level 43, which was considered quite high in Shuibo Port. Although level 4 seas were a little difficult for them, they should still be able to handle it if they only encountered some Siren ships...

Just as Lin Xiao was thinking this, the alarm suddenly sounded in the cabin.

Chapter 4: Fire!

"What's wrong? What happened?"

At this time, there were some people scattered on the deck. When they heard the sudden shrill alarm, they immediately became nervous and looked towards the sea in the distance.

At the edge of the field of vision, the figures of several ship girls could still be vaguely seen, standing in a row.

The next moment, the roar of artillery exploded and the battle was about to break out.

There's no doubt about it, it's Siren!

The ordinary people on the deck suddenly panicked and hurried back to the cabin, fearing that they would be affected by the aftermath of the battle. If they continued to stay on the deck, a stray bullet exploding nearby might take their lives.

Lin Xiao was also a little nervous. He remembered the danger he faced when he just crossed over, and according to Xiao Tiancheng, the levels of the Siren warships he had encountered before were no more than level ten, while the Siren warship that appeared in front of him was undoubtedly much higher in level.

He stood up, holding the railing on the side of the boat and said, "Xiao Tiancheng and Sheffield, prepare for battle!"

"Yes!"

At this moment, it is time to be serious. Even if the opponent may not be worth mentioning to them, fighting is fighting, no matter when, you can't be careless.

"Captain, what's going on?"

At this moment, the captain of the ship hurried over from the lookout tower with a pair of binoculars in his hand.

"It's a Siren ship..."

The captain looked very anxious, frowning, and asked in confusion: "But we are clearly still in safe waters, still some distance away from the dangerous waters. Why did we encounter the Siren ships so soon?"

Lin Xiao was also stunned when he heard that. That's right. They have just set out for a short time. Although this mission requires passing through a level 4 dangerous sea area, it is only a passage. They are not in the level 4 sea area the entire way. Logically speaking, they are not far from Shuibo Port and should still be in safe waters.

Then the question arises - how could Sirens appear in safe waters?

Something seems to be wrong...

Lin Xiao frowned. The current situation was obviously abnormal, but he was not an experienced commander after all, and he didn't know what it meant. He looked at Xiao Tiancheng and Sheffield, and they also shook their heads in confusion, and it seemed that they had no idea about the current situation.

When they were in the port area before, they didn't need to worry about these things. All the troubles were left to the commander to deal with, and they just had to attack.

In fact, there are shipgirls in the port area who are good at situation analysis and have a good understanding of the sea situation. For example, the big Amagi has always been a military advisor in the port area, often giving advice to the commander, but unfortunately she is not here now. Sheffield is obviously not that kind of material. Little Amagi is smart enough, but unfortunately she has not experienced such changes, and her understanding of the sea is even more limited. What's more, she is just a child after all. Although she is smart, her way of thinking is still more like a child's thinking. It is impossible to expect her to strategize like the big Amagi.

Even as they were talking, the battle ahead was still going on. The roar of artillery fire was incessant. Every now and then, there would be a flash of fire in front of their eyes, followed by a violent explosion. The captain was obviously a little panicked and looked at Lin Xiao at a loss.

"Commander, please see..."

"Lend me the telescope."

Lin Xiao took a deep breath, first calmed himself down, then took the telescope from the captain and looked at the battlefield ahead.

The Siren had a large number of ships, more than ten in total, but the Königsberg sisters were no pushovers. After all, they were the "elite forces" of Shuibo Port. They responded calmly and had already sunk several warships.

However, they don't seem to be in an easy situation. It is probably unlikely that they can win the battle unscathed.

Taking into account the training level of the Königsberg sisters, the levels of these Siren ships are all at least above level 30, and there may even be level 40 ships among them, which is equivalent to the Siren ships that appear in level 3 to 4 dangerous waters.

"Commander Lin Xiao, please support them as soon as possible..."

The captain of the ship urged.

"I know." Lin Xiao nodded. Since the Konigsberg sisters were already in a tough battle, they would of course help them.

"Master, do you need me to come over?" Sheffield asked immediately.

"There's no need to make a special trip..." Lin Xiao shook his head and rubbed Xiao Tiancheng's head. "Xiao Tiancheng, can we hit him at this distance?"

"It's all right, my Lord."

Xiao Tiancheng observed it for a while and said confidently.

"That's good... Captain, immediately notify the Konigsberg sisters to retreat and release the Siren's ships."

Lin Xiao immediately turned around and said.

"Huh? This..."

The captain was stunned. He asked the ship girls to come back and release the Siren ships? Did he hear it right?

If the Siren ships had come a little closer, their artillery fire would have been able to hit the cargo ship directly.

"Trust me, nothing will happen."

Lin Xiao looked at him very seriously. He believed in Xiao Tiancheng. Since she said it was possible, she would definitely be able to do it. This was the fastest way to resolve the battle. Otherwise, even if Sheffield was sent to fight in close combat, it would not only waste time, but what if he got injured? Even if it was just a minor scratch, even if it was just his clothes being stained, it was completely unnecessary.

As for output, leave it to the cannons and aircraft carriers to carry out long-range bombing.

Furthermore, this would also reduce the possibility of the Konigsberg sisters getting hurt.

"Come on, Captain, don't worry, it will be over soon."

"OK then."

The captain hesitated for a moment. He didn't know much about naval battles. The young commander in front of him didn't look like someone who acted on impulse. He thought it would be better to leave this matter to professionals and trust him.

He then returned to the lookout and informed the Konigsberg sisters through the communication equipment, asking them to retreat.

The Königsberg sisters, who were fighting hard and waiting for support, were also stunned when they heard this. Past experience told them that this was not a wise decision, but this was the order of their employer after all, and the captain also explained to them that this was the decision of the commander on the ship with two ship girls, so they did as they were told and retreated directly.

Without any obstruction, those dark Siren mass-produced warships immediately rushed towards the cargo ship, and some warships even began to fire in this direction. The shells landed in the sea not far in front of them, splashing water into the sky with loud explosions.

Lin Xiao had already been protected by Sheffield behind him, and next to the fence at the bow, Xiao Tiancheng had unfolded his ship suit and was looking at the enemy ship in the distance with a confident look on his face.

"Hoohoohoo..."

The next moment, a brilliant flame burst out from the golden gun barrel, followed by a roar that resounded through the sky.

"boom--!"

Chapter 5 Generous Commander Lin Xiao

"boom--!"

The sound of this shot was so loud that the entire deck shook. Lin Xiao staggered and almost lost his balance. Fortunately, Sheffield, who was standing next to him, was quick-witted and held him up.

However, Lin Xiao had no time to worry about whether he was standing firmly or not. He looked at the small city in front of him with a dazed look, as if he was recalling something.

Yes, that didn't seem to be an illusion... Just now, at the moment when Xiao Tiancheng fired the cannon, he could clearly feel a certain connection established between him and Xiao Tiancheng. At that moment, his soul seemed to blend with Xiao Tiancheng, becoming one, and producing a strong resonance.

Looking up again, I saw red artillery fire cutting through the sky like falling stars, covering a large area where the Siren ships were located. The artillery fire destroyed the ships, and the vibration of the explosion could be clearly felt even here.

How terrifying is the maximum level barrage of a maximum level ship girl? I have always seen it in the game before, but I didn't feel anything. The barrage style of Xiao Tiancheng is not much outstanding in front of those real carpet-style artillery washes. However, when everything came to reality, the shock of this scene was enough to make Lin Xiao speechless for a long time.

And the facts have proved that it is not that Lin Xiao is short-sighted and has never seen the world. The evidence is that the Konigsberg sisters who have retreated to the rear are now completely dumbfounded. They dare to swear that they have never seen such a horrible artillery bombardment in their lives. Even if they had the honor of seeing some great predecessors' exercises, it seemed nothing compared to the scene before them.

The anxious captain standing on the watchtower was so frightened that his pants almost fell off. The roar of the artillery fire, followed by a series of explosions, made his head still buzzing and he was unable to recover.

"My Lord, Tiancheng has completed the mission!"

But the instigator of all this turned around at this moment, put away his ship uniform, ran over like a spoiled child, grabbed Lin Xiao's trouser leg, and looked like he was about to praise me.

Lin Xiao smiled knowingly, stretched out her hand and rubbed little Tiancheng's head, then picked up the little girl and rubbed her soft face, "Well, my little Tiancheng is awesome!"

"Cuckoo~"

As if he was a little itchy, Xiao Tiancheng giggled and looked very happy.