I, Azure Commander!

He simply presented his increasingly complete and content-rich story to the two sisters. Of course, there were some things he didn't need to mention, such as his experience of being kidnapped by the Sirens... After listening to it, Eugen and Hipper showed a look of loss as expected.

"Is that so? The Commander has been back for over a year?"

"To be precise, it should be about a year and a half."

Lin Xiao nodded and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't come to see you so quickly because of some things."

"it does not matter……"

Prince Eugen shook her head. She knew the commander had his own difficulties and understood how difficult it was for him, but...

Although I understand it, this is a great opportunity.

Through the brief time they had just spent together, and through Kewei's eyes that could not be concealed and showed a desire for intimacy, Prince Eugen soon made a bold guess.

The Commander seems to be different from before. If that's the case, then...

So, she said "It's okay" just a second ago, and the next second, she changed the subject and said, "So, how does the commander plan to compensate us?"

"compensate?"

Lin Xiao was stunned for a moment, this kind of thing rarely happened to him.

Although he felt that he was sorry for the ship girls, he had found so many of them so far, but he rarely saw any of them take the initiative to negotiate terms.

But if it was Eugen...it seemed normal.

This girl is very clever!

"So, what compensation do you want?"

But Lin Xiao was no longer the shy commander who was like a lamb. He joined the conversation generously and looked at Prince Eugen with a teasing look.

Are you kidding? You are not formidable. Firstly, you are not that difficult to defeat, and secondly, you don’t have any sisters to help you... Although Hipper is the elder sister, she is not a marriage ship and cannot be considered as a combat force.

In this case, what would it matter if a beautiful girl who was alone put forward some excessive conditions?

Humph, now he is fully capable of competing with that despicable woman Eugen!

Lin Xiao's reaction obviously surprised Prince Eugen. After all, in her impression, the commander was still the "socially phobic" person who couldn't even talk well.

However, although such an unexpected event surprised her, she was even more ecstatic in her heart, because the more so, the greater the change in the commander, and the more it proved that some of the things she had guessed were likely to have become reality.

It's just a pity... The commander in front of me may have already experienced many battles, so we can't see him at his most youthful...

Lin Xiao, who had no idea what Prince Eugen was thinking, looked at her with ease, just waiting for her to speak.

However, after thinking for a while, Prince Eugen suddenly said, "Well... Actually, I haven't thought about it yet. Commander, why don't you just keep it for now? I'll tell you when I think about it~"

Lin Xiao started to have a headache.

This situation is the most troublesome and what he least wants to see.

Wait till you make up your mind?

The situation will not be like this by then, and Eugen will not be the Eugen he is now.

All of a sudden, the advantage was gone. Lin Xiao felt bored and had no choice but to respond and change the subject.

"By the way, is this the store you opened?"

As Lin Xiao spoke, he picked up the diary-like account book and shook it.

Eugen's expression changed obviously. When Lin Xiao was flipping through this, she was still asleep. So at this moment, she couldn't help but start to think wildly. The pride in her heart was like being poured with a basin of cold water and disappeared instantly.

"Ah, well... I opened this shop with everyone else, just to make some living expenses. It's called 'Iron Blood Local Cuisine Restaurant', and it's very famous in the area. Do you want to try it, sir?"

Chapter 21 The Joy of Reunion

After realizing that Lin Xiao might have seen something extraordinary, Prince Eugen's attitude obviously took another 180-degree turn.

"That's better not to do so..." Lin Xiao shook his head, "Now is not the time to eat. If you want to show off your skills, wait until tonight."

"okay."

It seemed that because he was caught with something wrong, Prince Eugen was obviously particularly "docile" at this moment. Although this word may not be so appropriate, Lin Xiao, who obviously realized why the other party was so polite, suddenly popped up this word in his mind, and the expression on his face became playful.

Prince Eugen looked at the commander in front of him very obediently without saying a word. However, now was not the time to stare at this girl in a daze. Lin Xiao found a seat and sat down. He looked around the store and saw no customers, so he asked directly, "So, besides your Hipper, are there any other ship girls here?"

Although he could sense his own ship girls and knew that there were many of them in this area, he still didn't know how many there were and who they were.

"Yes..." Prince Eugen nodded.

"What about them?"

"upstairs."

Prince Eugen pointed to the ceiling and said, "We bought the storefront and the small high-rise building above it. We will open a store below and use the upper floors for living."

"So how many ship girls are there here?"

"Seventeen..."

"so much?"

Lin Xiao showed a look of surprise, this was a big harvest!

Although he knew there were many ship girls here before he came, the fact that there were more than a dozen was obviously far beyond his expectations.

"Commander, do you need a list? I'll make one later... Some of them should be sleeping now. Our store is very busy at night, so we often have to work late at night."

"Busy night, why?"

Lin Xiao was a little confused.

"Because this is a local restaurant during the day, and a pub at night."

"alright."

Lin Xiao understood instantly. Well, he knew that the ship girls of Iron Blood actually liked to drink as well, and were not much better than those of the Northern Alliance.

However, the Northern Alliance's ship girls only drink vodka and often drink "water of life", while the Iron Blood ship girls are not so exaggerated. They like to drink beer more often. Iron Blood's beer is indeed very famous and tastes very good.

"But it seems that we will be closed tonight..."

Prince Eugen's words sounded somewhat dejected.

Although being able to meet the commander is of course a great thing and definitely the biggest surprise... well, that is if he hasn't seen my "notes" secretly.

But no matter what, this store has been open for such a long time, and they have been making a living from it... Although it is not a livelihood but a life, they have indeed become accustomed to the days of running a restaurant and pub here. If they give it up all of a sudden, they would be somewhat reluctant.

Lin Xiao didn't have any good way to comfort him. He could only think about opening a similar store for Eugen when he got to the port...

However, by then she might not need to keep accounts, because all she does is her own "business", and the money coming in and out is all from the port area. At that time, it will be purely about opening a store and entertaining customers.

But it's okay this way, maybe Eugen and the others will like it more...

Lin Xiao thought so in his heart, but did not say this matter immediately. After all, this matter could not be explained in a few words. Compared with this, the more important thing now was to go upstairs to meet the other iron-blooded girls.

Those who are awake will be discussed first, as for those who are not awake, then we will discuss it later, until they wake up...

Lin Xiao made up his mind that the most important thing was to meet his own people first. Eugen and the others certainly had no reason to stop him, and they quickly took Lin Xiao upstairs.

The first floor is the store, the second floor is additional space and private rooms, and the third and fourth floors are their residences.

Unexpectedly, all the ship girls had woken up, including a few children. But it was obvious that when they saw Lin Xiao, they thought they were still in a dream.

Rubbing her sleepy eyes, Leipzig was indeed confused - was she still sleeping or awake?

I can't tell the difference...

It was not until Lin Xiao stepped forward, pinched her little face, and gave the lovely child a big hug that she screamed shyly, blushed, and shrank into the commander's arms without moving.

Mmm, fish is so cute!

Z1 is the eldest among the Z destroyers, but she doesn't have the steadiness of a big sister at all. In comparison, Lin Xiao still thinks that Z2, who is now in the port, is more mature. However, as a destroyer, the confident and slightly handsome child is actually quite likable.

Then came Z23 and Z25. After all, it was a reunion after a long separation. Lin Xiao did not try to be clever but called out Z23's name very seriously. This alone moved the girl so much that she cried out that she was dreaming.

I always feel a little guilty...

Lin Xiao wiped the non-existent sweat from her forehead and tried to comfort the child. It took a lot of effort to make her realize that she was not dreaming, but that the commander really came back and did not call her 404.

Although there are many Z-drives, it is considered a very large fleet, but it is far from as exaggerated as No. 404!

She is Z23, a girl who just wants the Commander to call her name properly.

Of course, this girl is actually very reliable, obedient and sensible... She is obedient and sensible in the true sense of the word, and not a leaky cotton-padded jacket.

To be honest, although Xiao Tiancheng is really cute and Lin Xiao would never blame his baby daughter, but at this moment, thinking of Xiao Tiancheng sweetly calling him "Master", he still felt a little PTSD.

Of course, these are all jokes. If Xiao Tiancheng appeared in front of him now, he would pick her up and kiss her on the face without hesitation.

What kind of adult would be so serious with a child? Besides, Xiao Tiancheng didn't really hurt him... Well, a little bit, his waist still hurts now.

But is this important? Of course it is! But not as important as cuteness, because cuteness is justice!

"Commander...is he the real commander?"

A very serious child with beautiful pink twin tails, that is Z25. Lin Xiao doesn't know much about her - in fact, except for Z23, double Z23 and Z28 which left a deep impression on him, he doesn't know much about other Z drivers.

But since it was a cute child who called me commander, of course I had to respond and then comfort and love him.

The three Konigsberg sisters stood aside awkwardly. They were not cute children, but adults, grown-up girls, and white-skinned. In the port area, they were always marginal figures, and the commander would not pay attention to them...

However, that was in the past. Now, Lin Xiao certainly could not ignore these white-haired big sisters. He walked up to them, greeted them earnestly, gave them a hug, chatted with them very seriously, comforted them, apologized, and did everything he should have.

This made the Konigsberg sisters somewhat uneasy. After all, since they joined the port area, they had basically not made any contribution to the port area. So although they were marginalized, they actually had nothing to complain about. Those who are capable should work harder, and those who are not... they would not starve to death, but of course they would have fewer opportunities to show their abilities. This was all normal.

However, considering the current situation in Hong Kong, Lin Xiao feels that the three sisters can be of great use!

What? What's the use?

Of course, I would go to college to be a teacher and take care of children!

How suitable! Look at Cologne, he is wearing a pair of glasses, and Königsberg even has his own teaching stick. Such strict adults are perfect to be teachers to discipline naughty children!

After Lin Xiao told them this, although their faces looked a little strange, after hearing that the port area had not been making many attacks recently and was even too lazy to take on commissions, they felt relieved and immediately began to look forward to the work in the academy, and even wanted to test the waters with their own children.

Of course, Z23 and Z2323 are both children who don't need to go to school. Z23 is more like a teacher than a student. This child is really mature and reliable. As for Z46, there is no need to say much. She is a literary girl who is knowledgeable and talented. She will learn naturally on her own. If she goes to the academy, it will only be a waste of time.

"My...my servant, you who dared to escape secretly, how dare you come back?" Without even looking at the other person's face, Lin Xiao could guess the other person's identity within a second just by listening to her words.

Deutschland, this cute little girl who is a little petite, if you just look at her appearance, no one would believe that she can actually use the main gun of a battleship.

After all, it clearly looks like a destroyer... It does make sense to say that a certain little Gaga is an aircraft carrier. After all, it has its own airport. Can your airport... also hold artillery shells?

Lin Xiao criticized his own ship girl without any hesitation. Of course, he would not say that on the surface, otherwise Germany would definitely fight her to the death and roll up their sleeves to fight. Whoever was cowardly would be a puppy.

Such a child is actually very easy to deal with. Lin Xiao got rid of her in a very short time, and then looked at the next one, Germany's sister, the famous super sandbag - Count Spee.

Little Angel Spey is so adorable!

To be honest, Lin Xiao didn't really know this girl who looked a bit cool and silly, but she did look a bit too cute. Her light blue eyes blinked at him, and her pretty look was so pitiful that he felt even more sorry for her.

Come here quickly and let mommy... let the commander hug you!

Of course, Lin Xiao was the commander and he could do whatever he wanted. So under Germany's rather dissatisfied, or should we say envious, gaze, he did give Count Spee a big hug, and even half squatted down, put his head on the girl's shoulder, and smelled the shampoo scent on her hair.

Logically speaking, if this wasn't a commander, Count Spee wasn't a ship girl, this would definitely be a situation where they would call the police on the spot to catch the pervert.

Of course, there are no ifs. Although Count Spee is not good at expressing her feelings, like all the other shipgirls, she also likes the commander very much, and her favorability is very high... How high is it? The upper limit is 200!

How could I not give a ring to such a cute little angel?

What? You ask what about her sister?

Who? Who is her sister? What about the unknown child...

Germany was so angry that she was about to tremble, because she clearly saw that bastard hugging her own sister and showing off to her.

Damn it, are you pretending to be awesome? Do you know I will be jealous?

Who are you jealous of? Of course, I'm jealous of both of them...

Even in front of his sister, Count Spee rarely, no, almost never, would take the initiative to ask for a hug with an obedient look on his face!

剩下的几个孩子，分别是Z19、Z20、Z21，然后还有U81和U47。

Well, Iron-Blooded does have a lot of children, after all, there are a large number of Z-Drive members and quite a few submarines.

As the face of a submarine, the Z47 is naturally a very eye-catching little guy.

Of course, the appearance mentioned here does not refer to superficial things such as strength or ship equipment strength, although that is indeed true. However, in comparison, what is more terrifying is obviously this kid's... bear.

For the first time, Lin Xiao felt from the bottom of his heart that Little Swan had met an opponent, and a very tough opponent at that. If the two were to compete, it would most likely be a draw.

I just feel sorry for my little Jiajia. If you were willing to help the poor, and each of you gave even one tenth of it, my little Jiajia wouldn't have to spend all day online choosing which cushion is better to use...