I, Azure Commander!

McCall, who was still lying on the sofa, replied, then paused, "No, it seems I'm back..."

Unfortunately, York City didn't seem to hear the second half of her words, and kept muttering to himself: "Really, there should be a limit to playing around. At least help prepare the ingredients for lunch occasionally, right?"

His tone was full of helplessness towards his sister. As for the two children, with Bumblebee as the "main culprit", they were relatively less of a concern.

"Sister Yorktown, Sister Bumblebee and the others are back, and..."

McCall's expression was a little dazed. She glanced at the figures outside the yard who were obviously more than three people, and reminded again.

"came back?"

This time, Yorktown finally heard it, walked out of the kitchen wearing an apron and holding a spatula, and looked towards the living room.

The door was not closed, so it could be ventilated during the day. Their living room was also quite spacious, without much furniture, so they could clearly see Bumblebee walking in front, and the two... three? Children behind her holding a bunch of snacks.

Yorktown didn't think much about it, and didn't even react for a moment that there seemed to be an extra child. He walked out "aggressively" with a spatula in his hand. Looking at the oncoming Bumblebee, he frowned slightly and said, "Bumblebee, didn't you say that you are not allowed to buy these messy foods for children?"

York City is worthy of being York City. As a member of the wives' group, even when she is angry or blaming, her words do not seem harsh, and she carries a gentleness that is hard to fade from her bones.

However, unlike the expected scene where Bumblebee would scratch his head and grin foolishly, trying to get away with it, in response to her words, Bumblebee's expression was still so confident and sunny, even with a hint of gloating?

"Hey, old man, why are you here?"

York City immediately noticed the third person, Little Gaga, who was also holding a mountain of snacks. His aura suddenly dropped by half, and he asked in surprise.

It turned out that he had met his old friend Saratoga. No wonder Bumblebee was so fearless. But if that was the case, he still had to reprimand him anyway...

While thinking this in his mind, Yorktown began to look for Lexington. Since little Gaga was here, there was no reason why Mrs. Lexington would not be there. As they were old friends, he should at least say hello first.

As he was searching, he looked back through the three mountains of snacks. Lexington did find it, but he also saw another familiar figure.

"Miss Sheffield?"

York City was a little surprised. Why was she here?

"Hello, Miss Yorktown."

At this time, Sheffield maintained the elegance of a maid, bowed slightly and greeted her.

York City's eyes were still between surprise and dullness, when he suddenly saw the thin boy walking at the end.

His skin seemed too white under the sunlight, and he looked somewhat weak. At this moment, he was looking at himself with surprise, as if a little stunned.

"Is this how things usually are in York City?"

After all, Lin Xiao's impression of the ship girls only stayed at the level in the game. In his impression, the Yorkshire ladies always seemed gentle, considerate and tolerant. It turned out that they could also "charge" out of the kitchen with a spatula in their hands?

"Meaning...Commander?!"

Yorktown was completely dumbfounded at this time, looking at Lin Xiao in front of him with astonishment, and then finally noticed the spatula in his hand. He quickly hid it behind him. Listening to the words that Lin Xiao said in amazement, he felt even more ashamed and wished he could find a trench to jump into and never come out again.

"Sister York, how is it? We found the commander this time!"

Bumblebee had a smug expression on her face. She could finally hold her head high in front of her sister Yorktown. You know, Yorktown often accused her of not doing her job properly and being idle.

Now, as the ship girls in their port area, what could be more "professional" than finding their commander?

"I...I didn't, it's not..."

York City was surprised and flustered at this time. Looking at Lin Xiao in front of him, he was incoherent for a moment. It was rare to see such a gentle and generous lady.

"Commander, please listen to my explanation..."

"Well, old man, no need to panic."

At this moment, Lexington stepped forward and spoke to comfort his old friend.

"We found the commander two days ago, and then brought him to see you."

"That's right..."

Someone came to the rescue, and York City gradually calmed down and regained its usual dignified appearance, but her smile was still a little awkward. She said, "I'm sorry, Commander, I've embarrassed you. I usually..."

"I told you, don't worry, old friend."

Yorktown wanted to explain to the commander that he was not like that normally, but before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Lexington.

"You may not know that the commander's personality has changed a lot during the time he was missing. He doesn't care about these things now. He doesn't need to pretend to be so tired all the time..."

"Wait for me……"

York City looked at the old friend in front of her in astonishment, but she was really not like that usually!

It was just because something suddenly happened today that made her a little upset, and Bumblebee took the children out to play secretly and bought so many snacks, so she couldn't help herself...

Even if others don't know, this old friend who has known each other for many years cannot be unaware of his own personality!

Unless...she did it on purpose.

Looking at the commander's somewhat surprised eyes, York City seemed to suddenly understand something.

Damn it, you despicable old man, would you do this just for the ring?

Yes, all this was part of Lexington's plan. In her opinion, Lexington was undoubtedly a strong opponent for the ring. Since he was an opponent, it was no wonder that she ignored their years of comradeship.

Weakening the enemy is equivalent to strengthening herself in disguise, which can greatly increase her chances of winning. Lexington was originally worried about how to make her old friend flip over and reveal his flaws, but as soon as she entered the door, the opportunity came to her, which made her very happy...

"Commander, I..."

Yorktown was still unwilling to give in and wanted to explain something. After all, even if the commander didn't care about these things, her image in the commander's mind would be damaged to some extent.

"it does not matter."

However, Lin Xiao had obviously fallen into the trap, and was eager to show his tolerance and consideration as a commander, so he waved his hand and said with a "tolerant" look: "It's okay, I know everything."

"Uh--"

York City seemed to be strangled by the throat, with a look of wanting to cry but unable to.

It’s over, it’s over. Now her image in the commander’s mind is completely ruined... But she won’t give up!

His eyes met with his old friend again, and some sparks flew. At this moment, the two of them had a "communication" unknown to outsiders.

"I never thought you'd become so mean, old fellow."

"Despicable? To the winner comes the truth. My old friend, I'll take the next ring!"

"Oh? That's not necessarily true..."

In any case, the commander has returned, which means they will have many more opportunities to compete. Although they suffered a loss this time, York City does not think that this victory or defeat can determine the final result.

After all, the commander had considered the issue of giving out rings very carefully. Rings are not something that can be given out just like that.

She will have plenty of opportunities to make a comeback in the future.

Just like...

"By the way, Commander, please come in and sit down. It's almost time for lunch. I'm cooking right now and there are still a lot of ingredients at home. I'll make some more. Can we eat here today?"

"okay."

Lin Xiao nodded. It didn’t matter. Anyway, the rest of the ship girls were in the academy now. The academy had a free cafeteria, so they would not starve.

Anyway...Yorktown is not a royal ship girl.

"Then let me help you, old man."

Naturally, Lexington would not miss such a good opportunity to improve the commander's favorability. She would at least get some credit and take advantage of it, right?

"No need, how can we let the guests do it?"

Yorktown smiles so gently, and his tolerant temperament makes people fascinated by him.

"Old man, what are you talking about? Aren't we all family? There is no such thing as guest or not..."

Lin Xiao looked at the two people in front of him. They were clearly being courteous to each other, and it should have been a happy scene, but why did he feel like something was wrong?

Chapter 49 Commander and "You"

Although he noticed the subtle weirdness in the atmosphere between Lexington and Yorktown, Lin Xiao was no longer the steely straight man who knew nothing before. He naturally knew that even if he felt something was wrong at this time, he couldn't point it out casually, otherwise the two of them might point their spearheads at him.

So, of course he pretended to know nothing, sat down on the sofa, and curiously moved closer to McCall, who was holding a popsicle and reading a comic book.

Although she was expelled from the white-skinned group, she was the poster girl of the backyard after all, so I still left a deep impression on her.

"It's autumn now, won't it be very cold to eat popsicles?"

I have the impression that this child is holding a popsicle in the portrait. Now he is sitting on the sofa reading comics with the popsicle in his mouth. It seems that he really likes to eat it.

However, it is autumn now and the weather is getting colder. Although the ship girls will not get sick, eating cold food is always bad for the body. If you catch a cold, you will feel uncomfortable at all.

"It's ok."

McCall took out the popsicle, and in the process he could vaguely see something that would be eaten by crabs if written down.

"It's delicious, Commander, would you like some?"

"Eh? This is not good..."

Lin Xiao was stunned for a moment, looking at the light blue popsicle in front of him, then saw McCall stick out his little tongue to lick the popsicle again before reluctantly handing it over.

"why?"

The girl tilted her head, her expression was not very vivid, and it was probably just barely visible that she was confused. After thinking for a moment, without waiting for Lin Xiao's response, she tapped the corner of her lips with her finger and said, "Indirect kiss? It's okay for the commander... Compared to this, let me lean on your back, the sofa is too soft, I feel like my body is going to collapse."

After saying that, he handed the popsicle to Lin Xiao's mouth.

Lin Xiao swallowed his saliva. This was the good intention of the girl. As a commander, he couldn't hurt the girl's heart, so of course he couldn't refuse, right?

So he gently licked the popsicle in front of him, and then tentatively took a small bite.

"Yeah, it's really delicious."

...Although it is a bit cold.

The temperature at this time has dropped to about ten degrees. Lin Xiao wore a coat when he went out today. However, Tianying and Noshiro were not satisfied. They were afraid that he would get sick and almost wanted to put a big cotton-padded jacket on him.

Obviously it doesn't get cold so quickly at this time of year in previous years, it's a bit weird...

Lin Xiao didn't think much about it and returned the popsicle to the girl. Looking at the expressionless child in front of him, staring at him eagerly, he patted his thigh.

"It would be troublesome if we were to do it back to back. What do you think of this place?"

"can."

McCall nodded, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes, and then he stretched out his arms and hugged Lin Xiao's neck, using the force to move over and sat on Lin Xiao's thighs.

She moved her buttocks, found a comfortable position, then lay down, tilted her head back, stared at the ceiling, and began to daydream.

"Don't you read comics anymore?"

Lin Xiao took the half-read comic book beside him.

McCall nodded and said, "Commander, show it to me."

"……All right."

Lin Xiao smiled helplessly, his eyes full of doting.

After all, she is our own ship girl, so we should pamper her.

"The commander...has changed."

McCall stuffed the popsicle into his mouth, tilted his head back to look at the comic in front of him, and suddenly spoke vaguely.

"is it?"

Lin Xiao replied casually without comment, "Maybe. So, which commander do you like in the past or now?"

"I don't like it either."

The girl gave an unexpected answer and turned her eyes away from the comics to look at Lin Xiao who was a little surprised. "McColl likes you."

It's not the Commander, but "you"?

A warm feeling suddenly surged in Lin Xiao's heart. In fact, as a time traveler, he often had a doubt - the "him" in the past, the commander mentioned by the ship girl, was it him or not?

If you want to say yes, then of course it is. Those operations and every attack were arranged by him personally, but after all, he has never really appeared in this world, so the commander in the impression of the ship girls, the commander who really exists, seems not to be him.

If you think about it carefully, it is not a problem that needs to be worried. Lin Xiao even sometimes feels that it is stupid to think like this, as if he is imagining that he is wearing a cuckold.

But those who really worry about this simply have nothing to do after eating.

Now McCall's answer undoubtedly further strengthened his idea. No matter what, the person that the ship girls like is not some so-called "commander" character, but him, a living person.

The same is true for him. No matter whether it is the ship girls in the game or the ship girls in front of him now, he likes their existence itself. As for how they exist, it doesn’t matter, because for them, the feeling of "liking" itself, no matter how deep it is, is at least absolutely pure enough.

Of course, he still had some doubts in his heart about this issue, and this doubt might be closely related to why he traveled through time and space and came to this world.