Their perfect commander

'Old Man Time has meticulously carved out this beautiful face that everyone longs for, but he will also do it cruelty one day, making the stunning beauty turn ugly in the blink of an eye...' The slender fingers gently turn the yellowed pages of the book. The texture of the paper and the rustling sound of turning the pages always make people forget the passage of time.

But Jiang Cheng wouldn't do that. He didn't understand much about family, friendship, and love. Even though the words on the paper were beautiful, they couldn't touch the reality at all.

Jiang Cheng closed the book and put it aside. He rested his chin on his palm and supported his arms on the table. Jiang Cheng stared at the small garden not far away in a daze.

What he didn't know was that behind the oak tree a few dozen meters away, a few little creatures had already been eyeing him.

Jiang Cheng likes the warm afternoon sun very much. The sunlight is not too glaring and it adds a bit of warmth to his body. His thoughts also slow down. He does not need to think about anything. He just needs to lean lazily on the chair. He does not need to look elegant, as long as he is decent.

Falling asleep in the sunshine will ensure you won’t have nightmares.

......

As the sun sets, the dazzling beams of light turn into a soft crimson color, and the warmth is gradually replaced by the slightly cool evening breeze.

Jiang Cheng lay quietly on the table, his black hair slightly messy, obviously he was still asleep.

"啾~~~"

“Meow~~~Meow~~~”

On the round table, a few wild birds and command cats appeared at some point. Their cute little paws gently rubbed Jiang Cheng's arms. Some of the wild birds even stuck close to him, and some sat on Jiang Cheng's head. But the command cat couldn't do that because it was a bit fat.

"Mr. Jiang Cheng...?" Dido gently pushed open the door and walked out of the room, taking small steps towards Jiang Cheng. Looking at Jiang Cheng sleeping soundly, her voice became a little softer, but the fat beak on Jiang Cheng's head made the elegant Dido couldn't help laughing.

At sunset, in the evening breeze, the commanding cat, the barbarian bird and the river city seem like a delicate painting.

"Mr. Jiang Cheng... is very popular..."

Barbarians and Command Cat are no worse than KanColle, and in some aspects they even surpass them, especially when it comes to knowing people. Those they are close to must be good people.

Is Jiang Cheng a good person? ? For now, he is a good person.

"We can't disturb Mr. Jiang Cheng's rest..." Dido said in a low voice, and the command cats and barbaric birds reluctantly walked away, especially the one on the head.

Jiang Cheng just woke up, opened his eyes slightly, and stroked his hair a few times, which seemed to be messy again???

His eyes were clear but a little confused, probably because he had just woken up.

"Mr. Jiang Cheng will catch a cold if he sleeps here... The bedroom has been cleaned..." Looking at Jiang Cheng who had just woken up, Dido realized that Jiang Cheng was just a young boy. Although his every move revealed a mature temperament, it was still difficult to conceal his immature nature.

"Thank you, Miss Dido." Jiang Cheng tidied his clothes and hair, and a few strands of golden fluff fell between his hair...

"Then Dido will come to clean the remaining rooms tomorrow, so please rest assured." Dido said seriously.

"I understand. I'll continue to ask Miss Dido for help tomorrow."

"This, this is what Dido should do..." Dido's cheeks were red at this moment, maybe the sunset fell on her.

"Please accept this, Miss Dido. I'm sorry to bother you today." Jiang Cheng took out a small Donghuang knot from his pocket. It was very similar to the Donghuang knot just now, but also different, because each one was made by Jiang Cheng himself.

"No, that's not necessary... Dido... Dido doesn't need it... Thank you..." Dido wanted to escape in panic, but her hand subconsciously reached out to take the Donghuang Knot.

Her Majesty the Queen and the Head Maid of Belfast's attitude towards Jiang Cheng was clearly not friendly.

She...she only needs to do her part...she can't do anything unnecessary...

She...she doesn't want to be abandoned...

Although she really wanted to take the thing in Jiang Cheng's hand...but the maid's extremely humble character forced her to refuse.

He touched a corner of the Donghuang Knot, but withdrew his hand. The Donghuang Knot fell to the ground under the gaze of Jiang Cheng and Dido.

"S-sorry...Dido...I didn't mean it...Dido...it's just...just..." Obviously the humble maid had not learned to lie.

"It's okay, I just let go of it accidentally." Jiang Cheng picked up the Donghuang knot on the ground, wiped the dust off it with his hand, and put it back into his pocket. He didn't mean to blame Dido, he was just being rude.

It’s not that Jiang Cheng must give something as a gift, it’s just a habit he developed when he was a child, and he can’t change it even if he wants to.

"It's getting late, Ms. Dido can go back now."

"Goodbye, goodbye..." Looking at Jiang Cheng's gentle smile, Dido felt a little regretful for some reason, but it was too late... She left in a panic...

Jiang Cheng sat in a chair, looking at the sunset in the sky. As the last trace of crimson in the sky faded away, the black sky replaced it all. The bright moon was on the branch, and the moonlight was slightly cold.

It would be even better with a cup of hot tea at this time.

......

4. KanColle is not perfect

This royal castle is indeed very large, almost a small city. Unfortunately, Jiang Cheng has no intention of exploring it. He would rather walk out of the castle and experience the customs and culture unique to the royal family.

Fortunately, the royal family did not restrict Jiang Cheng's freedom. They just did not allow Jiang Cheng to walk around the castle freely, and they did not bother to care about other matters.

If his freedom is restricted, Jiang Cheng will do whatever it takes to catch the next ship and return to Donghuang.

After locking the door, Jiang Cheng went out.

The royal palace was brightly lit at night. The copper street lamps arranged in sequence emitted a dim light, and the cobblestone roads also looked bright, especially the giant sculpture in the center of the U-shaped square. The small crown on the silly white queen's head also glowed. Maybe it was because it was night, the originally golden crown turned dark green.

On the fourth floor of the castle, Belfast looked down at Jiang Cheng below. Her beautiful lavender eyes rippled slightly. Jiang Cheng looked thinner than in the photo.

It's a bit pitiful to see him so thin. Perhaps it's the compassion of the strong. They are always more gentle to the weak and fragile things, but of course the Royal Ark is not one of them.

But to Belfast, he is an outsider after all, and a sheep cannot integrate into a pack of wolves.

Jiang Cheng walked past the castle and out of the garden. He didn't know that he was being stared at at the moment.

But even if you knew, it wouldn't matter. Just watch it if you want. There's nothing good about it.

The sound of gurgling water came from under the bridge. Jiang Cheng walked across the not-so-long bridge and returned to the castle gate again.

What remains on guard is reputation.

She glanced at Jiang Cheng, and their eyes intertwined, but quickly separated.

"Good evening, Miss Shengwang." Jiang Cheng remembered Shengwang's name.

“Hmm... hm???” Reputation was stunned. This unexpected situation made her a little unsure of how to respond, but fortunately there were still royal etiquette.

"....Good evening." Shengming didn't even know who the person who greeted her was. Most of the Royal Navy ship girls only knew that Jiang Cheng came to the Royal Navy. As for who that person was and what he looked like, they had no idea.

"Once you leave the castle you cannot enter the royal palace before eight o'clock tomorrow morning. Only those with an identity card can pass." Reputation said calmly.

"I can't come back, what about the ID card..." Jiang Cheng remembered the precautions Sheffield mentioned. There is indeed such an ID card, but his has not been made yet. It will probably take a few days to make it.

"Yes, only ID cards can enter."

"So can I go back now?"

Reputation looked at Jiang Cheng and shook his head.

"No, according to regulations, the curfew is from 6pm to 8am the next day. Humans are not allowed to enter the royal palace during this time. It is already 6:02am."

"Is that so? Then when was this rule made? Miss Shengyu." Jiang Cheng asked calmly, with no expression of anger on his face.

"Today..." Shengwang would not lie and told Jiang Cheng the truth. But after saying this, Shengwang felt something was wrong.

The old-fashioned knight was unable to come to his senses for a while. The normal rules and regulations were mixed with malice, malice directed towards Jiang Cheng alone.

"Really? I understand. I will be back after eight o'clock tomorrow." Jiang Cheng did not continue talking with Shengwang. She was not wrong. She was simply following the rules. It was he who did not understand.

"Good evening, Reputation." Sheffield's voice came from behind Jiang Cheng. At this moment, she was holding a basket in her hand, which was covered with a blue cloth, so it was impossible to tell what was inside.

"Good evening, Sheffield." Reputation looked at the petite Sheffield behind Jiang Cheng.

"Mr. Jiang Cheng is here too. Can you tell me what happened? Reputation."

Sheffield's gaze stayed on Jiang Cheng for a second. She did not ask Jiang Cheng's opinion. Compared with Jiang Cheng, she trusted reputation more, which was understandable.

"It's curfew time, Mr. Jiang Cheng can no longer enter the Royal Palace, that's all."

"So..." Sheffield didn't expect that on the first day, Jiang Cheng, this 'guest', would be so dishonest. At least he should pretend, right? ? Isn't it better to stay in the Royal Family honestly? ?

Even though they don't like Jiangcheng Royal Family, they will not lack the necessary things and will not neglect material things.

But it’s better this way. Since Jiang Cheng doesn’t intend to pretend anymore, the royal family naturally doesn’t need to pretend.

"Then let's follow the rules. Mr. Jiang Cheng, come back after 8 o'clock tomorrow morning..."

"Mr. Jiang Cheng is gone...Sheffield..." Reputation reminded.

"Gone..." Jiang Cheng left at some point, and Sheffield turned around and looked at the figure in the night.

His steps were neither fast nor slow, and his thin back gave people an inexplicable sense of security.

As Shengwang looked at Jiang Cheng going away, his serious expression seemed to change subtly.

She...she did nothing wrong...she just followed the rules...

Rules must be followed...anything outside the rules is not allowed....

"Are they gone..." Sheffield began to feel a little confused about Jiang Cheng, or perhaps she was too self-righteous to think that she had seen through Jiang Cheng.

Sheffield walked into the castle, his reputation not stopping him.

......

Jiang Cheng didn't care about the royal family's attitude towards him. Even if it was malicious, it was nothing. It was incomparable to the maliciousness he had endured for more than ten years.

The so-called rules were probably tailor-made for him alone. After all, he was the only human being here. But he didn't care. There weren't many things that made him care.

Overall, the royal family treated him well.

If you put yourself in his shoes, he might be more thorough than the Royal Family.

Ship girls are also human beings, with joy, anger, sorrow and happiness. If ship girls were perfect, there would not be the current situation of opposition between several major camps, and there would not be so much intrigue. Unless it is the most critical moment, ship girls will not unite, just like humans.

There is no such thing as perfection. KanColle also have flaws. Over-deification will only make them more embarrassed when they fall from the altar.

There is no need to label the ship girls. This is a subjective prejudice, a huge mountain that is difficult to move.

People change, why can't KanColle change?

The same goes for ship girls and humans. Once this prejudice and arrogance seeps into their blood, it will be difficult to remove it.

Going to the Royal Restaurant for dinner now seems to be more important than the Royal Family’s attitude towards Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng wanted to try the royal specialty food and was looking forward to it a little.

The evening breeze is cool and the moonlight is bright. The Royal Palace at night is not lively but it is definitely not deserted. Various commercial shops have lighted signs, but there is nothing fancy.

A petite figure in a black cloak passed by Jiang Cheng.

Jiang Cheng saw the bulging hood of her hood and seemed to be thinking about something.

But soon his attention was drawn to a restaurant not far away.

5. KanColle will also fall into the abyss (1)

"One serving of fish and chips, one serving of steak Wellington, and one serving of seafood chowder. No dessert or drinks required. The steak must be well-done, thank you." Jiang Cheng closed the menu and ordered the dishes.

"Okay sir, please wait a moment." The waiter politely retreated.

Half of the people in the store were seated. Jiang Cheng was sitting by the window, quietly sitting on a cowhide chair. His posture was not elegant, and his temperament was a little melancholy. In addition, his handsome appearance, although not as handsome as a beautiful boy, also gave people a desire to protect him. He was even more fatally attractive to the older sisters.

It’s a pity that Jiangcheng’s otherworldly temperament makes most people stay away.

Of course, in addition to that ambiguous look, there is also some unwarranted sarcasm and malice.

After all, Jiang Cheng's clothing is out of place in this "elegant" place.

But Jiang Cheng was not in their opinion, they were just dining guests now, nothing more.

Jiang Cheng was still thinking about the dishes on the menu. There was a reason why the Royal family's desserts were famous...

Probably the only thing they have is desserts. Compared to Donghuang, the royal menu is really hard to look at. The royal food desert is not called that for nothing, but this does not prevent Jiang Cheng from learning to cook royal dishes.

The dishes were served quickly.

Jiang Cheng decided to try the fish and chips first, which is also considered the royal family's representative dish.

The cod fillets wrapped in dough and fried until golden brown are still steaming, and the skin is golden and crispy. When you take a bite, you first feel the crispy crunch, followed by the relatively soft cod meat. The soft meat and the crispy skin reach a certain balance, and the fresh fragrance of the cod and the aroma of the fried hot oil burst between your lips and teeth.

I have to say that the chef is very skilled in controlling temperature, heat and time.