Azur Lane, will there be constant gunfire after peace?

Du Lin looked at the foaming waves in the distance and told Mikasa what he was thinking:

"As you know, we have had only one goal for the past three years - to win the war against the Sirens."

Mikasa nodded slightly, with reminiscence in her eyes.

Three years is neither long nor short, but it is the entire life of all the ship girls in the port area.

"After the war, I was confused. In a peaceful era, what else can I do when I can only command battles?"

"To be honest, I have never been afraid of fighting, but I am very confused about the future without fighting..."

This is not being pretentious. Du Lin still feels heavy when he recalls his mood at that time.

That is the instinctive fear when one's own value is suddenly lost.

Mikasa stared at Durin and unconsciously clenched the corner of her clothes.

The commander's words were very plain, but Mikasa could relate to the emotions contained in them.

"Is it the same for Mikasa?" Du Lin suddenly turned his head and looked at this senior from Sakura Empire:

"As a senior, all I can pass on to the juniors is combat experience. Once that experience is no longer needed, it's natural to feel uneasy."

"That's why I say you and I are very similar in this respect."

These words touched Mikasa's heart, and this feeling of uneasiness has been bothering her for some time.

The pride of being a senior and the sense of responsibility as the former flagship made Mikasa eager to do something for the port.

But peace has come, what can she do?

"Commander." Mikasa said softly:

"So now... have you found a new target?"

"Ah, I think we've almost found it." Du Lin nodded.

"Almost... That's a really ambiguous statement."

Mikasa was a little dissatisfied.

"Haha..." Du Lin shrugged and sneered:

"After all, it's just a rough direction."

Mikasa doesn't want to give up just like that:

"Then can you tell me about the new target the commander has found?"

"Of course...it's just a little embarrassing to say it out loud."

Du Lin faced Mikasa, put away his smile and said solemnly:

"I want to live happily with everyone in Minato City and make everyone happy."

Mikasa was stunned. She didn't expect Du Lin's goal would be this.

"Mikasa is also a member of the port area, so Mikasa's troubles are also my troubles." Du Lin patted his chest and said:

"Being confused is not scary. Before Mikasa finds a new goal, I will accompany her in her worries."

This is not just some rhetoric, but Du Lin’s sincere thoughts.

"Will you stay with me..."

Mikasa lowered her head to savor these words. When she raised her head again, her usual cheerful and confident smile had returned to her face:

"This is something only a commander can say."

Mikasa felt warm inside. Du Lin's words were like sunshine that dispelled the haze in her heart that had been there for many days.

Du Lin showed her a completely different path from the past.

What can I do for Sakura Empire and the port area in the future? What can I do for the commander?

Mikasa already had a vague idea of ​​the direction and answer to this question in her mind.

"Commander." Mikasa stretched out her hand, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised:

"Then I'll ask for your guidance in the days ahead."

Facing the outstretched hand, Du Lin shook it without hesitation and responded with a hearty smile:

"Well, let's work hard together!"

The sea breeze on the beach was cool, but Mikasa's heart was extremely hot.

Mikasa could feel the commander's warmth coming from her hands, and this warm power made her no longer confused.

It's great to be able to become a close friend of the Commander.

Mikasa's mood became cheerful, and she felt that her relationship with Du Lin had taken a big step forward.

At this moment when the atmosphere was extremely good, Du Lin suddenly said:

"Mikasa's hands are so soft and smooth."

As he said this, he deliberately pinched it a few times. The soft and boneless feel of her hand was truly fascinating.

Mikasa's cheeks flushed, and she quickly pulled her hand away and stepped back:

"You...what are you doing!?"

"No, I was just complimenting Mikasa's hands."

"Really..." Mikasa's face flushed red. She crossed her arms and turned around, glancing at Durin out of the corner of her eye:

"Commander, regarding the swimsuit issue you mentioned..."

Du Lin suddenly became excited:

"Why, do you want to wear it?"

"How is that possible!" Mikasa denied it unhappily:

"Besides, now is not the season for wearing swimsuits."

"Yeah, that's true." Du Lin nodded. It was now the end of spring, and although it had gotten warmer, it was still far from being able to go swimming in the sea.

"Cough cough!"

Mikasa cleared her throat:

"Forget about the swimsuit, but...but I can show you another dress."

"Oh? What is it?"

Du Lin asked quickly.

All the ship girls are beautiful. Although Mikasa is called an "old guy" and usually wears tightly, in Du Lin's opinion, the body underneath the tightly wrapped clothes is full of charm.

She will look good in anything she wears.

Seeing Durin's expectant look, Mikasa had a bad idea:

"Now is not the time to tell you. Haha, just wait for my surprise for you."

"Hey......"

Du Lin felt a little disappointed, but also full of expectations.

"Okay, let's go. The sea breeze has become a little cold after blowing for so long."

The two left the beach.

After the heart-to-heart talk just now, Du Lin began to talk to Mikasa about the purpose of this trip.

"...Since Nagato has not yet awakened, I'll trouble you to stabilize the Sakura Empire during this period of time."

"Okay, leave it to me." Mikasa had an expression that said "leave it to me."

This was not difficult for her. After all, the two most troublesome members of the Imperial Sakura Empire, Akagi and Taihou, had already been controlled by Du Lin, so the remaining companions would be easy to appease.

After achieving his goal, Du Lin declined Mikasa's invitation to come in and entertain him, as he had another place to go.

The Royal Family has Belfast, and the Iron Bloods can be guaranteed to be safe if handed over to Frederick the Great. Now the most difficult Sakura Empire has also been taken down.

Du Lin is fully confident that he can deal with the remaining camps.

The seemingly difficult problem was quickly solved thanks to the efforts of Du Lin and others.

Volume 50: Chapter Compensation for the Venomous Maid

"Ah, I'm so tired..."

Just after noon, Du Lin dragged his tired body back to the office.

"Ah, my goodness... the master is back, and he looks completely hollowed out."

Faced with Sheffield's ridicule, Du Lin was no longer able to refute.

He slumped down on the couch, his head thrown back against the back.

"Sheffield, I'm...thirsty."

"You really know how to order people around. The cup is right on the table in front of you."

Despite what he said, Sheffield still stepped forward to pour tea for Du Lin and handed it to him.

"Thank you."

Du Lin picked up the cup and drank it all in one breath. After being nourished by the tea, his mental state improved a little.

"Where are Sirius and Dido?"

Du Lin looked around but didn't see any familiar figure.

"They are sleeping." Sheffield pointed to the small room next door:

"They stood outside all night to guard their master's office."

Du Lin thought of the dark circles under Dido and Sirius' eyes, and felt a little touched and guilty. He suddenly noticed that Sheffield's eyes were also slightly dark, so he asked with concern:

"Xeffy, you didn't get enough rest either, did you?"

Sheffield turned his head slightly and stroked his hair with his hands:

"...Isn't it because of some harm...master who just disappeared casually?"

Sheffield's words were not kind, and he almost replaced the term "master" with "pest" several times.

But Du Lin did not hear any dissatisfaction in the other party's voice. He knew that this was Sheffield's unique style of doing things.

After getting used to the gentleness of Belfast, it’s quite refreshing to listen to Sheffield’s sharp words occasionally.

It might be a good experience to be treated harshly by Sheffield.

"Ugh... Master, your expression right now is so disgusting."

Sheffield looked at the smirking Du Lin with a look of disgust.

Du Lin quickly collected his thoughts:

"I'm just concerned about your health, Sheffield. Oh, by the way, if you don't mind, lie here for a while."

As he spoke, Du Lin moved to one end of the couch and patted Sheffield on his thigh.

The length of the sofa in the office is just enough for a ship girl of Sheffield's size to lie down.

However, Dulin's kindness was met with Sheffield's contempt:

"Master, have you finally revealed your true nature? You actually want the maid to put her head between her legs. How bold and perverted you are."

"What do you mean between the legs?! It's just a knee pillow!"

"I don't need it." Sheffield shook his head slightly:

"It's just a night of sleep, the master is making a fuss."

"Eh...but I really want to give something back to Sheffie."